Когда ехать
Apr–Nov dry sail; Aug–Oct manta; Dec–Mar cancel risk.
Окна
- Apr–Jun — calm seas shoulder; dragons active.
- Jul–Aug — peak book 6 weeks; Padar queue.
- Sep–Oct — manta odds up; still dry.
- Nov — transition; some operators stop mid-month.
- Dec–Mar — wet; cheap but refund read fine print.
Что ломает план
Wind cancel morning — flex day in Labuan Bajo. Park fee change — cash IDR 250–400k/person/day. Menstruating hikers — park advises no dragon trek (hormones attract) — plan alternate day snorkel.