The most notable reason for coming to this area is the access to the famous Komodo Dragons off the smaller islands of western Flores along with excellent diving. These amazing lizards are not seen anywhere else in the world and experiencing one first-hand is truly exciting! If you also wish to get away and see what else Flores can offer, other tourist attractions in Flores include Mt. Kelimutu with three colored lakes, traditional villages (such as Bena and Luba), trekking up some of the majestic volcanoes and experiences the peaceful life of Flores.
Day 01: Arrival Ende – Moni Village(LD)
A warm welcome awaits as you arrive at ENDE’s airport. You will be greeted by our professional and licensed guide who will escort you to visit Wologai traditional house. Then continue to Jopu Village to see the Ikat Waving. Overnight in Moni Ecolodge. Lunch will be at local restaurant. Dinner & accommodation at Kelimutu Eco Lodge
Day 02: Moni – Kelimutu – Riung 17 island (BLD)
Depart in the early morning at 04:00 am from your hotel, drive to Mount Kelimutu, with its three -colored crater lakes, is probably the most amazing natural phenomenon in Nusa Tenggara. The color has dramatic changed in the last 20 years, now it has turquoise, Blue and dark green. In the morning is has the best opportunities to enjoy sunrise (if the weather permitted). After you have descended the volcano you will return to Hotel for Breakfast. After breakfast we will leave Moni towards Ende to have Lunch which continue to green stone Beach before you arrive in Riung. Afternoon free at Leiure. Stay at Nirwana Hotel Riung.
Day 03: Riung – Hoping Island – Bajawa (B/L/D)
After Breakfast, we will heading towards Rutong island for snorkelling and swimming, continue to TIGA island where you will have Barbeque Lunch. Then back to Hotel for refreshing and continue to Bajawa, noticing the dramatic change in nature and ethnicity along the way. Stop at SOA hotspring before you arrive at Hotel in Bajawa. Accommodation at HOTEL HAPPY HAPPY/Similar (A very simple accommodation in Bajawa)
Day 04: Bajawa – Ruteng (B/L/D)
After breakfast at your hotel you will visit Bena – a megalithic village with impressive stone formations, traditional houses and ancestral shrines. Spend some time exploring this fascinating village and learning about the cultural and supernatural beliefs of the locals. There will also be a photo stop on the slope of Mount Inerie, an active volcano before lunch. This afternoon, continue your journey towards Ruteng stopping at Ranamese Lake, a 21 metre deep crater lake at an altitude of 1,220 metres, on the way. Surrounded by forest, the lake is a great place for bird watching and you may also see wild macaques.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Dinner and accommodation at Hotel in Ruteng
Day 5: Ruteng – Wae Rebo ( B/L/D)
Start from htl at Ruteng. Drive inland with beautiful panoramic views, villages and rice fields. Stop at Cancar Spiderweb and Todo Village.Lunch in locl restaurant Dintor village. After lunch trekking 2,5-3 hours from Denge village as starting point, Upon arrival in Wae Rebo welcome by local ceremony. Feel a fresh air, interact with local people, take picture with traditional house background. Spend your whole afternoon in the village and surroundings to experience the local way of life. Your overnight stay will be provided at one of the traditional houses. Sharing with the local people. (Very Simple accommodation).
Day 6: Wae Rebo – Labuan Bajo (B/LD)
Spend your morning in the village and then trek the same way back but this time you walk downhill until reaching a point where the car is waiting to bring you to Labuan Bajo. Lunch will be provided en route. Arrive in Labuan Bajo by late afternoon or early of the evening. Check in Hotel La prima or similar
Day 07 Labuan Bajo – Kelor island – Manjarite island – Kalong island ( Overnight on Boat) LD
Pick up in your hotel then transfer to Bajo harbor to get on boat
Kelor island : Short trekking enjoy the view of another small island around from the top
Manjarite Island : Snorkeling activities
Kalong Island : Enjoy sunset time while watching the Flying fox flying around our boat.
Lunch and dinner serve on Boat
Day 08 Padar island – Komodo island – Pink beach – Manta point (overnight on Boat) BLD
Sunrise trekking Padar island : see a spectacular view of pink beach and another small island from top of Padar island.
Komodo Island : See Komodo Dragon on their pure nature, accompany by Guide and ranger.
Pink Beach : Snorkeling and relax on pink sand beach
Manta Point : See Manta ray fish from your boat
Breakfast, Lunch, dinner on Boat
Day 09 Taka Makasar – Kanawa island – Labuan Bajo (BL)
Breakfast on Boat
Visit Taka makasar to enjoy white sand beach on tiny island on middle of sea, make picture and save a great moment
Kanawa island : Nice place for snorkeling and white sand beach
Back to Labuan Bajo- Transfer to your hotel or airport
Lunch On Boat
Services included:
Hotel Accommodation
Air condition car during tours and Transfer
Private boat (Cabin boat with Ac ) to visit Komodo National Park.
English speaking guide
Meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Park Entrance fee, Ranger at the park, donation, Drink water during the trip
Services do not include:
Domestic Flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, Tips, and gratuities
WHAT TO BRING:
The dress is casual. Clothing should be light, preferably cotton with at least one long sleeved shirt and pants. Bathing suit, thongs or sandals, and sneakers or walking boots, lots of film, camera, replacement batteries, and spares. Bring one light sweater or jacket as it can get cool in the highlands. Also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunhat, swimmers
Tour Program: Flores Komodo Explore 9D/8N