Flores overland tour 4 days 3 nights

Route: Labuan Bajo → Ruteng → Bajawa → Moni → Kelimutu → Ende/Maumere

Day 1: Labuan Bajo – Cancar – Ruteng Pu’u – Traditional Market – Ruteng

• Cancar Village – Spider Web Rice Fields (Lodok)
  Unique Manggarai farming system where rice fields are divided like a spider web, symbolizing equality and unity among clans. A cultural and photogenic highlight of Flores.

• Ruteng Pu’u Village
  A preserved Manggarai traditional village with round-shaped wooden houses and thatched roofs. It’s a great introduction to Manggarai architecture and lifestyle.

• Traditional Market (Ruteng)
  Bustling daily market where locals sell fruits, vegetables, spices, coffee, and handmade goods. It gives travelers an authentic look at Flores’ daily life.

• Ruteng Town
  A cool highland town with a Catholic heritage, monasteries, and beautiful surrounding hills. Overnight stay here.

Day 2: Ruteng – Golo Curu – Mano – Ranamese – Aimere – Hot Spring – Bajawa

• Golo Curu Hill
  Scenic viewpoint overlooking Ruteng town and surrounding rice fields. A great morning stop for panoramic photography.

• Mano Village
  Traditional village where guests can trek through rice fields, observe old-style Manggarai houses, and walk into a monkey forest inhabited by long-tailed macaques.

• Ranamese Lake
  A volcanic crater lake in the middle of lush forest. Peaceful spot for nature walks, birdwatching, and enjoying fresh mountain air.

• Aimere Village
  Famous for arak (sopi) production—traditional palm wine distilled using bamboo pipes. Guests can observe and taste (optional).

• Natural Hot Spring (near Bajawa)
  Relax in naturally heated pools with mountain views. Locals use them for bathing, believed to have therapeutic benefits.

• Bajawa Town
  Highland town famous for Ngada culture, traditional villages, and Bajawa coffee. Overnight stay here.

Day 3: Bajawa – Bena – Manu Lalu – Blue Stone Beach – Wologai – Ndua Ria – Moni

• Bena Village
  One of the oldest Ngada traditional villages, known for megalithic stones, ancestral shrines, and houses aligned with Mount Inerie. Rich in animist rituals and cultural heritage.

• Manu Lalu Viewpoint
  Stunning viewpoint of Bajawa highlands, with sweeping views of hills, valleys, and volcanoes.

• Blue Stone Beach (Penggajawa)
  Coastal area covered in naturally polished blue, turquoise, and green stones. Locals collect them for crafts. A colorful and unique beach in Flores.

• Wologai Village
  A Lio tribe traditional settlement near Ende, with ancient wooden houses and a large central courtyard. Culture here is still deeply rooted in animist traditions.

• Ndua Ria Market
  Lively roadside market selling fruits, vegetables, betel nuts, and Flores spices. A chance to see authentic trade and buy local snacks.

• Moni Village
  Quiet mountain village at the foot of Mount Kelimutu. Main base for early-morning trips to Kelimutu National Park. Overnight stay here.

Day 4: Moni – Kelimutu Lake – Maumere or Ende

• Kelimutu National Park – Three Colored Lakes
  Iconic natural wonder of Flores. Three volcanic crater lakes with ever-changing colors (blue, green, red, black). Sacred to locals, believed to be the resting place of ancestral spirits. Best seen at sunrise.

• Ende Town (if drop-off here)
  Coastal town with markets, colonial history, and a strong connection to Soekarno (Indonesia’s first president).

• Maumere City (if drop-off here)
  Largest town in East Flores, known for beaches, diving spots, and nearby weaving villages. Often the endpoint of overland Flores tours.

• Tour Ends with hotel/airport transfer.

✨ Highlights of this 4-Day Tour:

• Culture: Manggarai, Ngada & Lio villages, weaving, arak-making.

• Nature: Spider web rice fields, Ranamese Lake, Blue Stone Beach, Kelimutu lakes.

• Adventure: Trekking in villages & monkey forest, hot springs, sunrise hikes.

• Authenticity: Local markets, community life, untouched villages.