Tips Visiting Padar Island

When you visit The Komodo National Park, surely it will awe you. The islands that are included in the national park are Padar Island, Komodo Island, and also Rinca Island. Compared to the two islands, Padar Island is not famous, but the panorama is such a paradise.

In Padar Island, there are no Komodo dragons, because of the lack of food chains. This island is surrounded by some small islands, with breathtaking views. Padar Island offers you Pink Beach, where you do some water activities like snorkeling or swimming. You can also spend time sunbathing and watching marine life by snorkeling.

In Padar Island, it’s also a good idea to see the beach from the top. Climb the hill, and find the best spot for you to take pictures. From the hilltop, you will see small islands surrounded by blue ocean and brown mountainous terrain. What stunning beaches with fresh air. Yet, to get there, you need to go trekking. Thus to give you a great traveling moment, choose Komodo National Park to be on your list.

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How to Get There

To get to Komodo National Park, you can take flights to Labuan Bajo, a capital that is located in the western part of Flores Island. You will find daily flights from several cities in Indonesia to get to this area.

To get an affordable yet quick flight, choose a direct flight from Bali. For a round trip flight, you will only pay around $100. And after you arrive in Labuan Bajo, you can start the Komodo National Park trip. If you plan to go to Padar island, you can search for a tour company in Labuan Bajo that offers the trip. They will offer two choices, going by a group boat tour or a private one.

Accommodation

There is no accommodation on Padar island. If you want to stay, you have to stay in Labuan Bajo, or you can also try to build a camp there. Thus, if you have the plan to visit Komodo National Park, try to stop at Padar island and see its beauty and tranquility that will awe you.

The Best Time to Visit

Since you cannot stay at Padar Island, the best time to visit this island is at sunrise. Try trekking to the top of the hill and watch the beautiful sunrise from above. In Komodo National Park, the temperature is very humid. You better go early to help you with the heat. After 9 AM you may find breath difficulty due to the very humid weather.

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Another reason why you should go in the morning is because of safety concerns. Thus, the tour companies may refuse to travel more than 11 am.

What You Can Do in Padar Island

In Padar Island, you barely see komodo dragons, the main attraction of this island is the panorama. And the best spot to see the view is at the top of the hill. Padar Island has rolling hills that surround the blue sea.

To get to the hill you need approximately 20 minutes of trekking. For the least experienced hikers may need more time because the slope is more than 45 degrees. Make sure you climb it carefully, or you can also ask a local guide to go with you since there is no safety rope or ladder to climb. Prepare yourself, make sure that you’re strong enough because it takes a lot of energy.

To make you comfortable enough when hiking, wear climbing shoes instead of sandals. The paths are dusty, slippery, and also rocky. It may be tiring, but it is worth it.

Having a solo trip to Padar Island can be expensive, you can try to join a tour package to help you arrange your holiday in Komodo National Park.