Indonesia · National Parks

4-Day Kelimutu National Park Tour with Waturaka Village Stay

4 Days Round trip from Maumere Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Wuring Fishing Village with its unique stilt houses above the sea
  • 02 Swim in crystal-clear waters or relax on the white sands of Koka Beach
  • 03 Witness the spectacular Three Crater Lakes from the summit of Kelimutu Volcano
  • 04 Experience village life in Waturaka CBT Village with community-based hospitality
  • 05 Take part in agrotourism activities and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables

Embark on a 4-day adventure to Kelimutu National Park, combining culture, nature, and village life in East Flores. Discover the enchanting Wuring Fishing Village with its unique stilt houses above the sea, relax at stunning Koka Beach, and marvel at the spectacular Three Crater Lakes of Kelimutu Volcano. Along the way, visit a historic Portuguese church, experience local traditions in Waturaka CBT Village, and take part in agrotourism activities using fresh produce from the fields. This journey offers a rewarding mix of scenic landscapes, community-based experiences, and memorable trekking.

From the summit, you can freely witness the spectacular view of the Three Crater Lakes, naturally filled with water of different colours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Maumere, Kelimutu National Park, Ende
Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Maumere and Wuring Fishing Village

Upon arrival at Frans Seda Airport in Maumere, East Flores, our local guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to Sea World Club Beach Cottages for check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a city sightseeing tour to Wuring Fishing Village, known for its unique stilt houses built above the sea surface. If time allows, we will also stop at Alok Daily Market. Afterwards, drive back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Sea World Club Beach Cottages in Maumere.

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Day 02

Sikka Village, Koka Beach, and Waturaka CBT Village

After breakfast, we depart for Moni at the foot of Mount Kelimutu. The journey takes around 3.5 hours. Along the way, we will visit Sikka Village in the south to see beautiful hand-woven fabrics decorated with local motifs and an old Portuguese church built in 1899.

Next, stop at Koka Beach to swim in the clear crystal sea water or simply relax on the beach. This is one of Flores' most beautiful white sandy beaches, and we will enjoy a lunch box here by the shore.

Continue to Waturaka Village in Moni. In the afternoon, we go on foot to Mutu Lo'o to see the kitchen of the Kelimutu Volcano with its fuzzy and boiling water, then continue to Murukeba Waterfall and on to Liasembe Natural Hot Springs to close the day. If you are interested, you can take a dip here. Walk back to the village for dinner and an overnight stay at a homestay managed by the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) of Waturaka Village in Moni.

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Day 03

Sunrise at Kelimutu and Agrotourism in Waturaka

An early coffee or tea breakfast box will be served at Kelimutu. At 04:45 AM, we depart for Kelimutu. First, we go by car for 30 minutes, then walk uphill and climb the stairs for another 30 minutes to reach the highest peak of Kelimutu Volcano.

From the summit, you can freely witness the spectacular view of the Three Crater Lakes, naturally filled with water of different colours. At the beginning of the eruption, the colours were "Red, Blue and White," and now they have changed to Dark Blue, Turquoise, and Brown Coke.

Walk back down to the parking lot for breakfast. From here, we trek down to Manu Kako Village and cross the Kelimutu - Moni road to return to the car and drive back to Waturaka CBT Village.

From the village, we will be guided by an experienced farmer on a walk down to the nearby fields, where you can take part in agrotourism activities such as planting or harvesting celery, tomatoes, chillies, eggplants, garlic, shallots, mustard greens, cauliflower, and many other fruits and vegetables. The produce will be brought back to the village to be cooked for our lunch, and if you wish, you can also take part in preparing the meal.

In the afternoon, we leave Waturaka CBT Village for Ende. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Grand Wisata in Ende.

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Day 04

Departure from Ende

After breakfast, transfer to Hasan Aerobusman Airport in Ende, Central Flores, for your flight to your next destination.

Our service ends!

Wuring Fishing Village stilt houses, Koka Beach white sands, Waturaka CBT Village fields, Kelimutu Volcano summit and the Three Crater Lakes

Where this trip takes you

Wuring Fishing Village stilt houses, Koka Beach white sands, Waturaka CBT Village fields, Kelimutu Volcano summit and the Three Crater Lakes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Maumere 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour and transfers by private AC car, minibus, or bus, depending on the number of participants
  • Accommodation on a sharing basis: 1 night at Sea World Club Beach Cottages in Maumere, 1 night at CBT Homestay in Waturaka - Moni, and 1 night at Hotel Grand Wisata in Ende
  • Full-board meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
  • Agrotourism activities in Waturaka CBT Village
  • Entrance tickets and fees to the places to be visited
  • Communication and pre-arrangement
  • Mineral water in gallons (you are advised to bring your bottle to refill)
  • Local trekking guide from Kelimutu to Pemo Village
  • Experienced English-speaking local guide from Nusa Wisata Tours

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets and airport tax to and from Flores
  • Travel insurance, side trips, and meals outside the tour program
  • An additional fee of USD 7.00 per person if the trip to Kelimutu falls on a Sunday - holiday entrance fees are more expensive than on normal days
  • Any expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, luggage handling fees, and end-of-tour tipping for the guide and driver (unless specified as included)

What to bring

  • A personal bottle to fill with drinking water, as we will provide mineral water in gallons
  • Sun protection cream
  • Insect repellent
  • Towel
  • Trekking or sports shoes
  • Light clothing (at least one long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and a jacket)
  • Hat
  • Flashlight
  • Other personal items according to your needs

Know before you go

  • This tour can be customized upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Frans Seda Airport of Maumere - Flores, Indonesia
Tour start
Maumere, Uneng City, Alok, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Maumere.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $360.00 — $375.00
Double Sharing $360.00 — $375.00

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