paul929207 Posted August 6, 2013 #26 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We will be on Komodo Island on October 24, 2013. We have a private tour booked. I will try to post about our experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 6, 2013 #27 Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) Hi Busybean - It seems quite difficult to organise anything on Komodo, and the ships tours are hugely expensive. I'll check whats happening on my sailing's roll call closer to the time. I'm happy to stay on the ship in Komodo but my family will want to do a tour.We are on Celebrity Millennium 5 January. HI, I didn't make the arrangements for Komodo, but made a phone call since some people on previous cruises had some concerns about our tour. Siska was the lady I talked to at (from the US) would be 011-62-812 3815441. I used Pennytalk to call so it didn't cost too much. One just has to remember the time zone you are calling. A mobile # was 011-62 36170677 or 011-62 144876314. to e:mail me just click on the HTML Guide link below for address. I didn't have her e-mail address since I didn't make the arrangements, but the arrangements were excellent. We did the Dragon tour, the Pink Beach and the Village. I liked the Village tour better than Pink Beach. I always feel better when I can talk to a person in addition to e-mail. Dr.Joe Edited August 6, 2013 by scapel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted August 6, 2013 Author #28 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Paul that will be great if you can come back to this thread and post about your experience - have a wonderful trip! Dr Joe - thanks for this - I have seen Siska's name on a couple of threads while looking through but no contact info. I will call and see how I go, hopefully I can arrange something, or get some details of how to book something else if not suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 7, 2013 #29 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Paul that will be great if you can come back to this thread and post about your experience - have a wonderful trip! Dr Joe - thanks for this - I have seen Siska's name on a couple of threads while looking through but no contact info. I will call and see how I go, hopefully I can arrange something, or get some details of how to book something else if not suitable. Call the number and get the e-mail address. Art doesn't have it anymore. Dr.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandgas Posted August 7, 2013 #30 Share Posted August 7, 2013 the thought of seeing a goat killed and fed to the dragons does not appeal to us does this happen on every tour or is this a one off , we are visiting Kamodo on RSSC over Christmas and would like to see the dragons but do not want to see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 7, 2013 #31 Share Posted August 7, 2013 the thought of seeing a goat killed and fed to the dragons does not appeal to us does this happen on every tour or is this a one off , we are visiting Kamodo on RSSC over Christmas and would like to see the dragons but do not want to see this This did not happen on our tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted August 7, 2013 #32 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Where is Komodo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 8, 2013 #33 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Where is Komodo?[/QUOT Indonesia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted August 8, 2013 #34 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Where is Komodo?[/QUOT Indonesia Thank you. We did not stop there on our cruise from Singapore to Kobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssCRUISERS Posted August 8, 2013 #35 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Paul that will be great if you can come back to this thread and post about your experience - have a wonderful trip! Dr Joe - thanks for this - I have seen Siska's name on a couple of threads while looking through but no contact info. I will call and see how I go, hopefully I can arrange something, or get some details of how to book something else if not suitable. Here is how I have been contacting Siska for our upcoming Jan cruise. She has been very reponsive getting a tour set up info.komodotheedge@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 9, 2013 #36 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Here is how I have been contacting Siska for our upcoming Jan cruise.She has been very reponsive getting a tour set up info.komodotheedge@gmail.com Thanks for finding the e-mail address. I saved it in case someone else needs it. Her arrangements were very good. The lunch was just a box lunch, but no need with all the food aboard the ship. Komodo is definitely worth the effort. You will probably enter Indonesia at another place so your visa should be active and you are let off the ship. Meet the guide and make cash payment in USD for the number in your group. When they ask for payment for cameras let each one pay for whatever they have, Still or video etc. Hope the video worked. I think we divided into about 10 per guide team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetexas Posted August 9, 2013 #37 Share Posted August 9, 2013 midlandgas, they do not do this anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronte2 Posted August 9, 2013 #38 Share Posted August 9, 2013 As Cruisetexas has stated, the practice of feeding goats to the dragons ceased several years ago. According to the ranger who was guiding our group, the dragons are not fed at all, they fend for themselves. We were quite surprised to see deer wandering around close to the dragons :eek: When we returned to the ranger station after our walk a dragon had deposited itself under the ranger's house and was just lying there with it's head on a rock having a doze. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk (ship's tour), and we found the rangers to be very knowledgeable and personable. The scenery as we sailed away was also wonderful. It's very hot ashore so be sure to use sunscreen on exposed skin :) and have some bottled water handy. I'm sure you will enjoy Komodo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted August 9, 2013 Author #39 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks so much for the email address sscruisers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwar Posted August 11, 2013 #40 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Can't do that html thing, nothing happens, but looking for name of tour company you used if you could email me at kwarcins@bellsouth dot net. Love the village part of the tour added to the dragons and pink beach Thanks for your help Alabama neighbor, Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwar Posted August 11, 2013 #41 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks for finding the e-mail address. I saved it in case someone else needs it. Her arrangements were very good. The lunch was just a box lunch, but no need with all the food aboard the ship. Komodo is definitely worth the effort. You will probably enter Indonesia at another place so your visa should be active and you are let off the ship. Meet the guide and make cash payment in USD for the number in your group. When they ask for payment for cameras let each one pay for whatever they have, Still or video etc. Hope the video worked. I think we divided into about 10 per guide team. Can't do that html thing, nothing happens, but looking for name of tour company you used if