Itineraries Flores and Komodo Tour Program

Flores Lantana Tours and Travel have many tour program to explore East Indonesia. Here are some our tour program. You also can make your tour program and we will try to help you and calculate the cost. Feel free to contact us for more information. 1. RINCA BIDADARI 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT, 2. RINCA KOMODO 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS, 3. RINCA FLORES 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS, 4. KOMODO FLORES 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS, 5. RINCA KOMODO FLORES 13 DAYS 12 NIGHTS.

 RINCA BIDADARI 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

Daily departure: 06.50 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$   Including once  payment in Rinca island

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive of:

Transfers, stops, visits and activities as per the itinerary, overnight at the boat deck, full board meals, fee for porters, donations and entrance fees, a twin sharing standard room with fan in a private chartered boat for Bidadari and Rinca islands, snorkelling equipments, free flow coffee and tea and English speaking guide.

 

Day 1: Labuhan Bajo-Rinca-Kalong:

Upon arrival we’ll take you to the harbor to board a motorized vessel towards Rinca Island. In the morning we will discover the island’s beauty by going trekking to see the activities of the Komodo dragon and other wild animals like endemic song birds that live in the island. Continuing the trip we leave for Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats that fly out looking for food from their nests. Meals and overnight will be provided at the boat.

 

Day 2: Kalong-Labuhan Bajo-Next Destination:

After having breakfast we leave for Bidadari Island (means “heavenly nymph”) a pure paradise with white sandy beach and turquoise blue sea to do snorkeling and swimming before returning to Labuhan Bajo to get the onward flight that takes you to the next destination.

 

The price doesn’t include:

Personal expenses, for example: laundry, telephone calls, tips, et cetera, airport tax, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, and Komodo conservation fund US$ 15.00 per person.

 

KOMODO RINCA 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Daily departure: 06.50 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 person more
Price per person in IDR    Including Entrance or all payment on komodo nat park

  

Day 1: Labuhan Bajo-Rinca-Komodo:

Upon arrival we’ll take you to the harbor to board a motorized vessel towards Rinca island. In the morning we will discover the island’s beauty by going trekking to see the activities of the Komodo dragon and other wild animals like endemic song birds that live in the island. Continuing the trip we leave for Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats that fly out looking for food from their nests. Afterwards we leave for Komodo island. Meals and overnight at the boat.

 

Day 2: Komodo-Labuhan Bajo:

After having an early breakfast, we start exploring the island by half an hour hiking (2 kms) to Banunggulung to see the largest monitor lizard in the word at closer distance. It is estimated that there are 2000 Komodo lizards on Komodo Island, a dry island that is formed by rocky limestone. This visit, which will be accompanied by a local ranger, is really a very exciting adventure. Before sailing back to Labuhan Bajo, we’ll stop at Pink Beach for snorkeling, swimming and relax. Lunch will be provided on board. Afterwards we proceed to Labuhan Bajo harbor and upon arrival in the harbor you will directly be transferred to your hotel in Labuhan Bajo for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 3: Labuhan Bajo-Next Destination:

After having breakfast, our guide will take you to the Batu Cermin cave (“Mirror stone” cave) and to a local market. Then we take you to the Labuhan Bajo airport to get the flight that takes you back to Bali.

 

Inclusive of:

transfers and tours as per the itinerary, overnight at the boat , full board, fee for porters, a private chartered boat for Komodo and Rinca islands, snorkelling equipments, free flow coffee and tea and English speaking guide.

 

The price doesn’t include:

Personal expenses, for example: laundry, telephone calls, tips, et cetera, airport tax, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, and Komodo conservation fund US$ 15.00 per person.

 

RINCA FLORES 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Daily departure: 06.50 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$ Including all entrance fees in rinca and kelimutu nat park,Hotel in Lab bajo ( Luwansa )in bajawa ( happy2 hotel ) in Moni ( eco lodge )

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive in the tour price:

return land transfers, stops, visits and activities as per itinerary, guide and driver services, breakfast and twin sharing standard room in the hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar, Indonesian food meal (full board) as per itinerary, donations and entrance fees.

