Komodo Flores and Bima Adventure Tour in 9 Days
Description :
This tour package is designed for the travelers who want to see Flores Island which is rich in flowers and beautiful landscapes. Also this tour package guide you to visit the famous attractions in Komodo Park. Komodo Park site was born from the isolated and less information about Komodo National Park and Flores Island in Indonesia and it was build-up from the idea of several experienced senior tour guides which is based in Labuan Bajo, West Flores, Indonesia. Komodo Park site is the gate way media which is designed for upload and publishing all the up-date information about Komodo National Park (Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and other small Islands which is rich with it's colored fishes and coral reefs.) And Flores Island which is still remote and untouched and really known with it's Nature Green, Multilateral Culture and Traditional Tradition. This tour will end with visiting the main sight of Bima, Sultan Palace. This Komodo Flores Adventure Tour 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) : Please ask for special rate
Tour inclusions :
a. Airport transfers in Bali and Flores island- b. Return airfare from Bali to Maumere of central Flores and Bima to Denpasar
- c. Five nights stay at hotel in Flores, two nights stay on board and one night stay in Bima (Sumbawa island)
- 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 nights stay overnight on board the boat
- f. One night stay at La'Mbitu Hotel, Bima
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 – Rinca (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 Rinca island. In the early evening arrive at Rinca port. Overnight on board.
Day 07 : Rinca Island - Komodo Island (BLD)
After breakfast, start the exploration of the island by two and half 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 Komodo with lunch on board. Stop at beach near by for relax, swim, snorkel. In the afternoon we slowly move to Komodo island, while enjoying the stunning sun set down the ocean. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 08 : Komodo Island - Pink Beach - Sape – Bima (BLD)
Breakfast on board, the excursion and its activities are the same as day 7th. Lunch served on board. After lunch proceed to Pink Beach for snorkel, swim, sun bathing and relaxation. Continue boating to Sape harbor of Sumbawa. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Bima.
Day 09 : Bima - Denpasar/Bali or next destination (B)
After breakfast, morning city sightseeing visit Sultan Palace, before transfer 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
