Komodo Flores Adventure Tour in 9 Days
Komodo Flores Adventure Tour in 9 Days
Description :
This tour package is designed for the travelers who want to explore life in Flores Island; the people, culture, environment, and history. Flores island,the exotic place least visited by the foreigner. It is worth to visited. It has strong ethnic touch with typical tribal work of civilization, more people still influenced by the animistic beliefs. The nature settings are so beautiful, there are soaring volcanoes, colored crater lakes, forests, beautiful sea gardens with white sands beaches, and prehistoric giant animals too. Flores is a big, rugged remarkably beautiful island. Dominated by a string of volcanoes, the long impenetrable terrain has divided the island into many distinct ethnic groups. There are interesting cultures here, with layers of traditional beliefs beneath the prevalent Christianity. This Komodo Flores Adventure is arranged for 9 days and 8 nights tour program.
- Duration : 9 days / 8 nights
- Required participant : minimum of 2 (two) persons traveling together
- Price (per person in US Dollar) : -
Tour inclusions :
a. Airport transfers in Bali and Flores island- b. Return airfare from Bali to Maumere of central Flores and Labuan Bajo to Denpasar
- c. Six nights stay at hotel in Flores and two nights stay on board
- d. All sightseeing as per itinerary
- e. Air-conditioned transportation
- f. Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- g. All entrance and donation fees
- h. Mineral water
- i. Visit local village
- j. Private Boat trip charter
- k. Friendly English speaking tour guide (other language are on request)
Price not inclusive of :
- a. Airport tax & Travel insurance
- b. conservation fund of US$15/person paid directly at Park Ranger office on Komodo or Rinca
- c. Any personal expenses, such as: alcohol beverage, laundry service, phone call, personal expenses, tip gratuities
Hotel / accommodation used :
- a. One night stay at Wisma St. Fransiskus, Detusoko
- b. Two nights stay at Pondok SVD, Riung
- c. One night stay at Hotel Kembang, Bajawa village
- d. One night stay at Hotel Dahlia, Ruteng
- e. Two night stay overnight on board the boat
- f. One night stay at Golo Hilltop Hotel, Labuan Bajo
Travel Itinerary:
Day 01 : Bali - Maumere (Flores) - Moni / Detusoko (LD)
Our staff will pick you up at the hotel in Bali, transfer to the airport to catch flight leaving for Maumere in the Central Flores island. Upon your arrival we take the city sightseeing visiting Wuring fishermen village, Sikka - the traditional village of Sikka clan, Ledalero Museum to see the ancient heritage and the items include the old Flores ruins. All meals provided. Late afternoon drive to Moni/Detusoko. Dinner and overnigt at Wisma St. Fransiskus in Detusoko or similar.
Day 02 : Moni/Detusoko - Ende – Riung (BLD)
Early morning drive up to Kelimutu, see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival. walk 1,5km to view the spectacular of the Hard Red, light blue and black color of the Kelimutu lake. Down to Moni, proceed to Jopu Ranggase to see the local traditional house with its ancient structure. Drive to Ngella to see the local women at their hand weaving work. In the afternoon we drive heading to the west part driver through Ende with some stop according to the local happenings. Upon arrival in Riung, check in at Pondok SVD in Riung or similar. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Riung (BLD)
After breakfast, sail to Pulau Tujuh Belas (Seventeen islands) spreading just a few step from the mainland of Riung in Flores island. This is the nature preservation. Enjoy snorkel in enormous "aquarium" siesta on white sandy beach of Pulau Rutong, take short walks circling the island. Picnic lunch at Rutong beach. Sail to Pulau Kalong, see myrids of bat colony hanging over mangroves tree. Late afternoon return sailing to Riung mainland dinner and stay at Pondok SVD in Riung.
Day 04 : Riung – Bajawa (BLD)
After breakfast, again we will make the same itinerary as day 04th visiting the seventeen islands to enjoy the beautiful of underwater exploration on the small islands in the northern of Flores. In the afternoon return to Riung Mainland and proceed to Bajawa. Dinner and overnight stay at Kembang hotel or similar
Day 05 : Bajawa - Bena - Bajawa – Ruteng (BLD)
After breakfast, we will have a morning excursion to Bena. drive to Bena through the beautiful and picturesque area to Bajawa while viewing the beautiful of the semi active volcano Gunung Ia and Inerie. Bena located at the hill of Inerie surrounded by huge and gigantic bamboo plantation, picture Inerie volcano. Arrive in Bena, see traditional houses and megalithic tombs, learn the meaning of Ngadhu and Bhaga, symbolizing male and female of ancestral spirits. Return to Bajawa for lunch at local restaurant. In afternoon continue the trip with en-route viewing the beauty of Mount Inerie, then Ranames Lake. The process of making palm wine could be seen at Airmere. Lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at Wisma Dahlia at Ruteng.
Day 06 : Ruteng - Labuan Bajo – Komodo (BLD)
After an early breakfast, depart for a halfday trek to Mount Ranaka. During the active condition, instead of trekking we will replace the program with visiting local market, Ruteng Pu traditional village, then Cancar and Lembor irrigation area. Lunch en-route. Arrive at Labuan Bajo, direct to the harbor to aboard a wooden boat leaving for Komodo island. In the early evening arrive at Komodo port. Overnight on board.
Day 07 : Komodo Island - Rinca (BLD)
After breakfast, start the exploration of the island by half an hour walk to Banunggulung to see the Komodo dragon, the largest monitor lizards in the world, in their natural habitat. The island is also home to the mound-building megapode bird, the sulfur-crested cockatoo, the noisy friar bird and tropical flora. Return to the harbor for sailing back to Labuan Bajo with lunch on board. Stop at Pink Beach relax, swim, snorkel. In the afternoon we slowly move to Rinca island, while enjoying the stunning sun set down the ocean. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 08 : Rinca Island - Bidadari Beach - Labuan Bajo (BLD)
Breakfast on board, the excursion and its activities are the same as day 6nd. Lunch served on board. After lunch proceed to Bidadari Beach for snorkel, swim, sun bathing and relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Golo Hill Hotel or similar.
Day 09 : Labuan Bajo - Denpasar/Bali or next destination (B)
After breakfast, a morning visit to the Batu Cermin and the local market or Labuan Bajo will be made, before transfering you to the airport for your departure to Bali or next destination. Upon your arrival in Bali, we will transfer you back at hotel.
What to Bring :
- small size of luggage- - some cash
- - sun cream
- - sun glasses
- - hat
- - seasick tablets
- - copy of your passport
- - malaria medicine (only a suggestion)
- - snorkel equipment to suit your size
- - fishing gear
Boat Specification
- Dimension: Semi modern wooden boat made in the year 1998 | Length : 18 meters | Width : 3 meters | Height : 2 meters | Capacity : 15 persons
- Safety : life jackets, canoe and life boat
- Propulsion : this boat is powered by Yanmar double and triple engine
