Maheswari
Maheswari Phinisi
Kelor Island: a short steep hill, first or last
Updated 20 October 2026
Maheswari stops at Kelor Island first on day 1 of the 2D1N and the 3D2N, and first on the last morning of the 4D3N. It is 50 to 70 minutes from Labuan Bajo by boat. The climb to the viewpoint takes 15 to 30 minutes on a steep, dry path.
The first walk of the trip, or the last
On the 2D1N and the 3D2N, Kelor opens the trip. You are collected at 10:00, a welcome drink is served, the boat sails at 10:30, and after 50 to 70 minutes of sailing the Kelor trek is the first walk of the trip. Lunch and the Manjarite snorkel follow.
On the 4D3N, Kelor is the last walk. Day 4 begins with the Kelor trek, then breakfast, a snorkel at Manjarite Beach and an early lunch before the harbour.
The captain sets the order on the day, and the weather can change it.
- Best window
- morning
- Time ashore / in water
- 15–30 min
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Tide
- Not tide-dependent
- Busiest months
- July, August
What it is not: short steep hill, not a long trek · not a dragon site · often the last stop of a trip, so do not expect to have energy left for much more
The short climb
Kelor is a small hilly islet with a short climb to a viewpoint over the bay. The climb takes 15 to 30 minutes, the difficulty is moderate, and the path is steep and dry.
It is a short steep hill, not a long trek, and it is not a dragon site. Do not expect dragons here, and do not plan the day around anything but the view.
On the last morning of the 4D3N the climb comes after three days of walking. Take it at the pace of the slowest walker in the party.
Photo taken on a Komodo Explorer trip · 6 photos
After Kelor: Manjarite
From Kelor the boat goes on to Manjarite, a journey of 30 to 60 minutes. On day 1 lunch comes between the two, and on day 4 breakfast. The snorkel at Manjarite Beach is the next water stop.
The 4D3N last morning reads Kelor Island, then Manjarite Beach, then an early lunch. After that the boat returns to Labuan Bajo in the late morning.
Book the flight home for after 14:00, and plan it around the return and not around the island.
Shoes, water, hats
Sturdy shoes help on the steep, dry path. Kelor is a walk for trekking shoes rather than sandals, and both are on the bring list. Add a hat, sunglasses and sunblock, which the list also names.
Mineral water is included in the fare, so bring a bottle ashore. The park ticket is a separate matter. It is paid per visitor per day, at IDR 250,000 for a foreign visitor, and we mark which days of your route are park days.
Children who walk can try the hill with an adult, at their own pace.
FAQ
How steep is the Kelor climb?
Short and steep. The climb takes 15 to 30 minutes on a dry path, and the difficulty is moderate. It is a hill, not a long trek. Sturdy shoes help. Allow a little longer for the descent.
Is Kelor near Labuan Bajo?
Yes. Kelor is a small islet 50 to 70 minutes from Labuan Bajo by boat, which is why it is the first stop of the trip and the last stop of the 4D3N.
Is Kelor in the 4-day route?
Yes, on the last morning of the 4D3N. Day 4 begins with the Kelor trek, then breakfast, then a snorkel at Manjarite Beach and an early lunch before the harbour, and the boat is back in Labuan Bajo in the late morning.
What time do we reach Kelor on day one?
The arrival follows the sea. The pickup is at 10:00 and the boat sails at 10:30, then the sail to Kelor takes 50 to 70 minutes. The captain sets the order of the stops on the day.
Can small children climb Kelor?
A child who walks well can try the hill with an adult beside them. The climb is short and steep, 15 to 30 minutes. Children aged 0 to 2 travel free.
Check availability — Maheswari
Maheswari is booked through PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia. We arrange the pickup, take the payment and keep your booking in order. The boat sails with its own crew.