SUMBA – TIMOR – ALOR – FLORES – KOMODO

NATURE | CULTURE | TRIBES  | KOMODO DRAGON

Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights

Day.01. Denpasar – Tambulaka – Newa Beach Resort (-/L/D)
Upon arrive at Tambulaka airport in south west Sumba, you will be met by our guide and transfer to the hotel, lunch at local restaurant, then visit Sumba cultural houses in Waitabula, traditional market where the local people activities selling and buying their daily life need include the hand weaving next to the Waikelo harbor. Dinner and Overnight at Newa Beach Resort.

Day.02. Waitabula – Kodi – Waikabubak (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Kodi area for its Bondo Kodi and Bondo Kawango, Parona Baroro and Rotenggaro village, these are traditional villages in western part

of the island,  continue to Pero beach (lunch box provided) visit Rangga Baki village traditional village. Continue to Waikelo sawah to see the wonderful waterfall that come from a big cave with a natural pool for swimming and using for irrigation. Dinner and overnight at Monalisa Hotel in Waikabubak.

Day.03. Waikabubak – Wanukaka – Lamboya area (B/L/D)
Departure from your hotel, drive to Wanukaka, stop at Lapale  to see the land and sea scape and rice fields of Wanukaka, continue to the kampung Waigali  to see the skull tree is dedicated to the war Merapu and was used as the altar for the rites following head hunting  proceed to Pasola field at Laihuruk. Lunch on the beach after lunch next visiting to Prai goly, waiwuang village to see the oldest stone grave called “Watukajiwa” which believe as their ancestor’s boat. Proceed to Lamboya and stop at, Waru Wora and Wuntalaka village located on the hill. Dinner and overnight at Sumba Nautil Resort.

Day.04. Sumba Nautil – Waingapu (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, check out and start drive overland to Waingapu (east of sumba) within 137 km distance, On the way stop can be made to Pasunga village to see the greatest stone grave and the traditional houses of Sumbanese. Arrive in Waingapu continue to hotel for check in and lunch at hotel Elvin. Afternoon visit: Prailiu and Kallu village, to see the central of ikat process, Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day.05. Waingapu–  Melolo – Rende(B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel drive for 62 km to Melolo, to see the traditional village of Pau and Rende village to see the royal tomb are made from the megalithic stone and its houses where one of them the wall construction made from the buffalo skin, lunch will provided on route, afternoon drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day.06. Waingapu – Soe (B/L/D)
Flight to Kupang in west Timor island, on arrival in Kupang, drive to local restaurant for lunch and continue to Soe. Dinner and overnight at Bahagia 2 Hotel.

Day 7: Soe – Boti – Soe
By four wheel drive to Boti traditional village of Timor, located about 50 km to the south of Soe,
Boti is West Timor’s most famous traditional village, known for its unique “independence”, and is known to be the last village in Timor where the people still strictly practice the tradition and way of life of the Timorese ancestors. Here you have time to keep in touch with them and having lunch in the village. Afternoon back to So’e.

Day 8: Soe – Kupang
Morning visit Oesela waterfall, then back to Kupang, on the way visit family Paah, they are famous Sasando player in Nusa Tenggara, then to Lasiana Beach near Kupang. Dinner and overnight at On the Rock Hotel.

Day 9: Kupang – Alor
Transfer to the airport and flight to Alor island, arrival in Alor, and by car to Alor Kecil, continue by boat to Kepa island. Afternoon free time at La Petit Kepa bungalow, instead La Petit Kepa, stay overnight at Hotel Pulo Alor

Day 10. Boat tours.
Boat tours to visit Ternate and Pura island. On the island you visit local village and swimming and snorkeling on the beach. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Pulo Alor - Kalabahi

Day 11. Kepa island Alor.
Morning free program before transfer by boat to Alorkecil then continue to Kalabahi. Dance performance in Takpala beach. Afternoon enjoy sunset and dinner at Pantai Reklamasi Kalabahi, Overnight at Hotel Pulo Alor - Kalabahi

Day 12: Alor – Kupang.
Tranfer to the airport, on the way if time permit visit orphan house in Kalabahi before continue drive to the airport, flight to Kupang, on arrival direct transfer to On the Rock Hotel.  Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Kupang – Maumere
Morning fee program at hotel, before transfer to the airport for the flight leaving for Maumere, Flores Island, arrive at Frans Seda airport, transfer to Sea World club Hotel.

