Flores is one of Lesser Sunda Island, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. Administratively, it forms the largest island in the East of Nusa Tenggara Province.
Flores island is the most fascinating and beautiful island. Long hidden in the shadows of its more famous neighbors of Bali and Lombok, take time to marvel at some of the wonders of Flores.
Here, there are some Traditional village, you can swim in pristine lakes and waterfalls, snorkeling at one of the best sites, plenty of beach such as black white and pink beaches, go kayaking among craggy coasts and mangrove shores, hiking at the Volcano mounts, explore mysterious caves and be warmly welcomed by the island's people in their rituals, dances and daily life.
Flores is located east of Sumbawa and Komodo Island, Komodo island is part of East Nusa Tenggara Province.
The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on the earth, later it was dedicated to protect other species including marine species. In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO world Heritage Site, it is considered one of the world`s 25 biodiversity hotspots.
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You start at 7.30 am. drive from local Hotel to Nanga Hale port, Nanga Hale is a small fishing village, it's one of the villages affected by the tsunami in 1992. Right now, this village is the gateways for the people who live on some small islands in the front of the Maumere town. Also, the gates for the guests who like to visit around.
Sail to Sesabi island, tsunami in 1992 caused a fault in the seabed of Babi Island in the form of a ravine, its 100 meters long and 10 until 20 meters deep. This crack was the epicenter when the tsunami struck. Now it becomes a snorkeling and diving sites.
Continue to Pangabatan Beach Island, which`s you will enjoy the beach and swim around.
Go to the last place is Koja Doi village, it is a tourist village that is included in the top of 17 categories of the 2019 Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Award from the Ministry of Tourism. This village area consists of 2 islands, namely Koja Doi Island and Koja Besar Island. The village was originally famous for its unique 680-meter-long stone bridge and island without motorized vehicles. Koja Doi is also known for its 30-meter-high black ancient stone hills which seem to be neatly stacked, you can enjoy the beauty of Koja Doi Island from the hills. After then that back to Nang Hale.
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Mount Egon is a stratovolcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Flores, Indonesia in the area of Maumere bay. A landslide during the eruption on 29 January 2004 forced 6,000 people to evacuate the area. Activity of Gunung Egon on 15 April 2008 forced thousands of people to evacuate. finding the start of the trail (beyond village at 788m) It takes about 1 hour to reach by car from Hotel | Maumere – head east on the main road towards Larantuka, the trail becomes vaguer and a little more difficult as you negotiate volcanic scree beneath the impressive crater cliffs, the trail then flattens out and leads over loose, damp volcanic sand to the lowest point of the rim or the summit (1,598m).
On the way down with the same route your guide will encourage you to leave some small change to express thanks for making a safe return at a special area off the trail (1,173m) where there is a small metal plate.
Notes: trekking equipment
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Check out Hotel at 9.30 am.
Start to explore the Maumere town. You will visit the Kristus Raja Statue and Cathedral.
Continue to Lepo Lorun. Lepo Lorun means ‘House of Weaving’ and is all about Ikat traditional weaving techniques, Sikka music and wonderful local foods. It is a social community of traditional women weavers supporting women empowerment and preserving Sikka cultural heritage. You can join in the weaving to learn these traditional techniques. And also, you will have local lunch foods here.
Then you going to Koka Beach. Its beach is rather double beach or two bays with quite rough tide and not very touristy, this makes it a magical place. You can do beaches and swimming around.
In the afternoon, you will drive to Moni village where you will get a good Lodge or hotel for stay.
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Get up at 4.15 and start drive at 4.45 to entry office
You will do soft trek and hope you will get a good sunrise on top of the hill Kelimutu. Which is located of those lakes in the middle of the top of mount Kelimutu, it has three volcanic crater lakes that different in color. Then back drive to the hotel for have a breakfast and check out.
Continue to Woligai Village, Wologai is one of the villages in the Ende district with well-maintained houses built in the traditional Lioness architectural style.
Then you will move to Exile House of Ir. Soekarno. This is the house that Sukarno the first president of Indonesia was ousted to from Java Island by the Dutch Colonial authorities for being a political activist.
In the afternoon, you will do city tour at Ende town and enjoy the sunset in the beach.
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Check out at hotel 10.00 am
We begin with the beach and water activities at Blue Stone Beach, this striking beach is composed almost entirely of unusual turquoise, pastel blue, and reddish stones, a geological marvel. And also, you will have lunch at one of the local resto around this beach too.
Then you have a long drive to the Riung Village. At here is no activities (take a rest for tomorrow).
