Pempe Island is located within Komodo National Park. This tiny Island is situated close to Rinca and Kalong Island. Waters surround the island and are rich in marine life.  It is one of the recommended places to visit in Komodo National Park.

Pempe Island is an uninhabited Island with beautiful white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water, and amazing underwater marine life. This island is a stopover for only activities on your Komodo Island boat tour.

How to Get to Pempe Island in Komodo National Park?

To reach Pempe Island in Komodo National Park, you must go on a boat tour from Labuan Bajo. Several boat tours offer day trips and multiple-day tours to the island. Private and shared options are available.

Here are the steps to start your trip to Pempe Island:

• Flight to Labuan Bajo Airport. Labuan Bajo is the main gateway to start a boat trip to Komodo National Park. You can fly to Labuan Bajo from major cities in Indonesia, like Bali and Jakarta. The flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo will take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Book a boat tour from Labuan Bajo to Komodo. Join a multi-day tour, shared or private, that includes Pempe Island on the itinerary. A One-day trip, probably prefer a private trip.
• It is highly recommended to book a boat tour in advance, especially if you plan to travel during the peak season. This is to secure a space on the boat.

What to Experience in Pempe Island, Komodo National Park?

Pempe Island is known as one of the best snorkeling spots in Komodo National Park. This island offers amazing underwater life with colorful fish and beautiful coral gardens.

Here are things to experience on Pempe Island:

• Go snorkeling in the crystal clear water. Enjoy colorful fish and beautiful coral gardens. Swim around the area and enjoy the warm, clear water
• Relaxing on the beautiful white sand beach on the Island. Enjoy the calm and natural scenery. This island is perfect for a nature lover.

How Much Does It Cost to Go to Pempe Island?

The cost to go to Pempe Island is usually bundled with other locations within Komodo National Park. The boat tour cost can vary, depending on the trip duration and boat type. Basically, start from USD 105 to USD 650 per person

A private day tour from Labuan Bajo is USD 976 per boat. This cost covers a visit to 6 places, including Pempe Island. The price does not include the entrance fee. You will have to pay a separate fee of IDR 350.000 per person for a day trip in addition to the trip cost.

A multi-day tour on a Phinisi boat costs USD 215 per person for a shared trip and USD 2000 per boat for a 3-day 2-night private trip. The cost does not include an entrance fee of IDR 650.000 per person.

Where Can I Book the Trip to Pempe Island?

Komodo Touristic is one of the reliable tour agencies offering various trips to Komodo Island. We offer multiple types of tours, from day tours to multi-day excursions.

Here are the best options for multi-day trips, which include Pempe Island:

1. 3D2N Komodo Trip with Rafles Cruise. This trip offers two schedules a week, on Monday and Friday, from Labuan Bajo. It consists of a visit to Pempe Island.
2. Komodo Tour 3 Days 2 Nights with Luxury Boat. The trip departs from Labuan Bajo on Monday and Friday. The itinerary will include a visit to Pempe Island.

Are there any hotels or Restaurants in Pempe Island?

No, there are no hotels and restaurants on the Island. Pempe Island is an uninhabited island and part of a protected tourist destination in Komodo National Park.

Hotels and restaurants are only found in Labuan Bajo. However, if you join a multi-day excursion, you will have a cabin or room on the boat. Meals are provided on the ship during the trip.

For a convenience trip to Komodo, it is important to research and find out everything related to the trip. The best idea is to book your trip in advance.