JTB Indonesia Explores New Zipline Attraction in Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is best known for boat trips to Komodo National Park, but a new adventure attraction is being considered in the hills above town. On 9 November 2026, PT. JTB Indonesia and the Labuan Bajo Flores Tourism Authority (BPOLBF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a zipline development in Parapuar, East Nusa Tenggara.
The proposal could give visitors another way to experience Labuan Bajo on land, alongside the island and marine activities for which the destination is known
Project discussion. Photo: BPOLBF.
MoU signing, 9 November 2026. Photo: BPOLBF.
A Zipline Above Labuan Bajo
Parapuar is a hillside tourism area overlooking Labuan Bajo and the surrounding islands. Under the initial concept, two parallel zipline cables, each approximately 450 metres long, would run between an upper and a lower station on the hillside.
The proposed visitor facilities include a registration area, departure and arrival decks, parking and a hilltop café with around 50 seats. Buggy transport and improved access roads are also being considered, along with access for inspection and rescue activities.
BPOLBF says the design will take account of the site's terrain, vegetation and water flows. Environmental documentation and other required approvals remain part of the work ahead.
The Partnership Behind the Proposal
JTB Indonesia and BPOLBF began discussing the project in June 2026. BPOLBF is overseeing Parapuar's tourism development, while JTB Indonesia brings experience from the travel industry. JTB's experience with a zipline attraction in Okinawa, Japan, is one reference point for the proposal.
JTB Indonesia is already involved in land-based tourism in Labuan Bajo through the Labuan Bajo Urban Discovery Tour, introduced in July 2026. The tour takes visitors to local viewpoints, town landmarks and community stops. The planned zipline would offer a different type of activity if the project goes ahead.
Parapuar Zipline Development
The current target is an opening in the first half of 2028, subject to planning, approvals and further development. The date is provisional, and ticket prices, operating hours and booking arrangements have not been announced.
The MoU is a starting point rather than a launch announcement. If the project moves forward, Parapuar could give visitors another reason to explore the hills around Labuan Bajo, beyond its harbour and islands.
Source: BPOLBF official announcement, 9 November 2026.
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