This Flores Island Tour starts in Maumere in the far east of Flores Island after a relaxing afternoon on the beach. You then journey west following the Trans Flores Highway, which is the island’s main road. Your first stop is the small town of Moni near the south coast with its Ikat traditional weaving and the extraordinary Kelimutu volcano. After climbing to the volcano’s three crater lakes, which change color as a result of the volcano’s activity, you follow the coast to Ende and cut through the scenic mountains and lush jungle before stopping in Bajawa. In and around Bajawa you will get to understand more of the island’s history and culture by visiting some traditional villages, such as Watublani, where you can see the extraordinary Ngada tribes with their retained traditions and rituals. After a long day, you can then massage those muscles in the nearby natural hot spring.
The countryside surrounding Bajawa is very dramatic and beautiful and offers an excellent base for treks for those who wish to stay longer. Your next stop on the Trans Flores Highway is the sleepy town of Ruteng, where you pause for lunch before admiring the nearby spider web shaped rice fields. Your next stop is a magical homestay in Denge, where you are greeted by beautiful rice fields and the spectacular Island of Mules that stands proud of the coastline.
Flores Island Tour Trekking
Your next adventure on our Flores Island Tour is the trek up to the village of Wae Rebo, which takes around 4 hours. The trek takes you up through some stunning scenery before reaching the cloud hidden Manggaraian Village, which will be your overnight home. You eat together and sleep together as a community in one of the traditional huts. This homestay experience is probably the best there is in the world!
Reaching the end of the Trans Flores Highway you pause at Labuan Bajo and board a traditional wooden boat for 2 days and 1-night
navigation through the Rinca and Komodo National Parks. Here you will encounter the prehistoric unpredictable sand Dragons, watch dolphins and thousands of fruit bats as they get ready for a night out. Alternatively, you can swim with Manta Rays and multicolor schools of fish or simply relax by a pink beach on a deserted island.
Flores Highlights
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Watublani Traditional Village
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Walk to Kelimutu three coloured crater lake
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Trekking around Bajawa
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Hot Springs in Nage
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Arak liquor making and tasting
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Famous spiderweb rice fields in Cara
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Denge Home Stay
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Wae Rebo Traditional Home Stay (Best Home Stay in the World!)
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Trekking to Wae Rebo Village
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Sleeping in a traditional cone shaped Manggeraian Hut
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Sunset over Labuan Bajo Bay
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BBQ Fish Supper in Labuand Bajo Harbour
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2 day 1 nigh boat trip to Rinca Island
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Beach relaxation on Pantai Merah (Pink Beach)
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Komodo Dragon Spotting
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Upon arrival at Maunmere Airport you will be met by a ‘See Asia Differently’ representative and transferred to your hotel on the coast for check-in, where you will have the rest of the day to get accustomed to your new surroundings.
Overnight in Manmere (Meals: _/_/_)
Day 2
Moni
Maunmere to Moni
Today you start your introduction to Flores by taking a morning trip to the traditional village of Watublani. Once here you get a warm village welcome and get to enjoy some folk songs and dances, observe and learn how local country women handcraft their “ikat” textiles. After lunch, you start your journey to Moni, where along the way you will stop and enjoy a few relaxing countrysides walks before arriving.
Overnight in Moni (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 3
Bajawa
Moni to Bajawa
This morning you will enjoy a wonderful trip up to Kelimutu and the famous three colored crater lakes. The walk to the viewing platform is relatively easy and really beautiful through the pine forest up to the crater lakes. After some time taking in the rich air and incredible panoramic views you then descend and continue to the town of Bajawa stopping along the way for lunch in Ende. Continuing to Bajawa you will also pause at a bluestone beach to get a different view of Flores island.
Overnight in Bajawa (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 4
Bajawa
Bena, Tololela & Hot Springs
Your day starts with an insightful visit of the traditional megalithic village of Bena, located in Nagada, and set amongst hills and volcanos. You will have time to walk through the village, interact with locals that sell textiles and get a real feeling of the traditional local life. From here you will enjoy the incredible countryside and take a hike (walk) down to the village of Tololela, which lies at the base of Mount Inerie. In the afternoon you then get to enjoy the nearby hot springs in Malanage before settling in for the night.
Overnight in Bajawa (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 5
Denge
Bajawa to Denge
Today you drive along the Trans Flores Highway, stopping in the village of Aimere to see traditional “palm wine” distillation, you can also try the local firewater and tickle those taste buds. Continuing your journey, you will pause for lunch in Ruteng before admiring the unique wetland rice farming system, shaped like a spider web, in the village of Cara. You then continue and arrive at your incredible homestay in Denge, where you will have enjoyable views of rice fields, the sea, and the magnificent Mules Island in the distance.
Overnight in Denge (Meals: B/_/D)
Day 6
Wae Rebo
Denge to Wae Rebo
The day starts with a short drive to where the trek to the majestic Wae Rebo village begins. A Japanese photographer was the first foreigner, who found the village back in 1992. Wae Rebo sits in a valley surrounded by a virgin forest. The trek takes you along stone laid paths and woodland before flattening out, as you reach the incredible traditional treetop village, which will be your home for the night. The trek takes approximately 4 hours and is 9km long, and it is so well worth it, as you get to spend an afternoon and evening in this tribal village.
Overnight in Wae Rebo (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 7
Labuan Bajo
Wae Rebo to Denge & Labuan Bajo
After spending time in the village and observing daily life, as well as sleeping in one of the traditional Manggaraian Village cone-shaped huts, you will pack up, say your goodbyes to the village chief and start the hiking back down to Denge, where you enjoy a local lunch. From here you journey all the way to Labuan Bajo, arriving in the late afternoon just in time for the sunset over the picturesque fishing bay.
Overnight in Labuan Bajo (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 8
Rinca Island
Labuan Bajo to Rinca Island
After a week on land you are back at the coast and the other end of Flores Island. Today you transfer to the jetty and embark your boat for an overnight cruise. You will sail through the pristine waters of the Komodo National Park to the beautiful Rinca Island, where you will enjoy a walk on the island before cooling off in the clear cool water. Your boat will be moored overnight off Kalong Island. You will have time to sit back, look at the stars and settle down to a fish supper on board.
Overnight on Board a Boat (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 9
Labuan Bajo
Island Hopping
Today you will enjoy a glorious day boating, swimming, and snorkeling around the beautiful waters of the National Park. On your day trip, you will pause at the delightful pink beach at Pantai Merah, where the red corals have made the sand and beach pink. Your boat’s last stop will be Kanawa Island, which you can explore, before returning back to Labuan Bajo and the mainland.
Overnight in Labuan Bajo (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 10
Labuan Bajo
Departure
Today you are free to enjoy your beachfront hotel until being picked up for your flight back to Bali and then onwards back home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
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