Explore the Wonders of Komodo National Park and Flores Island
Introduction to Komodo National Park
Welcome to Komodo National Park, a magnificent world heritage site, renowned for its unique biodiversity and the famous Komodo dragons. This tour itinerary will guide you through an unforgettable journey that encompasses breathtaking landscapes, vibrant local cultures, and pristine nature in Flores Island.
Experiencing Local Culture and Nature
Your adventure begins with a visit to the traditional Wae Rebo Village. Here, you can witness the rich cultural heritage of the local tribes as you explore their traditional homes and engage with the friendly locals. As you continue your journey, make your way to the stunning Web’s Spider Rice Field, known for its beautiful surrounding nature.
Exploring the Enchantment of Kelimutu
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the mesmerizing Kelimutu Three Crater Lakes National Park. The ever-changing colors of the crater lakes provide an awe-inspiring sight for every traveler. Take a moment to appreciate the serene environment and learn about the local tales associated with these magical lakes.
Komodo Boat Tour – Flores Overland Tour (8D/7N Program)
- Starting Point : Labuan Bajo, West of Flores Island
- Ending Point : Maumere or Ende Town, East of Flores Island
DAY 01. KELOR-MANJERITE-RINCA ISLAND-FLIYING FOX ISLAND
- Pick up time from lobby hotel at 08.30 AM by our local tour guide or driver, transfer to the pier of Labuan Bajo and get on the boat to visit Kelor Island, arrived at kelor Island, of Labuan Bajo where you can do snorkeling or hiking to see exquisite from top of Kelor Isand and also take some pictures.
- Back to the boat sailing to Manjerite Snorkelling Site, after snorkelling is over and then back to the boat and having lunch on boat. You will get lunch on the boat and sail to Rinca Island to see home of big living lizard on the earth, also some wild animals such us; water buffalo, monkey, and deer.
- Finished trekking will take you to go to Flying Fox Island, watching a thousand more fruit flying foxes fly out from mangrove threes and overnight on the boat.
DAY 02: FLIYING FOX ISLAND-PADAR ISLAND-KOMODO ISLAND-PINK BEACH-MANTA POINT- SIABA ISLAND
- Early in the morning boat start from Rinca to go to Padar Island, do trekking at Padar Island to see sunrise and beautiful panorama.
- Back to the boat get breakfast and sail to Komodo Island where can see komodo, and birds and so much more, especially in wildlife.
- Sail to Pink Beach, do snorkelling lots of fishes and colourful corals and relax on beach.
- Return to boat having lunch sail to Manta Point, there is no much corals. Manta comes to this point for eat the planktons, reef fishes live around coral blocks.
- Finished snorkelling the boat will be moving to Siaba Island Overnight on boat.
DAY 03: SIABA ISLAND-SEBAYUR ISLAND-KANAWA ISLAND-LABUAN BAJO
- Morning snorkelling at Siaba Island
- Back to the boat and having breakfast and proceed to Sebayur Island where do jumping off from roof top of boats and snorkelling to see pristine corrals, school of fishes.
- Back to boat sail to Kanawa Island, Kanawa Island is last stop, small island but majestic island, the boat park in the peer, do snorkelling in crystal water, relax on white sandy beach until late.
- In the afternoon the boat sailing back to Labuan Bajo. Stay at Labuan Bajo
Day 04. Labuan Bajo – Lembor Sub District – Denge village – Wae Rebo
- After breakfast our driver and our guide pick you up at your hotel.
- Drive to Lembor area, stop for a while for taking pictures and see the biggest paddy fields at Lembor Sub – District, West of Flores and having breakfast in local restaurant at Lembor.
- Heading to Denge village
- Start trekking up for 3 hours to impressive traditional village of Wae Rebo to see and enjoy the Wae Rebo village, by interacting with the local community to learn about their way of life and their unique culture before leaving the village.
- Lunch on the way, Dinner and overnight at Wae Rebo village.
Day 05. Wae Rebo – Spider’s web Rice Field – Ruteng
- Having a simple breakfast at Wae Rebo then trekking down back to Denge village
- Heading to Ruteng town.
