Flores overland tour 4 days 3 nights start from labuan bajo

The Flores Island Tour 4D3N is the perfect journey for those who want to explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Flores in just a few days. From the mystical Kelimutu Three-Colored Lakes to the traditional villages of Bena and Wologai, this land trip combines culture, landscapes, and adventure.

This trip can start from Labuan Bajo or Ende, depending on your flight schedule. All travel is by comfortable private car with an experienced local guide.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Labuan Bajo – Lembor – Cara Village – Ruteng Pu’u – Ruteng (L/D)

• Pick-up at hotel in Labuan Bajo (08:00 – 08:30)

• Drive through the beautiful countryside with photo stops along the way

• Stop at Lembor – the largest rice field in Flores

• Visit Cara Village – famous for its Spider Web Rice Fields (Lodok)

• Lunch in Ruteng Town, then check in at hotel

• Afternoon visit to Ruteng Pu’u Traditional Village and Ruteng’s local market

• Dinner and overnight stay in Ruteng

Day 02: Ruteng – Mano – Rana Mese Lake – Aimere – So’a Hot Spring – Bajawa (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Mano Village

  • Visit Pong Dode monkey forest and enjoy a cup of local coffee with villagers

• Continue to Rana Mese Lake, a crater lake in the middle of lush forest

• Visit Aimere Village – see the traditional process of making palm wine (sopi)

• Relax at So’a Hot Spring, a natural hot spring popular with locals

• Arrive in Bajawa, check in hotel

• Dinner and overnight stay in Bajawa

Day 03: Bajawa – Bena Village – Blue Stone Beach – Ende – Wologai – Moni (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Bena Village, a well-preserved megalithic settlement at the foot of Mount Inerie

• Continue to Blue Stone Beach, relax and enjoy lunch by the sea

• Drive to Ende Town, visit the Bung Karno Museum, where Indonesia’s first president lived during exile

• Stop at Ndu’a Ria Market on the way to Moni

• Visit Wologai Traditional Village to learn about the Lio tribe’s culture and traditional houses

• Check in at hotel in Moni, dinner, and overnight stay

Day 04: Moni – Kelimutu Lake – Ende / Maumere (B/L)

• Early morning drive (04:00) to Mount Kelimutu

• Short trek to the viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the mystical Three-Colored Lakes

• Return to hotel for breakfast and check out

• Transfer based on flight option:

  • Ende Airport – direct drive to Ende for same-day flight

  • Maumere – extended route with stops at:

    • Koka Beach – a hidden white-sand beach

    • Sikka Village – visit the old Portuguese church and local weaving

    • Drop-off at hotel in Maumere or Maumere Airport

• End of tour