9-Day, 8-Night Komodo and Flores Tour

Exploring the Wonders of Komodo: Boat Tours and Flores Overland Adventures

Setting Sail on the Komodo Boat Tour

9-Day, 8-Night Komodo and Flores Tour-Embarking on a komodo boat tour is an exhilarating experience that allows travelers to discover the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Komodo National Park. This unique adventure provides the opportunity to witness the famous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, complemented by stunning views of pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. As you glide through the turquoise ocean, be on the lookout for diverse marine life, including vibrant coral reefs and playful dolphins.

Transitioning to a Flores Overland Tour

After exploring the wonders of Komodo, your journey continues with a fascinating Flores overland trip. Starting from Labuan Bajo, travelers can explore the cultural richness and natural beauty that Flores Island has to offer. Each stop presents its own charm, from the picturesque villages to the rich traditions of the local people. The journey can include breathtaking hikes, stunning viewpoints, and visits to spectacular waterfalls, ensuring that every moment is filled with awe and excitement.

Destination Highlights: Bajawa, Ende, Maumere, and Larantuka

The final leg of your adventure can lead you to various destinations such as Bajawa, Ende, Maumere, or Larantuka. Each location serves as a testament to the stunning beauty and cultural diversity of Flores. Whether you’re immersing yourself in traditional ceremonies or savoring local cuisine, each place offers an unforgettable experience. By combining the Komodo boat tour with a Flores overland trip, travelers can truly appreciate the harmonious blend of nature and culture that this part of Indonesia provides.

Starting Point : Labuan Bajo, west Flores, Indonesia
Ending Point : Ende/Maumere East Flores, Indonesia

Day 01. Labuan Bajo – Kelor Island – Rinca Island –Kalong Rinca Island (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel
Escort to harbour to catch a local boat to start your Komodo tour
Boat to Kelor island or Majerite to snorkel/swim/relax
Heading to Rinca Island for trekking to see Komodo dragon and other wild life
Go back to the boat to continue boating to Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats flying out of mangrove tree
Lunch/Dinner will be served on the boat.

Day 02. Rinca Island – Padar Island – Pink Beach – Komodo Island (B/L/D)

Early boating to Padar Island
After taking breakfast on the boat, then take a morning trekking to the top of Padar island to take a picture and enjoy the stunning scenery around Komodo National Park
Get back to the boat, then proceed to Pink Beach to snorkel/relax/swim
Boating to Komodo Island, trekking at Komodo Island to see Komodo Dragon and other wild-life.
Finished trekking, lunch will be provided on boat.
Overnight on boat at around Komodo Island near Taka Makasar.

Day 03. Taka Makasar – Manta Point – Siaba island – Kanawa Island – Labuan Bajo

Breakfast on boat
Proceed to Manta point to find the huge Manta Rays fish by snorkelling
Siaba Island for snorkelling (Garden Corals and to find Sea Turtles)
Heading to Kanawa island to snorkel/swim/relax. Breakfast/Lunch will be served on the boat
Late in the afternoon boat back to Labuan Bajo to transfer to your hotel for overnight

Day 04. Labuan Bajo – Lodok Cancar (Spider’s Web Rice Fields) – Ruteng

After breakfast 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 Lunch in local restaurant at Lembor.
Continue driving to the next stop, it is spider webs rice field to see incredible view of landscape and one of which is a rice field shaped like a spiderwebs that resemble crop circles.
Check in hotel at Ruteng

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 05. Ruteng – Rana Mese Lake – Aimere – Bena – Bajawa

After breakfast in hotel, driving to the first stop it 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.
After that continue driving to Aimere, here you will see how to produce “Sopi” distillation, its local alcoholic drink.
Drive Bena Culture Heritage Village, Bena village is maintained with stone- age culture that has not changed since, 1.200 years ago, there are nine tribes and 45 unit of housing.
Visit to Gurusina Traditional Village

Check in at Hotel

Day 06. Bajawa – Wogo Traditional Village – Mangeruda So’a Hot Spring – Riung

After breakfast drive up to Visit Wogo traditional village and testing famous Bajawa Arabica Coffee.
Then make short stop at Mangeruda So’a hot spring and enjoy yourself in the warm water which is flows from a natural to a river under the shade of coconut trees.
Check-in hotel in Riung

Day 07. Riung 17 Islands National Marine Park

Breakfast in hotel
Explore Riung 17 Islands with local motorized boat and first stop is catching flying foxes at Ontoloe Island.
Second destinations stop at Tiga Island where you can do snorkelling and BBQ lunch on the beach
Back to harbour and transfer to hotel in Riung.

Day 08. Riung – Moni Village

After breakfast our team will pick you up at your Hotel at Riung.
Then drive to Moni, which is the getaway to Kelimutu National Park. Along the tour we will see the beautiful mountains panoramic and also amazing terraced rice field. Moreover, we will see the wild goats (Capra Aegagrus) roaming around the mountains.
Check in at the Hotel at Moni.

Day 09. Moni village – Kelimutu Three Crater Lake- Ende or Maumere

Early in the morning drive to Kelimutu Three Crater Lakes, do soft trekking. There are three striking summit crater lakes of varying colours. Tiwu Ata Bupu (Lake of Old People) is usually blue and the other two lakes, TiwuKo’o Fai NuwaMuri (Lake of young men and maidens) and Tiwu Ata Polo (Enchanted Lake) are separated by share a crater wall are typical red and green colours.
Drive back to hotel for breakfast.

After 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.