Journey across Flores overland. ‘Flores’ is Portuguese for ‘flowers’, the island is named for its green and wild beauty. On this island, the attractive Mount Kelimutu rises with three volcanic lakes that constantly change color. High-quality ikat weaving is also found on this island. In this tour, we will take you to explore the spectacular island of Flores thoroughly.
You will arrive in Maumere, the cultural capital of the Island of Flores. In the first part of the trip, we will cross the island of Flores, from East to West. We will journey along the famous and unique road that crosses the island, known among the locals as the Transflores. At the Wai Oti airport, our native Flores guide will be waiting for you. Together with him and a driver, we will drive to Moni by private car. It will be about 4 hours, but we can make some stops on the way in the towns of Ledadero, Sikka and other interesting places.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Eco Lodge in Moni
Today you will get up early to see the sunrise at the top of the Kelimutu. It is a large volcano, which we access practically by car, until the last 20 minutes, which will have to walk in the fields to reach the volcano. Upon reaching the top, you can see 3 craters, which have become three lakes, of different colors. One black, one yellow and one a little purple, but the magnificent thing is that they change color, especially at dawn! Take a coat, because sometimes it is a bit cold while we wait for the sunrise.
After admiring this natural wonder, you will head to Bajawa. In the vicinity of our hotel in Moni, we will be able to do some stops between the villages, where you can see how most of the women make Sarongs with the looms, in a totally traditional way. You will be able to see the happenings in the surroundings of the town.
On the way to Bajawa, we will stop in the capital of Flores, an immense bay open to the Indian Ocean, the city of Ende. There you will have lunch, visit the market, etc. On the outskirts of Ende, we will stop to see a cove, called the Blue Stones Beach (although the stones found in the area are actually green). Where you will see dozens of workers, collecting stones and classifying them to later be exported, due to the beauty they represent for gardens in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Bajawa
In the morning you will be able to have your well-deserved breakfast, and then we will go to Bena, one of the best-known traditional villages of Flores, belonging to the Ngadas tribes. Tribes that despite being Christianized, they still maintain their animistic beliefs. There you can see the way of life of the Bajawa people. In the village complex they have all the houses with the doors open towards the Ngadhu and Bhaga (Man and Woman) temples. Altars that they use both to bless the town and for the harvest, as they represent their ancestors.
We will also take the opportunity to stop on the slopes of the great Inerie volcano and take photos of its continuous fumaroles. After having lunch on the way, a new long drive begins, about another 4-5 hours until we reach Ruteng. But we will stop in a traditional town, called Aimere, where we will see (or for those who want to try) how they distil the Palm liquor, called Arak. If we get to Ruteng early, we can visit the cave where the Homo Florensis was discovered.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Ruteng
Today, we will pay visits to gigantic rice fields and witness the sunset in the harbour of the sea gypsies. Your day will end in Labuan Bajo. After breakfast, we head uphill to Golo Curu, an esplanade at the top of the city, where we will reach the city of Ruteng with a bird’s-eye view. We will see the fortified city naturally thanks to the adjacent volcanoes. On the way to Labuan Bajo, we will stop at Golo Cara to see the giant rice pits, the only ones in the world in the shape of a spider’s web. It is definitely a marvel to behold. Upon arrival in Labuan Bajo, we will enjoy the sunset in the harbour, with views of the dozens of islands that dot the Komodo Sea.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Labuan Bajo
Today your tour ends in this Komodian land. You will have your breakfast first. At the indicated time we transfer you to the airport, but before we will go through the Amelia sea view point and local market (depends on your flight itinerary). Afterwards, we transfer you back to the airport. Thank you for booking your journey with Come2Indonesia. We will await you in another adventure.
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Different hotels each night
Lovina dolphins
Kintamani
Tenganan Village
Besakih Mother Temple
Based in Ubud
Village life activity
Jatiluwih rice fields
Cepung Waterfall
Tanah Lot Temple
Traditional Life
Farming
Cooking Balinese Food
Tanah Lot Temple
Sunset from the temple
Magical balinese dance
Unspoiled place
Swimming and soft climbing
Extreme nature
Half day tour
