Padar Island;
a Stunning View in
Komodo Islands

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Padar Island is one of the islands in Komodo National Park which is famous for its breathtaking view. For those of you who love nature, photography, and hiking, this island can be included in your travel bucket list.

With dramatic views, featuring 3 bays with beautiful sandy beaches, this island has its own unique impression engraved on visitors.

Where is the Padar Island?

Located between the Komodo Island and Rinca Island, Padar Island become part of the Komodo National Park area. Unlike Rinca and Komodo which are famous for their Komodo dragons, this island is famous as the most photographed place in Indonesia.

What makes Padar Island Special?

1. Dramatic View

The most famous attraction in Padar Island is its dramatic feature from the top of the Island. The view shows 3 bays with sandy beaches in different color tones; black, white and pink, combine with the curves of the island that are attractive and pleasing the eyes.

2. Challenging but Rewarding Hike

In reaching the top of Padar Island requires a moderately challenging hiking, especially in this tropical area. the trekking takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, depend on your pace. the trekking trails is on the open savanna which means there is no shade along the trekking path. All your tiredness will be paid off as soon as you reach the top of the island. A treat of breathtaking view while enjoying the sunrise/sunset.

3. Wild and Untouched Nature

Wild atmosphere in this island make visitors feel like they’re stepping into a wonderland. Throughout the trekking trails, you can also see animals such as deer roaming around the island. In fact, this island is also commonly used for special interest tour activities such as herping.

How to Get to Padar Island?

Trip to Padar Island is using a boat from Labuan Bajo (a main gateway to Komodo National Park). usually will be combined with other tourist destinations around. You can choose to join in a day trips, private boat charter, or multi-days liveaboard trips. Some other destinations that are usually combined in this trip are visits to Komodo Island, Taka Makasar, Pink Beach, Manta Point, etc.

Best Time to Visit

We recommend you to visit during the dry season between April – November. but it is also necessary to remember that, visits in different months or seasons will have different vibes. For example, if you want to see a greenery scene in this island, we recommend you to visit during February – May. Because in that months there is still a process of preservation from the rainy season to the dry season. so that the plants and grass still look green. When you visit around July – November, the grass on Padar Island usually starts to turn yellow even brown, because it is entering the dry season.

If you’re wondering why we don’t recommend a trip to this island or commonly to the Komodo National Park in December or January, we have our own reasons. especially in relation to the weather and rainfall in these months is quite high. But it is not impossible to travel here in those months, because it all depends on weather conditions. Therefore, we suggest you find out or ask us as a local people or local agency about the weather conditions before deciding your visit.

Notes in visiting Padar Island

Additionally, If you want to fly a drone on this island, then a special permit is required which is usually done at least 4 or 5 days before doing the tour activity. This also applies to all tourist destinations in Komodo National Park area. Besides that, it is required that you are a licensed drone Pilot. To make it easier, you can contact your travel agency to process this special permit. Special drone flight permit will also be paid by you of course at IDR. 2,000,000 per day (this regulation is made by Komodo National Park authority).

Padar Island;
a Stunning View in
Komodo Islands

Top Joyday Tour

Where is the Padar Island?