Komodo Flores Overland Tour 9 Days

Flores Island is one of the most unique and interesting destinations you should visit. You can visit several wonderful places, including Maumere, Ende, Kelimutu three colors Lake, Riung seventeen isles sea garden, Bajawa cultural region, Ruteng with Flores hobbit cave, Wae Rebo Village, and Komodo National Park. One of the main attractions is the Komodo Dragon. Flores island seems to give you a great opportunity to go back to the wildlife along with charming local people, pure nature, and unique culture. This Komodo Flores Overland Tour 9 Days package leads you to explore the hidden things of Flores and Komodo in 9 days. Let’s take a look at the itinerary and what you can do while spending time on the island.

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ITINERARY

Day 01: Labuan Bajo – Kelor Island – Manjarite Island – Kalong Island

Starting the journey with the sailing trip to Komodo National Park. Our team will pick you up from Labuan Bajo area and transfer to harbour. Take on the boat, and have a safety briefing by the team. First visit will be Kelor Island. We will trek up to the hill and witness the view of the surrounding islands. Back to the boat, lunch will be served by the chef. Continue the exploration to the Manjarite Island, there we will do snorkelling to see the underwater wild life. Continue to Kalong Island, The magnificent sunset view is welcoming you with the show of the bats flying back to its home after collecting food in the across island. Then overnight experience on the boat with meals will be served.

Day 02: Padar Island – Pink Beach – Komodo Island – Taka Makassar – Manta Point

The second day of the sailing will be amusing. Wake-up at early morning to hike to Padar Island to catch the scenic sunrise from the top of the island. Enjoy the serene view and the fresh air in the very first time of the day. Trekking down, back to the boat and the breakfast is already served. After the breakfast, sail to the vibrant beach of Pink Beach. Enjoy your free time, swimming or play with water before we move to Komodo Island. At Komodo Island, we will wander guided with the ranger to see the Komodo Dragon. The ranger will provide you with the information related to the Komodo and we even able to observe the the habitat of the Komodo.

After the lunch, we will move to the other snorkeling spots, they are Taka Makassar and Manta Point. Once again go underwater and witnessing the underwater life, meet the Manta Rays if we are lucky and then back to the boat and ready to be served with freshly cooked dinner by the team.

Day 03: Kanawa Island – Labuan Bajo

The last day of the sailing trip, we are going to Kanawa Island for another exploration before we back to Labuan Bajo. Check-in to hotel for rest, and stay overnight before we continue the journey the next day.

Day 04: Labuan Bajo – Lembor – Denge – Wae Rebo

From Labuan Bajo, we will drive to Lembor for short stop at the village and have a sightseeing. Continue to Dintor Village, we will have our lunch at the local restaurant. Then move to Denge, a starting point of the unique journey. Once we arrive at Denge Village, bring your only most needed things in your bag because we will start trekking from down up to Wae Rebo Village for about 3 to 4 hours through the forest.

Once we arrive at the destination, you will be welcomed by the fresh view of the Wae Rebo Village that located in the highland. Take a while for rest, and then you can explore around the village and have an interaction with the locals, enjoy the culture and their daily routine. We will have an overnight at the Mbaru Niang, the traditional house in Wae Rebo, and served with local dish for dinner.

Day 05: Wae Rebo – Denge – Cancar – Ruteng

Wake up in the morning and enjoy the serene sunrise from the highlands, surrounded by the lush greenery of the village. Before leaving, enjoy a local breakfast to fuel your trek down to Denge Village, where your journey about to continue and your car awaits. Trekking in the morning after breakfast will be an extraordinary experience, and you will surely witness panoramic views all around.

Once we arrive in Denge Village and meet the team, we will proceed to Cancar Village to sightsee the Spider Web Rice Fields. Have lunch before continuing to Ruteng for an overnight stay.

