Itinerary

1. Arrival in Labuan Bajo

   • Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.

   • Take a guided tour of Labuan Bajo.

2. Labuan Bajo – Ruteng

   • Have breakfast at the Golo hilltop hotel.

   • Explore the unique tribes of Flores including the Bajawa, Sikka, Lio and Mangarai. 

   • Take a short journey to Ruteng, which reveals the small quiet capital city of Manggarai regency, the location of the Mangarainese tribe, which is the main tribe of the island. 

   • Explore Lembor and Cancar on the way, offering fantastic panoramic views of the beautiful landscapes of this paradise-like location. 

   • Stay in the Hotel Dahlia (or equivalent) where you can experience the traditional Manggarainese village and observe the beautiful and interesting culture and architecture of the area before retiring overnight at the hotel.

3. Ruteng – Bajawa

   • Drive from Ruteng to Bajawa after breakfast.

   • Visit the “Ranamese” lake and see an incredible view of the active volcano Mount Inerie.

   • Enjoy lunch.

   • Attend the Bajawa dance performances and the ‘suling’ bamboo flute concert.

   • Return to the hotel.

4. Bajawa – Bena – Riung

   • Explore Bena, which is a megalithic thatched hut village frozen in time exhibiting the ancestral spirits and traditional way of tribal life.

   • Head north to Soa where more traditional and unique villages await.

   • Proceed to Mengeruda to experience the amazing hot springs before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

5. Riung – moni

   • Cruise up to Detusoko and see more sensational valley views.

   • Make stops at Wogo and Boawae.

   • Have lunch and visit the Onekore village where ikat hand weaving is displayed.

   • Continue to missionary guesthouses after witnessing these diverse cultures and landscapes. 

6. Moni –maumere

   • Begin the journey to Kelimutu volcano at 05:30 am and see the coloured lakes.

   • Climb 127 steps to reach the green, blue and black lakes.

   • Take a descent to Moni village where clothes are hand-woven.

   • Have lunch on Paga beach before proceeding to Maumere.

   • Stop to witness any gatherings or interesting events. 

   • Floressao resort or sea world club provides accommodation for this night.

   • Dinner and overnight at hotel.

7. Maumere– departure

   • Pass through the most interesting areas of Flores including volcanoes, the coloured lakes, and a number of notable diverse villages.

   • Transfer to the airport for flight to the next destination.