14 Days Lesser Sunda Islands Adventure

Itinerary

DAY 01 DAY 02 DAY 03 DAY 04 DAY 05 DAY 06 DAY 07 DAY 08 DAY 09 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14

BIMA - KOMODO

On arrival at Airport of Bima - Sumbawa island, our guide will meet you and transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, and toilet, one big cabin that has-6 - 12beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation on board. (B,L,D)

KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO

After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS, which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg, weight. The total number of these lizards is estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on boat and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo for stay overnight at your hotel. (B,L,D)

LABUANBAJO - RUTENG

Breakfast at hotel. Start to explore the distinct tribes in Flores Island (Manggarai, Bajawa, Lio, Sikka etc.), Drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Manggarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as the back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check into your hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)

RUTENG - BAJAWA

Breakfast at hotel Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for having lunch. On arrival at Bajawa drive 2 km to Boloji to attend dance performance of Bajawanese followed by "Suling" - cluster of Bamboo flute concert music. Accommodation and meals at hotel in Bajawa. (B,L,D)

BAJAWA - MONI

Breakfast at hotel. Explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalithic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. On the way stop on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals at hotel. (B,L,D)

MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE

After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. A Dutch Geologist discovered Kelimutu in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses, stone seats and traditional sacred cemetery. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)

MAUMERE - KUPANG

Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure. After lunch at hotel direct transfer to the Airport to depart for Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B,L,D)

KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 km for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottenness village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)

KUPANG - WAINGAPU - WAIKABUBAK

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive to overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way stops at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese . On arrival at Waikabubak direct check into your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B,L,D)

WAIKABUBAK - WAIKELO

Breakfast at hotel. Start to explore West part of Sumba, drive to Kodi for 2 hours to visit Bondo Kodi, Ronambaroro and Ratenggaro villages for traditional thatched roof and highest towering (10 meters) houses and megalithic tombs. Then walk along the beautiful and quite beaches, then cross the river (if the water permits) to Wainyapu village, another West Sumbanese traditional village. Lunch box provided. Continue drive to Waikelo for accommodation and dinner at NEWA RESORT. (B,L,D)

WAIKELO - WAIKABUBAK

Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure. After having lunch visit some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Accommodation atyour hotel. (B,L,D)

WAIKABUBAK - LAMBOYA - WAIKABUBAK

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Wanokaka district to visit Waigali and Praigoli villages for traditional houses which decorated by horns of huge water buffaloes in front of it, the oldest stone grave called "Watu Kajiwa" which believed as their ancestor's boats. Onto Lamboya with visit to Bonduwunuta and Kadengar villages. Proceed to Maroshi Beach for picnic lunch. Relaxing on the beach up to time back to the hotel for accommodation and meal. (B,L,D)

WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU

Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive back to Waingapu and check into your hotel for accommodation and lunch. After having lunch drive to Melolo, 62 km to the East to visit Pau and Rindi for traditional houses, stone graves and spectacular traditional "Ikat" weaving process. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)