Destination
Padar Island Yacht Charter
The three-bay viewpoint that put Komodo on Instagram — best reached at sunrise from your own anchored yacht.
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Why Padar Island?
Quick answer
Padar Island is Komodo's most iconic viewpoint — three curved bays with white, black and pink sand seen from a single ridge. It's a compulsory stop on almost every Komodo yacht itinerary and is best reached at sunrise from an anchored private yacht.
How to visit
Padar by private yacht
- Best time: sunrise or late afternoon — cooler, softer light, quieter trail.
- Hike: 20–30 minutes up wooden steps and a dirt path to the main viewpoint.
- Anchorage: most yachts overnight in the sheltered bay directly below the viewpoint.
- Combine with: Pink Beach in the morning, snorkelling at Kanawa or Siaba Besar in the afternoon.
Padar Island FAQ
The main viewpoint hike is 20–30 minutes each way — steep in places but suitable for reasonably fit visitors. Bring water and go at sunrise for the best light and cooler temperatures.
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