 

Day 1: Labuhan Bajo-Rinca-Kalong:

Upon arrival we’ll take you to the harbor to board a motorized vessel towards Rinca Island. In the morning we will discover the island’s beauty by going trekking to see the activities of the Komodo dragon and other wild animals like endemic song birds that live in the island. Continuing the trip we leave for Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats that fly out looking for food from their nests. Lunch will be served on board, dinner and overnight at Luwansa Hotel in Labuhan Bajo.

 

Day 2: (Flores) Labuhan Bajo-Melo-Lembor-Cara-Ruteng-Aimere-Bajawa:

After breakfast, we take you to Melo village, the center of the vanillas and coffee plantation, to enjoy the marvelous scenery from the hill top, and then to continue the trip to Bambor village to get the best view to the southern coast of West Flores. Our next stop is Lembor where we can find the biggest rice field in Flores Island. We continue our trip to Cara village where the typical Manggaraian spider web like rice field called Lodok is found, and then proceed to Ruteng for lunch. Continuing the trip we leave for Aimere to see the fermentation and distillation process of Arak rice liquor made from the palm beer.  Continuing the tour we take you to Bajawa for overnight at Bintang Wisata Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

Day 3: (Flores) Bajawa-Bena-Boa Wae-Nanga Panda-Ende-Detusuko-Moni:

After having breakfast we take you to Bena and Luba, villages with megalithic remains, where we can also see the traditional weaving method of making Ikat cloth. Afterwards we continue the tour to Boa Wae the old capital of the kingdom where we appreciate the lovely view to the volcano. Continuing the trip we take you to Nanga Panda to see the unique Pengga Jawa blue stone beach and to Ende for having lunch. Our next stop is Ndua Ria and Detusoko fruit market where we can find local fruits, vegetables and spices. In the afternoon we take you to Moni for overnight at Nur Hidayah or Floresare Hotel or similar category hotel. Dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

Day 4: Moni-Kelimutu-Moni-Ende-Next Destination:

After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 a.m., we leave for Kelimutu Volcano (65 kilometers) to see the famous three colored lakes. From the starting point, we will walk for about 1.5 km and then we climb up the 127 steps to the top, to admire the magnificent view of the Kelimutu’s Green, Blue and Black lakes. Kelimutu was “discovered” in 1914 by a Dutch geologist Van Suctelen; and at that time the lakes were red, blue and white. Afterwards, we will return to Moni Village for having breakfast and take a look for another Ikat style weaving process. Then we take you to the airport of Ende to take the onward flight to the next destination.

  

MAGNIFICENT KOMODO - FLORES 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS

 

Daily departure: 09.00 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive in the tour price:

return land transfers, stops, visits and activities as per itinerary, guide and driver services, 5 nights’ accommodation in twin sharing standard room and one night on the board of ship, full board meals Indonesian food as per itinerary, entrance tickets and donations.

 

Day 1: Labuhan Bajo (Flores) (Lunch, Dinner)

On arrival at the airport of Labuhan Bajo, our guide will meet you and transfer to the harbour of Labuhan Bajo to board the wooden boat (fisherman boat which have been modified to enable it to carry tourist comfortably, equipped with radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin and then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Lunch will be served on board. In the late afternoon we arrive at Komodo Island.  Dinner and overnight on board.

 

