Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $3,175. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov.
Dry season — manta cleaning stations, big currents, sharks
Boat/liveaboard-access drift dives at Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Manta Point, and Crystal Rock deliver manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, and nudibranchs; water 79–84°F, visibility up to 100ft, intermediate-to-advanced skill recommended due to strong currents.
Also known for: Watching Komodo dragons on Rinca or Komodo Island — the only place in the world to see them wild
Komodo Dragon Trekking — Spot the world's largest lizard on guided walks through Komodo National Park
Padar Island Hike — Climb to a panoramic ridge overlooking three-colored bays on a rugged trail
Pink Beach Visit — Relax on one of the world's few naturally pink-sand beaches on Komodo Island
Rinca Island Wildlife Walk — See Komodo dragons, deer, and wild buffalo on ranger-guided trails at Rinca
Labuan Bajo Seafood Stalls — Eat fresh grilled fish and squid at open-air waterfront stalls in the port town
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Komodo fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.