How much deposit do I need to book a Komodo Luxury trip?
A 50% deposit secures your booking for every trip type — private, open/share, or speedboat — with the balance due 30 days before departure (full payment if you book less than 30 days out). For bookings made one year in advance: 30% deposit, an additional 20% at 120 days before the trip, and the balance 30 days before departure. The deposit is non-refundable, and your official invoice states the exact amount and currency payable.
What is the cancellation policy for Komodo tours?
Cancellations made at any time — 30 days, less or more, before departure — forfeit 100% of the total payment, which is non-refundable. Payments cannot be refunded, rescheduled, or transferred to another trip if a participant cancels; however, you may nominate a replacement person to take your place. Any refund KomodoLuxury approves is documented through a formal Refund Letter.
What happens if the weather is bad or a force majeure event occurs?
Force majeure — natural disasters, adverse weather, civil unrest, disease outbreaks, government regulations, flight cancellations, or other uncontrollable events — may cause the trip to be changed or canceled without a refund. On board, itinerary adjustments for safety follow the direction of the tour leader and boat management. KomodoLuxury is not responsible for losses or inconveniences caused by such events.
Is the Komodo National Park entrance fee included in my trip price?
No. The Komodo National Park fee is excluded from all trip prices and follows the prevailing government regulations at the time of your trip. A drone ticket for the park is also separate — it is optional, estimated at IDR 2,100,000 (per the Private Trip document), and the permit must be requested at least 7 days before the trip.
Does my open trip or speedboat trip need a minimum number of guests?
Yes — open/share trips (and speedboat day trips, which follow the same terms) require a minimum of 10 participants. If the minimum is not met, KomodoLuxury Management offers an alternative vessel for the same scheduled date, so no scheduled trip is canceled. Private trips are whole-vessel charters and have no minimum-participant clause.
How do I sign the trip agreement?
Through WhatsApp, before your booking is processed. The reservation team shares the reservation form and the Terms & Conditions document; you sign the T&C (a digital signature is accepted) and return it with the completed form in the same conversation. The invoice and payment details are issued only after the signed T&C is received, and once your payment is verified, the invoice serves as your booking confirmation. Registering for a trip also constitutes agreement to its terms.