Day 2: Komodo – Labuhan Bajo (Flores) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast we will walk for 1,5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant monitor lizard “Komodo Dragon” which was scientifically described in 1912 as Varanus Komodoensis which is up to 3 meter long and about 150 kg weight. The present total number of these lizards is estimated at about 5.000 – 7.000 lizards living in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Afterwards, we return to the base and you’ll have opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and white sandy beach at Pantai Merah (Pink Beach). Lunch will be served on boat. Continuing the trip, we’ll cruise to Labuanbajo – Flores Island. On arrival at Labuhan Bajo, you’ll be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 3: Labuhan Bajo – Ruteng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel. We start to explore the distinct tribes in Flores Island (Manggarai, Bajawa, Lio, Sikka etc), and we drive overland to Ruteng – a cool small town which is the capital city of Manggarai Regency, where the majority of the Mangarainese tribe dwell. On the way, stop will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as the background, and other places according to local happenings. Arrive in Ruteng and check in at Hotel Dahlia or similar. Afterwards, we visit Ruteng Puu – Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses where we may have a closer contact with local people. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 4: Ruteng – Bajawa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast. We continue our trip eastward to Bajawa – a cool small town, the capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Ngakeo tribes). Stop will be made at Ranamese Lake, to enable you to snapshot at magnificent peak of Mount Inerie – an active volcano. Lunch will be served at Aimere. Afterwards, we continue our trip approx. 2 km to Boloji to attend a Bajawanese dance performance, which is accompanied by suling – cluster of bamboo flute concert music (but note: this dance performance is made for group tour only, starting 7 paxs up). Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 5: Bajawa – Detusuko (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel. Continue driving overland for 5 hours to Detusoko (175 km). Stop will be made at Bena – a megalithic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits. Their beliefs and way of life can be seen in their “Ngadu” and “Baga” – conical thatched roof huts symbolizing their male and female ancestral spirits. Next stop will be at Wogo – another traditional Bajawanese village, and we’ll pass through scenic roads where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the background. Afterwards we’ll visit Boawae – a village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their distinct tradition and culture. Then we’ll proceed to Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we’ll visit Onekore village – the centre of “Ikat” hand weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Detusoko for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 6: Detusuko – Kelimutu – Maumere (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 a.m, we leave for Kelimutu Volcano (65 km drive) to see the famous three colored lakes. From the starting point, we will walk for 1,5 km and then we climb up the 127 steps to the top, to admire the magnificent view of the Kelimutu’s Green, Blue and Black lakes. Kelimutu was “discovered” in 1914 by a Dutch geologist; and at that time the lakes were red, blue and white. Afterwards, we will descend to Moni Village to see the beautiful hand woven clothes and we will visit Kowanara Village as well, which famous for its traditional Lionese house. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant at Wolowaru. Continuing the trip, we will stop at Wolosoko – a village perched on the hill overlooking the main road. Then we proceed to Maumere with stop at Sikka Village – another centre of “ikat” weaving to see the traditional weaving process and an old church built in the 16^th century. Lunch will be served at Paga Beach Restaurant. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 7: Maumere(Flores) – Bali (Breakfast only)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport to depart for your next destination.

 

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KOMODO RINCA FLORES 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Daily departure: 06.50 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive of:

Transfers, stops, visits and activities as per the itinerary, full board meals, fee for porters, a twin sharing standard room with air-conditioned in hotels mentioned or similar category and a standard room with fan in a private chartered boat for Rinca, Kalong and Komodo islands, snorkelling equipments, free flow coffee and tea and English speaking guide.

 

The price doesn’t include:

Personal expenses, for example: laundry, telephone calls, tips, et cetera, airport tax, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, ranger fee, camera and or video fee and Komodo conservation fund of IDR 235.000 (weekdays) or 335.000 (weekends) per person.

 

Day 1: Labuhan Bajo (Flores):

Upon arrival in the airport, our guide will pick you up and then we firstly take you to the Batu Cermin cave (“Mirror stone” cave) and then we proceed to a local market to learn typical goods used by locals in their daily life. Then we take you to the Pramuka Hill to get the best view of Labuhan Bajo harbour activities in the afternoon. Then we take you to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Luwansa Hotel or similar category hotel in Labuan Bajo.

 

Day 2: Labuhan Bajo (Flores)-Rinca-Kalong-Komodo:

After having breakfast we’ll take you to the harbor to board a motorized vessel towards Rinca Island. In the morning we will discover the island’s beauty by going trekking to see the activities of the Komodo dragon and other wild animals like endemic song birds that live in the island. Continuing the trip we leave for Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats that fly out looking for food from their nests. Lunch and dinner will be served on board. Afterwards we leave for Komodo island. Overnight will be provided at the boat.

