Flores is known for its rich cultural diversity, with numerous ethnic groups, each with its own traditions, languages, and customs. Travelers have the opportunity to interact with local communities, visit traditional villages, and witness age-old rituals. Flores Overland and Komodo Liveaboard Tour is a unique and exciting adventure that combines exploring the diverse landscapes of Flores Island in Indonesia with an unforgettable journey to witness the incredible marine life around the Komodo Islands. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and underwater exploration.
The island of Flores is characterized by its stunning landscapes, including lush rice terraces, rugged mountains, volcanic craters, and pristine beaches. Highlights include Kelimutu, a volcano with three colorful crater lakes, and the spider-web rice fields of Cancar. Overall, the Flores Overland and Komodo Liveaboard Tour offers a diverse and immersive experience, allowing travelers to appreciate both the cultural richness of Flores Island and the extraordinary marine life in the Komodo National Park. It's a journey that combines the best of Indonesia's natural and cultural wonders, providing memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1: Bali – Flores
Today we will take a flight to Ende on the island Flores. Upon arrival, we will take you to Moni. You will visit the Saga on the way. Later, we will continue to go through the village, rice terrace and coffee plantations for two hours to appreciate the scenery along the way. Then we will transfer you to Moni and stay overnight.
Day 2: Kelimutu Volcano Exploration & Head to Bajawa
We will start the trip early this morning and climb up to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise. You will also enjoy the beauty of three crater lakes: Tiwu Ata Mbupu, Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai and Tiwu Ata Polo. After that, we will continue to move forward to Bajawa. The view is really fascinating.
Day 3: Visit the Local Villages
After breakfast, you can walk around this traditional village. Have a cup of tea at a local family and our tour guide will introduce the customs of the Ngada people. After lunch, we will transfer you to visit a village named as Belargahi. Upon arrival, we will change to a bus to enter the village in depth. You will be welcomed by a local ceremony of ti’Ikaebunusi. You will also have chance to watch a special music and dance show here.
Day 4: Transfer to Ruteng
Today we will walk for one hour reach our car. Then we will drive you to Ruteng. On the way, have a layover at Aimere to taste the popular local drink – arak. Continue to drive through the central part of Flores and you will see jungles, active volcanoes and rice fields until you arrive our destination in Ruteng. In the afternoon, we will pay a visit at the local craft markets.
Day 5 : Denge Village – Wae Rebo Village
In very early morning we already leaving Rutteng towards Denge Village to start a spectacular hike about 4 hours to the WaeRebo Village, with the most authentic housing of Manggarian culture, which is located about 1100m above sea level, in the middle of mountain area. You will reach the village at noon an in the afternoon you have the change to get in touch with the indigenous people and experience their culture and lifestyle. Or you can enjoy and discover the great natural surrounding by going for another walk. Dinnner and overnight will be at the local viillager’s visitor house. Sleeping mattresses will be provided. Breakfast will be provided on box and your lunch will be provided at Dintor or Denge Village before you start the hiking.
Accommodation : The Local Villager’s visitor house
Day 6 :Wae Rebo Village – Denge Village – Labuan Bajo Town (B, L, D)
After a breakfast in Wae Rebo village, we will hike down and back to Denge. We then continue the trip to Lembor and have lunch there.
After lunch, will move to Labuan Bajo and stay overnight in the city. Dinner will be provided at Kampung Ujung, Labuan Bajo’s culinary center.
Day 7: Search for Komodo Dragons at Rinca Island
This morning, we will take a cruise to Rinca Island. Upon arrival, the rangers of the national part will take us to enter the habitat of Komodo dragon. We will look for opportunities to see the Komodo dragon’s appearance in person. Later, we will go back to our cruise and continue to sail. There are many snorkelling opportunities around the island. This evening, we will stay overnight on the cruise, docking near an island with lots of mangrove forests and flying foxes. As it getting dark, we will have dinner on the deck, enjoying the night starry sky.
Day 8: Cruise Tour in Komodo Archipelago & Snorkelling Experience
Today we will take cruise to arrive at Komodo island. We will start our another safari tour to discover Komodo dragons, buffalo and deer. After return to cruise, we will sail to the Pantai Merah on the other side of Komodo island. It is famous for the pink on the coastline. We will have some time to snorkelling here to explore more marine creatures underwater. Tonight we will dock at the bay of Rinca.
Day 9: Search for Komodo Dragons & Snorkel in the Afternoon
Today is the last day in Komodo. We will get up early to arrive at the view point on Rinca Island to catch the first light of sunrise. We will spend the last morning to find the Komodo dragons at Komodo archipelago. After lunch on board, we will experience the snorkelling in the afternoon. Then we will return to Labuan Bajo and say goodbye to the crew. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Departure from to Bali/ Next Destination
After breakfast, we will take you to the airport to take your departure flight. Your memorable Indonesia trip finishes here.
Air-conditioned private Deluxe standard transportation during the program
Tour and meal program base on mentioned above
Mineral water during tour
9 nights accommodation + Daily breakfast during tour based twin share including 2 Night Liveaboard in Semi Phinisi (Local Boat) boat for Komodo trip
Entrance fees, parking fees as per program
Professional English speaking guide during the program
Entrance fee and ranger fee during Komodo trip
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