Experience an unforgettable 9-day, 8-night journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Flores and Komodo National Park. This adventure combines overland and sea exploration, taking you to the stunning three-colored lakes of Kelimutu, traditional villages, pristine beaches, and world-class snorkeling spots. Trek through lush forests, relax in natural hot springs, and encounter the legendary Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. With scenic boat rides, panoramic hilltop views, and vibrant marine life, this trip offers the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation.

ITINERARY

DAY 1. Ende or Maumere – Moni Village

• Begin your Flores overland tour by picking up service at the hotel or at the airport in Ende or Maumere (Ende is the recommended starting point).
• Drive to Moni village for your accommodation. En route will stop at several viewpoints to take pictures and visit the traditional village.
• Check-in at your chosen hotel in Moni village

DAY 2. Moni Village – Kelimutu Lake – Wologai Village – Ende – Riung

• Early morning wake up. Driving up to Mt. Kelimutu. Soft trekking up to Kelimutu summit to witness the most amazing Kelimutu three-colored lake and its amazing landscape surroundings.
• Walking down back to the car parking area. Drive back to the hotel for breakfast. Heading to the traditional market Ndua Ria.
• Visit Wologai traditional village.
• Drive to Blue Stone Beach via Ende.
• Continue to Riung; northern coast of Flores. Several stops on the way to Riung. Check-in at your chosen hotel in Riung.

DAY 3. Half-day snorkeling trip in 17 Isles marine Garden – So’a Hot Spring – Bajawa

• Early breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to the harbor to catch a local wooden boat.
• Boat to Kalong island to witness thousands of fruit bats flying out of mangrove trees. Boat to Bako/Tembang snorkeling spot.
• Boat to Tiga island for snorkeling and beach BBQ lunch.
• Boat back to harbor.
• Continue driving to Bajawa and stop at So’a Natural Hot Spring to take a bath if you want.
• Check-in at your chosen hotel in Bajawa.

DAY 4. Bajawa – Bena Village – Aimere – Borong – Ruteng

• Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the impressive traditional villages of Bena.
• Continue driving to Aimere village to see the traditional process of local alcohol drinking from palm juice.
• Drive to Borong. Stop at Rana Mese Lake to take a picture.
• Drive to Ruteng to check in at the hotel.

DAY 5. Ruteng – Lodok Cancar(spider’s web rice fields) – Denge – Wae Rebo

• Early breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Cancar to see “Lodok” the huge round rice fields that look like giant spider’s webs.
• Drive south coast via Narang village.
• Heading to Denge village.
• Start trekking up for 3 hours to the impressive and unique traditional village of Wae Rebo.
• Dinner and overnight at Wae Rebo village

DAY 6. Wae Rebo- Denge – Lembor – Labuan Bajo

• Simple breakfast at Wae Rebo village. See and enjoy the Wae Rebo village, by interacting with the local community to learn about their way of life and their unique culture before leaving the village.
• Trekking down back to Denge village.
• Drive to Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo.
• Check-in at your hotel in Labuan Bajo for overnight.

DAY 7. Labuan Bajo – Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Padar Island (L/D)

• Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the harbor to catch a boat tour.
• Depart to Rinca Island. Stop at Kelor Island to trek to the hilltop of the island to enjoy the spectacular panorama.
• Trekking at Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragon and other wildlife.
• If time is still possible, you will continue boating to Padar Island. Lunch and Dinner will be served on the boat.

DAY 8. Padar Island – Pink Beach – Komodo Island (B/L/D)

• Breakfast on the boat, then take a morning trek to the top of Padar Island to take a picture and enjoy the stunning scenery around Komodo National Park.
• Get back to the boat, then head to Long Beach for a snorkel and relax. Visit the beautiful beach of Pink Beach to snorkel and relax.
• Boating to Komodo Island.
• Trekking at Komodo Island to see the Komodo dragon and other wildlife. Lunch, Dinner, and Overnight on the boat around Komodo Island near Taka Makasar.

DAY 9. Taka Makasar – Manta Point – Siaba Island – Kanawa Island – Labuan Bajo (B/L

• Breakfast on the boat. Boat to Manta Point to see the huge Manta ray fish by snorkeling (No guarantee, only lucky time to see them).
• Boat to Siaba island for snorkeling (if you are lucky, you can see turtles here).
• Heading to Kanawa island to snorkel/swim/relax. Breakfast/Lunch will be served on the boat.
• Boat back to Labuan Bajo’ harbor to transfer to your chosen hotel for overnight or transfer to the airport to take the latest afternoon flight for the next destination.
• If you want to take a flight directly in the afternoon after the trip, we advise you to take the latest flight around 4/5 PM.