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KOMODO NATIONAL PARK INDONESIA - 4D/3N TRAVEL PROGRAMME

Visit the World Heritage Site “ Komodo National Park ”, home to the Giant Lizards of Mosasaurus komodoensis (Soeparmi Surahya, 1989) instead of Varanus komodoensis (Ouwens, 1912). Cruise to Komodo and Rinca Island , and discover the coral gardens with their attractive  endemic shore fishes.
The area of Komodo National Park (75,000 ha) consists of Komodo Island
(33,937 ha), Padar   Island (2,017 ha),  Rinca Island (19,625 ha), and a massive marine area surrounding.
A new systematic and anatomical research conducted by Mrs. Soeparmi Surahya of  the University of Gajahmada Indonesia in 1989  concluded that Komodo does not belong into Varanus komodoensis  anymore.
Komodo dragon, the land crocodile, ora, komodo, the Indonesian dragon, the Indonesian dinosaur, biawak raksasa, the wonder of the nature, the rare animal, the dragon, the modern dragon, the fossil  that comes to live again, the endemic giant monitor and the varanus komodoensis (Ouwens, 1912)  since 1989 has a new scientific name Mosasaurus komodoensis.

KOMODO-LIZARD
The Mosasaurus komodoensis (1989) – instead of Varanus komodoensis was first found by Mr. P.A. Ouwens in 1912 for the sake of  western knowledge.  The biggest lizards  of the earth live only on Komodo and some neighbor islands. Komodo grow  up to 3 m long and 135 kg weight, some reach a very high age (20-25 years). They nourish themselves mainly with carrion, but also wild deer, boars, goats and horses. The dangerous weapon is the long tail, and the teeth. In  April/May, the 45-cm young komodo hatched by the underground heat, and then climb the trees up for their first life.

CORAL GARDEN  
Indonesia has 2,050 endemic shore fishes whereas 4.7% of them exists only in Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo National Park , Flores, and North Sulawesi . Komodo Marine Park , one of the coral gardens in Indonesia ,  is also a paradise for snorkeling and diving lovers.

Highlights: 
Boat trip to Komodo and Rinca Island
Navigation  through a cluster of a hundreds of deserted coral islands
Komodo Giant Lizards
Snorkeling in one of the best coral gardens in Indonesia (Indonesia has 2.050 shore fishes, and 4.7% is endemic in this marine park)
Learn the original inhabitants of Komodo Island
Guided Soft trekking
The new scientific name of Komodo - research summary
Mosasaurus komodoensis instead of Varanus komodoensis (Researcher and observers)

YOUR ITINERARY:  Subject to Change
Point of Origin :  Lombok

Day 01:  Lombok – Labuhan Bajo/West Flores - Rinca Island
Transfer to the airport for flight to Labuhan Bajo/West Flores. Upon arrival, transfer to to the wharf for boarding on the private boat. Start the navigation to Rinca, an island renown for attractive flora, fauna and landscape. Overnight on board or at the Ranger House.

Day 02: Labuhan Bajo – Rinca – Komodo
After breakfast, soft trek through the National Park of Komodo. Accompanied by the local Park Ranger, walk through the savannas and the steppes on which we will encounter the giant lizards of Komodo, monkeys, wild horse, deer, bird, and water buffalo. Return to the boat, and then on to Komodo Island with stop at Pink Beach, one of the best sea gardens in Indonesia  for snorkeling, swimming, and beach activity. In the afternoon, walk along the island’s trail up to Wanugulung (1.5-hours) to learn more about the Komodo Dragon, and the Island’s flora and fauna. Overnight at the Ranger Lodge or on board. 

Day 03: Komodo – Labuhan Bajo
After breakfast on board, continue your learning and observation: Komodo or marine life. Return to the boat  and leave for Labuhan Bajo (appx. 4-hour cruise). Upon arrival, transfer to Puri Sari Hotel (superior) or Bintang Flores Hotel (de luxe and suite).
Lunch will be served on board. Dinner on your own account.  

Day 04: Labuhan Bajo – Airport
Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. Or continued to Flores Discovery and Roundtrip.
Modify the itinerary and the services according to your standard of expectation. We organize a 3d/2n travel and three fare formula to Komodo
Contact us for your best deal. Price will include English speaking guide, all meals mentioned in the itinerary,  hotel with breakfast, boat (cabin or non-cabin), national park entry, flights, and transfers; exclude personal expenses and gratuity to the crews.

Mosasaurus komodoensis (Soeparmi Surahya, 1989)
This study on komodo covers both the monograph of komodo anatomy and the analysis of komodo position in the system of animal. The monograph of komodo anatomy study uses the the approach system towards gross anatomy with some organs, and microscopic anatomy. The analysis of komodo position in the animal system uses some approaches: anatomic comparative, paleontology, paleogeology, paleogeography, paleoecology, and paleoclimatology. The anatomic elements of komodo are compared to the anatomic elements of  Varanus salvator. Finally the research concludes that Komodo does not belong to the genus of Varanus anymore, but to Mosasaurus. The Monumental Mosasauridae we thought had been disappeared  still lives in Indonesia , in the Komodo National Park .

Varanus komodoensis (Ouwens, 1912)
Ouwens has classified  komodo into the genus of Varanus with a new name Varanus komodoensis. It is understandable since the Ouwen’s description on komodo was based on the exterior anatomy  and  the character of komodo as the monitor lizard.

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