Indonesia · Tribal Experiences

11-Day Flores and Komodo Tour with Wae Rebo and Kelimutu

11 Days Round trip from Maumere Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kelimutu National Park and Sikka Village
  • 02 Snorkel in Manta Point and Pink Beach
  • 03 Trek to see Komodo dragons on Komodo Island
  • 04 Experience Waerebo Village and the welcoming ceremony
  • 05 Discover Bena Traditional Village, a UNESCO-designated heritage site

Explore Flores Island from east to west along with Komodo National Park, home to the famous Komodo dragons. Meet the people of Flores Island, who belong to five different tribes, and get to know a different way of life. Along the journey, experience Kelimutu National Park, traditional villages such as Sikka, Bena, and Waerebo, the spider web rice fields, and snorkelling spots around Komodo.

The climb to Waerebo Village takes approximately 3 hours, and upon arrival, you will take part in a welcoming ceremony called Wae Lu'u.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Komodo Island, Labuan Bajo, Maumere, 17 Islands Riung Marine Park, Rinca, Ruteng, Kelimutu National Park, Ende
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Maumere, Sikka Village, and Transfer to Moni

  • Our guide will pick you up from the hotel or airport and then drive to Moni, the entrance to Kelimutu. The drive takes approximately 3 hours.

  • On the way, you can stop in Sikka Village and see an old church built by the Portuguese.

  • After that, you will be invited to see an ikat weaving demonstration by the local people of Sikka. The journey then continues to Moni for hotel check-in.

2
Day 02

Sunrise at Kelimutu Lakes and Drive to Riung

  • Early in the morning at 04:00 am, you will be escorted to Kelimutu National Park.

  • You will drive for approximately 1 hour to the parking area and then take a short walk of about 30 minutes to the top of Kelimutu to enjoy the beautiful sunrise.

  • After enjoying the lake, you will be escorted back to the hotel for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, the journey continues to Riung, with a stop in Ende to order lunch boxes, and then onward to the blue stone beach for lunch.

3
Day 03

Riung Marine Park Exploration and Drive to Bajawa

  • In the morning, explore the 17 Islands Riung Marine Park on a half-day local boat trip.

  • After lunch on the beach of Rutong Island, return to the harbour and continue the journey to Bajawa, which takes about 4 hours by road.

4
Day 04

Bena Traditional Village and Journey to Ruteng

  • After breakfast, visit Bena Traditional Village near Bajawa, one of the relics of the megalithic settlements in Bajawa and designated as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO in 1995.

  • After exploring Bena Traditional Village, the journey continues to Ruteng, which takes about 5 hours. On the way, stop to see the process of making alcoholic beverages from palm trees.

  • After that, continue to Borong for lunch and then drive to Ruteng for hotel check-in.

  • On the way to Ruteng, you will see a lake covered by tropical forests.

  • In the afternoon, walk around the town and visit the traditional market.

5
Day 05

Ruteng, Spider Web Rice Fields, and Dintor Homestay

  • After breakfast, you will be escorted to Kenda Village for a short walk through the rice field terraces, and then head to Cancar to see the spider web rice fields. After that, the journey continues to Dintor for check-in at a local homestay.

6
Day 06

Trek to Wae Rebo Traditional Village

  • After breakfast, you will drive about 15 minutes to the starting point of the walk to Waerebo Village.

  • The climb to Waerebo Village takes approximately 3 hours, and upon arrival, you will take part in a welcoming ceremony called Wae Lu'u.

  • After that, you can enjoy the village while watching local community activities such as weaving, grinding coffee, cooking, and more.

Overnight in Waerebo Village.

7
Day 07

Wae Rebo to Dintor and Overland to Labuan Bajo

  • In the morning, enjoy the atmosphere in Waerebo Village, and after breakfast, return to Dintor. The downhill walk takes about 3 hours.

  • After arriving in Dintor, you will have lunch, and the journey will continue towards Labuan Bajo. The drive takes approximately 7 hours.

8
Day 08

Labuan Bajo, Manjarite Snorkelling, and Rinca Village

  • Start in the morning from Labuan Bajo and go snorkelling at Manjarite Island. Then continue to Rinca Village to see how the local people live alongside Komodo dragons, and later enjoy the sunset from the boat while watching the flying foxes come out from their nests.

9
Day 09

Padar Island, Pink Beach, and Komodo Dragon Trek

  • Go trekking to enjoy the view from Padar Island.

  • Then continue to Pink Beach for snorkelling.

  • Go trekking on Komodo Island to see the Komodo dragon.

10
Day 10

Snorkelling at Manta Point and Siaba Island

  • Go snorkelling at Manta Point.

  • Continue snorkelling at Siaba Island, also known as Turtle Point.

Kelimutu National Park, Waerebo Village, Pink Beach, Komodo Island

Where this trip takes you

Kelimutu National Park, Waerebo Village, Pink Beach, Komodo Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Maumere 8 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees for every tourism object

  • Boat for the sea tour

  • Local guide (English- or French-speaking guide)

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Private car and driver

  • 3 meals while on the boat in Komodo Park

What's Not Included

  • 2 meals during the Flores land tour

  • Flight tickets

  • Airport taxes

  • Alcoholic beverages

What to bring

  • Shoes for trekking or sports
  • Sunscreen
  • Jackets
  • Anti-mosquito repellent
  • Snorkelling gear (you can rent it in Flores)
  • Swimsuit for snorkelling

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Maumere, Kota Uneng, Kabupaten Sikka, Nusa Tenggara Timur, 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 11 days finish where they began, in Maumere.

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