Indonesia · Village Tours

4-Day Village Tour from Labuan Bajo to Kelimutu and Maumere

4 Days Round trip from Ruteng Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the traditional villages of Ruteng, Melo, and Bena
  • 02 See the spider-web rice fields in Cara and the King Village in Boawae
  • 03 Observe the local processing of Arak in Aimere
  • 04 Unwind at Nangapenda, the Blue Stone Beach
  • 05 Explore the serene landscapes of Rana Mese Lake and Kelimutu
  • 06 Discover the Portuguese church heritage in Sika Lela

Explore the scenic Indonesian countryside on this 4-day trip through the traditional villages of Ruteng, Melo, Bena, Boawae, and Aimere. Admire the serene landscapes of Rana Mese Lake and Kelimutu, see the distinctive spider-web rice fields in Cara, observe the local processing of Arak in Aimere, and unwind at Nangapenda's Blue Stone Beach. The journey also includes the Portuguese church heritage in Sika Lela before ending in Maumere.

Admire the serene landscapes of Rana Mese Lake and Kelimutu, see the distinctive spider-web rice fields in Cara, observe the local processing of Arak in Aimere, and unwind at Nangapenda's Blue Stone Beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Labuan Bajo, Maumere, Ruteng, Kelimutu National Park
Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Labuan Bajo to Bajawa via Ruteng, Rana Mese Lake, and Aimere

  • Drive to Ruteng, the highland town on the slope of Mt. Ranaka.

  • Visit the village and see the agricultural lands of Melo village.

  • Continue to Cara village to see the spider rice fields.

  • Drive to Ruteng for lunch and also see the traditional houses.

  • Proceed to Rana Mese Lake.

  • Continue to Aimere and observe the local processing of Arak.

  • Drive to Bajawa for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Bajawa to Moni via Bena, Boawae, and Nangapenda

  • Visit Bena village and witness the beautiful construction of the traditional houses of the Bajawa ethnic tribe.

  • Drive to Boawae to see the King Village.

  • Stop for lunch, then drive to Nangapenda to see the Blue Stone Beach.

  • Continue to Flores Sare Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Moni to Maumere via Kelimutu and Sika Lela

  • Drive to Kelimutu and check in at the Kelimutu National Park Office.

  • Proceed to the parking area and take a short walk to the top of Kelimutu Lake.

  • Return to your hotel for breakfast.

  • Drive to Sika Lela to see the old Portuguese church heritage.

  • Proceed to Maumere and check in to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Maumere Departure and Airport Transfer

  • Get transferred to Waioti Airport.

Kelimutu Lake, Rana Mese Lake, Nangapenda's Blue Stone Beach

Where this trip takes you

Kelimutu Lake, Rana Mese Lake, Nangapenda's Blue Stone Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ruteng 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Land transport to the destination

  • Airport transfer in and out

  • Mineral water during the tour

  • English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Domestic airfares, extra baggage, and airport porter services

  • All permits, donations, and entrance fees

  • Accommodation based on an eco-lodge hotel or similar

  • Meals during the tour

  • All services not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Laundry and telecommunication services

  • Extra meals and beverages

  • All personal expenditure

  • All kinds of expenditures due to flight cancellations, delays, or other causes beyond our control

What to bring

  • Enough cash

  • Proper shoes for walking

  • Sweater or jacket

  • Long sleeves

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Insect repellent

  • Sun lotion

  • Towels

  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ruteng, Watu, Langke Rembong, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour start
Ruteng, Watu, Langke Rembong, Manggarai 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 Ruteng.

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