Pink Beach: Komodo National Park's Rose-Colored Shore

Updated July 2026

Pink Beach is a stretch of coastline inside Komodo National Park where the sand looks pink because of tiny red coral and shell fragments mixed into the white sand. It's reached only by boat, and the most straightforward way from Labuan Bajo is a speedboat day trip that stops there mid-morning, around 08:30, for swimming and snorkeling. There's no village or facilities on shore, so visitors come and go by boat within a few hours.

8°35'S 119°31'E · On the day trip: 08:30

Why Is Pink Beach Pink?

The pink tint comes from Foraminifera, tiny reef organisms with reddish shells, that break down over time and mix with the white sand. Seen up close, the color is subtler than photos suggest, but it's most vivid where the sand meets the waterline and stays wet.

Beyond the sand color, Pink Beach sits on a fringing reef with clear, calm water most of the year, making it a popular snorkeling stop rather than just a photo spot. Coral cover and reef fish are easy to see just a short swim from shore.

Like the rest of Komodo National Park, Pink Beach has no permanent buildings, shops, or lodging — it's a protected natural site visited as a stop on a boat trip, not a destination with its own town.

How to Get to Pink Beach from Labuan Bajo

Fly into Komodo Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo; it's the only practical gateway for Komodo National Park.
Head to Labuan Bajo harbor in the morning — boats to Pink Beach also pass by or start near Padar, so an early departure covers both efficiently.
Cross into the national park waters by speedboat; at cruising speeds of 25–35 knots, the crossing between islands takes well under an hour.
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Best Time to Visit Pink Beach for Snorkeling

Mid-morning, when the sun is higher and the water is calmer, gives the clearest visibility for snorkeling and the truest look at the pink sand — which is exactly when the day-trip schedule places this stop.

The dry season (April–December) generally has calmer seas and better underwater visibility than the wet season. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a rash guard, and your own snorkel mask if you have one, though basic gear is normally provided on organized trips.

Because Pink Beach is inside Komodo National Park, standard entrance fees apply — Rp250,000 for Indonesian citizens and Rp400,000 for foreign visitors, paid at the gate.

Common Questions

How do you get to Pink Beach in Komodo?

Pink Beach is only reachable by boat from Labuan Bajo. A speedboat day trip is the simplest option, stopping there around 08:30 as the second point on a full Komodo National Park itinerary, alongside Padar and Komodo Island.

Is Pink Beach good for snorkeling?

Yes — Pink Beach has a shallow fringing reef with visible coral and reef fish just off shore, and calm water for most of the year, making it a common snorkeling stop on Komodo day trips.

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