you could email me at kwarcins@bellsouth dot net. Love the village part of the tour added to the dragons and pink beach Thanks for your help Alabama neighbor, Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 12, 2013 #42 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Can't do that html thing, nothing happens, but looking for name of tour company you used if you could email me at kwarcins@bellsouth dot net. Love the village part of the tour added to the dragons and pink beach Thanks for your help Alabama neighbor, Rita Email address didn't work. the info is: KOMODO ISLAND TOUR SISKA info.komodotheedge@gmail.com Tel # Country code 62-812-3815441 From US you would have to dial 011 first. Mobile- 62-144876314 Ask for Siska a lady. Edited August 12, 2013 by scapel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelstamp Posted August 12, 2013 #43 Share Posted August 12, 2013 We will be on the Volendam in January. Several people are interested in this tour as it also includes snorkeling. Hope this helps. ************ It is a great pleasure to have an email from you, and on behalf of Putri Komodo Tours I would like to say WELCOME to Komodo National Park. Well, below are the options of itinerary & prices Option 01 : Itinerary : " Morning pick up from the Komodo jetty and will make a registration in Komodo national Park front office, then 2 or 4 km trekking in Komodo Island for searching Wild Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and spectacular Panorama from Sulfurea Hill as a best view point. Afterward, you will going to do a snorkeling and relaxing in pink beach. Lunch will be served in our local boat. After enjoy it here, back in to Komodo jetty for your time to go back to your cruise ship." Price Per Person : 4 Person : US$ 110.00 5-9 Person : US$ 100.00 10 - 15 Person : US$ 90.00 16 - Up : US$ 80.00 For Kids Below 10 years old : US$ 50.00 If more than 20 person, one free. Price Include : Komodo National Park entrance Fee Long or short trekking in Komodo Island English speaking guide Komodo National Park Rangers & Guards Lunch in Pink Beach Snorkeling boat to Pink Beach Snorkeling guide Price Exclude : Komodo National Park Camera Fee ( US$10.00 per camera) & Handy cam (US$18.00 per handy cam ) Snorkeling Entrance Fee US$ 10.00 per person Snorkeling gears ( Rent snorkeling gears is US$ 8.00 per person ) towels Personal expenditures Tipping Option 02. Itinerary : " Morning pick up from the Komodo jetty and will make a registration in Komodo national Park front office, then2 - 4 km trekking in Komodo Island for searching Wild Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and spectacular Panorama from Sulfurea Hill as a best view point. Afterward, back in to Komodo jetty for your time to go back to your cruise ship." Price Per Person : 4 Person : US$ 85.00 5-9 Person : US$ 75.00 10 - 15 Person : US$ 65.00 16 - Up : US$ 55.00 For Kids Below 10 years old : US$ 30.00 If more than 20 person, one free. Price Include : Komodo National Park entrance Fee Long trekking in Komodo Island. 4 km. English speaking guide Komodo National Park Ranger & Guards Price Exclude : Komodo National Park Camera Fee ( US$10.00 per camera) & Handy cam (US$18.00 per handy cam ) Personal expenditures Tipping Please let me know which options do you want to take? I am looking forward to hear from you, asap. Best Regards, Jeffry Buana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 12, 2013 #44 Share Posted August 12, 2013 We did the Komodo Dragon tour first and the Sulfurea Hill did give a nice view, but the hill climb was very slippery and two of our group slipped down. No serious injuries. I had a guide helping me to keep me on my feet. I would not go back up the hill if I did it again. If there is a way around the hill to come back out the way we did it would be better. After passing the souveneer area we got on a boat to pink beach where some did snorkling and went to the beach. We stayed on board. After the beach we went to the village which I liked better than pink beach. An interesting way of life there. We then went back to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted August 12, 2013 Author #45 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Tour looks great but is it only me who finds these prices outrageous!! :eek: We are a family of 4 and somewhere between $350 and $440 (more in AUS $) for one excursion is way out of our range. It would be nice if we could just get taken to pink beach and the village and not have to pay silly prices to step onto the island. I guess we will be staying on the ship on that day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted August 13, 2013 #46 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Tour looks great but is it only me who finds these prices outrageous!! :eek:We are a family of 4 and somewhere between $350 and $440 (more in AUS $) for one excursion is way out of our range. It would be nice if we could just get taken to pink beach and the village and not have to pay silly prices to step onto the island. I guess we will be staying on the ship on that day.... I don't recall being asked for anything to get off the ship into the tender. You could get off the ship and you would be at the dock. I don't know if you could then get to the area where they sell souvenirs or not. There may be somewhere you could buy a ticket and get on a tour of the dragons, but you will need a park ranger. I felt that was for my protection when I the ranger told me to get along as one began to approach us. Did you see post # 27 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxGLH...jpPBDtN6CEA2Mw Edited August 13, 2013 by scapel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted August 13, 2013 #47 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Tour looks great but is it only me who finds these prices outrageous!! :eek:We are a family of 4 and somewhere between $350 and $440 (more in AUS $) for one excursion is way out of our range. It would be nice if we could just get taken to pink beach and the village and not have to pay silly prices to step onto the island. I guess we will be staying on the ship on that day.... You can see Komodo dragon at Sydney zoo. and I know a few others have them in North America also at Singapore zoo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 13, 2013 #48 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Tour looks great but is it only me who finds these prices outrageous!! :eek:We are a family of 4 and somewhere between $350 and $440 (more in AUS $) for one excursion is way out of our range. It would be nice if we could just get taken to pink beach and the village and not have to pay silly prices to step onto the island. I guess we will be staying on the ship on that day.... You can walk off the ship for free. If you want a tour or transportation somewhere, there will be a cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted August 13, 2013 #49 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) You can walk off the ship for free. If you want a tour or transportation somewhere, there will be a cost. will you see dragons anywhere near when you get off, or go to souvenir hut? Edited August 13, 2013 by CJcruzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 13, 2013 #50 Share Posted August 13, 2013 will you see dragons anywhere near when you get off, or go to souvenir hut? I won't be there until October. but my bet is there are no Komodo Dragons hanging by the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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