 

Day 3: Komodo-Labuhan Bajo (Flores):

After having an early breakfast, we start exploring the island by half an hour hiking (2 kms) to Banunggulung to see the largest monitor lizard in the word at closer distance. It is estimated that there are 2000 Komodo lizards on Komodo Island, a dry island that is formed by rocky limestone. This visit, which will be accompanied by a local ranger, is really a very exciting adventure. Before sailing back to Labuhan Bajo, we’ll stop at Pink Beach for snorkeling, swimming and relax. Lunch will be provided on board. Afterwards we proceed to Labuhan Bajo harbor and upon arrival in the harbor you will be transferred directly to your hotel Luwansa Hotel or in similar category hotel in Labuhan Bajo for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 4: (Flores) Labuhan Bajo-Melo-Lembor-Cara-Ruteng-Aimere-Bajawa:

After breakfast, we take you to Melo village, the center of the vanillas and coffee plantation, to enjoy the marvelous scenery from the hill top, and then to continue the trip to Bambor village to get the best view to the southern coast of West Flores. Our next stop is Lembor where we can find the biggest rice field in Flores Island. We continue our trip to Cara village where the typical Manggaraian spider web like rice field called Lodok is found, and then proceed to Ruteng for lunch. Continuing the trip we leave for Aimere to see the fermentation and distillation process of Arak rice liquor made from the palm beer.  Continuing the tour we take you to Bajawa for overnight at Bintang Wisata Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

Day 5: (Flores) Bajawa-Bena-Boa Wae-Nanga Panda-Ende-Detusuko-Moni:

After having breakfast we take you to Bena and Luba, villages with megalithic remains, where we can also see the traditional weaving method of making Ikat cloth. Afterwards we continue the tour to Boa Wae the old capital of the kingdom where we appreciate the lovely view to the volcano. Continuing the trip we take you to Nanga Panda to see the unique Pengga Jawa blue stone beach and to Ende for having lunch. Our next stop is Ndua Ria and Detusoko fruit market where we can find local fruits, vegetables and spices. In the afternoon we take you to Moni for overnight at Nur Hidayah or Floresare Hotel or similar category hotel. Dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

Day 6: Moni-Kelimutu-Moni-Ende-Next Destination:

After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 a.m., we leave for Kelimutu Volcano (65 kilometers) to see the famous three colored lakes. From the starting point, we will walk for about 1.5 km and then we climb up the 127 steps to the top, to admire the magnificent view of the Kelimutu’s green, white and black reddish lakes (June 2015). Kelimutu was “discovered” in 1914 by a Dutch geologist Van Suctelen; and at that time the lakes were red, blue and white. Afterwards, we will return to Moni Village for having breakfast and take a look for another Ikat style weaving process. Then we take you to the airport of Ende to take the onward flight to the next destination.

 

MAGNIFICENT KOMODO - FLORES 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS

Daily departure: 06.50 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive of:

Transfers, stops, visits and activities as per the itinerary, full board meals, fee for porters, a twin sharing standard room with air-conditioned in hotels mentioned or similar category and a standard room with fan in a private chartered boat for Rinca, Kalong and Komodo islands, snorkelling equipments, free flow coffee and tea and English speaking guide.

 

The price doesn’t include:

Personal expenses, for example: laundry, telephone calls, tips, et cetera, airport tax, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, ranger fee, camera and or video fee and Komodo conservation fund of IDR 235.000 (weekdays) or 335.000 (weekends) per person.

 

DAY 1: BALI-LABUANBAJO-RINCA-FLYING FOX ISLAND-KOMODO

Our guide pick you up in your hotel and then we take you to Ngurah Rai International airport to board the flight to Labuan Bajo in Flores. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up and then take you to Labuan Bajo Harbor to board the boat that takes you to Komodo National Park. Firstly we take you to Rinca island. In the morning we will discover the island’s beauty by going trekking to see the activities of the Komodo dragons and other wild animals like endemic song birds that live in the island. Continuing the trip we leave for Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats that fly out looking for food from their nests. Afterwards we leave for Komodo Island. Meals and overnight at the boat.

 

DAY 2: KOMODO-LABUANBAJO

After having an early breakfast, we start exploring the island by half an hour hiking (2 kms) to Banunggulung to see the largest monitor lizard in the world scientifically described in 1912 as Varanus Komodoensis which is up to 3 meter long and about 150 kg weight. The present total number of these giant lizards is estimated at about 5.000 – 7.000 lizards living in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. About 2000 of them live on Komodo Island, a dry island that is formed by rocky limestone. This visit, which will be accompanied by a local ranger, is really a very exciting adventure. Before sailing back to Labuan Bajo, we’ll stop at Pink Beach for snorkeling, swimming and relax. Lunch will be provided on board. Afterwards we proceed to Labuan Bajo Harbor and upon arrival in the harbor you will directly be transferred to your hotel in Labuan Bajo for dinner and overnight.