Day 06: Ruteng – Cunca Ncuar & Cunca Rede – Rana Mese Lake – Aimere – Bajawa

We will travel from Ruteng to Bajawa. Along the way, we will stop at a few spots. First, we will visit Cunca Ncuar and Cunca Rede Waterfall. Experiencing playing with fresh water coming from the mountain.

After take a refreshment time for your body at the waterfall, transfer to the next spot. It is Aimere Village. On the way to Aimere Village, we will have a short stop at Rana Mese Lake. A mountainous natural lake reserve that impress with its dense forest and 21-deep crater lake.

Continuing to Aimere Village. There, we will have a unique experience: we will observe the traditional distillation process of the local wine. You may also be able to taste the local wine or buy some. Driving to Bajawa, we will have 2 nights stay at the area.

Day 07: Bajawa – Luba & Bena Village – Malanage Hotspring

Second day at Bajawa, we will have our agenda by visiting Bena Village. Situated at the foot of Mount Inerie, the village has a scenic backdrop and an exotic atmosphere. Known as a megalithic village, Bena Village makes visitors feel as if they have journeyed back in time to the megalithic period. It is said that the Bena people have resided in this valley for 1,200 years or more. Not far from Bena Village, we will move a bit to Luba Village. In Luba Village, we will also explore the village, also learning about the traditional architecture and craft.

Malanege Hotspring is a beautiful natural hotspring which somes from the mount of MountIneie and the other cold which comes from Wae Roa Waterfall. Enjoying the time along with the lush jungle surrounding would relax your body over the long long overland journey.

Day 08: Bajawa – Blue Stone Beach – Wologai – Moni

The following day, we will visit Penggajawa Beach. Also known as Blue Stone Beach, this beach is famous for its unusual turquoise, blue, and reddish stones, which give it its appealing name. We can enjoy the scenic view while spending our free time at the beach. After enjoying the beach, we will have lunch at a local restaurant in the area.

After spending some time relaxing at the Blue Stone Beach, you will be ready for a visit to Wologain Village, a traditional village that will welcome you with open arms. In this village, we will explore undulating hills surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and interact with the locals.

Next, we will drive to Moni Village. It is one of the villages near Kelimutu. We will begin our exploration of Kelimutu Crater from this village tomorrow. but before we check-in to accommodation, we are able to stop at Ndu’a Ria traditional market.

Day 09: Moni – Kelimutu Lake – Ende

Wake-up call at 3:30, and we will start moving to the starting point at 4:00. Then, we will go on a short hike to a spot where we can see the sunrise. You can bring hot drink to be enjoyed while the sun illuminates the spiritual volcanic crater. From the top, we will also be able to see gorgeous three-colored Lake Kelimutu. After enjoying the view of Kelimutu Park, we will have breakfast and then be dropped off in Ende.

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QUICK SUMMARY

Day 1: Labuan Bajo – Kelor Island – Manjarite Island – Kalong Island

* Pick-up from Labuan Bajo area
* Proceed to check out hotel
* Picked up by shuttled team from hotel and transfer to harbor (sharing pick up)
* Boarding, briefing on board and sail to Kelor Island – Activity: Trekking and Snorkelling
* Continue to Manjarite Island – Activity: Snorkelling
* Then go to the Kalong Island which known as the home of the bats
* Overnight on board (Lunch and Dinner will be provided)
* Full board meals will be provided on board

Day 2: Padar Island – Pink Beach – Komodo Island – Taka Makassar – Manta Point

* Breakfast provided on board
* First visit will be Padar Island for trekking to the top for sunrise sightseeing
* Move to Pink Beach – Activity: Swimming and sightseeing
* Proceed to Komodo Island to meet the last dragon on earth, named Komodo
* Next to Taka Makassar – Activity: Snorkelling
* Continue to the Manta Point for swimming with Manta
* Overnight on board (Lunch and Dinner will be provided)
* Full board meals will be provided on board

