• Kelimutu
  • Belaraghi
  • Naru - Bajawa
  • Cancar
  • Pink beach Komodo
  • Komodo varaan
  • Padar island Komodo
  • Pindito Komodo
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Tour module round trip 8 days cultural and adventurous Flores and Komodo, from Maumere to Komodo

Discover the traditional villages, white sandy beaches and beautiful nature of Flores and make a boat trip to the Komodo dragons.
On our way we get to know the many faces of Flores and its population. We stop regularly. Some time to get a very warm welcome in a traditional village, another time for a quick dive into the sea from the beach and frequently to see small home industry or local handicraft.
This particularly beautiful round trip over equally remarkable Flores ends with a two day (private-) boat trip to the Komodo islands. Here you’ll find yourself face to face with the prehistoric Komodo dragons and there is plenty of opportunity for snorkelling .

NB: On Friday is Belaraghi inaccessible (market day)!

Target prices 2024

Guide price based on 2 persons: € 1.425 per person
Guide price based on 4 persons: € 1.075 per person
Included:
•Accommodation based on bed and breakfast
•Private car or mini-bus with driver and English speaking guide, their meals and overnight stays
•At some locations local English speaking guide
•Boat trip (local boat without AC, overnight stay on deck) to Rinca and Komodo, incl. meals on board
•All specified excursions and entrance fees

Not included
•Intercontinental and domestic flights
•Other meals
•Tips and personal expenses
•Camera-fee in Komodo park (to be paid on the spot)
•Travel and cancellation insurance
•Booking fee and contribution Calamiteitenfonds €30 per booking
•SGR contribution € 5 per person
•CO2 compensation € 22 per person

Against surcharge:
•More luxury boat with AC cabins: € 500 per boat
•Extra day Maumere (without program): € 50 per person
•Extra day Labuan Bajo (without program): € 50 per person
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Day 1 From Maumere to Moni

After breakfast, your driver and guide wait for you to start de tour over Flores. They will drive you to Sikka, a small village near Maumere where people make beautiful ikats (weaving technique). You'll also visit an old church here. Then you continue your trip to beautiful Koka beach a good hour drive away. The beach here is really a beauty and on weekdays there are only few other tourists. At weekends it can be very busy here with local tourists. Make sure you have your swimsuit on hand! At the end of the afternoon you drive for another hour to Moni in the mountains. Overnight stay in Kelimutu Ecolodge.

Day 3 Via the Kelimutu volcano and Saga to Bajawa

Early in the morning you have to climb for about an hour to the panoramic viewing point to enjoy sunrise over the Kelimutu volcano. The Kelimutu is known for its 3 lakes with beautiful colours. The local people attribute mythical powers to the lakes with their constantly changing colours which is due to dissolved minerals. Back at the hotel you’ll have breakfast and then we move on to Saga, a very charming traditional village. A local guide tells enthusiastically about the culture and ceremonies of the village and if you happen to be there around lunchtime they will spontaneously invite you to have a bite to eat! You then continue your route along the south coast with interesting stops to Bajawa. The first stop is at Soekarno’s house in Ende. After Ende another stop at Stone beach, where blue stones are daily washed ashore. The last stop is a walk to the Ogi waterfall. Overnight stay in Bawaja

A trekking in the surroundings of Bajawa

Today you will take a lovely walk in the surroundings of Bajawa. The walk starts with a visit to the local market. Then you head into nature and start the hike in the traditional village of Luba, in the immediate vicinity of Bajawa, then a short walk to the village of Bena. The people here are very friendly and will probably invite you to have a look inside a house. The guide will tell you everything about the habits and customs of the Ngada people. Sometimes it is a little climbing and descending, but you will be rewarded with beautiful views. You finally descend to the village of Tololela. There your driver will be ready to take you to the Malanage Hot Springs, where you can chill out and relax. Overnight stay in the city of Bajawa or in the mountains, half an hour from Bajawa.

