Labuan Bajo. Indonesia, Asia. This enchanting harbor town is perpetually being upgraded to cope with more travelers. It's the jumping-off point to see prehistoric dragons at Komodo National Park and be awed by world-class diving, and those who stay a little longer fall in love with "Bajo."
Getting Here. Just 50 minutes flight from the island of Bali lies the scenic oasis of Labuan Bajo, which is home to the first in the region 5-star luxury resort AYANA Komodo, Waecicu Beach. Located on one of the most scenic islands of the Indonesian Archipelago, Flores island, there is an extraordinary diversity of religions, languages, and Labuan Bajo is a fishing village located on Flores Island in East Indonesia and we must truly say, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Snorkeling with Manta Rays, hiking up gorgeous trails to catch the sunset, and seeking out the exotic Komodo Dragons, are just some of the must-dos in Labuan Bajo! Not to mention, the fishing village has theYou'll need to get yourself to Labuan Bajo on Flores Island, the main gateway to Komodo National Park. Thankfully, there's heaps of daily, nonstop flights available from Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo Airport (LBJ) on Flores Island. We ended up on a flight with NAM airlines for about $100 roundtrip, but note that there are also direct flights onAI21rkp.