Starting Point:
- Labuan Bajo
- West Flores Island, Indonesia
Ending Point:
- Maumere/Ende
- East Flores Island, Indonesia
Day 1
- Labuan Bajo
- Ruteng (+/- 135 KM. around 5hrs driving)
On the first day of the Flores land tour program, we will pick you up at your accommodation in Labuan Bajo. Drive to Melo Village to see and enjoy the magnificent panorama around Labuan Bajo. Continue driving to the Lembor area to stop for a while for taking pictures and see the largest paddy-field area. Heading to Cancar Village to see the incredible Rice Fields that seem like huge spider’s web, and this is one of the most unique west Flores attractions. Drive to the village of Ruteng Pu’u as a prototype of the Traditional house of the Manggarai people. At noon will visit Ruteng Traditional Market. Check-in at your preferred hotel in Ruteng town.
Day 2
- Ruteng
- Bajawa (+/- 135KM. around 5hrs driving)
Pick up at your hotel based in Ruteng. Visit Golo Curu to take a nice picture of Ruteng town’s scenery and beautiful view of Rice terrace surroundings. Drive to Aimere Village, and en route will also have a quick stop at Ranamese Lake to take a picture natural crater lake which is located close to the main road in the middle of a dense forest. Heading to Aimere Village where you can see how the local people produce alcoholic drink locally (it is called Moke/Arack Flores) which is processed out of palm juice. Heading to Bajawa for check-in at your preferred hotel.
Day 3
- Bajawa
- Riung (+/- 70KM. around 3hrs driving)
Pick up at your hotel. Driving to some impressive traditional villages which are called Luba and Bena Village. Walk around the village to make pictures and interact with friendly local inhabitants. Visit Manu Lalu spectacular viewpoint. Driving back to Bajawa town for taking lunch. Continue the trip to Riung. On the way will stop at So’a natural hot springs for taking a bath and relaxing. Heading to Riung and Check-in at your preferred accommodation in Riung.
Day 4
- Full day Excursion in Riung (Explore 17 Island Sea Park by Boat)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the harbor to catch a local wooden boat trip. Boat to several islands such as Kalong Island to witness thousands of fruit bats flying out of mangrove trees. Boat to Bako/Tembang snorkeling spot and Tiga island and Ruteng for snorkeling. Boat back to the harbor. Transfer back to your accommodation in Riung.
Day 5
- Riung
- Moni (+/- 185KM. around 7hrs driving)
After taking breakfast start driving to Mbai. Continue driving eastward of Flores by stopping at Blue Stone Beach to relax or take a bath. En route will stop at a photo spot for photographing of an admiring volcano that is called Ebulobo Volcano. Driving to Moni village via Ende town. En route will stop at a few nice places such as the traditional village of the Lio tribe called Wologai Village. Stop at the street local market of Ndua Ria. Check-In at your chosen accommodation in Moni village for overnight.
Day 6
- Moni
- Maumere (+/- 100KM. around 3hrs driving) or Moni – Ende (+/-50KM)
On the last day of this Flores land tour will pick you up quite earlier and start the trip at around 04.00 AM to see the most natural highlight of Flores’ Island. Driving to Mt. Kelimutu for about 1hrs. Then take an easy walk up to the Kelimutu volcano summit through the path stairs. The walking up will be around 30 minutes till the summit. From the summit of Mt. Kelimutu, you can enjoy the wonderful landscape and see three amazing different color lakes called ‘Kelimutu Lake’. After spending your time at Kelimutu, will walk down back to the Car Parking lot. Driving back to your accommodation at Moni, for breakfast, and then continue your trip eastward of Flores Island that is Maumere or drive back to Ende with a few stops on the way before reaching Maumere or Ende. Drop at your chosen hotel or at the airport for your next destination.
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