Flores Adventure Overland Trip

Flores infinite nature, culture, and Adventure for your holiday trip. Flores is mostly famous for two internationally renowned attractions, first the Komodo National Park, home of the Komodo Dragon. The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard, Komodo National Park has been selected as one of the New7Wonders of Nature was declared asa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The waters surrounding Komodo island also contains rich marine biodiversity. Komodo islands is also a part of the Coral Triangle, which contains some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. Also visit inactive volcano of Kelimutu National Park situated in the center of Flores that intrigues visitors with its three brightly different  coloured lakes, which are steeped in local mythology. However, Flores is so much more than those two, Nature lovers will find it anywhere such deserted islands with white sandy beaches to escape from the hassle of daily life, beautiful rice fields nestled among soft hilly landscapes, perfect for laid back stroll, a concert of birdsong in lush coffee plantations to soothe mind and swim in a hot spring, crater lake, or cool river after the volcano trek. There are so many places of Amazing natural beauty are waiting to explorer, the warm hospitality from the local will welcome you with open arms and heart warming friendliness, eager to share their fascinating way of life with you. During the trip you are accompany by private local guide which is well known about the island.

Trip Highlights

• Kelimutu Lake
• Komodo Island
• Riung
• Awesome experience from East To West Flores Island

Flores Overland Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : DENPASAR – MAUMERE
Arrived at Frans Seda airport Maumere, meet and greet with our guide and driver then drive you to Hotel for overnight

Day 2 : MAUMERE – LARANTUKA
Depart from your hotel, drive to the easternmost of Flores, Larantuka, the capital of Flores Timur regency which famous for its unique Semana Santa procession during Easter celebration. On the way to Larantuka, stopover at Boru Village where you can see mount Lewotobi and the coffee plantation at Hokeng. Continue driving to Titehana where you can see a very nice panorama of Konga Bay and mount Lewatobi. Visit Catholic Cathedral Rainha Rosari which built-in Portuguese style along with the harbor and local market. Dinner and overnight in Larantuka

Day 3 : LARANTUKA – MAUMERE
Morning visit to Lewokluok which is famous for its ikat weaving. At noon drive back to Maumere and visit Ile Padung village. arrive at Maumere then enjoy dinner and overnight in Maumere.

Day 4 : MAUMERE – MONI
After breakfast depart from your hotel, firstly visit Ledalero Museum on the outskirts of Maumere. This museum has an interesting collection of ethnological objects from the region. Ledalero is also the name of a major Catholic Seminary which forms many Florenese priests. Continue your trip to Watublapi that famous for its traditional Ikat Weaving, then to Page to enjoy the peaceful beach. Arriving in Moni in the afternoon, exploring Muru Nda’o waterfall and overnight in Moni.

Day 5 : MONI – KELIMUTU- ENDE – RIUNG
Depart in in the early morning around 4:30 AM to see the sunrise at Kelimutu the three colored crater lakes. The colors, however, have changed continually since the eruption of Mount Iya in Ende in 1969. A worth visit to Arboretum park on your way back to Moni. Stopover at Watuaka Village and soft trekking 2km to Murekeba waterfall. Waturaka is a community-based tourism village where you can stay at the homestay with a beautiful rice field view and experience living with the locals. Back to your hotel and continue to Ende, stop at Nangapanda beach or the blue stone beach. Continue your journey towards Mbay and stopover at Tutubhada traditional village. Dinner and overnight in Riung

Day 6: ISLAND HOPPING AT RIUNG 17 ISLANDS
Explore Riung the 17 Islands by boat. At first stop for watching flying foxes at Ontoloe Island, the second stop is for swimming and snorkeling around Tiga island. Third stop at Rutong island where you will have fresh grilled fishes for lunch. You can go swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on white sand beach or short hike to the hill and enjoy the breathtaking view of Riung the 17 Islands from the hilltop. Back to Riung and stay overnight in Riung.

Day 7: RIUNG – BAJAWA
DRIVE UP TO Bajawa and visit Mangeruda So’a hot spring, arrive in the afternoon, and explore Bajawa local market or tasting the famous Bajawa coffee.

Day 8: BAJAWA – RUTENG
Morning visit to Bena and Gurusina traditional village and stopover at Malanage hot spring. Then drive to Aimere, stop over to taste the famous local “arak” distillation. A short visit to Ranamese Lake before arriving in Ruteng. Arrive at Ruteng and overnight.

Day 9: RUTENG AND SURROUNDING
Morning trekking to Tengkulese waterfall in the northern part of Ruteng, Tengkulese waterfall which is also referred to as Cunca Lega (‘Cunca’ means waterfall in the Manggarai language). The water drops over two levels surrounded by a lush forest and rice terraces, it can even be spotted from a distance. Drive to Liang Bua cave, an archaeology site where “The Hobbits” of Flores was founded. Back to Ruteng.

Day 10 : RUTENG – LABUAN BAJO – RINCA
Visit Golo Curu hill where you can have a very nice view of Ruteng and rice terraces on the northern side. The visit Ruteng Pu’u traditional houses of Manggarai tribes. Continue driving to Cancar to see the unique Lingko spider web rice field. Overnight in Labuan Bajo.

Day 11 : FULL DAY TRIP – KANAWA – RINCA ISLAND – LABUAN BAJO
Sailing to Kanawa in the morning and enjoy snorkeling and the white sand beach. Enjoy your lunch on the boat and continue sailing to Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragons. On the way back to Labuan Bajo, stop over to Kalong island where you can capture the perfect moment of sunset and hundreds of flying foxes fly over the red sky. Overnight in Labuan Bajo.

Day 12 : LABUAN BAJO – DENPASAR
After breakfast, visit Batu Cermin cave before returning to Denpasar.