Explore Flores and Komodo Trails

Duration: 5 Days

Overview

Flores is the most fascinating and beautiful island. Long hidden in the shadows of its more famous neighbor Bali, the island of Flores is finally emerging as a unique destination of its own. So, after visiting the lair of the Komodo dragons, take time to marvel at some of the wonders of Flores. Here, you can swim in pristine lakes and waterfalls, dive at one of the 50 spectacular dive sites, go kayaking among craggy coasts and mangrove shores, explore mysterious caves and be warmly welcomed by the island’s people in their rituals, dances and daily life.

Flores spells adventure, diving, eco-tours, and mountain climbing interspersed with visits to prehistoric heritage sites, traditional villages and cultural events. Find some of the world’s most exotic underwater life, dive in the pristine seas of Komodo, or swim along with huge manta rays, dolphins and dugongs in the island of Flores!

Highlights

  • Drive up to Moni located in the slope of Mt. Kelimutu. Stops will be made at Wologai traditional village and Nduaria Fruit Market
  • Early morning at 04:00 AM drive up to Mt. Kelimutu for trekking through over than 200 stairs up to the top at monument to see its picturesque three color lakes and the beautiful sunrise over the lakes if the weather permits
  • Bajawa with stops to see blue stone beach at Penggajawa Village and Boawae traditional village located at the foot of Ebulobo Volcano
  • Visit Bena megalithic village
  • Drive to Ruteng with stops in Aimere to see the process of making palm wine and Borong and Ranamese Lake and other photo stops according to local happenings
  • Stops in Cancar to see the spider web style of rice fields and Lembor
  • On board an AC Cabin boat and depart to Rinca for about 2 hours sailing. On arrival in Loh Buaya, Rinca to see the activities of Komodo dragons and other wild animals in their natural habitat
  • Proceed to Kalong island to see thousands of bats flying out from their nests
  • Sail to Bidadari island for snorkeling and swimming

Itinerary

Morning flight from Denpasar to Ende. Upon arrival transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Then drive up to Moni located in the slope of Mt. Kelimutu. Stops will be made at Wologai traditional village and Nduaria Fruit Market. Afternoon arriving in Moni and check in at Kelimutu Eco Lodge or similar for dinner and overnight.

Early morning at 04:00 AM drive up to Mt. Kelimutu for about an hour drive. Upon arrival at the parking lot, trekking through over than 200 stairs up to the top at monument to see its picturesque three color lakes and the beautiful sunrise over the lakes if the weather permits. Then return to the parking lot and drive back to the hotel. After breakfast drive to Bajawa with stops in Ende for lunch. Then continue to Bajawa with stops to see blue stone beach at Penggajawa Village and Boawae traditional village located at the foot of Ebulobo Volcano. Late afternoon arriving in Bajawa and check in at Sylverin hotel or similar for dinner and overnight.

After early breakfast drive up to Bena megalithic village. Then continue drive to Ruteng with stops in Aimere to see the process of making palm wine and Borong for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch drive up to Ruteng with stops in Ranamese Lake and other photo stops according to local happenings. Afternoon arriving in Ruteng and check in at Wisma Bunda Maria or similar for dinner and overnight.

After having breakfast drive to Labuan Bajo with stops in Cancar to see the spider web style of rice fields and Lembor. Lunch will be served in Labuan Bajo before transfer the harbor to get on board an AC Cabin boat and depart to Rinca for about 2 hours sailing. On arrival in Loh Buaya, Rinca to see the activities of Komodo dragons and other wild animals in their natural habitat.Then proceed to Kalong island to see thousands of bats flying out from their nests. Dinner and overnight are on boat.

Early morning sail to Bidadari island for snorkeling and swimming. After breakfast return to Labuan Bajo to catch your flight back to Denpasar, Bali.

More Information

Price: 899 / person

Inclusions

  • Transfers and tours as per the itinerary
  • 3 Nights Stay at simple hotels during overland in Flores
  • 1 Night Stay in AC Cabin
  • Full board Meals
  • Aqua and refreshment
  • Entrance Fees, porters and donations
  • Snorkeling Gear
  • English Speaking Guide

Exclusions

  • Any personal expenditure such as phone calls, tipping, etc
  • Return flight tickets Denpasar-Ende-Labuan Bajo-Denpasar
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Camera fee of IDR 50.000 and handy cam fee of IDR 150.000 in Kelimutu and Komodo
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Conservation fund for Komodo National Park/Kelimutu National Park +IDR 75.000/pax : Sunday/Public Holiday
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