KOMODO SIGNATURE

  We connected with Franco after doing some extensive on the ground research in Labuan Bajo. And he turned out to be exactly the guy that we needed for multiple adventures... read more on Flores island. We did three tours via Komodo Signature. The first tour was a day trip overland to Cunca Wulung. Franco drove us and guided us to the waterfall for swimming and cliff jumping. Great day-trip and I recommend it for any adventure travel seeker! The second tour was a speedboat to Rinca, to see the dragons, followed by a snorkeling stop and a beach-lunch at Kelod island. Franco fixed this trip for us with a great associate, but did not join. It was a solid tour and Franco’s connection was 100% above-board. Our third tour was a 5D/4N overland tour of Flores from LBJ to Ende. Franco bit only drove but also organized all lodging, set a great itinerary, and guided us through all the stops with a ton of great local knowledge. It all comes down to this. Franco has a ton of experience and is incredibly well-connected on both Flores Island, and in other surrounding islands. He is a former park ranger in Komodo, and has spent time guiding in Bali and other places. He has a big network of connections across the area, and is able to fix all aspects of your tour. He is not just a driver. He is more knowledge than any of the other guides we had during our extended stay in Indonesia. And not flaky like others on Flores we reached out to. But most importantly, he is an honest, genuine, friendly, great guy. We could not have hoped to spend so much time with such a great person. Franco exemplifies the genuine nature of the wonderful people of Flores Island. You can find drivers in Labuanbajo that are cheaper, but likely flakier, don’t speak great English, or aren’t knowledgeable about the history, customs and intricacies of the island. They’ll drive you but won’t guide you. We saw plenty of other folks who had hired drivers and were left wanting more help at villages or other stops along the way, not knowing what to do. While Franco was truly guiding us. Showing us how it’s done. This extra info and guidance enriches any trip tenfold. We had an incredible time, due in large part to Franco. Franco also has drivers who work with him, if he’s not directly available for a tour. He partners with Trash Hero and the local tour guide associations to help promote responsible tourism and quality service in LBJ. He’s making the world a better place for Indonesians and tourists alike. I can’t recommend Franco and Komodo Signature enough. …

  To discover Flores we contacted Franco who had really good reviews on this platform. After spending 5 days with him we can only continue this trend. Franco is very reliable,... read more always on time, knows his island thoroughly and likes to share his knowledge. He was...More

  Franco customized a trip specifically for us. Three full daytime trips, where he picked us up from the airport, each night would bring us back to our hotel. We didn't... read more want to do too many touristy things, preferring to do more adventurous things. In 3 days, we hiked and swam in Rangko Cave, saw the Komodo dragons, snorkeled at Bird Island & Pink Beach, experienced a day in the life of an Indonesian village called Cecer Village, trek through the rainforest to Cunca Wulang Waterfall and explored Batu Cermin. He is prompt with emails, flexible with altering the plan if needed, solution oriented, has a big infectious smile and is eager to share his love and knowledge of his world. I highly recommend him! Big thumbs up! 🙂

  On our trip from Labuan Bajo to Maumere we had Franco as our guide and couldn't have asked for a better one. Franco is a very friendly and talkative... read more guide who seems to be very passionate with his job and Indonesia. He took great care...More

  First of all I would like to thank Franco and his crew! Because not only the service was excellent but I got a whole big local boat for myself! (I... read more booked a private tour). Mantaaap! Also they had a mattras on the boat so you could sleep or take a rest, which is very convinient if you have a tour for +-12 hours. Lunch was also very good, and those places were breathtaking, more than extraordinary. When you visit Labuan Bajo don't forget to visit Padar Island and snorkeling with Manta Rays! It's totally worth the hiking and the Jellyfish. It was more than worth it! Also we went to Pink Beach and Komodo Island...all of them makes this trip the best trip i've ever had ! And believe me, Labuan Bajo is one of the most wonderfull places in the world and in Indonesia! Don't doubt to go here and definitly don't doubt to book a tour with Komodo Signature!! If posible book a tour more than 1 day! There is so much more to see! You WON'T regret it!

Again Franco and the crew, thank you so much for this unforgetable trip!

  Through Backyard Travel, we received Franco Fransisco as our guide for three days on a private Phinisi schooner for excursions on two islands within the Komodo National Park and also,... read more for snorkeling. Franco “oversaw” our entire three days. He interfaced and coordinated with the Schooner...More

  Unfortunately, we only booked a two day and one night live aboard trip with Franco....BIG mistake!! We should have spent all of our 4 days in Labuan Bajo exploring... read more the area with him. That said, we had a superb introduction by way of Rinca and Komodo Island where we met many of the local resident Komodos. We spent the rest of our time snorkelling with Mantas, gliding over reefs, and enjoying the excellent food prepared for us on board. Franco was with us every step of the way, providing local knowledge and insight as well as sharing his passion and love for the islands.
We unreservedly recommend Franco for any of your Komodo/Flores adventures!!! We will miss his great sense of humour and big smile!

  We had a fantastic 1.5 day boat tour and 5 days overland on Flores. Franco was a really good guide and we also had a good driver Vince for... read more the overland tour. We were travelling with three kids and it was important for us that...More

  We had an amazing trip with Franco across Flores leading us from Labuan Bajo via Bajawa, Riung and Moni to Ende. We experienced many fascinating landscapes and facts about Flores... read more by the trip such as the Spiderwebricefields, old villages, snorkeling and island hopping and the visit of Kelimutu National Park. Franco took care of an interesting program, told us a lot about history and culture and organized accommodations for our nights stay. We can highly recommend a tour with him. You will enjoy it!! …

  We had an amazing trip with Franco across Flores leading us from Labuan Bajo via Bajawa, Riung and Moni to Ende. We experienced many fascinating landscapes and facts about Flores... read more by the trip such as the Spiderwebricefields, old villages, snorkeling and island hopping and the visit of Kelimutu National Park. Franco took care of an interesting program, told us a lot about history and culture and organized accommodations for our nights stay. We can highly recommend a tour with him. You will enjoy it!! …