Flores and Wae Rebo Village Escapade
(8Days/7Nights)

Tour Code: FLR-47 Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Watch the sunrise at Kelimutu’s crater lakes, see Komodo dragons at Rinca and Komodo Island, snorkel at the picturesque Pink Beach and amongst gentle Manta rays at Manta Point!

Highlights:

• Bask in the Rising sun over at Kelimutu’s Tricoloured Crater Lakes
• View the Endemic Komodo Dragons as you trek Through Rinca and Komodo Island
• Snorkel Amongst Graceful Manta rays at Manta Point

Tour Description:

Day 1 – Denpasar / Ende / Moni

Meet your tour guide in Ende once you arrive. Your guide will then drive you directly to Moni where, along the way, you will get to see the amazing Detusoko terraced rice paddy fields, stairs of green stacked against the slopes of hills. Once you arrive in Moni, check in to your accommodation.

Day 2 – Moni / Kelimutu Lakes / Bajawa

Wake up bright and early to head to Kelimutu so you can witness the sunrise over the tricoloured crater lakes. The lakes can range from blue to green and red. Next, experience the ethnic environment of the Lio people by paying visits to either Saga or Wologai village where you can observe the daily lives of locals. Enjoy your lunch at Ende and continue on your journey to Bajawa. Stop by Penggajawa Blue Stone Beach where local women pick the best of the blue and grey stones to be sold as garden decorations.

Day 3 – Bajawa / Ruteng

Fill yourself with breakfast at the hotel then head to Bena, a megalithic traditional village of the Bajawa tribe. Learn about their culture of ancestral spirits and how they maintain their way of life. Continue on to Ruteng, having your lunch en route. Stop by Inerie volcano for picture-taking, Aimere village to watch the "arak” distillation process and fresh palm juice tapping, and Ranamese Lake to admire the peak of Mount Inerie. Upon your arrival in Ruteng, check in to your hotel and then visit “Liang Bua”, home of the Homo Florensies in the past.

Day 4 – Ruteng / Denge / Wae Rebo

After your breakfast, head for the Denge village, which serves as the starting point for your trek to Wae Rebo. Wae Rebo is the oldest traditional village in the Manggarainesse. The forest that you will see along your trek is considered to have one the richest ecosystems in Indonesia. Upon arriving in Wae Rebo village, you will get to explore their unique conical houses, one of which is the “drum house” where they hold their meetings, rituals and Sunday morning prayers. Enjoying dinner with the locals and spending a night in one of their houses is an experience not to be missed out on.

Day 5 – Wae Rebo / Denge / Labuan Bajo

After your breakfast, trek down to Denge village located at the western tip of Flores. Along the way, stops will be made by Narang where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the rice paddy fields surrounded by lush hills in the background. At Waeremu beach, enjoy a few rounds of swimming before enjoying your lunchbox. After that, continue on to your hotel in Labuan Bajo for check-in and dinner.

Day 6 – Labuan Bajo / Rinca Island / Komodo Island

Get transferred to the pier of Labuan Bajo to visit the island of the Komodo dragons, Rinca island. Once you arrive at the island, you will begin your trek to see the Komodo dragon along with a variety of other wildlife like water buffalo, deer, long-tailed macaques and tropical birds. Return to the boat to be brought to Kalong Island where you can watch as hundreds of flying foxes leave the mangrove forests during sunset. Lunch and dinner will be had onboard, then settle in for the night on the boat, too.

Day 7 – Komodo Island / Pink Beach / Manta Point / Labuan Bajo

Set sail for the Ranger station at Komodo Island, Lohliang, after your breakfast. Once there, start your trek through the lush growth in search of Komodo dragons and other wildlife. After your trek, head for the boat to be brought to Pink Beach where you can relax on the pink shore, swim or snorkel in the crystalline waters where you will find plenty of coral and fish. Continue sailing to Manta Point where you can opt to snorkel amongst the large and friendly Manta rays. Have your lunch onboard and then return to Labuan Bajo.

Day 8 – Labuan Bajo / Denpasar

After your breakfast, head out to the city for some sightseeing. Stop by Batu Cermin (Mirror Stone) Cave, a limestone cave that boasts reflective inner walls. Its walls are smooth and are capable of reflecting light just like mirrors. Move on towards a local market next where you can look through the fresh produce and variety of handicrafts being sold by the locals. Later, head to the airport to catch your return flight to Denpasar.

Cancellation Policy:

50% of the total package price will be incurred as cancellation fees once the tour has been confirmed.

No refunds for cancellations made within 2 weeks of tour date.

Pick-Up Time:

• 9:30 am to 10:00 am

What's Included:

• English-Speaking Guide
• Transfer and Tours as per the Itinerary
• Full Board Meals: Seven (7) Breakfasts, Seven (7) Lunches and Seven (7) Dinners
• One (1) Night Accommodation at Kelimutu Ecolodge/ Bintang Hotel
• One (1) Night Accommodation at Sanian/ Korina Homestay
• One (1) Night Accommodation at St Maria Berduka Cita Homestay/ Sinda/ Revaya Hotel
• One (1) Night Accommodation at Village
• One (1) Night Accommodation on Cabin Boat
• Two (2) Nights at Laprima Hotel or similar hotel
• Private Charter AC Land Car
• All Entrance Fees
• Ranger Fee
• Refreshments and Porter
• Conservation Fund at Kelimutu National Park

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Return Airfare Ticket From/To Denpasar
• Airport Tax
• Camera Fee
• Travel Insurance
• Any Personal Expenses such as: Laundry Services, Phone Call, Tipping, Soft / Alcoholic Drinks

Additional Information:

• Accommodations are subject to availability. Prices shown are based on two(2) pax. For solo and group travellers, please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011)
• The pick-up from the beginning of the tour will be at Ende while the drop off at the end of the tour is at Labuhan Bajo
• You are advised to bring: small size of luggage, sweater / jacket, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, trekking shoes (sport shoes), towel, change of clothes, swimming suit, extra films, extra replacement batteries for camera, cash money for personal expenses, airport tax, beverages, camera or handy cam
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Ende. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.