Chef Ina is a celebrated Indonesian culinary artist from Java, with roots reaching back to the ancient Majapahit Kingdom in Yogyakarta. Her journey in the kitchen began at just 10 years old, helping out in her grandmother's legendary Semarang restaurant. Ina's grandmother was renowned throughout Central Java for mastering over 3,000 distinct dishes from across the Indonesian archipelago—a dedication that profoundly shaped young Ina, now one of the trusted Labuan Bajo cultural tour experts blending cuisine and tradition. As the founder of Ina’s Kitchen & Tours, she also curates immersive Komodo Archipelago speedboat experiences, combining culinary storytelling with sea exploration. Whether you're savoring heritage recipes or joining a Komodo Archipelago speedboat tour, every moment with Chef Ina reflects the heart of Indonesian tradition.

As an adult, Chef Ina successfully owned and managed several restaurants in Jakarta, where she perfected the art of serving authentic, healthy, and delicious Indonesian cuisine. Before arriving in Labuan Bajo in March 2025, she honed her skills even further by running a successful catering business in the affluent ski resort community of Park City, Utah, USA. This experience taught her the immense value of delivering exceptional meals that transform any event into an unforgettable memory—just like our Komodo Archipelago speedboat outings create unforgettable travel moments.

Today, Ina brings her extraordinary talent to Labuan Bajo, dedicating herself to creating high-quality, healthy, and delicious meals inspired by Indonesia's rich culinary heritage. Her unwavering dedication and creative spirit are the cornerstone of everything we offer, from land-based cultural journeys to scenic Komodo Archipelago speedboat excursions.

While Labuan Bajo is an extraordinary destination, it often caters primarily to adventurous, able-bodied travelers. Activities like trekking, scuba diving, and exploring Komodo National Park, while thrilling, can leave out families with children, older adults, or those seeking less strenuous experiences. Unlike Bali, which offers weeks of diverse activities for all ages and abilities, many travelers only allocate a few short days to Labuan Bajo. We're here to change that by offering tours like our relaxed Komodo Archipelago speedboat journeys.

In collaboration with Ina's Balinese business partner, who brings decades of experience in the travel industry, we recognized a significant gap. We began by offering delicious, healthy, and high-value lunch boxes for Komodo boat tours and dive excursions—meals designed to energize and enhance every adventure. However, we soon saw a broader need for truly inclusive tours that welcome everyone, regardless of their activity level or physical ability. Our village cooking class, for example, is perfect for all ages and abilities, beautifully complementing the region's adventure-focused activities and our signature Komodo Archipelago speedboat experiences.

We firmly believe that extraordinary meals and extraordinary tours go hand-in-hand, creating unforgettable moments and lasting impressions for every visitor to Labuan Bajo—which is why we proudly stand as trusted Labuan Bajo cultural tour experts. Whether you're on land or cruising the sea with a Komodo Archipelago speedboat package, our mission is to make every experience inclusive, meaningful, and memorable.

From cooking heritage dishes in traditional villages to watching the sun set from a Komodo Archipelago speedboat, every journey with Ina’s Kitchen & Tours is crafted with heart, heritage, and hospitality.