Flores & Komodo Tour – 12 Days / 11 Nights

Culture • Nature • Island Adventure

This 12D/11N Flores & Komodo Tour is the ultimate journey through East Nusa Tenggara, blending history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and the wildlife wonders of Komodo National Park. From the volcanic highlands of Flores to the mystical lakes of Kelimutu, traditional villages, pristine islands, and the legendary Komodo dragons, every day offers something extraordinary.

📍 Start Point: Frans Seda Airport, Maumere
📍 End Point: Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo / Denpasar

✦ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Denpasar – Maumere (D)

Arrival at Frans Seda Airport, Maumere. Meet your guide and transfer to Sea World Club Hotel. Free program to relax.
🍽 Dinner & Overnight in Maumere.

Day 2: Maumere – Larantuka (B/L/D)

• Scenic drive to Larantuka, capital of East Flores, once a Portuguese naval base and now a vibrant port town.

• En route stops:
  • Boru Village (views of Mount Lewotobi)
  • Hokeng coffee plantations
  • Titehena viewpoint over Konga Bay

• Dinner & overnight at Asa Hotel, Larantuka.

Day 3: Larantuka – Maumere (B/L/D)

• Morning at Meting Doeng Beach.

• Larantuka city tour: visit Reinha Rosary Cathedral (Portuguese-style), the harbor & local market.

• Return to Maumere, overnight at Sea World Club Hotel.

Day 4: Maumere – Moni (B/L/D)

• Visit Ledalero Museum, home to unique ethnographic collections.

• Stop at Sikka Village, famous for ikat weaving with natural dyes.

• Relax at Paga Beach.

• Trek to Jopu & Ranggase villages in the afternoon.

• Overnight at Kelimutu Eco Lodge, Moni.

Day 5: Moni – Kelimutu – Ende – Riung (B/L/D)

• Sunrise at Kelimutu’s three-colored lakes, one of Indonesia’s most iconic natural wonders.

• Drive through Ende, stopping at Blue Stone Beach (Nangapanda).

• Continue to Riung, dinner & overnight at Pondok SVD Riung.

Day 6: Riung 17 Islands (B/L/D)

• Full-day island-hopping through Riung 17 Islands Marine Park.

• Highlights:
  • Ontoloe Island – flying fox colony
  • Rutong & Tiga Islands – snorkeling & beach relaxation

• All islands are uninhabited, with pristine white sandy beaches.

• Overnight at Pondok SVD Riung.

Day 7: Riung – Bajawa (B/L/D)

• Drive into Flores’ highlands towards Bajawa.

• Stop for a refreshing dip at So’a Hot Springs.

• Bajawa city tour in the afternoon.

• Overnight at Happy-happy Hotel / Sanian Hotel, Bajawa.

Day 8: Bajawa – Ruteng (B/L/D)

• Visit Bena Village, a megalithic Ngada settlement.

• Stop at Aimere Village, famous for traditional palm wine (arak) distillation.

• Trek around Ranamese Lake, a serene crater lake surrounded by rainforest.

• Dinner & overnight in Ruteng.

Day 9: Ruteng & Surroundings (B/L/D)

• Morning trek to Tengkulese Waterfall (Cunca Lega), a two-tiered cascade surrounded by lush forest.

• Afternoon visit to Liang Bua Cave, where the famous Homo floresiensis fossils were discovered.

• Dinner & overnight in Ruteng.

Day 10: Ruteng – Labuan Bajo – Rinca (B/L/D)

• Visit Golo Curu Hill for panoramic views of Ruteng & rice terraces.

• See Ruteng Pu’u, a traditional Manggarai village.

• Stop at Cancar to see the famous Spider Web Rice Fields.

• Drive to Labuan Bajo, board your boat to Rinca Island.

• Dinner & overnight on the boat.

Day 11: Rinca – Komodo – Pink Beach – Labuan Bajo (B/L/D)

• Morning trek on Rinca Island to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.

• Continue to Komodo Island for another trek.

• Relax & snorkel at Pink Beach.

• Sail back to Labuan Bajo. Overnight at Puri Sari Beach Hotel.

Day 12: Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (B)

• Morning visit to Batu Cermin Cave.

• Transfer to Komodo Airport for flight back to Denpasar.

• End of tour.

✦ Tour Highlights

✅ Sunrise at Kelimutu’s Three-Colored Lakes
✅ Traditional villages: Sikka, Bena, Ruteng Pu’u, Wologai
✅ Island-hopping at Riung 17 Islands
✅ Trekking & waterfalls in Flores’ highlands
✅ Ancient discovery site at Liang Bua Cave
✅ Spider web rice fields of Cancar
✅ Wildlife encounters with Komodo dragons
✅ Snorkeling at Pink Beach & pristine islands