- Stop at Cancar to see “Lodok” the huge round rice fields that looks like giant spider’s web
- Check in Hotel
Notice: we could also visit the market in Ruteng, the traditional village Pu’u or – if you want to take it easy – we could just taste coffee at the famous local coffee shop Kopi Mane.
Day 06. Ruteng – Rana Mese – Aimere – Bajawa – Bena village – So’a Hot Spring
- Heading to the first stop which is Rana Mese Lake – Rana Mese Lake a large and clear crater lake located in the Jurassic Park near to Ruteng, this nice spot is likely to be completely empty during a daytime visit, other than the occasional fisherman poking about. In other hand, there is waterfall close by Rana Mese Lake it is about 100 Meter distance to get to Waterfall.
- Drive to Wae Lengga and have a lunch at Local Restaurant there.
- Then to Aimere Village where you can find how the local people make local alcoholic drink and locally, we called Moke or Sopi which is made from palm juice or sugar palm-tree.
- Located nearby, we visit the traditional village Bena, famous for its architecture and cultural heritage. Bena is nestled in a valley surrounded by a lush green forest, giving it a serene and peaceful ambiance.
- Then, we treat ourselves with a swim at the natural So’a hot spring
- Check in at Hotel
DAY 07: BAJAWA – BLUE STONE BEACH – WOLOGAI VILLAGE -MONI
- After breakfast our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel.
- Then We continue the journey to Blue stone beach – named after the different shades of blue that the pebbles have where we have lunch.
- Stop for a while at Detusoko to enjoy the panorama of rice field terraces.
- Then we arrive at the traditional village Wologai, famous for its cone-shaped architecture. Because the village is considered sacred, with the ghosts of their ancestors still present, visitors get a sarong from the locals which they must wear. The majority of the people living here are farmers, cultivating rice, corn, sweet potatoes, taro, cassava and coffee.
- After only a short drive from Wologai, we arrive at the small mountain village Moni, which is the getaway to Kelimutu National Park. We check in at our hotel and sleep early as a vibrant journey awaits us tomorrow.
DAY 08: MONI-KELIMUTU- ENDE/MAUMERE
- Depart earlier in the morning at 04:00 AM to see sunrise and three coloured crater lakes and spectacular panorama.
- Back to Hotel and having breakfast
- Drive to Ende/Maumere Town Depending on where your flight leaves, we either drop you off at Ende or at Maumere. In case it is the latter, we will also visit the Koka beach, which is known for its bright turquoise water.
Notice: It can be foggy at mount Kelimutu, and the extent to which we can see the crater is beyond control. The fog is local and can change any minute, so there is no way to anticipate from Moni how good the sight will be in mount Kelimutu. Subject to your flight schedule, we could also visit mount Kelimutu after breakfast.
Flores Overland Tour Included:
- Full Air Condition Car Service and Petrol
- Driver and English-Speaking Guide (Meals and Accommodation for Driver & Tour Guide)
- Full Air Condition Hotel During Overland Trip (Hotel At Labuan Bajo, Guest House at Wae Rebo, Ruteng, Bajawa and Moni Village)
- Mineral Water
- Motor Bike Taxi from car parking area to the firt post to Wae Rebo Village for return
- Entrances and Donations
Komodo Oversea Tour Include: 3 Days & 2 Nights Living on Board
- English Speaking Guide
- Free Transfer (Airport-Harbor, Harbor-Hotel, Hotel-Airport)
- Meals on Boat
- Private Air Condition Cabin Boat
- Snorkeling Gears
- Mineral Water
- Snacks on board, Coffee and tea.
- Desserts
Tour Excluded:
- Flight Ticket,
- Komodo National Park Entrance Fees
- Travel Insurance, Tipping and Personal Expenses, Dinner and lunch when you stay at hotel During Flores Overland Trip.
What to bring?
Sport Shoes/Trekking Shoes, Hat, Sunblock, Sun Glasses and Cash of Money for Personal Expenses.
