5 Days Flores Adventure

The overland route from Ende to Labuan Bajo is a journey through Indonesia's most dramatic volcanic landscapes and deeply preserved tribal traditions.

Here are the key highlights of this 5-day Flores adventure:

1. Kelimutu Tri-Colored Lakes

Located near the village of Moni, these three volcanic crater lakes are famous for unpredictably changing colors—ranging from turquoise and blue to dark brown or red—due to shifting mineral content and volcanic gas. The sunrise trek to the summit is the quintessential Flores experience.

2. Wae Rebo "Village Above the Clouds"

A remote mountain village accessible only by a 2.5–3 hour trek. You stay overnight in one of the seven iconic Mbaru Niang (cone-shaped houses). The experience includes a traditional welcoming ceremony (Waelu) and a glimpse into the Manggarai people's mountain lifestyle.

3. Bena Megalithic Village

Sitting at the foot of Mount Inerie, Bena is one of the most visited traditional villages in Flores. It is known for its impressive stone formations (megaliths), ancestral shrines, and women weaving intricate ikat textiles on their porches.

4. Spider Web Rice Fields (Lingko)

In the Cancar area, you'll see rice paddies laid out in a unique circular, spider-web pattern. This design isn't just for aesthetics; it reflects the traditional Manggarai system of land distribution among families.

5. Blue Stone Beach (Penggajawa)

Along the southern coast between Ende and Bajawa, the shoreline is covered in smooth, naturally turquoise and blue pebbles. It is a striking visual contrast against the black volcanic sand and crashing waves.

Details itinerary - 5 days Flores Adventure.

Day 1. Pick up Ende - Bung Karno Exile House - Moni Traditional House

• Afternoon – Arrive in Ende, have lunch at a local restaurant
• 14:00. Visit Bung Karno Exile House
• 15:00. Stop at a local NTT woven fabric center
• 16:00. On the way to Moni, visit a local traditional house
• 17:30. Hotel check-in in Moni
• 19:00. Dinner at a local restaurant & rest

Day 02. Kelimutu Lake - Green Stone Beach - Sunset Wolobobo Hill

• 04.00. Depart to Kelimutu National Park
• 04.40. Light trekking and enjoy the sunrise at Kelimutu
• 08.30. Return to the hotel
• 09.30. Breakfast and Check-out hotel
• 12.00. Travel to Bajawa & Lunch at Batu Biru beach ( Green Stone beach )
• 16.40. sunset at Wolobobo hill
• 18.00. check in hotel & dinner

Day 03. Bena Traditional Village - Aimere Village - Mausui Savanna - Ranamese Lake

• 06:00. Enjoy the morning view from the resort
• 07:00. Breakfast & check-out
• 07:30. Visit Bena Traditional Village
• 09:30. Drive to Ruteng (± 4–5 hours)
• 11:30. Stop at Aimere Village to see traditional Flores palm wine (tuak) making
• 12:30. Lunch en route
• 13:30. Savanna Mausui
• 15:30. Ranamese lake
• 17:00. Arrive in Ruteng & hotel check-in
• 19:00. Dinner & rest

Day 04. Dintor Village - Wae Rebo Village

• 06:30. Breakfast & check-out
• 08:00. Drive to Dintor Village (± 4 hours)
• 12:00. Lunch in Dintor
• 13:00. Trek to Wae Rebo Village (± 2–3 hours)
• 16:00. Arrive in Wae Rebo, welcome ceremony (Waelu’u) & enjoy the afternoon atmosphere
• 19:00. Dinner & overnight stay in traditional house

Day 05. Wae Rebo Village - Lowok Beach - Nuca Molas Beach - Labuan Bajo

• 06:00. Enjoy the morning atmosphere & breakfast in Wae Rebo
• 09:00. Trek down to Dintor Village (± 2 hours)
• 12:00. After lunch, depart for Nuca Molas by boat. Before arriving at the beach (approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour), enjoy photo stops with views of Nuca Molas from the boat.
• 13:30. The first destination is Lowok Beach.
• 14:00. Continue the journey to the Nuca Molas Lighthouse & Back to Denge
• 15:00. Back to Labuan Bajo & hotel check-in
• End of trip – Thank you for adventuring with us!

Price IDR 9.500.000/ person ( minimum 2 people to book this trip )

Included:

• Airport shuttle
• AC transport (max 5 pax/car)
• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
• AC hotel (2 pax/room)
• Tour tickets (domestic)
• Guide/tour leader

Excluded:

• Round trip flight ticket
• Personal expenses
• Driver/guide tips
• Foreign national ticket

What to bring with you during 5 days Flores Adventure.

• Light backpack (no large suitcases)
• Warm jacket/windbreaker (cold in Ruteng & Wae Rebo)
• Comfortable trekking shoes
• Raincoat/poncho (rainy season)
• Enough clothes + modest wear for traditional villages
• Personal toiletries & medicine