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Yes — most dive centres offer the option to replace your third dive with a guided Komodo dragon trek on Rinca Island. This is one of the most popular ways to experience both underwater and land-based highlights in a single day.
| Phase | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 07:00–12:00 | 2 dives at Komodo dive sites (e.g., Batu Bolong, Manta Point) |
| Lunch | 12:00–13:00 | Hot lunch on the boat while transiting to Rinca Island |
| Afternoon | 13:00–15:00 | 1.5–2 hour ranger-guided dragon trek on Rinca Island |
| Return | 15:00–17:30 | Transit back to Labuan Bajo |
Dragon trekking incurs ranger fees of approximately IDR 200,000 per group (shared among the group). Park entrance fees are the same as for diving. Some operators include these in the combo price; others charge separately.
If you are only diving Komodo for 1 to 2 days, you may prefer to keep all 3 dives. But if you have 3 or more dive days, swapping one dive for a dragon trek on one of those days is an excellent use of time. Seeing Komodo dragons in the wild is a bucket-list experience that perfectly complements the underwater adventures.
Tip: Schedule the dragon trek for a day when you are diving central sites (closer to Rinca), rather than a day allocated to northern sites like Castle Rock, which involves a longer transit in the opposite direction.