Kelimutu Overland Tour 4 Days 3 Nights
Kelimutu Overland Tour 4 Days 3 Nights across Flores Island, starting in Ende and ending in Labuan Bajo. This tour features the Three-Colored Lakes of Kelimutu, traditional villages, natural hot springs, cultural highlights, and scenic landscapes throughout central and western Flores.
Duration & Route:
- Total Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Starting Point: Ende Airport or hotel
- Ending Point: Labuan Bajo (hotel or harbour)
- Transportation: Private air-conditioned car with driver/guide
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Ende – Wologai – Moni (Overnight in Moni)
Activities:
- Pick-up at Ende airport or hotel
- Drive to Moni (approx. 1.5–2 hours)
- Visit Wologai Traditional Village (Lio culture & architecture)
- Optional: Local ikat weaving shops
- Check-in at your hotel in Moni
- Dinner at hotel or local restaurant
- Early rest before Kelimutu sunrise
Day 2: Kelimutu Sunrise – Blue Stone Beach – Bajawa (Overnight in Bajawa)
Early Morning:
- 04:00 departure for Kelimutu
- 20–30 minute walk to the summit viewpoint
- Sunrise viewing at Kelimutu Three-Colored Lakes
- Free time for photography and exploration
Morning:
- Return to hotel for breakfast
- Check-out and depart for Bajawa
Midday:
- Stop at Nanga Penda (Blue Stone Beach)
- Scenic coastal viewpoints
- Lunch en route
Afternoon:
- Arrival in Bajawa
- Visit Bena Traditional Village (Ngada megalithic culture)
- Optional: So’a Hot Springs
Evening:
- Check-in at Bajawa hotel
- Dinner and rest
Day 3: Bajawa – Aimere – Ruteng (Overnight in Ruteng)
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Aimere
- Visit a traditional arak (palm wine) distillation site
Midday:
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Stop at Ranamese Lake (short viewpoint walk)
Afternoon:
- Arrival in Ruteng
- Visit Ruteng Cathedral or local market (time permitting)
- Check-in at hotel
Evening:
- Dinner at hotel or local restaurant
Day 4: Ruteng – Cancar Spider Web Rice Fields – Lembor – Labuan Bajo (End of Tour)
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Cancar Village
- Visit the “Lingko” Spider Web Rice Fields viewpoint
- Explanation of Manggarai’s traditional land division system
Midday:
- Lunch in Lembor or along the route
- Stop at Lembor Rice Terraces (largest in Flores)
Afternoon:
- Continue to Labuan Bajo
- Drop-off at hotel or harbour
Inclusions
- Private air-conditioned vehicle (Ende → Labuan Bajo)
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Fuel, parking fees, and road fees
- Three nights accommodation:
- Daily breakfast
- Kelimutu National Park entrance fee
- Drinking water throughout the journey
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Additional entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver/guide
- Travel insurance
- Optional tours or activities
What to Bring
- Warm clothing for the Kelimutu sunrise
- Comfortable walking or trekking shoes
- Light jacket or windbreaker
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Personal medication
- Camera or drone
- Power bank
- Cash for small purchases in rural villages
How to Book
- Choose your travel dates and preferred route
- Contact the operator with details: full name, number of participants, and desired start/end point.
- Receive the itinerary proposal and quotation.
- Confirm availability and secure your booking with a deposit (typically 30–50%).
- Receive your invoice and final itinerary.
- Meet at the agreed pickup point on the tour start date.
Recommended Payment Methods
- PayPal – Fast and secure for international payments.
- Wise – Best exchange rates and low transfer fees.
- Bank Transfer – Local or international transfer to the operator’s Indonesian bank account.
