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Choose Flores Island as Your Next Travel Destination

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Tour Guide, Flores Island, Indonesia

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Flores name was taken from the Portuguese language, "cabo de flores" which means "Cape of Flowers".

This name was given by a man from Portugal, whose name is S. M. Cabot.

Flores is an island that can not escape from the history of the Indonesia during the colonization of many countries, therefore one will find many heritage sites existing in Flores such as churches that were built by aristocratic and historical heritage like home for the first president of Indonesia Ir. Suekarno.

Local communities Flores Island are very friendly and very respectful for guest who had come to the island of Flores,

Tourism Object that you have to visit in Flores, such as:

  • Komodo National Park, so many activities that you can do in Komodo National park like, Diving, Snorkeling, Tracking to Some point view, and see from near Komodo Dragon as a world heritage site.

  • Traditional Village of any different tribe in Flores Island.

  • Kelimutu National park

  • Any heritage sites

  • 17 island in Riung

  • Visit some Volcano Mountains, some are active and some are no longer active,

  • And so much more.

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How to get in Flores?

 If you want to use the air line, you can book flight tickets from Bali to the district town of Maumere, Ende, Bejawa, or Labuan Bajo which is a famous travel destination in the world with the beauty of Komodo National Park.

Labuan Bajo and now has an international airport - Komodo Airport.

But if you want to visit Flores through the west door using the sea route, you can also order PELNI ( Public Ship ) or ferry tickets from Bali or Sumbawa to Labuan Bajo.

For more information, you can directly contact us.

Traveling to Flores Island

The planning stage of the trip was one of the important things before traveling. This is critical for successful and enjoyable part of the experience. You have lots of options and lots of things to consider. If you need personal assistance, please contact us as a travel service provider


Before you go!

Some things that should be set before setting the breakdown of activities that you want to do during the activity, it is no planning so that your trip goes smoothly.

    • Money sufficient for the purposes of buying souvenirs or other necessities.

    • Check expired passport; You may be denied entry to Indonesia country if your passport will expire within three months from the effective date.Immediately update if you want to travel.

    • Make reservations early, especially during the holiday season to enjoy, a popular restaurant, the main objective, and local guides.

    • Contact the company debit and credit cards you to tell them the countries you will visit, ask about fees, and more. Getting the emergency phone numbers of your bank in the country of destination (at least the number of operators) to be contacted if you have a problem. If you do not know the PIN code of your credit card, ask your bank to send it to you.

    • Make your own insurance when you travel to Indonesia

    • If you bring the kids, make sure you have the proper documents, including a passport for each, the consent letter if only one parent traveling, and documentation for adopted children.

    • Make copies of important travel documents as a backup in case you lose the original.

    • Get the right guide books about Indonesia when traveling to Indonesia and examine it to find out the latest news about your goals.

    • If you plan to use a cell phone or smartphone Indonesia in Europe, please contact your provider to activate international calls or to "unlock" your phone.    Consider signing up for international calls, sms and / or data plan, and make sure to confirm the voice and data roaming charges.

    • Provide a copy of your tour package details to family or friends.

    • Take care of any medical needs. Visit your doctor to get a check, and see your dentist if you have kerharusan needs to be done. If you are using prescription medications, provide well before your trip. Box with recipes, plus one for contact lenses or glasses if you wear them.


What to bring?

• Money for unforeseen purposes, such as additional activities diving or buy souvenirs

• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses or needed because, during the day, Flores will be very hot

• Insect repellent or insect

• Sports shoes or hiking