Backpacker’s Choice: Komodo 4 Days 3 Nights Budget Trip on Budi Jaya Boat
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Overview
Join the Budi Jaya Budget Komodo Trip, a 4-day sailing adventure from Lombok to Labuan Bajo. Experience Indonesia’s breathtaking island landscapes as you cruise across the Sumbawa and Flores seas. This journey combines exploration, relaxation, and close encounters with nature — from swimming with gentle whale sharks to walking among the legendary Komodo dragons.
Boat Information
The Budi Jaya is a Budget Regular Basic boat designed for economical island-hopping trips. It belongs to the regular boat category, where all boats have similar quality and facilities, offering basic functional amenities, standard passenger capacity, and simple accommodations such as shared rooms or private cabins. This type of boat is ideal for backpackers and budget travelers who prioritize the travel experience and exploration over luxury.
Available Tours
Lombok to Labuan Bajo
Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Departure: Every Wednesday from Lombok
Finish: Saturday in Labuan Bajo, Flores
Pick-up Service: Wednesday, 7:00 – 10:00 AM from Gili Harbor, Bangsal, Senggigi, Mataram
Extra: Pick-up from Kuta Lombok available for IDR 100,000 per person
Meeting Time: Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM (for tour briefing and preparation of logistics on the boat)
Meeting Point: Bangsal, Pemenang, Lombok
Boat Check-in: Kayangan Harbor, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Labuan Bajo to Lombok
Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Departure: Every Saturday from Labuan Bajo, Flores
Finish: Tuesday in Lombok
Pick-up Service: Tuesday, 18:00 – 20:00 PM from Labuan Bajo Airport or nearby hotels
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 20:00 (for tour briefing and preparation of logistics on the boat)
Meeting Point: Onboard the boat docked at Labuan Bajo Harbor
Food & Meals
We provide three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are served buffet-style, allowing passengers to choose freely from the available dishes.
We also offer vegetarian options without fish, meat, or similar products. If you are a vegetarian, please make sure to ask the boat’s chef or food staff which dishes are designated for vegetarians.
Price & Inclusions
Price:
IDR 3,600,000 per person – Shared AC Room (26 guests)
IDR 4,350,000 per person – Private Cabin (5 cabins, 2 guests each)
Inclusions (both tours):
✅ Pick-up service: from Senggigi, Mataram, or Gili for Lombok → Labuan Bajo trip; from Labuan Bajo area for Labuan Bajo → Lombok trip
✅ Free Wi-Fi on board
✅ Mineral water refill throughout the trip
✅ 3 meals per day (vegetarian options available)
✅ Unlimited coffee & tea
✅ Entrance fees to Komodo National Park
✅ Whale shark entrance fee
✅ English-speaking guide
✅ Drop-off to Mataram, Senggigi, or Bangsal (for Labuan Bajo → Lombok trip)
Exclusions (both tours):
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Flight tickets (for Labuan Bajo → Lombok trip)
❌ Tips for the guide
Capacity & Accommodation
The Budi Jaya can accommodate 36 passengers. For sleeping arrangements, there are 26 spots in shared AC rooms, and 5 private cabins (2 guests per cabin).
Private Cabin
Shared Room
Shared Bathroom
Boat Facilities
Wi-Fi connection
Radio, GPS, compass & AIS system
Safety equipment (liferaft, life jackets, lifebuoys, etc.)
Freshwater & simple shower facilities
Snorkeling gear (mask & snorkel)
Simple fishing gear
Charging outlets for devices
Engine-powered small boat for shore transfers
Secure lockers for valuables
Cool box with ice for your drinks
Deck Class: Shared deck with mattress, pillow & blanket per person.
Cabin Class: Private fan cabin for two with double bed, pillows & blankets.
Itinerary
Lombok to Labuan Bajo (4 Days 3 Nights)
Day 1: Meeting at Bangsal, drive 3 hours to Kayangan Harbor, check-in the boat, and sail to Kenawa Island.
Day 2: Explore Saleh Bay and swim with whale sharks.
Day 3: Visit Komodo National Park, Red Beach, and Padar Island.
Day 4: Snorkel at Manjarite Beach and Kelor Island, then sail to Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo to Lombok (4 Days 3 Nights)
Night 1: Pick-up from Labuan Bajo area around 8:00 PM, sail to Padar Island by 1:00 AM.
Day 1: Sunrise trekking at Padar Island, visit Komodo Island, Pink Beach, and Manta Point.
Day 2: Explore Savanna Beach, Coral Beach, and Rakit Island.
Day 3: Visit Saleh Bay to swim with whale sharks, then Bola Island, and sail to Lombok.
Day 4: Checkout from the boat around 7:00 AM and shuttle drop-off to Mataram or Senggigi.
Join the Budi Jaya Komodo Adventure
From swimming with whale sharks to trekking volcanic islands and meeting Komodo dragons up close, the Budi Jaya Boat offers a perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and affordability.
Book your Komodo 4D3N budget sailing trip now and experience Indonesia’s island paradise — the backpacker way! 🌴⚓
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