Capture 1: Pulau Padar...an amazing journey

Pulau Padar, a beautiful island located in Flores, is not something that you should skip when you are traveling in Indonesia. This island is accessible by boat from Labuan Bajo (nearest airport) and the ride normally takes around 4 hours. 



The 4 bays surrounding the island enhance the magnificent view of this whole island.

Few flights such as Nam Air (Sriwijaya) and Wings (Lion Air) fly from Bali to Labuan Bajo on daily basis. Even though Labuan Bajo is a small town, you have choices of accommodation ranging from backpacker's inn to a five stars hotel. It is also easy to find boat services for the tour to the surrounding islands including Padar and the famous Komodo Island. If you are okay with staying with the locals in their home, you can choose to do so in Komodo Island (contact: Mr. Jaharudin +6282147325705, a boat owner), this will cut short your journey time to Padar Island the next morning. But please take note that the stay will be very basic and only for those with adventurous heart :)

 

Do start the journey early so you can reach Padar Island before 8am, for two reasons 1. It gets crowded by 9am onwards 
2. it get super hot and humid by noon

 The boat owner, Mr. Jaharudin

 Approaching Padar Island. Already quite a few boats docking as early as 8am.

 I truly enjoyed my time taking shots and shots of photos. This one was pre planned as I love to do something different during
my hike here.

 

No one lives in Padar, 99% of the island are solid rock with so little of vegetation, only few trees spotted around the island. The trail and ascend is easy to moderate and suitable even for small children. The hike to the top usually takes about 45 minutes, and you will be greeted with a breathtaking view...almost paradise on earth.