Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Begin of Tour Ende (Flores) - Moni (D)

Kelimutu Eco LodgeArrival at airport in Ende. You will meet your guide and then drive to Moni. On the way visit of Saga village, a traditional settlement of the Lio tribe. Dinner and overnight in Moni.

Day 2: Moni - Bajawa (B/L/D)

Crater Lakes KelimutuLeave the guest house around 04:00 hrs and drive up to the three-colored lake of Kelimutu, one of Indonesia's most dramatic sights. The three lakes are set in deep craters at a height of 1,690m above sea level. Return to Moni for breakfast, and then continue to Ende for its traditional market. Lunch at a local restaurant afterwards drive towards Nuabosi, which offers a wonderful view over the town and the bay of Ende. Then proceed to Bajawa with a stop at Penggajawa Beach, where people are collecting blue pebbles for living (export) and then proceed to Wogo village, with rows of traditional houses. Overnight in Bajawa.

Day 3: Bajawa - Ruteng (B/L/D)

Bena Village, FloresBajawa is located in the heart of Ngadha culture, which is known for its megalithic architecture. There are traditional villages with unique stone monuments, ancestor worship shrines and Adat Houses. The hamlets are beautifully settled in the volcanic mountainous area. The most beautiful ones are Luba and Bena. Drive to Ruteng in the afternoon. You will pass by scenic villages and lush rain forests. En route stop at Ranamese Lake and follow the trail into the cloudy and mystic forest around the lake. Overnight in Ruteng.

Day 4: Ruteng - Labuan Bajo - Rinca (B/L/D)

Lingko Randang, FloresRuteng is a small town in the Flores countryside, right next to the Ruteng Nature Conservation Park. The park is home to the bare-throated whistler (Pachycephala nudigula) or Ngkiong in the local tongue. A small singing bird endemic to the island. It is worth to visit the Park early in the morning to hear them sing (if there is no rain and strong winds). There is also a young volcano in the park area. The Anak Ranakah (Child of Ranakah) emereged during an eruption in 1987. En route to Labuan Bajo stop at Cara village in Cancar area to see the Lingko a rice field in the shape of a spider web. It is probably the only rice field of this kind in the world. Arrive in Labuan Bajo, transfer to the harbour and depart to Rinca Island aboard a modified fishing boat. Upon arrival in Rinca, walk along the trails and look out for the famous komodo dragons. Lunch and Dinner on board.

Day 5: Rinca - Komodo - Labuan Bajo (B/L/D)

Komodo dragonEarly in the morning depart to Komodo. You have the chance to see the komodo dragons during another trekking tour. On the way to Labuan Bajo stop at Pantai Merah. The beach is known for ist pink colour and crystal clear water, inviting you to swim and relax. Stay there until the afternoon. Return to Labuan Bajo. Overnight at Labuan Bajo.

Day 6: Labuan Bajo - End of Tour Labuan Bajo (Flores) (B)

Bintang LautBreakfast at the hotel. The morning is free at leisure. Depending on flight connection you can visit the Batu Cermin cave. The stalactite cave is home to scary looking amblypygids and other insects. There is also the fossil of a Coelacanth (Latimeria menadoensis) visible in the cave walls. Afterwards Airport Transfer.