Day 4 From Bajawa via de Homo Florensiensis to Ruteng

Another beautiful day ahead. After breakfast you drive to the village of Aimaire, where you can see (and taste) how arak (palm wine) is made. You continue the ride and take a walk at the Rana Mese lake. Then on to the cave at Liang Bua, where archaeologists excavated a fossil of Homo Floresienis at the beginning of this century. You will also visit the small Liang Bua museum. Then a short drive to Ruteng, where you will spend the night in the Santa Maria monastery or the Spring Hills hotel.

from Ruteng to Labuan Bajo

After breakfast you'll leave for the port city Labuan Bajo. One of our stops on the way is at the panoramic view point Golo Guru for a breath-taking view over the spider web sawas of Cancar. Overnight stay in Labuan Bajo

Day 6 Kelor, Rinca and Kalong island

After breakfast, the driver takes you to the port where you'll board your private boat. You can choose between a simple boat with overnight stay on deck, or (at an additional cost), a more luxurious boat with AC cabins. You'll sail to the island of Kelor to snorkel above the coral and among the colorful fish. The captain then heads for the island of Rinca. During a 2-hour (easy) trek with local rangers you will be looking for the Komodo dragons Back on board you continue to Kalong island, where you can enjoy sunset and spot hundreds of flying dogs (big bats). Overnight on board. (simple accomodation!)

Day 7 Padar, Komodo , Pink beach and Kanawa

After breakfast you sail to Padar island. Here you make a steep climb to enjoy the most beautiful view in the Komodo National Park. Back on the boat you will sail to Komodo island. You also go for a hike on Komodo, hoping to encounter the Komodo dragons in the wild. If they don't show up there, you'll always find a few near the rangers' buildings. After the hike you continue to Pink Beach for snorkelling and finally to Kanawa island to relax and maybe do one last snorkel. In the afternoon you reach the mainland of Labuan Bajo and the driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Overnight stay in Labuan Bajo

Day 8 Departure from Flores

After breakfast your driver drives you to the airport for your next destination.
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Kelimutu Eco lodge

The Kelimutu Eco lodge is a spacious resort with 24 rooms on the edge of the Kelimutu volcano. The spacious and clean rooms have views over the beautiful landscape. The bungalows all have a terrace, the rooms in the main building have a balcony. There is hot running water. Air conditioning is not necessary here. As the name suggests, the lodge is set up sustainably. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Manu Lalu - Bajawa surroundings

A short half-hour drive from Bajawa is the small-scale Manu Lalu hotel with views over the mountains around Bajawa and right next to the volcano Gunung Inerie. From the restaurant terrace you can see the traditional village of Bena. The restaurant and rooms are very tastefully decorated. The hotel has 4 beautiful rooms that are slightly higher up and 4 rooms at the restaurant level. One of the last mentioned rooms has no view of the mountains. In the afternoon and evening it is a bit fresher than you are used to in Indonesia, especially when there are clouds hanging around the mountains. The rooms have all hot running water, queen beds and a terrace (except those without a view). There is no WiFi available. Last visited by us: October 2017. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Spring Hill hotel & resto

Spring Hill has long had a good reputation for the restaurant. Since 2016 Spring Hill also offers accommodation in 4 new rooms and 1 villa. The rooms are equipped with bathroom with hot water, terrace, coffee & tea facilities and TV. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The hotel is located in the center of Ritung, near the church. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Susteran Santa Maria - Ruteng

Overnight stay with the nuns on the predominantly Catholic flores. At walking distance from the small center of Ruteng. Monastery of the sisters of Santa Maria. Simple but squeaky clean rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with hot water. The monastery is still in use and is located in a beautifully landscaped garden. At 21:00 the gate of the monastery closes and you have to ring the door to get in. No smoking, no alcohol and very hospitable. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Puri Sari Labuan Bajo

The small and cosy Puri Sari is located directly on the beach of Labuan Bajo. All 11 rooms have a sea view and a terrace. The hotel has a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Bintang Flores Labuan Bajo

The Bintang Flores hotel has the most beautiful location on the Bay of Labuan Bajo. The hotel has 4 floors and has a lift. The pool is beautifully situated on the beach. The hotel has its own diving center. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Plataran Komodo beach resort - Labuan Bajo

The Plataran resort is the most luxurious hotel on Flores. All villas have beachfront and are spacious to very spacious (65 to 95 m2). All villas have air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, private terrace, desk and a safe. The resort has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and wellness centre. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The resort is a15 minute drive from the centre of Labuan Bajo. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Standaard non-AC local boat - Komodo

The islands in Komodo National Park can only be reached by boat. There are various types of boats, from 4 to 20 people. The boat on the photo is the Fitra Mandiri. You sleep on deck. The boat has a simple toilet and mandi basin. You have your own cook on board. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Superior AC local wooden boat - Komodo

