Indonesia · Geological Wonders

7-Day Flores Island Tour from Denpasar with Kelimutu and Maumere

7 Days Round trip from Denpasar Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the unique spider-web rice field in Cancar
02 Taste Arak (local liquor) in Aimere
03 Visit the Living Museum traditional villages of Bena, Tololela, and Gurusina
04 Relax at the Malanage hot spring
05 Visit the blue pebble stone-filled bay of Penggajawa
06 Explore Museum Bung Karno, linked to Indonesia's first president
07 Marvel at the Kelimutu three-colored crater lakes
08 Admire the handwoven Ikat fabrics in Sikka Village

Explore the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, whose name comes from the Portuguese "Copa de Flores," meaning "Cape of Flowers." This journey takes you from Labuan Bajo to Maumere, with visits to traditional villages, the unique spider-web rice field in Cancar, and the Living Museum villages of Bena, Tololela, and Gurusina. Taste Arak in Aimere, marvel at the Kelimutu three-colored crater lakes, and unwind at Maumere Bay Sea Garden and white sandy beaches along the way.

Enjoy a full-day island-hopping trip to Maumere Bay Sea Garden, with snorkelling and time to relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Pangabatang and Babi islands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Labuan Bajo and Sunset Views

Meet an experienced English-speaking local guide and transfer to the hotel.
Visit Batu Cermin Cave.
Visit Puncak Waringin for a nice view down to Labuan Bajo Bay at sunset.
Enjoy city sightseeing.

Overnight stay at Puri Sari Resort or a similar hotel.

Day 02

Overland Journey to Bajawa via Cancar and Ruteng

Drive overland from Labuan Bajo to Bajawa town.
Visit the spider-web rice field in Cancar.
Visit Ruteng Pu'u Traditional Village.
Visit Aimere for Arak (local liquor) tasting.

Overnight stay at Hotel Roo or a similar hotel.

Day 03

Traditional Villages, Trekking, and Hot Spring in Bajawa

Visit the "Living Museums" traditional villages of Bena, Luba, and Gurusina.
See Ngadu, Bhaga, and Peo.
Enjoy trekking in Tololela.
Visit the Malanage hot spring.

Overnight stay at Hotel Roo or a similar hotel.

Day 04

From Bajawa to Moni via Ende and Traditional Villages

Visit Wogo Traditional Village.
Visit the blue pebble stone-filled bay of Penggajawa.
Visit Museum Bung Karno, the house of Bung Karno, the first President of Indonesia, where he was exiled to Ende from 1934 to 1938 by the Dutch colonial government.
Visit Wolotopo or Wologai Traditional Village.

Overnight stay at Century Homestay in Waturaka Community Based Tourism Village.

Day 05

Kelimutu Crater Lakes and Coastal Heritage to Maumere

Visit Kelimutu, the three-colored crater lakes (red, blue, and white).
Visit Murukeba Waterfall.
Visit Mutu Lo'o, the kitchen of Kelimutu Lakes.
Visit Liasembe hot spring.
Visit Koka Beach.
Visit Sikka Weaving Village and the old Portuguese church.

Overnight stay at Sea World Club Beach Resort or a similar hotel.

Day 06

Island Hopping and Snorkelling in Maumere Bay

Enjoy a full-day island-hopping trip to Maumere Bay Sea Garden, with snorkelling and time to relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Pangabatang and Babi islands.

Overnight stay at Sea World Club Beach Resort or a similar hotel.

Day 07

Departure from Maumere

Transfer from the hotel to Frans Seda Airport for your flight back to Denpasar, Bali.

Our service ends here.

Where this trip takes you

the Kelimutu three-colored crater lakes, spider-web rice field in Cancar, Maumere Bay Sea Garden

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Denpasar 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tours and transfers by private AC transportation, including fuel and driver
Accommodation on a sharing basis
Daily breakfast
Experienced English-speaking local guide, including the guide's meals and accommodation

What's Not Included

Airplane ticket and airport tax to and from Flores, Indonesia
Meals during the tour
Entrance fees and all admission fees for villages, tourist sites, and other places to be visited
Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, phone calls, baggage handling and excess baggage fees, and tips for the guide, driver, and boat crew at the end of the trip, unless specified as included in What's Included

What to bring

Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Towel
Good trekking or walking shoes
Light clothing (one long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, jacket)
Hat
Flashlight
Other personal items

Know before you go

If you only need a tour guide while transport, lodging, and other arrangements are handled by yourself, the guide fee is as follows:
- USD 75.00 per day for a small group of 02 - 10 tour participants
- USD 100.00 per day for a large group of 11 - 20 tour participants
This tour can be customized following your personal needs.

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