Starting Point: Ende or Maumere, East Flores, Indonesia
Ending Point: Labuan Bajo, West Flores, Indonesia
DAY 1: Maumere – Moni (+/- 100KM) or Ende – Moni (+/- 60KM)
- Pick up from your accommodation or the airport in Ende or Maumere, East Flores.
- Drive to Moni Village, with stops at several scenic spots along the way.
- Check-in at your chosen accommodation in Moni.
DAY 2: Moni – Ende – Riung (+/- 180KM, around 7 hours driving)
- Early morning wake-up to visit Kelimutu Volcano.
- Drive to Kelimutu and trek for about 45 minutes from the parking area to the summit.
- Witness the famous three-colored lakes: Turquoise, Brown, and Black, formed by dissolved minerals.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Return to the parking area and drive back to your hotel for breakfast.
- Visit Wologai Traditional Village.
- Continue to Ende, with photo stops along the way.
- Drive to Riung on Flores’ northern coast, stopping at Panggajawa Beach (Blue Stone Beach) for swimming and relaxation.
- Check-in at your chosen accommodation in Riung.
DAY 3: Full Day Excursion in Riung (Explore 17 Island Marine Park by Boat)
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- Transfer to the pier to board a local motorized boat.
- Visit Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats flying out of mangrove trees.
- Snorkel at Bako/Tembang and Tiga Island.
- Relax at Rutong Island.
- Return to the pier and transfer back to your accommodation in Riung.
DAY 4: Riung – Bajawa (+/- 70KM, around 3.5 hours driving)
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- Drive to Bajawa, stopping at scenic viewpoints and So’a Natural Hot Spring for a relaxing bath.
- Visit Bena Traditional Village, a well-preserved Ngada culture site.
- Check-in at your chosen accommodation in Bajawa.
DAY 5: Bajawa – Ruteng (+/- 135KM, around 5 hours driving)
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
Drive to Aimere Village to see traditional palm wine production. - Continue to Ruteng, stopping at Rana Mese Crater Lake.
- Check-in at your chosen accommodation in Ruteng.
DAY 6: Ruteng – Denge Village – Wae Rebo (+/- 70KM, around 3.5 hours driving)
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- Visit Cancar Village to see the unique spider web-shaped rice fields (Lodok).
- Drive to Denge Village, the starting point for the trek to Wae Rebo.
- Trek approximately 3 hours through dense primary forest to reach Wae Rebo Village, located 1,200 meters above sea level.
- Overnight in a traditional house in Wae Rebo.
DAY 7: Wae Rebo – Denge – Labuan Bajo (+/- 90KM, around 5 hours driving)
- Breakfast in Wae Rebo Village.
- Explore the village and interact with the local community to learn about their culture and way of life.
- Trek back to Denge Village and drive to Labuan Bajo via Lembor Village.
- Stop at several viewpoints along the way.
- Arrive in Labuan Bajo in the afternoon and check-in at your chosen hotel.
This 7-day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Flores, showcasing its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unique traditions.