The Superior AC boats feature one or more cabins with air conditioning and one or more small bathrooms. These Superior boats are often converted Phinisi schooners and are significantly more spacious and comfortable than the Standard boats. The boat in the photo is the Quifadzah, which has one cabin with bunk beds and a shared basic toilet. Onboard, you will have your own chef. The Quifadzah is one of the Superior boats we use. Depending on availability, a different but equivalent boat may be assigned. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Deluxe AC local wooden boat - Komodo

The Deluxe AC boats are equipped with two or more cabins with air conditioning, often featuring en-suite bathrooms. These boats are sturdier and more comfortable than the Superior or Standard boats, making them ideal for multi-night stays. The Jofiel has three air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms (hot water) and accommodates up to seven passengers. There is a lovely sun deck and lounge, and the Jofiel offers the option to dive. The Jofiel is one of the Deluxe boats we use. Depending on availability, a different but equivalent boat may be assigned. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Bintang Flores Labuan Bajo

The Bintang Flores hotel has the most beautiful location on the Bay of Labuan Bajo. The hotel has 4 floors and has a lift. The pool is beautifully situated on the beach. The hotel has its own diving center. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Plataran Komodo beach resort - Labuan Bajo

The Plataran resort is the most luxurious hotel on Flores. All villas have beachfront and are spacious to very spacious (65 to 95 m2). All villas have air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, private terrace, desk and a safe. The resort has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and wellness centre. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The resort is a15 minute drive from the centre of Labuan Bajo. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

Puri Sari Labuan Bajo

The small and cosy Puri Sari is located directly on the beach of Labuan Bajo. All 11 rooms have a sea view and a terrace. The hotel has a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant. meer info more info Informations supplémentaires

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Moni

Moni

The Kelimutu volcano is located near the town of Moni. The drive-in volcano (from the parking lot it is only a three-quarter climb over a paved path) houses 3 volcanic lakes. Tradition has it that the black, green and red lakes have alien powers. The powers are attributed to the spirits of the ancestors.

In the evening, dance performances are sometimes held at the Rumah Adat in Moni.

Near Moni is the traditional kampung Saga (see the description at Ende).

Bajawa

Bajawa

Bajawa is a small town in the Ngada regency.

The town itself does not have much to offer, but in the area are the traditional Ngada villages of Luba, Bena and Tololela. These three villages are a good walk in half a day trip. Most hikers then finish with a foot bath at the Malanage hot springs.

Ruteng

Ruteng

Ruteng is a medium sized market town on Flores. It is located on the flanks of Gunung Ranaka, the highest mountain on Flores.

From Ruteng you can visit the cave at Liang Bua, where archaeologists excavated a fossil of Homo Floresienis at the beginning of this century. You will also visit the small Liang Bua museum.
Other attractions around Ruteng include Kampung Puu, an authentic village, or the Ranamese crater lake surrounded by forests.

Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo literally means "The harbor of the sea nomads". Labuan Bajo used to be a fishing village, but in recent years tourism has been the main source of income. Every year new hotels are added, from budget to 5 stars. Komodo, and thus Labuan Bajo, attract about 180,000 tourists every year.

Labuan Bajo is the base for trips to the famous Komodo islands. The town has a cozy center, surrounded by a one-way road above and below the center. Both on the mountain and at the bottom along the coast there is a succession of restaurants, homestays, diving schools and tour operators.

In addition to Komodo, you can take day trips in the area of ​​Labuan Bajo to various waterfalls, the underwater cave Batu Cermin (especially in the morning, when the sun reflects in the water) or to traditional villages.

You can enjoy good food at Treetop or the expensive Atlantis Beach Club.
Our favorite hotels are the Puri Sar, on the south side of the town, Green Hill Boutique resort above the center or the remote and luxurious Plataran Komodo and the Sudamala resort on the island of Seraya.

Komodo

Komodo

The marine park has several hundred islands, of which Komodo, Rinca and Padar are the best known. You can go trekking on Komodo and Rinca in search of prehistoric Komodo dragons. The ascent of the island of Padar provides a beautiful panorama. To visit the Komodo park it is best to rent a boat for 2 days, with an overnight stay on the boat.

Diving and snorkelling enthusiasts can indulge themselves in the Komodo park. Divers in particular have a variety of dive spots, ranging from quiet for beginners to the "Shotgun" for experienced divers. Manta rays come almost all year round to the dive site Makassar reef, also known as Manta Point.

Divers can choose two options for Komodo: day trip from Labuan Bajo, where you have to take into account boat trips of at least an hour to and from the dive sites, or a multi-day liveaboard.

Video Komodo