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Flores Island Tour Packages and Prices

Three formats, one island: overland across the Trans-Flores highway, Komodo boats out of Labuan Bajo, and the combination that runs both end to end.

One desk handles both the road and the sea, so nothing is handed off midway.

Aerial view of Padar Island in Komodo National Park, its ridged green headlands between three curved bays
Padar, Komodo National Park. Prices indicative, as of 2026.
  • US$90 from

    Shared Komodo day trip

  • US$495 from

    Four to five day overland

  • US$780 from

    Flores plus Komodo combo

  • 1h15 flight

    Bali to Labuan Bajo, non-stop

Why three formats

The island decides the shape of the trip

A Manggarai drum house with a buffalo-horn finial above a dry stone wall at the Compang Ruteng ceremonial ground
Compang Ruteng — inland, and only reachable by road.

Three practical realities shape every package here. The Trans-Flores highway is long and winding. Komodo National Park is reachable only by boat from Labuan Bajo. And the best of the island — Wae Rebo, Kelimutu, the Ngada villages around Bajawa — is spread across hundreds of kilometres.

That is why this catalogue is organised into overland, boat and combination formats rather than a list of day trips. A day trip cannot reach the interior, and a road itinerary cannot reach the park.

Every package on this page is operated by Komodo Luxury, not by this publication. We publish the comparison; they hold the vehicles, the boats and the rooms.

Three formats

Overland, boat, or both

Indicative starting prices per person, two sharing, as of 2026. Per-person rates fall noticeably from four travellers up.

  • The cone-roofed houses of Wae Rebo in their highland bowl with mist over the ridges

    Inland

    Flores Overland Tours

    US$495 from, per person

    Four to eight days between Labuan Bajo and Ende or Maumere, with a private car, driver-guide and hotels.

    Duration
    4–8 days
    Highlights
    Cancar rice fields, Wae Rebo, Bena, Soa hot springs, Kelimutu sunrise
  • Aerial view of the pale pink sand crescent of Pink Beach against turquoise shallows in Komodo National Park

    At sea

    Komodo Boat Tours

    from US$90 per person shared

    Day speedboats and multi-day liveaboards out of Labuan Bajo. A whole private speedboat starts from US$800.

    Duration
    1–3 days
    Highlights
    Padar viewpoint, Komodo dragons, Pink Beach, manta snorkelling
  • A traditional wooden phinisi anchored in calm water below the dry hills of Komodo National Park

    Most complete

    Flores + Komodo Combo

    US$780 from, per person

    The overland crossing and the park in one booking, sequenced so there is no gap day between the road and the boat.

    Duration
    7–10 days
    Highlights
    Everything above, with one point of contact throughout

Prices generally include private transport, accommodation, an English-speaking guide and stated activities. Flights, the Komodo National Park entrance fee and personal expenses are quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

Private or shared

What the price difference actually buys

Neither is the right answer. They trade the same money against different things.

Private

Higher per head

Your own vehicle or boat, and an itinerary that bends to your day.

  • Depart any date; change the plan mid-trip
  • Set your own pace and stop list
  • Per-person cost falls sharply from four travellers
  • The only workable format on mountain roads with children or elders

Shared / join-in

Lower per head

A fixed schedule with other travellers, and the cheapest way onto the same water.

  • Set departure dates and a fixed route
  • Costs divide across the whole group
  • Less attention from the guide
  • Fine for a single day; harder across a week

April to November is the dry season: calmer seas, clearer skies, and the more reliable window for both the boats and the mountain roads.

Booking

One team, first message to last day

Which matters on an island where weather and flight schedules shift.

  1. Send your dates

    Travel dates, group size, and which side matters most — overland culture, Komodo boats, or both.

  2. Receive the itinerary

    A day-by-day plan with hotel and boat options at different budget levels, and a per-person price for your exact group.

  3. Confirm with a deposit

    Secures cars, boats, rooms and national park slots. The balance settles closer to departure, as agreed in writing.

  4. Travel with support

    Your guide and the operations desk stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout the trip.

Start here

The overland route, in detail

If the inland half is what you came for, the pillar page sets out every leg — distance, drive-hours and altitude — plus the four, six and eight day formats and what each includes.

Planning questions

Before you pick a format

The ones that change which package makes sense.

For the full set, see our FAQ — 135 questions answered.

How many days do I need?

Four at the minimum for an overland crossing between Labuan Bajo and Ende, and seven to ten to add Komodo National Park. With fewer than four days, base yourself in Labuan Bajo and take boat trips rather than attempting the road.

Can I start from Bali?

Yes. Most guests fly Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo, Ende or Maumere. Bali to Labuan Bajo is about 1 hour 15 minutes non-stop; the other two take longer. Pick-up is scheduled around your arrival, and combo trips can fly you into one airport and out of another.

Are prices per person or per group?

Per person, based on two travellers sharing. Rates drop noticeably from four people up because car, guide and boat costs divide across the group — always state your exact group size.

When is the best time to visit?

April to November. Calmer seas for the boats, clearer skies at Kelimutu, and better road conditions on the mountain sections. December to March is greener but less reliable, and boat departures can be cancelled in rough weather.

How do I get to Flores from Bali?

Fly to Labuan Bajo, Ende or Maumere. Denpasar–Labuan Bajo is the quickest at about 1 hour 15 minutes non-stop and runs daily. Ferries and long-distance buses exist but take days and multiple changes via Sumbawa.

What drives the price of a Komodo boat trip?

Boat type, how many share it, and whether you stay overnight. Private phinisi are the most expensive; a shared day trip is the cheapest way onto the same sites.

Should I choose private or a group tour?

Private costs more per person but sets its own pace and route. Group tours are cheaper per head and follow a fixed itinerary with less individual attention. With children, elders, or mountain driving, private is usually the workable answer.

Are there luxury hotels on Flores?

In Labuan Bajo, yes — several upscale properties with pools. Inland, the standard is good 3-star and the best available in each town, which is what the overland packages book. Wae Rebo is a traditional homestay by design.

Talk to Komodo Luxury

Get a tailored package quote

Send your dates, group size and wish list. Komodo Luxury has worked both the land and the sea side of Flores since 2015, which is why a package booked there does not hand you between a car company and a boat company midway through.

No obligation, and no price here changes because you asked.

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