The only Labuan Bajo guide written by people who actually live here.
Created by people who live in Labuan Bajo,
on the island of Flores, and dive in
Komodo National Park every week.
Manon & Flo from @NotreBelleEchappee
We live in Labuan Bajo year-round. Every recommendation in this guide has been personally tested, and every contact is someone we genuinely know.
A practical, comprehensive PDF to help you explore Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park with confidence.
There are currently no English travel guides dedicated to Labuan Bajo.
Neither Lonely Planet nor any dedicated English guide covers Labuan Bajo in depth. Most travellers arrive in this small port town on the island of Flores without knowing where to start. They end up overpaying, missing the best spots, and figuring everything out as they go.
❌ You don't know which operator to choose for your Komodo National Park trip.
❌ You don't know where to eat or stay based on your budget.
❌ You don't have access to trusted local contacts—the ones you won't find on Google.
❌ You're unaware of the 2026 park regulations, including the daily visitor quota (1,000 visitors per day) and mandatory reservations.
What you'll find in this guide
Where to stay
15+ carefully selected accommodations across 4 categories: local homestays, budget, mid-range, and luxury. All with prices in euros.
Homestays · Guesthouses · Hôtels · Resorts
Where to eat
12 handpicked restaurants, organized by budget: local warungs, pizzerias, fusion cuisine, and fine dining with a view.
Warungs · Western food · Fusion Cuisine
Sunset and bars
7 sunset spots to experience some of Southeast Asia's most spectacular sunsets, from free viewpoints to rooftop bars and scenic terraces.
Viewpoints · Rooftops · Bars
Komodo excursions and snorkeling
Komodo dragons, Padar Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point... Everything you need to know to choose the right day trip, with recommendations from our trusted local partner.
Day trips · Private charters · Sunset Cruises
Scuba diving
Dive one of the world's top 10 dive destinations. Everything you need to know about daily dive trips with Scuba Republic Komodo, plus an exclusive 10% discount.
SSI · Fun dive · Discover Scuba Diving · Open Water · Advanced · ...
Local Experiences
6 experiences beyond the national park: caves, waterfalls, traditional dance, cooking classes, and authentic villages.
Cave · Waterfall · Experiences
Exclusive offers reserved
for guide readers, including...
10% off your speedboat day trip
Get direct access to our trusted local contacts to book a shared or private speedboat tour in Komodo National Park. Shared trips from
around €73 per person.
Snork with manta rays and visit
the park's most iconic islands.
10% off at Scuba Republic Komodo
Book your daily dive trip or SSI diving course and enjoy an exclusive discount with our guide. Simply present the dedicated guide page when booking.
Discover the underwater world with us in one of the most spectacular diving destinations on Earth.
Up to 15% off at selected restaurants and coffee shops
Our favorite local restaurants, personally tested and approved, plus exclusive discounts at carefully selected international restaurants and cafés. Enjoy great food while saving money.
Simply present your guide at
checkout to receive your discount.
English PDF Guide · Delivered by email after purchase
24 €
One-time payment · Lifetime access · Updated July 2026
Written by people who live in Labuan Bajo—not visitors passing through.
The only comprehensive English guide dedicated to Labuan Bajo.
Direct WhatsApp contacts for selected accommodations, excursions, and dive operators.
Up-to-date 2026 information, including Komodo National Park's daily visitor quota and the new SiOra booking system.
Up to 15% off at selected restaurants, cafés, hotels, and activities.
Meet the authors
In love with the ocean, we left everything behind to become professional divers in Indonesia.
We're Manon & Flo, also known as Notre Belle Échappée—a French couple passionate about travel, diving, and the ocean.
After several years living in Indonesia, we chose to settle in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park, where we now live year-round.
Living here, we quickly realized that most travelers come for Komodo but rarely take the time to discover Labuan Bajo itself.
On top of that, it can be surprisingly difficult to find reliable, up-to-date information on what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and how to make the most of your time here.
That's why we created this guide: to share our favorite places, practical tips, trusted local contacts, and the experiences we genuinely recommend—both inside Komodo National Park and around Labuan Bajo.
We hope this guide helps you discover the destination with curiosity, respect, and the desire to slow down and enjoy every moment.
Welcome to our home!
Manon & Flo @notrebelleechappee