Day 3: Kanawa Island – Labuan Bajo

* Breakfast on board
* Visiting Kanawa Island to enjoy the beach
* Sail back to Labuan Bajo
* Lunch will be provided on board
* Transfer to hotel in Labuan Bajo area
* Check in for hotel in Labuan Bajo
* Rest and free leisure

Day 4: Labuan Bajo – Lembor – Denge – Wae Rebo

* Pick up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo area
* Journey to Lembor Village Village
* Stops at some points to take pictures or witness the view surrounding
* Lunch at local restaurant in the area
* Continue to Denge Village, and take on motorbike ojek to Camp 1
* Start trekking to Wae Rebo Village from Camp 1
* Arrive at Wae Rebo
* Welcome by the local people and stay overnight at traditional house named Mbaru Niang
* Dinner will be provided with local dish at Mbaru Niang
* Rest and free time

Day 5: Wae Rebo – Denge – Cancar – Ruteng

* Sunrise sightseeing at the village
* Morning coffee and having breakfast at traditional house along with the local villagers
* Free explore at the village and enjoy the time with the locals
* Proceed to return to Denge Village
* Trekking down and arrive at Denge Village
* Meet the driver, and continue drive to Cara Village
* Stop and see the Spider Web Rice Field
* Lunch at village
* Stay overnight in Ruteng area

Day 6: Ruteng – Cunca Ncuar & Cunca Rede – Rana Mese Lake – Aimere – Bajawa

* Breakfast and check-out preparation
* Visit Ncunca Rede and Cunca Ncuar Waterfall
* Stop by at Rana Mese Lake
* Lunch at restaurant along the way
* Transfer to Aimere Village
* Visit Aimere Village, and see the local wine distillation process
* Drive to Bajawa
* Check-in accommodation in Bajawa area

Day 7: Bajawa – Luba and Bena Village – Malenage Hotsppring – Bajawa

* Breakfast at hotel in Bajawa area
* Go to Luba Village
* Explore the village and learn about the local building and custom
* Visit Bena Village
* The traditional villages with their megalithic stones and hand weaving
* Lunch included
* Go to Malanage Hotspring
* Relax and enjoy the time at natural hotspring from the natureal source
* Return to accommodation in Bajawa area

Day 8: Bajawa – Blue Stone Beach – Wologai Village – Moni

* Breakfast and check-out preparation
* Go to Blue Stone Beach that also known as the Blue Stone Beach
* Enjoy the view at the beach
* Lunch would be provided in the area
* Go to Wologai Village
* Visit Ndu’a Ria Traditional Market (optional)
* Transfer to Moni Village
* Check-in accommodation in Moni area

Day 9: Moni – Kelimutu Lake – Ende

* Wake-up at 04:00 and pick up by team
* Head to Kelimutu National Park
* Trekking to the top of Mount Kelimutu
* Witness sunlight wakes the spiritual volcanic crater and learn about local beliefs and folklore
* See the gorgeous three-colored lake of Lake Kelimutu
* Breakfast
* Drive to Ende
* Drop off service to Ende Airport
* End of the journey

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INCLUSIONS:

– Service & Tax
– Pick-up service from Labuan Bajo area
– 2 (Two) nights overnight stay on boat include breakfast
– 1 (One) night stay in Labuan Bajo area include breakfast
– 1 (One) night sharing stay in Wae Rebo include breakfast
– 1 (One) night stay in Ruteng area include breakfast
– 2 (Two) nights stay in Bajawa area include breakfast
– 1 (One) night stay in Moni area include breakfast
– Full Air-Conditioned transport
– Petrol, retribution, and parking
– Professional driver
– Professional English-speaking guide
– Entrance ticket based on the program (except Komodo National Park)
– Snorkel gear in Komodo National Park
– Ranger in Komodo/Rinca Island
– Meals as mentioned in the tour program (6x lunch, 1x dinner)
– Mineral water during the trip
– Drop-off service in Ende area

EXCLUSIONS:

– Entrance ticket to Komodo National Park
– Personal expenses