Start: Labuan Bajo or Ende/Maumere| End: Maumere/Ende or Labuan Bajo
Tour Highlights
This 5Days itinerary offers an ideal blend of cultural exploration, historical learning, and nature appreciation, making it a memorable Flores experience. Museum Bung Karno – A museum in Ende that showcases the exile life of Indonesia’s founding father, Soekarno, featuring his personal items and historical artifacts. Wologai Village – A traditional village known for its well-preserved circular houses and cultural practices of the Lio ethnic group. Kelimutu National Park – Famous for its three-colored crater lakes, a breathtaking natural wonder with ever-changing hues. Blue Stone Beach – A unique beach near Ende with striking blue pebbles, perfect for relaxing and taking in coastal scenery. Malanage Hot Springs – Natural hot springs offering a soothing experience amidst a scenic rural setting.
Bena Village – A megalithic village with traditional Ngada houses and ancient stone monuments, reflecting Flores’ rich heritage. Belaragi Village – An isolated traditional village surrounded by lush nature, offering insight into local life and customs. Arak Distillation Experience – Learn about the traditional process of making Arak, a locally distilled alcoholic beverage. Rana Mese Lake – A serene lake surrounded by dense forest, ideal for a peaceful nature walk. Ruteng Puu – A traditional village with circular houses and stone shrines of the Manggarai people. Liang Bua Cave – An archaeological site where the remains of Homo floresiensis, also known as the “hobbit,” were discovered. Lingko – An agricultural heritage – Terraced rice fields shaped like giant spider webs, a unique agricultural landscape of Manggarai.
Itinerary
DAY 1: DENPASAR – ENDE (D)
Arrive at H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport of Ende, our English speaking tour guide will meet and welcome you with your name on signboard then visit Museum Bung Karno to learn about Soekarno’s exile period. Head to Wologai Village to explore traditional Lio houses and cultural life. Continue to Moni. Arrive in Moni, check in at Kelimutu Ecolodge. Dinner and stay overnight at Kelimutu Ecolodge.
DAY 2: MONI – KELIMUTU – ENDE – BAJAWA (B/L/D)
Early morning at 04:00am drive up to Mt. Kelimutu for about an hour drive. Upon arrival at the parking lot, trekking through over than 200 stairs up to the top at monument to see its picturesque three color lakes and the beautiful sunrise over the lakes. Back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Ende to visit Blue Stone Beach to enjoy the unique blue pebble shoreline. Lunch at local Restaurant at Blue Stone Beach. Continue to Bajawa visit Malanage Hot Springs, natural hot springs offering a soothing experience amidst a scenic rural setting. Dinner and stay overnight at Edelweis Hotel in Bajawa.
DAY 3: BAJAWA – BELARAGI VILLAGE (B/L/D)
After breakfast at Hotel, visit Bena Village is the most famous and also most visited village in the Ngada district. With its impressive stone formations and ancestral shrines, as well as traditional houses, Bena has turned into a signpost for Ngada culture. Then continue to Paukate village, from here, start trekking for 1 hour to Belaragi village – An isolated traditional village surrounded by lush nature, offering insight into local life and customs. Dinner and overnight in the village (really simple accommodation).
DAY 4: BELARAGI VILLAGE – RUTENG (B/L/D)
After breakfast, trekking down to Paukate village, continue by car to visit “Arak” distillation and palm wine fresh used tapp near Aimere. Lunch at local Restaurant in Borong. On the way to Ruteng, you can visit Ranamese lake – a serene lake surrounded by dense forest, ideal for a peaceful nature walk. Arrive in Ruteng, visit Ruteng Puu – A traditional village with circular houses and stone shrines of the Manggarai people. Dinner at local Restaurant and stay overnight at Sky Flores Hotel in Ruteng.
DAY 5: RUTENG – LABUAN BAJO (B/L)
After breakfast, visit Liang Bua Cave – An archaeological site where the remains of Homo floresiensis, also known as the “hobbit,” were discovered. Head to Lingko – An agricultural heritage – Terraced rice fields shaped like giant spider webs, a unique agricultural landscape of Manggarai. Lunch at local Restaurant in Lembor. Continue to Labuan Bajo. Arrive in Labuan Bajo, drop you off at the Airport. End of service.
PRICE INCLUDED: Private Car with AC, English speaking tour guide and Guide fee, Entrance fees, donations, porters, unlimited mineral water during tour, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Accommodation (3Nights stay at Hotel, 1Night stay at traditional house).
PRICE EXCLUDED: Personal expenses, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, flight tickets, tipping, Etc.
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