Two male Komodo dragons fight over a female dragon during courtship on Komodo island in the Komodo National Park on December 17, 2010. Komodo National Park/AFP/Ande Kefi via The Jakarta Post/Asia 黑料社 Network
JAKARTA 鈥� With the pandemic continuing to deter people from leaving the safety of their homes, tourist attractions in Labuan Bajo and other areas outside Komodo National Park in West Manggarai regency in East Nusa Tenggara聽will offer free entry聽until July 31.
Additionally, the administration implemented on Monday an online registration system for tourists seeking to visit the聽鈥減remium鈥� national park, which can be accessed聽here.
In a statement, Flores Labuan Bajo Tourism Authority Agency (BOPLBF) president director Shana Fatina said the system was intended to limit the number of visitors to ensure the park鈥檚 preservation, which is also in line with the 鈥渘ew normal鈥� health protocols on physical distancing.
In addition to filling out the registration form, travelers will be required to prepare several documents, such as an electronic health alert card (e-HAC), proof of insurance and an identity card or document. They also have to submit their itinerary for their trip to Labuan Bajo. If approved, the agency will send a notification of validity via email.
鈥淎ll printed travel documents, including proof of online booking, must be presented when they arrive聽at Komodo Airport,鈥� said Shana as quoted by聽tempo.co.
According to Shana, discussions over聽the annual membership plan聽for visitors to Komodo National Park, which under current proposal would cost US$1,000 per person,聽were still ongoing between聽the administration and聽the聽Environment聽and Forestry聽Ministry.
Labuan Bajo聽serves as the entrance gate for tourists seeking to marvel at the famous Komodo dragons. The fishing town is also home to nearby diving and snorkeling spots, flying foxes, trekking sites, waterfalls聽and serene beaches.