 

DAY 3: LABUHAN BAJO - MELO VILLAGE - CARA VILLAGE-RUTENG.

After breakfast, we take you to Melo village, the center of the vanillas and coffee plantation, to enjoy the marvelous scenery from the hill top, and then to continue the trip to Bambor village to get the best view to the southern coast of West Flores. Our next stop is Lembor where we can find the biggest rice field in Flores Island. We continue our trip to Cara village where the typical Manggaraian spider web like rice field is found, and then proceed to Ruteng for overnight at Sindha or Dahlia or Missionaries Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be provided in a local restaurant.

DAY 4: RUTENG – HOMO FLORENSIS LIANG BUA CAVE – AIMERE – BAJAWA:

Early breakfast is served, then we take you to the famous Liang Bua cave where the fossils of the Man of Flores (Homo florensis) which are only 60 cm tall were found by the archaeologists and now the place becomes the research center for the Man of Flores. Afterwards we proceed to Ranamese Lake, to see the tropical rain forest around the lake and then to Aimere, to see the fermentation and distillation process of Arak rice liquor made from the palm beer.  Continuing the tour we take you to Bajawa for overnight at Bintang Wisata Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

DAY 5: BAJAWA - BENA VILLAGE - MANGGERUDA HOT SPRING – RIUNG:

After having breakfast we take you to Bena, a village with megalithic remains, where we can also see the traditional weaving method of making Ikat cloth. Afterwards we continue the tour to the Manggeruda hot spring where we will have the chance to swim in the warm natural pool to refresh our body and mind. Our next stop is Riung with lovely view along the way. Overnight will be provided at Pondok SVD Riung or similar category accommodation. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the local restaurant.

 

DAY 6 :  RIUNG – MBAY – NANGARORO - NANGA PANDA – ENDE - MONI VILLAGE:

Breakfast. After breakfast, we leave for Mbay to see the beautiful scenery around Mbay, and then to Nangaroro to enjoy the beautiful panorama. Continuing the trip we take you to Nanga Panda to see the unique Pengga Jawa blue stone beach and to Ende for having lunch and for visiting Soekarno’s Indonesia’s first president museum. Our next stop is Detusoko fruit market where we can find local fruits, vegetables and spices. In the afternoon we take you to Moni for overnight at Nur Hidayah or Floresare Hotel or similar category hotel. Dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

DAY 7: MONI –KELIMUTU – ENDE - BALI

After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 a.m., we leave for Kelimutu Volcano (65 kilometers) to see the famous three colored lakes. From the starting point, we will walk for about 1.5 km and then we climb up the 127 steps to the top, to admire the magnificent view of the Kelimutu’s green, white and black reddish lakes (June 2015). Kelimutu was “discovered” in 1914 by a Dutch geologist Van Suctelen; and at that time the lakes were red, blue and white. Afterwards, we will return to Moni Village for having breakfast and take a look for another Ikat style weaving process. Then we take you to the airport of Ende to take the onward flight to the next destination.

  

MAGNIFICENT KOMODO - FLORES 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Daily departure: 06.50 a.m.

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive of:

Transfers, stops, visits and activities as per the itinerary, full board meals, fee for porters, a twin sharing standard room with air-conditioned in hotels mentioned or similar category and a standard room with fan in a private chartered boat for Rinca, Kalong and Komodo islands, snorkelling equipments, free flow coffee and tea and English speaking guide.

 

The price doesn’t include:

Personal expenses, for example: laundry, telephone calls, tips, et cetera, airport tax, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, ranger fee, camera and or video fee and Komodo conservation fund of IDR 235.000 (weekdays) or 335.000 (weekends) per person.

 

DAY 1: BALI-LABUANBAJO

Our guide pick you up in your hotel and then we take you to Ngurah Rai International airport to board the flight to Labuan Bajo in Flores. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up and then take you to a local market to experience the local ambience of Labuan Bajo with its distinctive smells and flavors. Then we proceed to the Batu Cermin Cave (“Mirror Stone” Cave). Afterwards we take you to Bukit Pramuka to get the best panoramic view of Labuan Bajo Bay. In the afternoon we take you to Luwansa Hotel or to similar category hotel for dinner and overnight. .

