Silo 3 · How we work
We Curate. A Partner Operates.
There is no booking platform with real Komodo wellness inventory, and this site is not one either. We compare what exists, hand you a shortlist, and arrange it through a vetted operator.
- Independent, not an operator
- Trade-offs named, not hidden
- Free, no obligation
- Free Our help, always
- 3 steps From enquiry to shortlist
- 2–4 mo Lead time in peak season
- Never Paid placement in what we publish
The short answer
What we are, and what we are not
We are an independent editorial guide with a curation service attached. We are not a resort, an operator, a studio or a booking platform, and we do not take your payment or hold your reservation.
- We research and compare what actually operates in the region, and say when something is unverified.
- We hand you a shortlist with the trade-offs named, not a single recommendation you cannot audit.
- When you are ready, the retreat is arranged through the vetted partner who runs it. They take the booking; we do not.
- If you proceed, that partner may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you. Nobody can pay to change what we publish.
The process
Three steps, no hard sell
Free and no obligation at every stage. You can stop after step two and book directly yourself — that is a legitimate outcome and we will still send the shortlist.
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Tell us what you actually want
Format, dates, party size, budget and the one thing that matters most. If you do not know the format yet, say that instead — it is the most useful answer we get.
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We compare what is verified
We check what genuinely runs on your dates, what the wellness element really includes, and what the park permits allow. Anything we cannot verify, we label.
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You get a shortlist with the trade-offs
Two or three options, an honest indicative cost, the logistics plan, and what each one asks of you. Direct contacts included.
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We arrange it, if you want us to
When you are happy, we arrange the retreat through the operating partner who runs it. We curate; they operate. Your contract is with them.
We do not take payment, hold reservations or issue tickets. If anyone claiming to be us asks you to transfer money, it is not us.
Operational facts
What you need to know before booking anything
True whether you book through us, through an operator, or entirely by yourself.
Park access
Non-negotiable and non-transferable.
- Permits run through SiOra, tied to your passport and travel date
- Park entry is USD 40 per person, once for the whole trip
- A daily visitor cap applies across all park zones
- Names on permits must match passports exactly
Lead times
The inventory here is genuinely small.
- 2–4 months ahead for July and August
- 4–8 weeks in the shoulder months
- Private charters and wellness departures go earliest
- Public holidays in Indonesia compress availability further
Questions to ask any operator
These four separate a real product from a brochure.
- Is this a standing departure or a one-off hosted trip?
- Can I see the daily schedule, with the instructor named?
- Are park fees, transfers and equipment inside or outside the price?
- What is the cancellation and weather policy, in writing?
Independent curation
The disclosure, in full
Our help is free to you. If you go ahead with an operator we found for you, they may pay us a referral fee — at no extra cost to you, and it does not change your price. No one can pay to be listed here, to be ranked above anyone else, or to have an unflattering fact removed. Where we could not verify a claim, we say so rather than repeating it, and where a property is named it is an orientation point rather than an endorsement.
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No affiliation
We do not own, operate or represent any property or vessel named on this site.
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How we are paid
Our help is free. If you proceed through a partner, they may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you.
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Not for sale
No one can pay to change what we publish, to be listed, or to be ranked above anyone else.
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Verify before you pay
Every figure here is a starting price or an ask. Confirm the final number with us before any commitment.
What it costs
Planning figures
Enough to sanity-check a budget before you talk to us. Everything published comes from our operating partner, checked on the date in the source line.
| What you are booking | Starting price |
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| Shared phinisi sailing trip | From USD 300 per person / voyage |
| Private phinisi day trip | From USD 5,400 per boat |
| Luxury yacht charter, 3D2N | From USD 6,000 per boat |
| Wellness yacht charter | From USD 5,900 per yacht / night |
| Komodo National Park entry | USD 40 per person, once per trip |
| Our curation service | Ask for price free, always |
| Resort and spa stays | Ask for price quoted per property and date |
Where these come from
Starting prices published by Komodo Luxury, our vetted operating partner, checked 23 September 2026. Land-based resort and spa retreats are not publicly rated — we get you a real figure before you commit to anything.
Starting prices, not quotations. What you pay moves with season, party size, vessel and how long you stay.
Full cost guideBefore you book
Frequently asked questions
Can I book directly through your site?
No, and deliberately so. We are an editorial guide with a curation service, not a booking platform — we do not take payment, hold reservations or issue tickets. We hand you a shortlist with direct contacts, and arrange the trip through the vetted operator who actually runs it if you want us to.
Why do the big retreat platforms show nothing for Komodo?
Because there is very little to list. When we checked them directly, one showed zero packages for both Komodo Island and Labuan Bajo — the pages exist but are empty. Others list "Flores retreats" that resolve to Bali operators using the name loosely, or to multi-island tours with a Flores segment. For this region, aggregators are the wrong starting point.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to four months for July and August, when the park cap and the better vessels both fill. Four to eight weeks is usually enough in the shoulder months. Private charters and genuine wellness departures go earliest of all, because there are very few of them.
What is SiOra and how does it affect me?
It is the digital booking system for Komodo National Park access, which replaced walk-up harbour tickets. Permits are tied to your passport number and travel date, and a daily visitor cap applies across the park zones. In practice your operator handles it — but it means your dates need to be fixed before the permit exists, and names must match passports exactly.
Can I do yoga in Labuan Bajo without a luxury hotel?
Yes. The town has community yoga options and local certified instructors offering private and regular classes, contacted directly rather than booked online. Some hotels also sell day access to non-residents. We can tell you which currently run, and on what schedule, when we put your plan together.
No obligation
Send us the brief
Dates, party, format and budget — or just tell us you have no idea and we will start from there. Free, no obligation, and no follow-up you did not ask for.