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Kalong Island, located near Labuan Bajo in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, is a small mangrove-covered island famous for its dramatic evening display of thousands of flying foxes (fruit bats) taking to the sky at sunset. The name “Kalong” means bat in Indonesian, and the island is home to one of the largest bat colonies in the region. Visitors come here by boat to witness this magical natural spectacle as the sky fills with silhouettes of bats flying over the glowing horizon.

What to See & Do

  • Watch thousands of flying foxes 🦇 soar 🦇 across the sunset sky 🌅🧡✨
  • Enjoy peaceful boat cruising 🚢 around the mangrove-fringed island 🌳🌊😌
  • Photograph 📸 the colorful twilight 🌈 and silhouettes of bats in flight 🦇🖼️
  • Spot other wildlife 🦅 such as sea eagles 🐟 and fish around the mangroves 🌿🔎
  • Relax 🍹 on your boat deck 🛥️ with evening snacks 🥨 and drinks 🥤👍

How to Get There

  • From Labuan Bajo 🏘️: about 30–45 minutes ⏱️ by boat 🚢 to Kalong Island 🦇💨✅
  • Most Komodo tours 🗺️ include a sunset stop 🌅 at Kalong Island 🤝👍
  • Private 🛥️ and group boat tours 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 are available 💰 from Labuan Bajo harbor ⚓✅
  • Visitors remain 🧘‍♀️ on boats 🚢 to watch the bats 🦇 without disturbing their habitat 🙏🤫

Travel Tips

  • Bring a camera 📸 or smartphone 📱 for capturing the sunset 🌅 and bats 🦇 in flight 🖼️✨
  • Use mosquito repellent 🦟🚫 during evening visits 🌙🎒✅
  • Stay quiet 🤫 while observing the bats 🦇 to avoid scaring them 🔇🙏
  • Bring light snacks 🥨 and drinks 🥤 for the boat ride 🚢😋✅

Suggested Itinerary

  • 3:00 PM – Depart 🚢 from Labuan Bajo harbor ⚓💨
  • 4:00 PM – Stop 🤿 at nearby snorkeling spot 🐠 such as Menjerite 🌊 or Kelor Island 🏝️👀
  • 5:30 PM – Arrive 🧭 near Kalong Island 🦇 and anchor ⚓ to watch the sunset 🌅🧡✨
  • 6:00 PM – Observe the flying foxes 🦇 taking flight 🦇 in large groups 🦇🤩
  • 7:00 PM – Return 🚢 to Labuan Bajo 🏘️ under the evening sky 🌙👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily : 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Entry Fee:

Included in Komodo National Park ticket or boat tour package

Best Time to Visit:

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM for the flying fox sunset show

Location

📌 Kalong Island, Komodo National Park, near Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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