Itinerary

1. Day 1: Maumere to Moni

   • Drive from Maumere to Moni. 

   • Go to the Wuring Sea Gypsy fishing village built on the poles above sea level. 

   • Visit the Sikka village to see the famous wooden Portuguese church. You can see the cocoa, coffee and pineapple plantations on the way.

   • Proceed to the exotic Koka beach to relax and swim. Have delicious grilled fish here.

   • Continue to Moni for an overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Moni to Kelimutu to Riung

   • Hike to Kelimutu (volcano) at 04:30 AM to witness the magical sunrise above the three coloured crater lakes.

   • Stop at Nduaria fruit market to try various tropical fruits.

   • See the Detusoko super green rice fields.

   • Visit the Penggajawa bluestone beach near Ende, where pebbles are exclusively turquoise and blue in colour.

   • Continue to drive to Riung for an overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Riung to 17 Island

   • Take a boat trip to 17 island marine park. Here, you can snorkel in the pristine blue waters and see the stunning coral gardens. Relax at perfect white beaches and enjoy lunch at the beach.

   • Return to Riung for an overnight stay.

4. Day 4: Riung To Bajawa

   • Drive to Bajawa- a small town in Flores.

   • Stop at Mengeruda Hot Springs at Soa for swimming and relaxation.

   • Visit the Bajawa open-air market before returning to your accommodation here.

   Overnight stay in Bajawa.

5. Day 5: Bajawa To Ruteng

   • Visit Bena village and see the traditional houses and sacred places.

   • Pay a visit to the Arak distillery at Aimere. (Arak is the local palm wine)

   • Proceed to visit the Ranamese Lake, a 21 m deep crater lake in this mountainous natural reserve.

   Overnight stay in Ruteng.

6. Day 6: Ruteng To Wae rebo

   • Drive to Wae Rebo and stop at the rice fields on your way. These rice fields are shaped like spiderwebs.

   • Proceed to Denge village, which is the last village, before trekking uphill to Wae Rebo.

   • Trek to Wae Rebo village and have dinner with the locals and overnight stay in one of the traditional roundhouses.

   Duration of the trek: 4 hours.

7. Day 7: Wae rebo To Labuanbajo

   • Have breakfast and trek back.

   • Drive to Labuanbajo, which is on the westernmost tip of the Island of Flores, for an overnight stay.

8. Day 8: Labuanbajo to Rinca to Labuanbajo

   • Sail to Rinca island to see the famous giant Komodo dragon.

   • Proceed to Kelor island for snorkelling.

   • Stop at Angel Island or Bidadari for another round of snorkelling and return to Labuanbajo.

   • Depart to Maumere, or the tour can be extended/combined with a 3-day Komoda tour.