Rangko Cave & Beach Snorkeling Half Day Sharing Trip Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
+18
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With spectacular stalactites and water that glows blue at certain times of day, Rangko Cave is one of the most impressive sights near Labuan Bajo town. Skip the hassle of arranging taxis and haggling with boat captains when you join this convenient tour. After the cave, take the boat to the clear waters off Boleng Beach for snorkeling (all gear is included), then climb a hill for panoramic views.
- This small-group adventure is a cost-effective alternative to private trips
- Snorkel at a less-visited spot—you might even see a baby shark
- Choose between morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Labuan Bajo town hotel for ease
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fee
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Rangko Cave
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Boleng
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Amelia Hill Sea View
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
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Snorkel place was good and Ranko cave is also very interesting placr. it also includes beautiful sunset at amelia. Overall places were good but bridge to ride on boat seems pretty dangerous (many parts are broken and gap is significantly big) When we take off the boat at same place, we could avoid this desk so I wonder why we did this way on boarding too. Ranko cave was too crowded. not sure they can find better time slot to avoid this but it was too much to enjoy the unique and interesting cave.
Super snorkeling! You have a super relaxed and cozy experience. We did an early bird full day trip on one day, and on the second day, we did this tour to the cave with previous snorkeling and sunset tour. Basically, we felt that three nights, two days are a relaxed choice on labuan bajo. With a full day trip and here this tour as relaxed part on second day. The sunset point is really really worth it!! Wait for the full sunset! Also the snorkeling was nice with blue star, many colourful fishes, and traditional boat and kind tour guides…. Also the nature and surroundings was very nice to see. Honestly, the cave i would not need. But the snorkeling, traditional wooden boat and sunset would let me book it again and recommend it to anybody, as additional relaxed day on top of previous full day tour offered on this platform also.. so this tour makes your experience round. We booked the 13:30 o clock tour that we enjoyed the sunset fully and could sleep long.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Carolin,
thank you for your review. Really appreciate you taking the time to write it. Wish you a safe and nice trip on you next future travel !
Great adventure made so by the guide who took us to the cave & snorkelling. Cave a fun experience. Despite the rain the snorkelling was super(the water was really warm). Finished with a short climb to see a wonderful sunset.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Janand,
thank you for your review. Really appreciate you taking the time to write it. Wish you a safe and nice trip on you next future travel !
In the order that we did activities (we started at 8am)
1. Amelia Hill Sea View: nothing that special, could have skipped. It’s supposed to be a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset, but we weren’t there during that time. We drove to this. The other two places were by a motorized wooden boat that is very loud (so maybe bring earplugs if you’re sensitive to noise). I am more prone to motion sickness that others, but this boat was ok for me).
2. Boleng for snorkeling: awesome! I saw weird starfish and fish that I’ve never seen before, not even during the long Komodo Island day tour. However, I wasn’t sure where I was supposed to go because there’s no guide in the water with us. No flippers provided, but easy to float (I normally cannot float well). The coral didn’t seem very dead like I read in other reviews. Plenty of fish to see.
3. Rangko Cave: WOW. We arrived around 11am and the cave was so dark, but as the hour passed, the lighting hit the inside the cave so that you could see it. The water is incredibly clear, warm, and easy to float in. Also, be aware that there are bats in the cave, but they aren’t dangerous and they don’t fly too close to you.
Improvements: Could be nice to be more structured. For example, tell us the order of activities at the start of the tour because it seems like the order changes based on the time of day that we sign up for. Also, tell us how long we have at each place / what time we should try to be done with each activity.
Other notes: there were only 5 of us on the tour. I saw in other reviews that the driver didn’t speak much. My driver didn’t speak much but I didn’t care and I didn’t ask questions. His English was great though. Also, there is a restroom before we leave for snorkeling, as well as at the cave.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Emily,
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Lovely excursion to a quiet reef and cave. No information really about the areas. Kind people and beautiful scenery
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Kelley,
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Trip was very average. Pick up was a good 20 minutes over the arranged time. We were driven about 15 minutes from our hotel to a place to catch the small boat. Driver was silent and did not give any information on how day was going to be. Small info on the boat with other guides. The short track to the cave is fine and it's sad to see so much rubbish all over the area. We got to the cave probably 5-10 minutes before it got dark. It was full. Pleasant quick swim but too crowded to be more enjoyable. From there we had a stop for snorkelling which it was nice. Beautiful corals and fish life. Got back to the fishermen village and we were driven to a sunset spot ( which I didn't remember we had and was again not told by the silent driver )
Driver drops you off on the hill and you off. Beautiful sunset from the top of the hill.
