Itinerary

DENPASAR - MAUMERE

Upon arrival at Waioti Airport of Maumere direct drive to Waiara Beach 12 Km to Eastern Maumere town (15 minutes drive) then check-in at FLORES SAO RESORT for meals and accommodation. (L,D)

MAUMERE - MONI

Breakfast at hotel. Drive-up to Moni for 4 hours with several stops at Ledalero - a major Catholic Seminary - to visit the museum with its various collection of local royal families' old portraits, antique hand woven clothes, stagedeon fossils, etc. Proceed to Sikka village - a center of "Ikat" weaving to see the traditional weaving process and an old church built in the 16th Century. Late lunch wiil be served at Wolowaru. Continue to Moni, on arrival check into your hotel. (B,L,D)

MONI – KELIMUTU – BAJAWA

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. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Ende. Continue drive to Bajawa with stops in Boawae – a Nagekeo tribe village on the slope of Mt. Ebulobo Volcano and Wogo traditional village. On arrival in Bajawa direct check into your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B,L,D)

BAJAWA

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 you will stop on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Drive back to Bajawa for having lunch. Proceed to Mengeruda (Soa District) - a natural hot spring water for taking bathing. Return to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B L D ).

BAJAWA - RUTENG

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Boloji or Warusoba traditional village to attend dance performance of Bajawanese followed by "Suling" - cluster of Bamboo flute concert music. Continue overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Manggarainese tribe dwelt. On arrival direct check into your hotel. Afternoon visiting Rutengpuu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. (B,L,D)

RUTENG - LABUANBAJO

Breakfast at hotel. Drive overland to Labuan Bajo - the Western tip of Flores Island. 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 background, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check into your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B,L,D)

LABUANBAJO – RINCA - KOMODO

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to harbor and board on a wooden boat (a local NON AC boat which has been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist) then cruising to Rinca island passing several small island. Upon arrival exploring the island 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 meters long and about 150 kg, weight. Lunch on boat, continue cruise to Komodo island. Dinner and overnight on board. (B L D)

KOMODO - PINK BEACH - SAPE - BIMA

After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the Komodo Dragon and other animals such as : pig, deer, buffalow, etc. Lunch will be served on boat. Afternoon swim or bathing at the crystal clear water at Pink Beach-this is also considered as the best spot for under water life and corals. Cruise to Sape and continue drive to Bima (1 hours) and check-in your hotel for meals and accommodation. (B,L,D)

BIMA – OUT

Breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer for flight to Denpasar or Tambulaka.( B ).

What includes :

- Private transfer and tour as per itinerary

- Meals as indicated in the itinerary 

- Entrance fees, donations and parking fee

- English speaking guide

 

What does not include :

- Airfares and airport taxes

- Any personal expenses such as phone call, tipping, beverages, etc

- Travel insurance

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