Flores is very popular with Komodo Island, which is the place for the original habitat of ancient animals, Komodo dragons. The island, which is a habitat for ancient animals, is also a UNESCO world heritage site and holds the title of New 7 Wonders of Nature. But did you know that you are not only on Komodo Island to be able to see ancient animals that are almost extinct? Rinca Island, a part of the Komodo archipelago, is also a habitat for endangered animals with a smaller population than Komodo Island. The Komodo Rinca tour and the surrounding area allow you to explore rare animal habitats and stunning natural beauty.
Komodo Rinca Tour: What’s the difference between Rinca Island & Komodo Island?
There is much debate as to whether Rinca island or Komodo island is home to more rare animals. Actually, these two islands are in a position that is not far from each other. These two islands have different criteria. You can enjoy and see different criteria when doing the Komodo Rinca tour. But, let’s be clear here! Komodo Island is predominantly forest-dominated, while detailing is more savanna. The geographic contours of the two islands greatly affect endangered animals.
Wonder Purba on Rinca Island is more aggressive than on Komodo Island. Why? Given that the island of Rinca is dominated by savanna, the weather is very hot. The Komodo dragons on the island of detail look smaller than on the island of Komodo. Why? The hot weather on the island of Rinca makes the number of prey animals less than on Komodo Island so that the ancient animals in Rinca look smaller.
Usually, the providers who offer the Komodo Rinca tour will take you along the trekking path with beautiful views in the form of a line of hills and a stretch of the blue sea. The hill becomes dry when it enters the dry season and turns green when it enters the rainy season. On Rinca Island, you can join the mangrove planting program by paying 150,000 rupiah. You can name the mangrove trees and see their progress the next time you visit.
Usually, the providers who offer the Komodo Rinca tour will take you along the trekking path with beautiful views in the form of a line of hills and a stretch of the blue sea. The hill becomes dry when it enters the dry season and turns green when it enters the rainy season. On Rinca Island, you can join the mangrove planting program by paying 150,000 rupiahs. You can name the mangrove trees and see their progress the next time you visit.
If you do the Komodo Rinca tour without a provider, be sure to hire a ranger to guide you to explore the two islands which are the habitat for endangered animals. Facilities are available on the island of Rinca, including toilets, food stalls, and homestay.
Rinca Island
Open daily 8 am to 6 pm.
Ticket price 25,000 rupiah/person (prices exclude ranger)
Komodo island
Indonesian Citizen
Weekdays: 5,000 per person
Weekend: 7,500 per person
Foreigners
Weekdays: 150,000 per person Weekend: 225,000 per person
Snorkeling: 15,000 per person
Wild animal observations: 10,000 per person
Trekking: 5,000 per person
Ranger: 80,000 for 5 participants