FLORES VOLCANO TREKKING AND KOMODO TOUR
Duration 10 Days
DAY 01 DENPASAR – MAUMERE (D)
Arrive in Maumere, then transfer to your hotel in Maumere, flight by wing Air
Day 02 EGON VOLCANO TREKKING – MAUMERE – MONI (B, L, D)
Night trekking to climb Egon Volcano, then continue to moni, take 4 hours drive
Visit Lisedetu village to see the traditional houses of Lioness. Accommodation and Dinner at SAO RIA BUNGGALOW
Day 03 MONI- KELIMUTU COLOUR VOLCANIC LAKE – ENDE (B/L/D)
It is worth to experience the sunrise at Kelimutu;the three colored crater lakes, one of the most specular and mysterious sight indonesian. You will begin your day early in the morning (start at about 4 am). After admiring this wonder of nature, then drive to Ende will take you pass beautiful ravines and villages. There are occasions for photo stops, such as at Nduaria Fruit market. At arrival in Ende, check in at GRAND WISATA OR MENTARI HOTEL and Lunch at Citarasa Restaurant, after lunch, drive to Wolotopo, the coastal Lio ethnic village, located in a beautiful area, rich with shrines and megalithic monuments.
Day 04 ENDE – TREKKING MT IYA VOLCANO – BOWAE (B/L/D)
Early morning, drive to Ipi Village from there explore mount Iya, it’s a climb of about 1.5 hours to the top where you have a very nice view of Ende town and Ende island. The exact position is 8.88 S, 121.63 E and about 637 m above sea level, last eruption was in 1971. Back to Ende for lunch and then to Boawae with Stop at Penggajawa BLUE stone beach, here you could see local woman collect the stones to sell and building the house of garden. Overnight and dinner at NUSA BUNGA
Day 05 BOWAE – TREKKING MT EBULOBO VOLCANO – BAJAWA (B/L/D).
Early morning, drive to Ipi Village from there explore mount Ebulobo, it’s a climb of about 3 hours to the top where you have a very nice view of sout and north Flores and Savu sea. Its about 2150 m above sea level, last eruption was in 1970. Overnight and dinner at HAPPY2 HOTEL OR BINTANG WISATA HOTEL.
Day 06 BAJAWA WAWOMUDA VOLCANO – BENA – MALANAGE HOT SPRING – BAJAWA( B/L/D)
Early morning drive to feet at WAWOMUDA to trek the volcano with its crater by 1 ½ hours. Then back to Bajwa to have breakfast. Lunch box will be served en route, visit Bena & Todolela villages to explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes are megalithic villages where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and way of life which can be seen in their “Ngadhu” and “Bhaga” – conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. On the way you will stop on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking picture. During trek you will be passed trough the very interesting strong agriculture influenced area. Water buffaloes and other domestics animals like pigs and goats are on the way, also vanilla, candle nut, cacao, white pepper, coffee and other various kinds of plantations. Trekking continue to Malanage hot spring to have taking bating on meeting point cool & hot water. After lunch driving back to Bajawa to overnight stay and dinner at BINTANG WISATA HOTEL.
Day 07 BAJAWA – RUTENG (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, Continue overland to Ruteng – a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Manggarainese tribe dwelt. Lunch will be provided enroute, Stops will be made at Aimere village see “arak” distillation and fresh palm juice tapping and at “Ranamese” Lake,and terrace rice field at Mano area. On arrival direct check into MARIOS/DAHALIA/SINDA. Afternoon visit “Liang Bua” the home of HOMO FLORENSIES.
Day 08 RUTENG – ANAK RANAKAH VOLCANO TREKKING – LABUAN BAJO – RINCA – KOMODO (B, L, D)
Early morning abt 4.00 clock driving to Robo village where you will start your trekking to top of Ranaka about 4 hours then after that going back to the Village and continue Driving to Labuan Bajo – the Western tip of Flores Island. On the way stops will be made at Lembor or Cancar area to see the unexposed world wonder “Lingko” – The spider web shape rice fields. It’s probably the only such a rice field ever exist on earth, and other places according to local happenings. On Arrival at Labuan bajo transfer directly to harbor for boarding to Rinca island of Komodo Dragons, after 2 1/2 hours sailing start your trekking walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Island of Komodo dragon, you will find not just the Dragons but also many wild animals like, deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed macaque and wild pig also numerous of birds. Keep your eyes look up as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragons on the trees. Return to boat and proceed to Kalong Island in Komodo Island to see the fling foxes set out from the mangrove tree at 06 – 07 pm .Lunch, Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 09 KOMODO – PINK BEACH –MANTA POINT – LABUAHAN BAJO ( B,L,D )
After breakfast sail forward to Lohliang the Komodo Ranger station, start your trekking on Komodo ,walking through the typical dry forest to explore the Island of Komodo dragon, you will find many wild animals like, deer and wild pigs and also numerous of birds such as leSser-sulphur-crested-cockatoo, collared king fisher, etc. A local ranger will lead you through this natural preservation, Return to boat and proceed to Pink beach for swimming and snorkeling in unspoilt coral reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Sail toward MANTA POINT to exploring Huge Mantas by snorkeling even watching from your boat trip. But we do not guarantee these objects, depending on the weather good or not lunch on board and afternoon back To Labuan Bajo. Overnight at GREEN HILL HOTEL
Day 10 LABUAHAN BAJO – DENPASAR.( B )
After breakfast, visit batu cermin/Mirror cave to see the spectacular stalagite and stalagmite, some fossil as well as then transfer to the airport to catch flight to Bali.
Private Air-conditioned Land Transportation
Private Wooden Boat Rental
Accommodation at Hotel / Guesthouse indicated on the itinerary based Twin Share
Meals as indicated on the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
English Speaking Guide
Lokal Ranger Komodo Island
Entry Fees for Komodo National Park, some Villages and Kelimutu National Park
Conservation Fund to PNK-Komodo National
Extra Baggage and Airport Tax
Airport Tax & Porters
Extra Meals & Beverages
Private expenses (Laundry, Phone call etc)
Snorkel (you can ask to Guide for Rental)
Equipments to carry:
Daypack or backpack
Trekking shoes or walking shoes with good Condition
Clothes easy to dry when it wet (top and trouser for walking)
Snack or personal food for nibble
Camera or documentation stuff (don’t forget to keep it dry and safe).
Head torch/Torch with good durability
Sunhat and Sunglasses
All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.