7 Authentic Souvenirs from Labuan Bajo You Should Get — Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia both for domestic and international travellers. With the recent revitalisation of Komodo International Airport and tons of nature events held on the island, you better add Labuan Bajo to your list!
When you happen to visit, make sure to grab yourself one of Labuan Bajo’s authentic souvenirs that you can’t get anywhere else! It would be a shame to not have a memento of your trip to the island or souvenirs to give your family and friends.
Without further ado, these are several authentic Labuan Bajo souvenirs you can find to make your trip more memorable!
Songke Cloth
Manggarai Songke cloth is a unique form of traditional art. It requires precision and perseverance during its manufacturing process. Furthermore, Manggarai Songke cloths have different motifs that are deeply linked to Manggarai’s culture. You can find Songke clothes in souvenir shops on the island, price ranges from thousands to millions of rupiah.
If you think that Songke cloth is too expensive, you can buy some products derived from the clothes like shoes, bags, clothes, scarf or others. This can be a choice for you who want to bring home Songke while still being able to use it in your daily life.
Komodo Wood Carving
Komodo is the legendary icon of Labuan Bajo, you can buy a miniature version of this animal carved from wood as a memento. Just like the Songke cloth, you can find these wood carvings in several souvenir shops. Price ranges are depending on the size, and intricacy of the Komodo carvings.
Kompiang
Kompiang is a typical Labuan Bajo snack with a dense texture and savoury taste covered with sesame seeds. There’s a hole in the middle of kompiang that is filled with different types of flavours from sweet like chocolate, cheese, and banana or savoury like chicken, spicy chicken mushrooms, tuna, beef and mushroom, ham and cheese, and others. This snack is really popular not only in Labuan Bajo but in all parts of Manggarai. Price ranges from IDR 1,000 to IDR 9,000 per piece depending on the flavour.
Pia Bajo
Pia Bajo is a mixture of Balinese legong pia and Malang pia mangkok. This snack is crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. There are three variants of Pia Bajo, namely cheese, and green beans, and their best-selling one is chocolate. Overall, this delicious Pia Bajo does not cost much at a reasonable price.
Manggarai Coffee Beans
Manggarai is known for its high-quality coffee beans with its distinguished scent. You can find them in the form of instant coffee both robusta and arabica alike, or its beans for souvenirs to bring home. The price ranges depending on your budget, you can get a bag of coffee for IDR 15,000 for some variants to IDR 85,000 or more.
Forest honey
There are several shops selling premium quality forest honey as an alternative for souvenirs from Labuan Bajo. They come in different sizes that are on how much of it you need. Depending on the size, the price ranges very differently.
Other souvenirs
Of course, there are other souvenirs you can get during your visit to the island. While keychains seem to be the go-to souvenirs when you’re on a trip, you can buy keychains in the shape or picture of several iconic tourist destinations in Labuan Bajo. It’s made from different materials, from plastic, wood or even fabric.
Other types of food you can get as a souvenir is different forms of processed fish products. As a coastal area, Labuan Bajo has a lot of it from fish floss, seasonings, and various chilli sauces.
Rubbing oil, hair oil, essential oil, and virgin coconut oil can be another authentic Labuan Bajo souvenir alternative to food and songke.
Have you listed up the souvenirs that you want to buy? When you buy souvenirs made by the locals, you’ll not only be able to get cool souvenirs from Labuan Bajo but also help the island’s economic growth too. Make sure to book your tickets to the island now! If you like this article, make sure to share this with your friends and family through your social media!
