Flores overland

Highlights

- The unmissable during a visit to Flores
- The tranquility and sympathy of the people of Flores
- A destination still ignored by mass tourism

Description:

Day 1: Arrival Ende

On arrival at Airport of Ende, the oldest town on the central south coast of Flores, meet and welcome by our local guide who will then transfer you directly to Moni, located on the slope of Mt Kelimutu for about 2 hours’ drive.

Some stops will be made on the way to Moni for panoramic views and according to local happenings.
You arrive in the afternoon in Moni and check in for your accommodation.

Day 2: Moni – Kelimutu – Ende

Depart in the early morning from your hotel, drive to Mount Kelimutu, with its three -colored crater lakes, is probably the most amazing natural phenomenon in Nusa Tenggara.

The color has dramatic changed in the last 20 years, now it has turquoise, blue and dark green. In the morning is has the best opportunities to enjoy sunrise (if the weather permitted), on the way back to the hotel you will stop on the rice terraces, after breakfast at hotel visit Jopu Traditional village, continue to Ende, on the way visit Saga Traditional village.

Day 3: Ende – Riung

After breakfast, we will visit Ende Market And Soekarno Museum.

We then continue driving to Riung with stops at Nanga Panda Beach to see the Blue Pebbles Stone Beach.

Afterwards, we proceed to Riung with several stops according to local happenings.
We arrive in the late afternoon in Riung and then directly check in at your hotel.

Day 4: Riung – Bajawa

In the morning take a boat tour to explore Riung Marine Park, you visit first Ontoloe Island, island of the bats, then continue to Rutong island and small island surrounding.

Relaxing, swimming and snorkeling on white sandy beaches at Rutong and Pulau tiga beach.
At noon back to Riung, and check out from your hotel.

Then drive to Bajawa with stop at Soa, a natural hot spring water for taking bath.
Late afternoon arrive in Bajawa.

Day 5: Bajawa – Ruteng

Morning visit Bena Village, it 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 Aimere with its “Arak” distillation and palm wine fresh used tapp.
Lunch in Borong, on the way to Ruteng, you can visit Ranamese lake in the cloud forest.

Day 6: Ruteng – Labuan Bajo

Departure from your hotel, visit to Golo Curu hill where you can have a very nice view of Ruteng and rice terraces on the northen side.

Then to Cancar to see the unique Lingko ricefield, circular terraces arranged like a spider web, then drive direct to Labuan Bajo.
Transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight.

Day 7: Labuan Bajo – Departure

Morning after breakfast If time is permitted, you go for a small morning excursion to Goa Batu Cermin (mirror stone cave) before we provide transfer to the airport for you to catch the flight leaving for Denpasar.

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Do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discover Flores

Included:

- Transportation in air-conditioned car / minibus / coach
- Transportation from/to your accommodation
- All entrance fees to visits
- Guide
- Double room with air conditioning in selected or similar rooms
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Not included:

- Personal expenses
- Gratuity

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