Flores island tour 6 days 5 nights start from labuan bajo

Route: Labuan Bajo → Riung → Moni → Ende/Maumere

Day 1 – Labuan Bajo → Lembor → Cara Village → Ruteng Pu’u Village → Ruteng

• Lembor → The largest rice field area in Flores. Wide green valleys framed by mountains, great for panoramic photography.

• Cara Village (Spider Web Rice Field / Lodok) → Famous circular rice field pattern divided like slices of a pie. This unique land system reflects the Manggarai people’s communal culture.

• Ruteng Pu’u Village → A traditional Manggarai settlement with ancient stone altars and cone-shaped thatched houses, symbolizing ancestral heritage.

• Ruteng Traditional Market → The best place to observe local life — stalls selling fruits, vegetables, betel nut, woven cloths, and daily goods.

Day 2 – Ruteng → Mano Village → Rana Mese Lake → Aimere → Bena Village → Bajawa

• Mano Village & Pong Dode Monkey Forest → Small village surrounded by forest. The monkey forest is home to long-tailed macaques. Visitors often enjoy Flores coffee with locals here.

• Rana Mese Lake → A crater lake in dense forest, a peaceful stop surrounded by birdsong and cool mountain air.

• Aimere Village → Famous for arak/sopi making (local palm liquor, 40–50% alcohol). Travelers can watch traditional distillation using bamboo pipes.

• Bena Village → Iconic Bajawa megalithic village at the foot of Mount Inerie Volcano. Known for stone shrines, ancestral traditions, and classic Flores architecture.

• Bajawa Town → A highland town popular as a base to explore Ngada culture and hot springs.

Day 3 – Bajawa → So’a Hot Spring → Riung

• So’a Hot Spring → Natural hot pools where visitors can bathe in warm, mineral-rich water. Locals believe the springs have healing properties.

• Riung → A small fishing village on Flores’ north coast, gateway to the Riung 17 Islands Marine Park. Quiet and less touristy, with friendly local atmosphere.

Day 4 – Riung → Day Trip to Riung 17 Islands

• Kalong Island → Known for its giant bat (flying fox) colonies. In the morning, they hang in mangroves; at dusk, they take flight in dramatic swarms.

• Rotung Island → A snorkeling paradise with shallow reefs, colorful fish, and crystal-clear water.

• Riung 17 Islands Marine Park → Despite the name, it has more than 20 islands. Offers pristine beaches, secluded coves, coral reefs, and untouched nature. Perfect for island-hopping.

Day 5 – Riung → Mbay → Penggajawa Beach → Ende → Wologai → Moni

• Mbay → Agricultural hub with vast rice fields and traditional villages. Scenic stop during the overland journey.

• Penggajawa Beach (Blue Stone Beach) → Unique shoreline covered in turquoise, blue, and green pebbles, used by locals for handicrafts and exports.

• Ende Town → Historic town where Indonesia’s first President, Soekarno (Bung Karno), lived in exile (1934–1938). His former house is now a museum.

• Ndu’a Ria Traditional Market → A lively local market with spices, fruits, and weaving products.

• Wologai Traditional Village → A preserved Lio tribal village with traditional wooden houses, central ritual space, and strong ancestral traditions.

• Moni Village → Gateway to Kelimutu Lakes, a quiet mountain town surrounded by coffee plantations.

Day 6 – Moni → Kelimutu Lake → Ende/Maumere

• Kelimutu Lake (Three-Colored Lakes) → A natural wonder at 1,639 m. The three volcanic crater lakes mysteriously change colors due to mineral and volcanic activity. Sunrise here is the highlight of Flores.

• Koka Beach (if continuing to Maumere) → Hidden gem with white sand, turquoise water, and dramatic cliffs dividing two bays. Great for swimming and relaxing.

• Sikka Village (if continuing to Maumere) → Known for ikat weaving traditions and an old Portuguese-built Catholic church overlooking the sea.

🌟 Highlights of This Tour

• Cultural Immersion → Bena, Wologai, Ruteng Pu’u, Sikka Villages.

• Nature & Scenery → Kelimutu Lakes, Spider Web Rice Fields, Rana Mese, So’a Hot Spring.

• Wildlife & Marine → Flying foxes at Kalong, snorkeling at Riung 17 Islands, monkeys at Mano.

• Local Life → Arak-making in Aimere, bustling traditional markets, Soekarno’s exile history in Ende.