Want to take a vacation to Labuan Bajo but are constrained by costs? Relax, you can continue to vacation to the tourism icon of East Nusa Tenggara in an economical way like a backpacker with a limited budget, you know.
Want to know more or less how much budget should be prepared?
Those of you who have a hobby of traveling must have often heard of the amazing charm of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, right? The beauty of nature is directly proportional to the amount of money required which is quite expensive.
However, you may be looking for alternative steps and travel costs to save on the budget below.
Apart from that, this review will take you to see the calculation of cheap recreation and how much it costs to travel to Labuan Bajo in the style of a backpacker that needs to be prepared.
Jakarta – NTT Transportation Costs
You can start saving, starting with transportation costs to Labuan Bajo. The scenario that can be implemented is a trip from Jakarta to NTT by plane.
From Jakarta, you can choose two airlines that serve direct flights to Komodo Airport. Flights from Soekarno Hatta airport cost a minimum of IDR 1,500,000 – IDR 2.1 million.
For one round trip, the minimum funds needed are around Rp. 3 million more. You can order tickets in advance for a few days to get even cheaper prices.
In addition, try not to carry general items (maximum 7 kg). to save on airplane baggage fees.
Transportation Costs When in Labuan Bajo
There are not many routes and numbers of public transportation in Labuan Bajo. So, the best reference for traveling in Labuan Bajo is by renting a motorbike.
The cost of renting a motorbike is cheaper than renting a car. Prices start at IDR 50,000 per day. This price of course can go up during the holiday season.
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Actually there are other cost options such as boat rental fees if you want to visit recreational spots which can only be visited by boat because they are located on the water.
For boat rental fees, both klotok boats and bemo boats, are the highest costs incurred. What’s more, the more crowded you come to Labuan Bajo, the calculation of the cost of renting a klotok boat will of course be more expensive.
If you want the cheapest price, you can come directly to the recreational boat dock that is there and bid on the price. The daily rental price is IDR two million.
This cost will be easy if you rent a group of eight people, including you, for example. The price will be more economical if you go with a group than alone. Best suggestion, bring your friends so you can keep the rent down.
ACCOMMODATION FEE in Labuan Bajo
There are various lodging facilities that you can choose while in Labuan Bajo. Such as homestays and hostels to exclusive resorts. Homestays and hostels are the best choice for backpackers. This is because it can be adjusted to the bag
To save on transportation costs within the city, choose homestays and hostels that are not too far from the tourist spots you want to visit.
There are homestays and hostels in Labuan Bajo that you can rent starting at IDR 150,000 per night. You may get a discount if you go in a group. But with a note, you must be able to negotiate with hostel or homestay owners
References for cheap and comfortable homestays/hostels in Labuan Bajo are the Bajo Sunset Hostel and Grill and Dorme Tree, which cost around IDR 200,000 per person
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Cost of Consumption in Labuan Bajo
The amount of costs incurred for consumption purposes will, of course, vary according to the location you visit. To save money, you can decide to eat at local food stalls.
Avoid eating at restaurants or locations where there are lots of tourists. It could be that the money in your wallet will be drained if you eat there.
The price of food at the stalls is quite cheap, with an average of IDR 15,000 to IDR 35,000 for one meal.
Living on Board (LoB)
But if you are a little bothered by the backpacker method, maybe this is the best solution. With LoB on board that’s simple. The price offered is around IDR 1.6 million per person for a four day and three night tour in the waters of Komodo National Park.
This price includes food while on the ship. You will also be escorted around the island and sleep on the boat. It’s just that you have to be prepared to travel with 25 other people on the same boat.
