4-Day Flores Overland Tour from Labuan Bajo to Kelimutu and Ende

4 Days Round trip from Hotel Lobby Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic overland journey across Flores from Labuan Bajo to Ende or Maumere
02 Visit Liang Bua cave, linked to the discovery of the "Flores hobbit"
03 Explore Ruteng Pu'u, Bena, and Wologai to experience traditional village life
04 Relax at Mangeruda hot springs and Panggajawa's Blue Stone Beach
05 Walk up to Kelimutu's summit to admire the famous three-colored crater lakes

Travel across Flores on a scenic 4-day overland journey from Labuan Bajo to Ende or Maumere, or in reverse, combining dramatic volcanic landscapes, traditional villages, crater lakes, hot springs, and coastal stops. Along the way, explore Liang Bua, known for the discovery of the "Flores hobbit," visit authentic Manggarai and Ende tribal villages, and unwind at Mangeruda hot springs and Panggajawa's Blue Stone Beach. The journey ends with an early morning visit to Kelimutu's remarkable three-colored crater lakes and panoramic summit views.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Labuan Bajo, Maumere, Ruteng, Kelimutu National Park, Ende

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Labuan Bajo to Ruteng via Liang Bua and Ruteng Pu'u

Pick up at your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, then drive to Ruteng for about 4 hours.
Along the way, stop at a few places to take a break and enjoy photo opportunities.
Visit Liang Bua Hobbit Cave, known as the home of the Flores hobbit discovered in 2003.
Continue to Ruteng Pu'u village to see the prototype of the traditional houses of the Manggarai tribe.
Drop off at your accommodation in Ruteng for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Ruteng to Bajawa via Rana Mese, Aimere, and Mangeruda

Depart for Bajawa by car on a drive of about 4 hours.
Stop at Rana Mese crater lake to take pictures.
Continue to Aimere via Borong to see how local people produce a local alcoholic drink from palm juice through the traditional processes of fermentation and distillation.
In the afternoon, visit the natural hot spring called Mangeruda in So'a district to bathe, refresh, and soak in the natural sulphuric hot water.
Drive on to Bajawa and drop off at your accommodation.

Day 03

Bajawa to Moni via Bena, Blue Stone Beach, and Wologai

Pick up at your accommodation and drive to Moni village.
Along the way, stop at many places to enjoy the views and take photos.
Visit the unique traditional village of Bena. Walk around the village to interact with the local community and enjoy its impressive character and distinctive way of life.
Continue to Panggajawa Beach, also known as Blue Stone Beach, to relax, swim, and refresh.
Continue the trip and stop at Wologai traditional village via Ende town. Wologai village belongs to the Ende tribe.
Drive to Moni village and check in at your accommodation.

Day 04

Moni to Kelimutu and Onward to Ende or Maumere

Wake up early in the morning, then drive for 30 minutes to Kelimutu's three-colored lakes.
Enjoy an easy walk of about 30 minutes from the parking area to the Kelimutu summit.
Admire the three volcanic crater lakes of Danau Kelimutu, which appear in different colors - blue, black, and red. Their colors can sometimes change without prior notice.
Enjoy the spectacular landscape from the volcano summit.
Walk back to the parking area, then drive back to Moni and continue the journey to Ende or Maumere for drop-off at your accommodation or at the airport.