Day 14. Maumere – Moni (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart from the hotel to visit Ledalero Museum located on the outskirts of Maumere. The museum has an interesting collection of ethnological objects from the region.  Ledalero is named after a major Catholic seminary that produces many Florenese priests.  Continue to Sikka Village, a district very famous for its traditional ikat weaving using organic dyes. Enjoy the serenity of Paga Beach, before going on a leisurely trek to Jopu and Ranggase villages in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Kelimutu Eco Lodge Moni.

Day 15. Moni – Kelimutu – Ende – Riung (B/L/D)
Depart before sunrise (4.30am) from the hotel to admire Kelimutu. This tri-colored crater lake is one of Indonesia’s most mysterious and dramatic sights. The view is simply spectacular and unique with its three lakes that have been constantly changing colors since the eruption of Mount Iya in Ende in 1969. Afterwards, return to hotel for breakfast and continue on to Ende. Stop by at Nangapanda or the blue pebble beach. Have dinner and stay overnight in Pondok SVD Riung.

Day 16. Riung Marine Park (B/L/D)
Enjoy island hopping around Riung 17 Islands – a chain of large and small islands called Pau, Borong, Ontoloe, Dua, Kolong, Lainjawa, Besar, Halima, Patta, Rutong, Meja, Bampa (Tampa or Tembang island), Tiga (Panjang), Tembaga, Taor, Sui, and Wire. All islands are uninhabited and their coastlines are pure white sand beaches. Watch flying foxes at Ontoloe Island; swim, snorkel, and relax on the white sand beach, enjoying the peacefulness of Tiga and Rutong Islands. Stay overnight in Pondok SVD Riung.

Day 17. Riung – Bajawa (B/L/D)
Drive up to Bajawa, a small town located 1200m above sea level, and indulge your senses with wonderful scenery along the way. Take a warm bath at the hot springs in Soa, before going on the Bajawa city tour in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Happy-happy Hotel or Sanian Bajawa.

Day 18. Bajawa – Ruteng. (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit Bena – an ancient Ngadanese village that takes 1.5 hours by car to reach from Bajawa. Appreciate the unique way of life, the traditional houses, and the ceremonies that are steeped in a long-preserved tradition. Drive to Aimere, famous for its arak – the local palm wine distillation – and trek along the rainforest trail of Ranamese’s crater lake. Dinner at local restaurant, overnight in MBC Susteran Ruteng or similar

Day 19. Ruteng – Labuan Bajo – Rinca (B/L/D)
Depart from the hotel to Golo Curu, a hill where you can admire the scenic view of Ruteng and its famous rice terraces to the north. Then visit Ruteng Pu’u traditional houses of Manggarai tribes. Continue to Cancar to see the unique lingko, circular rice fields arranged like a spider web. Drive directly to Labuan Bajo to sail to Rinca Island. Overnight on the boat.

Day 20. Rinca – Komodo Island – Labuan Bajo (B/L/D)
Go on a morning trek in Rinca to see Komodo dragons in the wild, then continue to Komodo Island where you go on another trek for a couple of hours. Sail on to Pink Beach for a relaxing swim and snorkel before sailing back to Labuan Bajo. Stay overnight in Puri Sari Beach Hotel Labuanbajo.

Day 21. Labuan Bajo – Denpasar (B/-/-)
After breakfast, go on a morning visit to Batu Cermin before departing to the next destination.