Rinca Island

Today, we enjoy a rare opportunity to discover Rinca, an island few Americans visit. Smaller than Komodo Island, this is the best locale for having a chance to witness Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.

We begin our explorations aboard a traditional tall mast fishing boat like the ones used by islanders. Our boat brings us to Rinca, where a ranger will guide us on our quest to see the mighty creatures—the longest lizards on Earth—which often grow to a length of nearly ten feet.Read more