Flores is one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia but attracts very few foreign tourists. Working with local guides with an in-depth knowledge of the island and its history , we have put together an exciting program which enables us to connect with the local communities, learn about the traditional indigenous cultures on the island, and see some of the beautiful landscapes including beaches, islands, mountains, lush green rice fields , Volcanos and turquoise seas.

I have timed this adventure to experience the unique Tedo Tembu festival. This ancient event showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Ngada people’s ancestral traditions and their connection to the land. The festival honors the ancestors and the gods , seeking their blessings and protection of the community.

We will witness vibrant traditional dance performances , traditional music and singing, a cultural procession where participants dressed in traditional attire carry sacred objects such as drums and ancestral statues through the villages. Locals showcase their traditional handicrafts including textiles, wood carvings and pottery. 

The local people are waiting to greet us with warm hospitality, so why not join us in October ?? 

DAY 01: OCTOBER 6 TH BALI – MAUMERE – MONI

Morning flight from Denpasar Ngurah Rai Airport to Frans Xavier seda Airport, Maumere. Leave Bali at 11.05 and arrive Maumere 3.10 pm 

Our local representative will

greet you upon arrival then transfer you to the hotel. Check in at Coconut beach resort Maumere. Free program.

Dinner and accommodation will be served at the hotel or at local resto.

DAY 02:  OCTOBER 7 TH MAUMERE  island hopping

(Sikka Region)

KOJADOI EXPLORER

Leave the Hotel at 05.00, go to Lokaria beach to take a local boat to Koja Doi this trip will take approximately 45 minutes, if your trip is lucky in the morning, then you will be presented with the beauty of the sunrise on the way to kojadoi island. Arriving on the island of Kojadoi you will immediately explore Kojadoi and Koja Gete. the interesting thing about this island is the stone bridge that connects kojadoi and kojagete, this bridge was made by the local community. the existence of this stone bridge makes it easy for citizens to access education, health services and markets in koja gete. Residents on the island are not native to Sikka, all residents on this island are butonese who are Muslim who came from the island of Buton, Southeast Sulawesi?

All the men on this island are fishermen and women usually look for fish and shellfish around the island and the fields of Koja Gete. To increase income during the day, the women do weave activities under the house, so it is not surprising that during during day time, Kojadoi Island is very quiet and only accompanied by the sound of woven voices.

We will prepare our lunch with barbeque stytle at Panda beach and all the menu of lunch is a fresh fish. After take a lunch, we will have sea side tour around the island. And back to the hotel. Afternoon arrives in Coconut beach resort Maumere. Dinner and accommodation will be served at the hotel or at local resto.

DAY 03: OCTOBER 8  MAUMERE – MONI

After breakfast leaving coconut beach starting the journey visit Wuring a floating village of Bajo and Bugis tribes. Afterward drive toward west, south east into Gereja tua Sika: it is an old tour of old church back in 1889 or more than 100 years old, this church was made by a Portuguese priest, JF. Lecocq Drummondville which was then continued by pastor Y.Engbers and in collaboration with the king Sikka YosephMbako Ximenes Da Silva. Continue toward west into Koka beach: Relaxing at the white sand beach and swimming into the clear crystal water. End of the day arrive in Moni village. Check in at Marselinus Villa. Dinner and accommodation will be served the hotel.

DAY 4  : OCTOBER 9  

Attend the Tedo Tembu ritual all day 

DAY 05  OCTOBER  10 ; MONI – RIUNG

After breakfast at the hotel. Leave Moni village heading toward west into the ancient village called Wologai;the traditional houses of Lio tribes. Meeting the Mosa Laki’ a tour will take you dating back in old days far before the religious and modernity blend, spotted the whole regions, and made the inhabitants into the Christianity. Afterward continue visit to Nduaria halte of marche. Detusoko, a small village with amazing rice terraces lies on the slope of the hills made this spot an interesting spot for coffee breaks before continue the tours to Ende, a central part of Flores. Afterward continue drive to Ende town to see the museum of indonesia’s founding father Soekarno hatta then continue toward west to Nanga Penda beach to see the blue stones in along black sand beach and lunch at the local warung overlooking sea view. Drive toward north of the island into Mbay a capital city of Nage keo, to see the beautiful view rice field irrigation from the hill and stop at the hill top, panorama point overlooking the islands and mangroves before afternoon arrivals in Riung, a small traditional fishing village, a gateway into the 17 island National Park. Arrival at the hotel, check in and overnight in Riung – Nirvana Homestay. Dinner and accommodation will be served at the hotel or at the local restaurant.

DAY 06. OCTOBER 11 ; RIUNG – SEVENTEEN ISLAND – RIUNG

After breakfast at your hotel, start your journey to explore the most exotic islands in Riung 17 island National Park, transfer to the harbor to get in to the boat then boating to Ontoloe Island to wacthing the flying Foxes are flying among the mangroves. Continue boating the islands of Tembang, and Pulau tiga where you will intimate yourself doing snorkeling into the perfect coral reefs and swimming in to the blue turquoise water and relaxing on the white sand beach or short hike up to the hill to see the breathtaking view of Riung 17 islands. You will have fresh grilled fishes on the island or Rutong or pulau3. Afternoon arrive in Riung. Dinner and accommodation will be served in hotel or at Local resto. Check in at Nirvana Riung_ Simply hotel in cool and calm atmosphere.

