AMAZING ADVENTURES – FLORES ISLAND & VOLCANO ADVENTURES

13 Days / 12 Nights

Day 1: Travel to Flores Island – Maumere (D)

Upon arrival at Maumere Airport, meet and greet with our guide and transfer to your resort/guesthouse on the east side of Maumere. The afternoon is free to relax on the quiet volcanic beach with excellent swimming and snorkeling conditions. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Trekking Mount Egon (B/L/D)

Early morning (04:30) departure to Waigete and Blidit Village, the starting point for the trek. Hike 3–4 hours to the summit of Mount Egon (1,671 m) with its 350m-wide and 200m-deep crater. Admire breathtaking views of Maumere Bay and, depending on the season, the crater lake. After descending, enjoy a picnic lunch en route and visit the hidden Blidit Hot Springs before returning to Maumere. Overnight stay.

Day 3: Maumere – Moni (B/L/D)

Morning pick-up for a cultural excursion:

• Visit local women in Waiara or Watublapi/Doka village to witness traditional ikat weaving and dances.

• Explore the bustling local markets (Geliting, Nita, or Maumere depending on the day).

• Stop at the Bajo fishing village of Wuring.

Continue the journey westward: relax at Koka Beach, visit Sikka Village, and pass beautiful landscapes of plantations and mountain villages. Arrive in Moni and overnight at Kelimutu Eco Lodge.

Day 4: Moni – Kelimutu – Bajawa (B/L/D)

Pre-dawn excursion to the mystical Kelimutu Crater Lakes, famous for their ever-changing colors and sacred local legends. Return to Moni for breakfast, then drive to Bajawa with several stops:

• Nduaria Market, rice paddies in Detusoko.

• Traditional houses in Wologai Village.

• Colorful stone beach of Penggajawa.

Arrive in Bajawa in the late afternoon, overnight at hotel near Mount Inerie.

Day 5: Ngadha Villages around Bajawa (B/L/D)

Visit the traditional villages of Luba and Bena, showcasing ancient Ngadha culture and ancestor worship. Continue hiking to the remote villages of Tololela and Gerusina. Enjoy a local lunch, traditional music, and a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Bajawa for overnight.

Day 6: Trekking Mount Inerie (B/L/D)

Depart at 02:00 am for the challenging hike up Mount Inerie (2,245 m). The 2.5–4-hour ascent rewards climbers with panoramic sunrise views over Flores. The descent is equally demanding. Return to Bajawa for overnight.

Day 7: Bajawa – Rana Mese Lake – Ruteng – Dintor/Denge (B/L/D)

Drive west with scenic stops:

• Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields in Cancar.

• Rana Mese Lake and lush landscapes.

Continue to Dintor/Denge on the southern coast of Flores. Overnight at a simple lodge with stunning views – preparing for the trek to Wae Rebo the next morning.

Day 8: Trekking to Wae Rebo Village (B/L/D)

Trek 3–4 hours through rainforest and mountain paths to reach the UNESCO-recognized village of Wae Rebo, famous for its Mbaru Niang (cone-shaped houses). Experience Manggarai culture, join a welcoming ceremony, and enjoy lunch with villagers. Return hike to Denge and overnight in Dintor.

Day 9: Dintor – Labuan Bajo – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (B/L/D)

Drive to Labuan Bajo, board a cabin boat, and sail to Rinca Island for trekking to see wild Komodo dragons. Continue to Kalong Island to witness thousands of flying foxes at sunset. Dinner and overnight on the boat.

Day 10: Rinca – Loko Nggurung – Padar Island (B/L/D)

After breakfast, trek 5 hours from Loh Buaya to Loko Nggurung, spotting Komodo dragons, monkeys, buffalo, wild boars, deer, and wild horses. Return to the boat for lunch, then sail to Padar Island for a spectacular sunset trek. Overnight on board.

Day 11: Padar – Komodo Island – Pink Beach – Komodo Village – Kalong (B/L/D)

Morning trek on Komodo Island to see dragons and deer. Snorkel and relax at Pink Beach, then visit Komodo Village to observe local life. At sunset, sail to Kalong Komodo Island for another flying fox spectacle. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 12: Loh Liang – Loh Sabita – Manta Point – Labuan Bajo (B/L/D)

After breakfast, trek 5 hours from Loh Liang to Loh Sabita, encountering Komodo dragons, snakes, deer, and exotic birds. Lunch on board, then snorkel at Manta Point to swim with majestic manta rays. Return to Labuan Bajo, dinner, and overnight at Puri Beach Hotel.

Day 13: Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Denpasar or onward destination.

✨ This program combines adventure treks, volcano climbs, culture, and wildlife for an unforgettable Flores & Komodo experience.