Travel Flores Island, the seventeen islands park of Riung Flores

ROUNDTRIPS : BALI LOMBOK | LOMBOK SUMBAWA GILI ISLAND | LOMBOK SUMBAWA KOMODO FLORES EXPEDITION | FLORES | KOMODO

NATURE, CULTURE, VOLCANO, MARINE PARK OF FLORES ISLAND INDONESIA
Travel the typical catholic-island rich in culture, tribes, and belief

Discover the unique culture, tradition, and marine life, and venture into its active volcanoes. A travel program that starts from Labuhan Bajo (no. 2) of West Flores and ends in Maumere of East Flores (no. 8).
Drive on the snake-like road, ascent, descent of about 700 km long. From Flores you can extend your adventure to Rinca & Komodo and to one of the best dive sites in the world "Alor", an island in the far east of Indonesia, home to the 43 world-class dive sites.

FLORES ISLAND

Trekking safari (E/W)

Trekking safari (W/E)

Culture & Marine (W/E)

Flores & Alor

Highlights in Flores:
soft trekking to Mt. Inelika Medium trekking to Mt. Iya Soft trekking to Mt. Kelimutu Marine preserve of Riung Traditional villages and hand weaving

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Komodo	Lb. Bajo	Ruteng	Riung	Bajawa	Ende	Moni	Maumere

The Itinerary - subject to change

D/1: Labuhan Bajo – Ruteng
Upon arrival in Labuhan Bajo of West Flores, drive to Ruteng with stop at Cancar, a web-spider-like rice fields. Overnight at Dahlia Hotel

D/2: Ruteng – Bajawa
Leave Ruteng for Liang Bua, an ancient cave where the Homo Florensis newly discovered. On to Todo, a traditional village of the Manggarain where you will have an opportunity to taste the local food. Overnight at Silverin

D/3: Bajawa – Riung
Drive 15-minutes to foot of Mount Inelika to start the 2-hour soft

trekking through various plantations to the crater rim. Return to the hotel for refreshment, then drive to Riung with visits to Lobu, a rare-visited traditional village of Bajawa, and to the hot spring of Soa. Overnight at Riung Seminary.

D/4: Riung full-day tour to the Seventeen Islands National Park for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Picnic lunch will be provided.

D/5 : Riung – Ende
Leave Riung for Ende, a small town by the Indian Ocean, the former harbor of the human trafficking (slave) in the Dutch colonialization period. Overnight at Dwi Putra Hotel

D/6: Ende – Mount Iya – Moni
After an early breakfast, drive to the foot of Mount Iya, an active volcano by the Indian ocean, to start the 2-hour ascent to the summit and into the crater. After a refreshment and lunch drive to Moni with a visit to Wallogai, a traditional village of Ende, a village on a hill overlooking the valleys and the rice fields. Overnight at Sao Ria Wisata.
Trail condition: Easy if not too hot with no potential hazard

D/7: Moni – Mount Kelimutu – Maumere
At early in the morning drive one hour to the foot of Kelimutu up to the entry point to commence a short walk up to the peak. Enjoy the sun rise and the scenic vistas across the three-colors lakes. Walk down to the entry point, then drive back to Moni. After a short break, drive to Maumere, a small town in the East of Flores with a visit to the traditional villages of Mboli and Waeketo, the two villages with attractive hand weavings styles. Overnight at Purnama Sari Hotel.

D/8: Maumere – Next Destination/Extension
Transfer to the airport for flight to the next destination.

Recommended extensions:
Travel Lombok and the Gili Islands
Snorkeling, diving, and culture overnight-stay in Alor. Detail about Alor, visit www.la-petite-kepa.com

COST: US $ per person, base 2 persons, max. 9 persons.
The price inclusive of AC-transport, English speaking guide, room with daily breakfast, visits, and entry fees; exclusives of personal expenditures, air fares, and gratuity to the crew.