Tips and Tricks for a Budget Vacation to Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo, a paradise on the western tip of Flores, offers an unforgettable holiday experience without breaking the bank.

Going on holiday to Labuan Bajo but worried about the budget, with the right planning, your dream can come true and we have prepared important points that you should pay attention to when calculating your holiday budget:

1. Airline tickets: book well in advance to get cheaper prices and make sure you book on weekdays or during low season.
2. Hotel: Prices for 2-star hotels in the Labuan Bajo city area start from Rp. 250,000/Room/Night.
3. Eating at a local food stall or simple restaurant generally starts from Rp. 35,000/portion.
4. Local transportation such as motorcycle taxis or public transportation can be an economical alternative for getting around Labuan Bajo city.
5. If you're interested in renting a motorbike, the rental fee starts from IDR 150,000/day.
6. One-day wooden boat trip package with 3 destinations costs Rp. 750,000/person
7. One-day trip package on a Phinisi ship, visiting four destinations, costs Rp. 1,500,000/person
8. Superior class 2 days 1 night live on boat phinisi tour package starting from Rp. 2,250,000/person
9. Superior class 3 days 2 nights live on boat phinisi tour package starting from Rp. 2,500,000/person
10. 2 days 1 night Waerebo tour package starting from 1,850,000/person

2. Choose an Open Trip or Combined Trip Program

Open trip Labuan Bajo is a tour package to Labuan Bajo that is done in groups with people who do not know each other, the cost of the tour package is cheaper.

3. Know the best time to travel to Labuan Bajo

• Rainy season: from November to March is the rainy season.
• The dry season starts from March to October, the background of your photo will definitely be a brown savanna.

3. Create an Itinerary

The next step is to arrange an itinerary according to the number of days of your holiday. It is very important for you to find information about the tourist destinations you want to visit. Don't hesitate to consult a travel agent about your itinerary.

4. Use a trusted travel agent service

Characteristics of a trusted travel agent

1. Having an office in Labuan Bajo (official travel agents in Labuan Bajo must have an office)
2. Have active Google Business & Guest Reviews on Google Business
3. Double check the WhatsApp number of the travel agent using the Get Contact application.
4. Payment system using company account

5. Update Information on Labuan Bajo Trip Rules

Accessing information about Labuan Bajo in the current era of social media is not difficult.,

1. You can follow the Labuan Bajo Info account to get the latest news information, including the weather in Labuan Bajo City.
2. In the Komodo National Park area, the signal is intermittent if you use XL, IM3, or Mentari. Telkomsel is mandatory.
3. Not all Phinisi ships provide WIFI facilities on board.
4. There are no JET SKI facilities in Labuan Bajo
5. Fireworks are prohibited in all areas of Komodo National Park.
6. No smoking in the Padar Island area, Komodo Island (areas with lots of savanna)
7. You are not allowed to fly drones on Kalong Island
8. Flying a drone requires official permission from the Komodo National Park Office (BTNK).
9. It is not allowed to throw rubbish in the waters of Komodo National Park.
10. Fishing is prohibited in the Komodo National Park tourist area.

Okay, here are some tips and tricks that you must prepare... Hopefully, this will be useful for those of you who want to take a trip to Labuan Bajo.