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Start earlier in the morning to hop to Riung Islands; the 17 islands of the national park are an incredible day out in the sea, visiting different small desert islands by wooden private boat and including a delicious fish BBQ at the beach.
Then continue Mangaruda Hot Spring is located in the Soa sub-district. Soa hot springs offer you the warmest at about 30-40°C. The spring water is believed to have a curative effect for those suffering from skin conditions. However, the experience of taking a warm, soothing bath in a beautiful, natural atmosphere is definitely a true delight for your body and soul.
Continue to Bajawa Regency | Manulalu Jungle Resort
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You will explore and talk with the people of Bena Village. it is one of megalithic village in Ngada Regency. you still can see hundreds of stone age preserved and culturally maintained by the locals. Also, here there are 9 clans living in 45 houses. These are the Dizi, the Dizi Azi, the Wahtu, the Deru Lalulewa, the Deru Solamae, the Ngada, the Khopa, and the Ago. Each clan lives on a different level of the terraced village, with the Bena clan in its center.
Continue to another of Bena clan it called is Tululela Village, it takes about one hour to trek through a beautiful forest to access it.
In the afternoon, you will go city tour and sunset on hill.
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Mount Inerie (Local Language Ine is Mother & Rie is beautiful) is a stratovolcano mountain located in the southern part of Bajawa City Center, Flores Island , precisely in Aimere District , Ngada Regency , East Nusa Tenggara Province , Indonesia .
Mount Inierie is the largest volcano on Flores Island, the peak of this mountain is the highest point on Flores Island. If you see this mountain from a distance, its shape really resembles a pyramid with a perfectly pointed peak and is majestic to look at.
The starting point of the climb is Watumeze Village which is at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, that means you are about to climb to the altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level, not too far right? The time to climb is around 02.00 am so you can see the sunrise from the top of the mountain. Well, the big obstacle is the fairly difficult path.
Yup, this mountain climbing path is dominated by gravel and volcanic rocks up to the peak. With this contour, it is difficult to step on, especially when it rains, the road becomes slippery beyond belief.
In the afternoon, you will have a relaxing at Malanage hot-spring. Here, in a pretty forest grove at the confluence of a hot and a cold river, a series of shallow, babbling pools provide the perfect place relax and let the warm water melt away whatever aches you’re trekking and sightseeing around Bajawa has left you with.
Notes: trekking equipment
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Breakfast at the hotel restaurant starts at 06.30–10.00 am.
Check out at 8.00 am. Driving to Labuan Bajo town and stop over to Aimere District.
In Aimere district, where you will see and learn how the traditional arrack, called Sopi/Moke, is processed. It is a beverage used in various traditional and religious ceremonies in Flores. The raw materials and processing techniques of this fermented product are very diverse, for information about processing this product is very limited in places.
Continuing to Ruteng Pu`u Traditional Village or Compang Ruteng is the site closest to the city representing the Manggarai and architectural building in a small village, which consists of two thatched-roof drum houses (Mbaru Niang) with a large yard and oval-shaped stones called Compang. Along with other houses, the Mbaru Niang sit side by side in a circular pattern. In the local language, Ruteng means "fig tree," and presumably the village’s name comes from the numerous fig trees nearby.
In the afternoon, you will check in to the hotel in Ruteng Town.
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Breakfast starts earlier, from 6.00 to 7.30 am (hotel).
Start the long drive to the trek point at 7.45 am.
Then you will ride a motorbike (local ojek) from the starting trek point, which is about 35 minutes away. It's 400 meters above sea level, and you are going to 1100 meters until that village by foot.
Waerebo village is a small and isolated village that’s recognized for its rebuilding of the seven traditional houses called Mbaru Niang. Traditional based on the spirit of community cooperation towards a sustainable tradition while at the same time improving its village welfare. The first time you arrive, you will get the welcome ceremony from Mosalaki/Tua Golo (a chief of the tribe), and it means that you are allowed to stay and do another activity around there.
You will stay and sleep with the guest who comes at that time too (the house has a capacity for 35 people and shares a clean bathroom).
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Hunting sunset around 5.45 until 7 am.
Breakfast at 7 am.
You will visit one of the houses, where you can talk and share with the local people about their daily life, their culture, and what they believe.
Get out of the village around 9.00 am.
Arrive at Labuan Bajo town around 5 pm.
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Breakfast starts from 6.00 to 10.00 am.
A guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and do the check-out, and then you go to the gallery shop to buy something that you like from here, such as traditional weaving, a Komodo statue, local coffee beans, etc.
