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.
- 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 departure from your accommodation.
- Drive to Kelimutu Volcano (approximately 1 hour).
- Trek for about 45 minutes from the parking area to the summit of Kelimutu.
- Witness the famous three-colored lakes: Turquoise, Brown, and Black, formed by volcanic activity and dissolved minerals.
- Enjoy the stunning views and spend time exploring the area.
- Return to the parking area and drive back to your hotel for breakfast.
- Visit Wologai Traditional Village.
- Continue to Ende, with photo stops at scenic spots.
- Drive to Riung on Flores’ northern coast, stopping at Panggajawa Beach (Blue Stone Beach) for swimming or relaxation.
- Arrive in Riung and check-in at your chosen accommodation.
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 wooden 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 harbor 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 along the way.
- Visit So’a Natural Hot Spring for a relaxing bath.
- Explore Bena Traditional Village, a unique and well-preserved Ngada culture site.
- Continue to Bajawa and check-in at your chosen accommodation.
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, a natural crater lake surrounded by dense forest.
- Visit Ruteng Pu’u Village to see traditional houses of the Manggarai tribe.
- Check-in at your chosen accommodation in Ruteng.
DAY 6: Ruteng – Labuan Bajo (+/- 135KM, around 5 hours driving)
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- Drive to Labuan Bajo, stopping at Cancar to see the unique spider web-shaped rice fields (Lodok).
- Enjoy photo stops at scenic viewpoints along the way.
- Arrive in Labuan Bajo and drop off at your chosen accommodation.
This 6-day tour offers an immersive experience of Flores, showcasing its natural wonders, cultural heritage, and traditional villages.