 

DAY 2: LABUANBAJO-RINCA-FLYING FOX ISLAND

Breakfast. Our guide pick you up in the hotel and then take you to Labuan Bajo Harbor to board the boat that takes you to Komodo National Park. Firstly we take you to Rinca island. In the morning we will discover the island’s beauty by going trekking to see the activities of the Komodo dragons and other wild animals like endemic song birds that live in the island. Continuing the trip we leave for Kalong Island to see thousands of fruit bats that fly out looking for food from their nests. Afterwards we leave for Komodo Island. Meals and overnight at the boat.

 

DAY 3: KOMODO-LABUANBAJO

After having an early breakfast, we start exploring the island by half an hour hiking (2 kms) to Banunggulung to see the largest monitor lizard in the world scientifically described in 1912 as Varanus Komodoensis which is up to 3 meter long and about 150 kg weight. The present total number of these giant lizards is estimated at about 5.000 – 7.000 lizards living in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. About 2000 of them live on Komodo Island, a dry island that is formed by rocky limestone. This visit, which will be accompanied by a local ranger, is really a very exciting adventure. Before sailing back to Labuan Bajo, we’ll stop at Pink Beach for snorkeling, swimming and relax. Lunch will be provided on board. Afterwards we proceed to Labuan Bajo Harbor and upon arrival in the harbor you will directly be transferred to your hotel in Labuan Bajo for dinner and overnight.

 

DAY 4: LABUHAN BAJO - MELO VILLAGE - CARA VILLAGE-RUTENG.

After breakfast, we take you to Melo village, the center of the vanillas and coffee plantation, to enjoy the marvelous scenery from the hill top, and then to continue the trip to Bambor village to get the best view to the southern coast of West Flores. Our next stop is Lembor where we can find the biggest rice field in Flores Island. We continue our trip to Cara village where the typical Manggaraian spider web like rice field is found, and then proceed to Ruteng for overnight at Sindha or Dahlia or Missionaries Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be provided in a local restaurant.

 

DAY 5: RUTENG – HOMO FLORENSIS LIANG BUA CAVE – AIMERE – BAJAWA:

Early breakfast is served, then we take you to the famous Liang Bua cave where the fossils of the Man of Flores (Homo florensis) which are only 60 cm tall were found by the archaeologists and now the place becomes the research center for the Man of Flores.

Afterwards we proceed to Ranamese Lake, to see the tropical rain forest around the lake and then to Aimere, to see the fermentation and distillation process of Arak rice liquor made from the palm beer. 

Continuing the tour we take you to Bajawa for overnight at Bintang Wisata Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

DAY 6: BAJAWA - BENA VILLAGE - MANGGERUDA HOT SPRING – RIUNG:

After having breakfast we take you to Bena, a village with megalithic remains, where we can also see the traditional weaving method of making Ikat cloth. Afterwards we continue the tour to the Manggeruda hot spring where we will have the chance to swim in the warm natural pool to refresh our body and mind. Our next stop is Riung with lovely view along the way. Overnight will be provided at Pondok SVD Riung or similar category accommodation. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the local restaurant.

 

DAY 7 :  RIUNG – MBAY – NANGARORO - NANGA PANDA – ENDE - MONI VILLAGE:

Breakfast. After breakfast, we leave for Mbay to see the beautiful scenery around Mbay, and then to Nangaroro to enjoy the beautiful panorama. Continuing the trip we take you to Nanga Panda to see the unique Pengga Jawa blue stone beach and to Ende for having lunch and for visiting Soekarno’s Indonesia’s first president museum. Our next stop is Detusoko fruit market where we can find local fruits, vegetables and spices. In the afternoon we take you to Moni for overnight at Nur Hidayah or Floresare Hotel or similar category hotel. Dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

DAY 8: MONI –KELIMUTU – ENDE - BALI

After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 a.m., we leave for Kelimutu Volcano (65 kilometers) to see the famous three colored lakes. From the starting point, we will walk for about 1.5 km and then we climb up the 127 steps to the top, to admire the magnificent view of the Kelimutu’s green, white and black reddish lakes (June 2015). Kelimutu was “discovered” in 1914 by a Dutch geologist Van Suctelen; and at that time the lakes were red, blue and white. Afterwards, we will return to Moni Village for having breakfast and take a look for another Ikat style weaving process. Then we take you to the airport of Ende to take the onward flight to the next destination.

