Route: Labuan Bajo – Ruteng – Bajawa – Ende – Moni – Kelimutu – Labuan Bajo
Start & End Point: Labuan Bajo
Overview
Discover the full beauty of Flores Island on this 7 Days 6 Nights Flores Overland Tour from Labuan Bajo to Kelimutu and back.
This route takes you through lush highlands, ancient villages, volcanic lakes, and traditional cultures, showcasing Flores’ authentic charm and natural diversity.
Enjoy a comfortable pace with time for local interactions, scenic photography, and cultural experiences — from the Manggarai highlands to the Lio region near Mount Kelimutu.
Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper, more immersive adventure through one of Indonesia’s most beautiful islands.
Itinerary
Morning:
Pick up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo. Begin the journey inland toward the Manggarai highlands. Stop at Melo Village, where you’ll be welcomed by locals and introduced to Manggarai traditions, including the symbolic Caci whip dance and local coffee tasting.
Continue to Cancar Village, famous for the Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields, one of Flores’ most iconic cultural landscapes.
Afternoon:
Lunch en route. Visit Ruteng Pu’u, a traditional village showcasing cone-shaped houses and stone altars.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in Ruteng.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ruteng
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, depart for Lake Ranamese, a serene volcanic lake surrounded by rainforest. Enjoy a short walk and take photos.
Continue to Aimere, where locals produce arak (palm wine) using traditional bamboo distillation.
Afternoon:
Drive to Bajawa, a cool mountain town known for Ngada culture. Upon arrival, visit Soa Hot Spring for a relaxing dip in natural warm water.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in Bajawa.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bajawa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, explore Bena Village, a UNESCO-recognized traditional Ngada settlement with megalithic stones and ancient wooden houses.
Continue to Tololela Village, another Ngada community offering a quieter, authentic experience.
Afternoon:
Visit Malanage Hot Spring, where cold and hot rivers naturally meet — an ideal place for a warm bath. Return to Bajawa for the evening.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in Bajawa.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bajawa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, drive east toward Ende. Stop along the coast at Blue Stone Beach (Penggajawa), known for its turquoise pebbles that stretch along the shoreline — perfect for photos and relaxation.
Afternoon:
Lunch en route. Continue to Ende, a historic coastal town once home to Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, during his exile. Visit Sukarno’s House Museum and learn about this important period of Indonesian history.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in Ende.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ende
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, visit Wologai Traditional Village, home to the Lio people, featuring traditional cone-roofed houses and megalithic courtyards.
Afternoon:
Continue to Moni Village, located at the base of Mount Kelimutu. Enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the surroundings — local waterfalls, art markets, and coffee plantations.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in Moni, preparing for an early morning hike to Kelimutu.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moni
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early Morning:
Depart around 4:00 AM for Kelimutu National Park. Watch the spectacular sunrise over the Three-Colored Crater Lakes, each with unique hues that shift due to volcanic minerals — one of Indonesia’s most stunning natural wonders.
Morning:
Return to the hotel for breakfast, then start the journey back toward Bajawa. Stop for scenic photos, local snacks, and lunch along the Trans-Flores highway.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in Bajawa.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bajawa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, depart for Labuan Bajo. Enjoy several scenic stops along the way — at Aimere (arak distillation), Lembor Valley (the largest rice fields in West Flores), and local markets.
Afternoon:
Lunch en route. Arrive in Labuan Bajo by late afternoon or early evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of tour.
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