Day 1: Labuan Bajo, Flores (gateway to Komodo National Park)
Arrive at Komodo Airport (LBJ) and private transfer (~15 minutes) to your hotel on Waecicu Beach., Check in and unwind; beach/pool time to shake off travel and adjust to heat., Orientation briefing with local operator: confirm Komodo National Park entry fees and ranger permits for trekking days, review park rules (stay with ranger, keep 5–10 m from dragons, no drones without permit), sea-sickness mitigation (motion tablets/ginger), and packing essentials (reef-safe sunscreen, rash guard, hat, sturdy closed-toe shoes for hikes, dry bag, reusable water bottle). Arrange/fit snorkel or dive gear rental if needed., Stroll the Labuan Bajo waterfront and harbor to get bearings; optional quick stop at a reputable dive/snorkel shop for gear fitting and sizing., Seafood dinner at Kampung Ujung harbor food stalls; early night for tomorrow’s start.