DAY 07 OCTOBER 12  ; RIUNG – TUTUBADHA ANCIENT VILLAGE – SOA – MANULALU

After breakfast leaving hotel heading to Bajawa. On route stop at Tutubadha. Explore tuthu badha traditional village. Among all traditional villages of Nagekeo District, Tutubadha has become one of the most remarkable villages to visit. It is not only due to the houses that are physically still solid and rich with traditional elements and ornaments, but most importantly due to the preserved culture. The community, called Rendu, still maintains strong traditional values borne in the many traditional rituals held annually in the village. Remnants of historical relics are still kept by these community members. Many of the relics are preserved so well that every piece of them unveils the root of Rendu people, an ethnic group of Tutubadha.Before arrive in Bajawa,intimate yourself into the Natural spa visit Soa enjoy the warm waters that flow from natural spring to a river. Afternoon arrive in Manulalu check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Manulalu Hotel.

DAY 08  OCTOBER 13 : BENA AND TOLELELA ANCEINT VILLAGES.

Morning glory at the hill of Manulalu to admire the breathtaking view of Mt.Inerie an active volcone in Flores, Breakfast at the Heaven doors resto overlooking beautiful panorama surrounding Manulalu. After breakfast starting your cultural journey into Luba a traditional house of Ngada tribes then visit Bena the biggest traditional village in Flores Island with their megalithic stones and hand weaving. Walking down to tololela village, another Ngada tribes. Afternoon visiting natural hots spring in jerebu. Back to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be served at the hotel.

DAY 09 OCTOBER 14 : BUKIT WOLOBOBO – BAJAWA – RUTENG

Breakfast at the Heaven doors resto overlooking beautiful panorama surrounding Manulalu. After breakfast drive 30 minutes outside of Manulalu, soft trekking to hill top of Wolobobo to admire the breath-taking view of Mt.Inerie an active volcone in Flores. Back to the car continue to ward south west of Bajawa into Aimere district it’s one of the famous local alcoholics’’ distillations in Flores.Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Borong a capital east of Manggarai regency, then continue toward to Ranamese to see the beautiful lake which is surrounded by the beautiful jungle and also you will see the beautiful terrace rice field on the green valley near the Ranamese village. Mano an amazing view of rice terrace field. Afternoon arrive in Ruteng. check in at the hotel Arra Garden Hill Hotel. An escape concepts hotel where the serenity and comfortable blend. 

DAY 10  : OCTOBER 15 RUTENG – LABUAN BAJO

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Scenic landscape view of Kenda terraced near town of Ruteng, continue toward to Cara village to do a short hiking up to the hill top Cara village, where you will see the breath-taking view of Spider Web rice field called Lodok in Manggarain language. Continue to Todo to see the amazing traditional houses of Todo village. Apart from the uniqueness of its buildings and culture, this traditional village is famous for one of its unique heritages, namely the drum (Gendang). The drum here is not an ordinary drum, but a drum made of human skin. What they call in Local Language is:” Loke Nggerang”, The story of Loke Nggerang, a beautiful girl who chose death rather than becoming empress. Discover more the story of Loke Nggerang, with the chef of the village,to complet your joerney to this extraordinary of Todo Village. Continue toward west into Lembor distric to see the biggest rice field irrigation in Flores Island, Afternoon arrive in Labuan bajo, check

in at Sudamala Resort, Komodo, Labuan Bajo.

TOUR OF FLORES ENDS 

EXTRA EXCURSION TO KOMODO OCTOBER 16  – 18    3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS 

DAY 1: OCTOBER  16. LABUAN BAJO – KELOR ISLAND – RINCA ISLAND – KALONG ISLAND – PADAR ISLAND.

Breakfast at the hotel, Rendez Vous at the lobby of your hotel in Labuan bajo, then transfer you to the harbour, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey. Board your private wooden boat and set sail for Kelor Island, where the underwater world beckons with vibrant snorkeling delights. Next, brace for the excitement as you encounter the legendary Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island, led by a local ranger. Marvel at the mesmerizing sight of countless bats taking flight at Kalong Island. As the day wanes, feast on a delicious dinner aboard your private vessel, gently swaying under the stars on Padar Island, ensuring your first day was filled with thrills and tranquillity.

DAY 2 : OCTOBER 17 KOMODO ISLAND – PINK BEACH – TAKA MAKASAR – MANTA POINT- SIABA.

On the second day, immerse yourself in the wonders of Komodo Island with a trek through its rugged terrain, uncovering Komodo’s and more animals along the way. Recharge your energy on the Pink Beach, its rosy sands a picture-perfect back drop for relaxation. Then, heading to Manta point and Siaba dive into the turquoise waters for an unforgettable snorkelling session. Gently swaying under the stars on Sebayur Island. 

Day 12:  OCTOBER  18  KANAWA ISLAND – BIDADARI ISLAND – LABUAN BAJO – BALI

On this third and final day, relaxing on the white sand beach, swimming and snorkelling into the turquoise waters on Kanawa island where the underwater world beckons with vibrant snorkelling delights, Bid farewell to the wonders of Komodo as you’re cruise back to Labuan Bajo, disembark then transferred you to the airport for your flight back to Bali, with memories of adrenaline-fueled encounters and moments of pure bliss. On your arrival back in Bali, in the afternoon you could fly out to your next destination or we will take you to your hotel in Bali.

Includes:

•  Domestic flight ticket: Bali to Maumere, Labuan bajo to Bali.
• All the transfers and tours with Ac cars, petrol, driver in Flores
• Private fast boat to the island of Koja Doi |
• Private boat Riung island Hoping |Snorkeling equipment for island hoping in Riung|
• 10 Nights Accommodation 
• All food 
• Financial Contribution to local communities we visit 
• English speaking tour Guide for land tour in Flores
• All  entrances fees to National Parks 

Excludes:

• Alcohol & Tips