Arrive in Ende, Meet with our guide then transfer to your accommodation in Mt Kelimutu National Park. If you arrive early, why not take some time to explore your lush surroundings on foot.
Wake up bright and early and strap on your walking shoes. This morning, you’ll head out on a sunrise trek to Mt Kelimutu. Make your way up the mountain to the viewpoint, where you’ll be greeted with spectacular views over the bright green, blue and red crater lakes below. Heading back down the mountain, stop by Murundao waterfall. Jump in your private transfer and take a picturesque drive along the coast towards Bajawa. The foot of the looming stratovolcano – Mount Inerie – is home to a number of naturally occurring hot springs. Today, you’ll visit Mengeruda Hot Springs, where the waters are warmed by the nearby volcano and are said to contain medicinal properties. After soaking your worries away, finish your day surrounded by waterfalls and overhanging trees.
After breakfast, Jump into your private transport this morning and travel to the town of Bena – a village known for its megalithic formations and traditional huts. Wander through the streets as your leader takes you on a guided walk through the village, admiring the intricate handiwork of the thatched hut roofs, impressive stone formations and ancestral shrines. Today, you’ll enjoy a locally made lunch in town before hopping back in your van and heading off to the town of Ruteng. Arriving in the late afternoon, take the opportunity to explore the town and don’t forget to grab some excellent insider recommendations for the best dinner spots.
After breakfast, make your way south, stopping by Cara village. Here, you’ll see the Lingko – rice fields planted in an intricate spider web pattern. Jumping back in your vehicle, drive along the picturesque south coast of Flores, overlooking the Sea of Saba before arriving in Dintor village. Tonight, you’ll be sleeping in a homestay in town.
Today, you’ll be heading to the remote village of Wae Rebo – isolated from the rest of the island, this is an ancient tribal village in the middle of the lush rainforest valley, surrounded by mountains. Make sure you pack a small overnight pack before heading off while the rest of your luggage will be stored in Dintor. You’ll be trekking into the rainforest to reach the village and large bags can’t make the journey with you. Lace up your hiking shoes and head off to the village, where you’ll be greeted by the locals with a welcome ceremony and a dinner of traditional dishes and specialty Wae Rebo coffee. Tonight, you’ll be sleeping in a Mbaru Niang – a tall, cone-shaped house completely covered in lontar thatch (a type of thatching made of dried leaves from the native lontar tree).
Let the sounds of the jungle wake you up this morning, before joining your group for breakfast in the village. Head back on your return hike through the rainforest and meet your transport back to Dintor, where you’ll collect your luggage and can freshen up with a cold shower and grab lunch. After, travel to Labuan Bajo. You have free time this evening to explore the city at your own pace. On the west coast of Flores, Labuan Bajo sits right on the beach with expansive views across the Flores Sea and to the islands on the horizon. Rest and relaxation for the evening.
You will be picked up from your hotel between 06:00-06:30 and transported to the harbour via a minivan for check-in at 07:00. From the harbor, you will board a speed boat to travel to Padar Island. The journey will begin at 08:00 and last until 10:00, allowing for hiking on the island. After Padar Island, another speed boat will take you to Long Beach for an hour of swimming and photography. Continuing the tour, you will track the Komodo route. Around noon, there will be a rest and lunch break on Komodo Island for approximately one hour. After lunch, you will embark on a trip to Taka Makasar, passing Pink Beach, via a speed boat. At Taka Makasar, you will have the opportunity for photography and swimming. From Taka Makasar, the journey will proceed to Manta Point by speed boat, where you can take photos and observe Manta Rays. After Manta Point, you will travel to Kanawa Island by speed boat, where you can enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the late afternoon. The return journey to Labuan Bajo from Kanawa Island will be by speed boat. Once back in Labuan Bajo, a minivan will transport you to your hotel for drop-off. The tour is expected to end at approximately 17:00.
Important Note:
Women are advised not to book Komodo Dragon tours during menstruation.
The General Liability Release Form is mandatory and must be signed by all participants.
Please note that due to unfavourable weather conditions, such as heavy rain, high waves, and wind; our boat schedule and/or routes may
be modified or cancelled without prior notice.
Duration
11 hours.
Meeting point
Hotel (Tour duration: 06:00-17:00).
Included
Snack box. Free flow mineral water. Pick up and drop off service. Lunch box. Snorkelling equipment.
Not included
(Entrance fee subject to change depend on the Local Government). Entrance Fee to Komodo National Park approximate at USD.30 per person.
After breakfast this morning, your adventure comes to an end for transfer to Komodo International Airport for flight to next destination. If you would like to extend your stay in Labuan Bajo, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