   

RINCA KOMODO FLORES 13 DAYS 12 NIGHTS

Daily departure:

No. of person	2-3 persons	4-6 persons	7-12 persons	13 persons or more
Price per person in US$

High season supplement:

 

Inclusive of:

Transfers, stops, visits and activities as per the itinerary, overnight at the boat deck and at the hotels mentioned in the itinerary or at the similar category hotels, full board meals, fee for porters, donations, a private chartered boat for Komodo, Rinca and other islands as specified in the itinerary, snorkelling equipments, free flow coffee and tea and English speaking guide.

 

The price doesn’t include:

Personal expenses, for example: laundry, telephone calls, tips, et cetera, airport tax, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, and Komodo conservation fund US$ 15.00 per person.

 

DAY 1: DENPASAR-LABUHAN BAJO:

Arrival in Labuhan Bajo ex Denpasar, Garuda flight at 15.20 pm. Pick up at the airport and transfer to Luwansa Hotel. Meeting service and preparation for the next day, dinner and overnight in Luwansa Hotel or similar category hotel in Labuhan Bajo.

 

DAY 2: LABUHAN BAJO – RINCA – KALONG:

After having breakfast, we take you to Labuhanbajo harbor to get on a boat that takes us to Rinca Island. Upon arrival in Rinca island, our local ranger will take you around to explore the island through a short trekking or medium trekking to discover the Komodo Dragons in their pure habitat. After the trekking we return to the boat to sail to Kalong island to see thousands of flying foxes flying out to hunt for food at the sunset time. Lunch, dinner and overnight will be provided on the boat.

 

DAY 3: KALONG ISLAND – KOMODO ISLAND – PINK BEACH – MANTA POINT – SEBAYUR ISLAND:

Breakfast on board. Afterwards we sail to the Komodo island, the biggest island in the Komodo National Park. Upon arrival in Komodo island, the national park ranger will escort us to hunt for the Komodo dragons, passing through water holes where Timor deer and wild boars use to come for drinking water. Sometimes the dragons only stay still nearby to wait for their prey to come for the drink. Continuing the trip we will climb the Sulphure hill and the Frigate hill from where we can admire the magnificent view across the Komodo island with its lovely rugged mountains, its beautiful bays and beaches. Then we return to the boat to proceed to the Pink beach which gets its name from the color of the red coral fragments. Pink beach is a great place to spend the rest of the day. We may just lie to sunbathe there or we also can explore the Komodo’s rich under water life with our snorkeling equipment. Lunch will be served on the boat. In the afternoon we continue our trip to the Manta point where there is possibility to see huge mantas through snorkeling and we will have a great chance to take their photos through our underwater camera.  Afterwards we proceed to Sebayur island, for snorkeling and for swimming or for enjoying the white sandy beach of the idyllic island. Dinner and overnight will be provided on the boat.

 

DAY 4: FISHING AROUND SMALL ISLANDS IN THE NATIONAL PARK:

Breakfast on board. We have the opportunity to explore further the rich marine life around Komodo island through fishing. Lunch and dinner and overnight will be provided on the boat.

 

DAY 5: SEBAYUR ISLAND – KELOR ISLAND – KANAWA ISLAND:

After having breakfast on the boat, we will explore further the beauty of Komodo National Park in Kelor island where we have the opportunity of snorkeling and swimming. Afterwards we continue the trip to Kanawa island with its marvelous white sandy beach and blue turquoise water to do more snorkeling and swimming until lunch time. We can take a walk around to enjoy the pure nature and attend the stunning sunset from the beach.  Dinner will be provided on the boat and overnight will be provided in Kanawa Bungalows or similar category hotel.