In summary trip felt a bit impersonal - not much communication from the start and for the cave swim I would give it a miss if you have swan or visit a cave in another place. Plenty of other day trips with great snorkelling and sunset can be enjoyed from many other places ( for free )
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Gilberto,
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Very sadly all the corals were dead and it was just a grey mass underwater.
The boat engine was beyond loud and no one could have a conversation while the engine was on and it smelled of kerosene .
The Rangko cave was small and nothing special.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Jayne,
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Overcrowded cave, rocky steps covered with dirt, questionable safety of the boat. Do not recommend. Snorkeling was welcomed additional activity. Thank you.
The cave is a nice activity to explore the area, but the time allowed to that part of the tour was too long to my taste. The snorkeling was great with lots of fishes and beautiful coral. The stop on the way back for the sunset was nice, but the guide did not join me for the walk up to the viewpoint or add commentary during the tour. The sunset views from the hill were amazing though.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi La_H,
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Great personal service. Loved the snorkeling and I was very well looked after. Beautiful scenery, Boat trip wonderful. Comfortable air conditioned car with careful driver.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Susan,
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Seeing daily life in a Bajo fishing village, lovely friendly people . Saw Komodo dragons walking on the outskirts of the village, bats in the cave, snorkelling and coral planting. Our guided were great and booking this trip provides icons for Rinca Islas and the coral restoration project. And the fish at lunch was superb.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Andrew,
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We went as a couple in the morning and we were picked up at our resort and it was a pleasant drive to the boat. The dock was a bit dodgy but that was part of the adventure- you just need to watch where you step. We took an old school boat to a reef area and had some good snorkeling for 40 minutes. Then onto the cave which is dark in the morning, but we had it to ourselves- bonus. Our guide and boat driver were both lovely. It is not for lux travellers, or small kids, but good value and a fun adventure out.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Noel,
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Super day with lovely water colors! Your well organized with very nice guide and I loved the snorkeling place!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Benedicte,
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This was the perfect morning activity before departing in the afternoon. The snorkeling area was full of live corals, schools of fish, and picturesque scenery. Our driver Chandara was on time and helpful. Rangko cave itself isn't all that large but being able to take a dip in a cave with stalagtites above you is an experience meant for adventurers. The pier at the end of the tour reminded me of rope bridges in movies like Kong Skull Island. It was a nice touch to finish a very fun tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Eddie,
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Great half day activity. The cave is a nice refreshing spot to swim, the snorkeling was fantastic with lots of fish and beautiful coral, and the sunset views from the hill were amazing. There is a bit of climb for the views so I recommend wearing shoes.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Mirvic,
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The destination was absolutely beautiful, and we had a very comfortable van ride there, with a couple of stops on the way to see scenery. To get to the boat, we had to walk through a filthy depressing village. The tour guide should really come up with another alternative. The cave was amazing, the areas we were taken to for snorkeling were awesome.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Terri,
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We ended up having a private tour which started with a short hike up to a viewpoint. Then, we boarded our boat to enjoy some excellent snorkeling. The cave was fantastic! Fun and refreshing swimming around. We saw some bats resting on the ceiling. A great half day tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Jacqueline,
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The cave is great and a nice casual activity for an afternoon. The snorkelling in our case was cancelled due to weather conditions so cannot comment on that. The stop on the way back for a picture was nice but doesn't need a tour other than for transportation, but the guide did not join us for the walk up to the viewpoint or add commentary. It's a nice short tour to get out and get involved for an afternoon and I would recommend it for that.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Jason,
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Hard getting down to the water in the cave , steep slippery stone with nothing to hold onto
The coral was beautiful where we was snorkeling
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Nicole,
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The cave is beautiful and the water is a cool temperature. We went during the afternoon tour and enjoyed cooking off there. The other spots they take you too are stunning views of the city and ocean.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Nicole,
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Very dangerous ... I had to turn back
The bridge was a nightmare
I was really scared that I would fall into the water
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Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Gabriel,
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La grotte est magnifique et apaisante dommage qu’on y reste pas longtemps 15 min c’est vraiment très court pour se baigner
On n’a pas pu voir les différentes poissons car la mer trop agitée
Et pour clôturer la journée trop de nuages pour voir le coucher du soleil donc un peu déçue 🥴🥴
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Samira,
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Excellente excursion
Des coraux et poissons magnifiques pour le snorkeling
La grotte superbe
Excursion un peu trop courte dommage
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Virginie,
thank you for your review. Really appreciate you taking the time to write it. Wish you a safe and nice trip on you next future travel !
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