Indonesia · Tribal Experiences

4-Day Flores Island Overland Tour with Kelimutu and Wae Rebo

4 Days Round trip from Kel. Tetandara Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride in a chauffeured car while exploring Flores Island
  • 02 Admire the stunning three-coloured lakes of Kelimutu
  • 03 Experience life with the Manggarai tribe in Wae Rebo Traditional Village
  • 04 Visit the distinctive spider web rice fields in Cancar Village

For adventure seekers, Flores Island is the perfect destination. Over four days, discover the island's diverse culture, admire the magnificent three-coloured Kelimutu Lake, visit distinctive villages and landscapes, and mingle with local people who warmly welcome you to their remote village. This journey combines natural wonders, volcanoes, cultural history, and unique experiences from Ende to Labuan Bajo.

Over four days, discover the island's diverse culture, admire the magnificent three-coloured Kelimutu Lake, visit distinctive villages and landscapes, and mingle with local people who warmly welcome you to their remote village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Labuan Bajo, Ruteng, Kelimutu National Park, Ende
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Ende and Transfer to Moni Village

  • Meet your local guide in Ende City, then transfer to Moni Village, located in the Mount Kelimutu area, for the night.

Accommodation: Estevania Lodge or similar
Meals: Dinner at a local restaurant

2
Day 02

Kelimutu Sunrise, Bena Village, and Ruteng

  • Get ready to go early in the morning. Shortly before dawn, admire the sunrise from the top of Lake Kelimutu, then check out and return to Ende City.
  • Visit the Bung Karno Museum House site, and have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Continue the drive to Bajawa to visit Bena Village at the foot of Mount Inerie, where you will see the life of local people who still maintain ancestral traditions from the megalithic era.
  • Proceed to Ruteng City for the night.

Accommodation: Sky Flores Hotel, Ruteng
Meals: Breakfast (homestay), Lunch & Dinner (local restaurant)

3
Day 03

Cancar Rice Fields and Trek to Wae Rebo

  • Prepare for the tour to Wae Rebo after breakfast and check out. Not far from Ruteng, stop to see the panorama of the spider-shaped rice fields in Cancar Village.
  • Savour lunch at Ulumaor Beach, and then continue the journey to Denge Village.
  • Arrive at the Denge Basecamp and start a 2-hour trek to Wae Rebo through the forest and over the hills. In the afternoon, arrive in the village and be greeted by the traditional elders of Wae Rebo, followed by the Waelu'u ritual. After that, you can take pictures or mingle with the locals.

Spend the night at the Mbaru Niang traditional house with other travellers.

Accommodation: Wae Rebo Homestay Village

Meals: Breakfast (homestay), lunch box, Dinner (Wae Rebo)

4
Day 04

Sunrise in Wae Rebo and Drive to Labuan Bajo

  • Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and see the villagers processing coffee beans.
  • Return to trekking after breakfast and head to Denge Village for 1 hour.
  • Savour lunch at Waerebo Lodge, then continue driving to Labuan Bajo. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you will be escorted to dinner and dropped at your hotel for check-in and rest.

Accommodation: - (not included)

Meals: Breakfast (homestay), Lunch (Waerebo Lodge), Dinner (Wae Rebo)

Sunrise at Lake Kelimutu, Cancar Village spider-shaped rice fields, Mbaru Niang traditional house in Wae Rebo

Where this trip takes you

Sunrise at Lake Kelimutu, Cancar Village spider-shaped rice fields, Mbaru Niang traditional house in Wae Rebo

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kel. Tetandara 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Indonesian tour guide as driver
  • Private car and fuel
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Waerebo local guide and motor taxi
  • Accommodation
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to the destinations
  • Personal expenses
  • Guide's gratuities at your discretion
  • Drone and DSLR camera recording fees for bookings with more than 6 persons in the group

What to bring

  • Your negative COVID-19 test result
  • Sweater, jacket, hat, and sunglasses
  • Hiking sandals or shoes
  • Raincoat (during December - March)
  • Mask

Know before you go

  • You are required to provide a negative/non-reactive COVID-19 test result upon arrival in Ende.
  • The itinerary can be customized according to your interests. Please consult with us for further details.
  • Hand sanitiser will be provided during the trip.
  • Accommodation, cars, and other equipment will be regularly disinfected.
  • You are required to wear a mask at all times and follow the safety protocol regulations at each destination.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport, Kel. Tetandara, Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour start
Kel. Tetandara, Flores, Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kel. Tetandara.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $87.25 — $349.00
Double Sharing $87.25 — $174.50

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