 

DAY 6: KANAWA ISLAND – SEBOLO ISLAND – SERAYA FISHERMAN VILLAGE – ANGEL ISLAND – LABUHAN BAJO:

After having breakfast, we continue our trip to Sabolo island where we have another chance of snorkeling and swimming. Most of islands around the national park are blessed with beautiful white sandy beach where we can laze to sunbathe. We will enjoy the beauty of Sabolo island until lunch time, and then we proceed to the Seraya fishermen village to see their typical village and unique way of life. Afterwards we continue the trip to Angel island for snorkeling and swimming. The white sandy beach here is very beautiful too. In the afternoon we return to Labuhanbajo by boat. Dinner and overnight will be provided in Luwansa Hotel or similar category hotel in Labuhan Bajo.

 

DAY 7: LABUHAN BAJO - MELO VILLAGE - CARA VILLAGE-RUTENG.

After breakfast, we take you to Melo village, the center of the vanillas and coffee plantation, to enjoy the marvelous scenery from the hill top, and then to continue the trip to Bambor village to get the best view to the southern coast of West Flores. Our next stop is Lembor where we can find the biggest rice field in Flores Island. We continue our trip to Cara village where the typical Manggaraian spider web like rice field is found, and then proceed to Ruteng for overnight at Sindha or Dahlia or Missionaries Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be provided in a local restaurant.

 

DAY 8: RUTENG – HOMO FLORENSIS LIANG BUA CAVE – AIMERE – BAJAWA:

Early breakfast is served, then we take you to the famous Liang Bua cave where the fossils of the Man of Flores (Homo florensis) which are only 60 cm tall were found by the archaeologists and now the place becomes the research center for the Man of Flores. Afterwards we proceed to Ranamese lake, to see the tropical rain forest around the lake and then to Aimere, to see the fermentation and distillation process of Arak rice liquor made from the palm beer.  Continuing the tour we take you to Bajawa for overnight at Bintang Wisata Hotel or similar category hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

DAY 9: BAJAWA - BENA VILLAGE - MANGGERUDA HOT SPRING – RIUNG:

After having breakfast we take you to Bena, a village with megalithic remains, where we can also see the traditional weaving method of making Ikat cloth. Afterwards we continue the tour to the Manggeruda hot spring where we will have the chance to swim in the warm natural pool to refresh our body and mind. Our next stop is Riung with lovely view along the way. Overnight will be provided at Pondok SVD Riung or similar category accommodation. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the local restaurant.

 

DAY 10: RIUNG – RUTONG ISLAND - FOX ISLAND EXCURSION

After having breakfast, we will take you to Rutong island for snorkeling and swimming, to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs, and afterward we continue our trip to Fox island to see the fruit bats hanging on the trees. Lunch will be provided on the boat. In the afternoon we return to the mainland. Dinner will be provided in a local restaurant. Overnight will be provided at Pondok SVD Riung or similar category accommodation.

 

DAY 11: FISHING AROUND FOX ISLAND

After having breakfast, we will take you to coral fishing or trawling fishing around the Fox Island. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Overnight will be provided at Pondok SVD Riung or similar category accommodation.

 

DAY 12: RIUNG – MBAY – NANGARORO - NANGA PANDA – ENDE - MONI VILLAGE:

Breakfast. After breakfast, we leave for Mbay to see the beautiful scenery around Mbay, and then to Nangaroro to enjoy the beautiful panorama. Continuing the trip we take you to Nanga Panda to see the unique Pengga Jawa blue stone beach and to Ende for having lunch and for visiting Soekarno’s Indonesia’s first president museum. Our next stop is Detusoko fruit market where we can find local fruits, vegetables and spices. In the afternoon we take you to Moni for overnight at Nur Hidayah or Floresare Hotel or similar category hotel. Dinner will be served in the local restaurant.

 

DAY 13: MONI- KELIMUTU LAKE - ENDE

After an early morning breakfast at 4.30 a.m., we leave for Kelimutu Volcano to see the famous three colored lakes. From the starting point, we will walk for about 1.5 km and then we climb up the 127 steps to the top, to admire the magnificent view of the Kelimutu’s Green, Blue and Black lakes. Kelimutu was “discovered” in 1914 by a Dutch geologist; and at that time the lakes were red, blue and white. Afterwards, we will return to Moni Village for having breakfast. Our next stop is Jopu traditional village. Then we take you to the airport of Ende to take the Garuda flight at 12.10 p.m. to Denpasar, Bali.