Tour overview

Flores Island Adventure: A Journey Through Nature and Culture
 
This comprehensive tour of Flores Island offers an unforgettable exploration of its natural wonders and rich cultural heritage. From your arrival in Ende, the journey seamlessly transitions through diverse landscapes, including the mystical Kelimutu three-color lakes, scenic rice terraces, and vibrant coastal areas perfect for snorkeling amidst coral reefs in Riung National Park. Experience authentic local life through visits to traditional villages like Bena and the remote Wae Rebo, where you'll engage with communities and witness their unique customs. Enjoy invigorating hikes to volcanic craters and natural hot springs, savoring delicious local foods and witnessing traditional processes like Arak production, all culminating in your departure from Labuan Bajo.

Included

  • 06 – nights’ accommodation at your chosen Hotel based on twin-sharing (2 persons per room)
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Professional and licensed English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation in a chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Activities and excursions as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during transfers and tours
  • Tours and activities as indicated in the itinerary
  • ➢ All entrance fees, donations and parking fees as per itinerary

Not Included

  • Visa fee / arrangements if applicable
  • Any domestic or international flights
  • Any alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone call, room service, mini bar, etc ➢ Personal health and travel insurance
  • Gratuities/ tipping for driver and/or guide and porter

Day 1: Arrival Ende - Moni (-/-/D)

Pick up at Ende airport then get on the car to start the tour Flores Island but go to have Lunch on the local restaurant with Indonesian food. After lunch continue the tour to Moni with some stops on the way. Overnight at Kelimutu Paradiso Resort.

Day 2: Moni – Kelimutu – Riung (B/L/-)

Kelimutu three color lake is the amazing crater lake ii Flores. Drive up to at 04.30 from hotel to the one of the most specular and mysterious sight Indonesian, Kelimutu Lake. Kelimutu means Mountain of the Spirits. Known for its famous 3 colour lakes: Turquoise, Blue and greenblack. It’s the dissolved minerals that give the different colours.
Then Trekking down through the village and jungle around 3 hours. Arrive at your hotel for breakfast then drive to Riung, with Lunch in Blue Stone Beach.
Overnight at Nuna Bungalow

Day 3: Riung Hoping Island – Bajawa (B,L,)

Breakfast at your hotel. Embark on an exciting journey to Riung National Park with a traditional Boat, renowned for its pristine marine life. Snorkeling amidst the vibrant coral reefs surrounding the 17 islands, marveling at the diverse underwater ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the scenic beauty of the park. As the day winds down, return to the main island and transfer directly to Bajawa, where you'll continue your exploration of Flores.
Overnight at Sanian Hotel Bajawa

Day 4: Bajawa – Ruteng (B/L/-)

In the morning at 5 am hike to Wawo Muda crater, then back to the hotel for Breakfast. Afterwards, drive to Bena traditional village of Ngada tribes, located on the slope of mount Inerie. Then continue to Malanage Natural Hot spring where you can enjoy the natural spa by swimming there. Then drive to Aimere for Arak traditional alcohol process and Lunch. After Lunch, drive to Ruteng with some photo stops on the way.
Overnight at Spring Hill Hotel in Ruteng

Day 5: Ruteng – Wae Rebo (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Then continue inland drive Cancar to visit the spiderweb Ricefield and then to Denge for Lunch. After lunch, trek to Wae Rebo, a traditional village located in an ancient volcanic caldera reached only by footpath, where you'll be welcomed by the elders and a drink of wild-harvest Luwak coffee. Wae Rebo is a true example of successful community-based tourism, where the locals use your visit to supplement their traditional agricultural lifestyles and help keep their customs alive.

Overnight at Local House in Wae Rebo

Day 6: Wae Rebo – Labuan Bajo (B/L/-)

Breakfast in the village, then walk back around 2 hours to your pick-up point for the drive to Labuan Bajo with Lunch stop on the way and the drive to your Hotel in Labuan Bajo.

Overnight at Luwansa Beach resort

Day 7: Departure (B)

Breakfast at the Hotel. At the designated time, we will pick you up and direct transfer to Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo to catch your onward Flight.