Komodo & Flores Discovery Tours
Duration: 8D/7N
Price per person: USD 1.395
Based on an individual private tour, min. 2 people in double or twin room.
Day 1: Denpasar – Labuan Bajo-Rinca Island. (L/D)
Arrival at Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo west Flores, meeting service with our guide and then directly transferred to the pier of Labuan Bajo, by boat cruise for about 2 hours to Loh Buaya on Rinca island, Treks on Rinca Island start from the ticket office at Loh Buaya to Waewaso, it takes 2 hours, the best opportunity to see dragons and their prey, passes the dragon nests and out into the sunshine across an exposed savannah that is studded with lontar palms. and a permanent waterhole in Waewaso, across steep, exposed slopes that offer breathtaking views. A local ranger will lead you through this nature reserve. Late afternoon proceeds to Kalong Island to see the thousands of bats flying out from their nets. Dinner and Overnight on boat. (Cabin boat with fan)
Day 2: Rinca –Komodo island – Labuan Bajo. (B/L/D)
Early morning start to Komodo island, arrive in Komodo and take a short trek, through the typical dry forest to explore the Island of Komodo dragon, you will find many wild animals like, Timor deer and wild Boars and also numerous of birds such as megapodes, yellow-crested cockatoos, imperial pigeons, white-breasted sea eagles, and Maleos. Return to your boat and proceed to Red beach for swimming and snorkeling in an unspoiled coral reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Lunch on board and afternoon back to Labuan Bajo. Overnight at Puri Sari beach hotel or similar
Day 3: Labuanbajo – Ruteng. (B/L/D)
The morning after breakfast at your hotel by air-conditioned car drive up to Ruteng, on the way visit Mirror stone cave ( stalactites and stalagmites), Lembor rice field and Golo Cara village; the unique Lingko rice fields, circular terraces arranged like a spider web. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at Ara Garden Inn Ruteng.
Day 4: Ruteng – Bajawa. (B/L/D)
Departure from your hotel, first visit Golo Curu with its very nice scenery from Ruteng town and rice field, on the way stops in Rana Mese lake, Aimere, and Bena Traditional village. It is a prototype of an ancient Ngada village. Such villages are found in rather great numbers in the area. Dinner and Overnight at Virgo hotel or Manulalu jungle villa.
Day 5: Bajawa – Riung Marine Garden. (B/L/D)
Early morning departure from Bajawa to Riung, check in at Pondok SVD then transfer to the pier of Riung to make a boat trip visiting Riung Marine Park, first sail to Ontoloe island to see the flying fox then Snorkeling, swimming and relaxing on Rutong island, afternoon back to Riung. Lunch will be provided. Dinner and overnight at Pondok SVD or Cafe Del Mar.
Day 6: Riung-Aegele-Ende-Moni. (B/L/D)
Drive through the north coastal of Flores to Mbay then drive up to Aegela, with its very nice scenery from rice field, stop in Nanga Penda beach to see the blue stone , continue drive to Ende where you visit local market and lunch, After lunch drive to Detusoko, with its nice rice field terraces then drive to Moni. Dinner and overnight at Kelimutu Moni Eco Lodge or similar.
Day 7: Moni-Kelimutu Lake-Maumere. (B/L/D)
Early morning at 04.00 drive up to the three colored lakes of Kelimutu, one of the most specular and mysterious sight Indonesian. Back to your hotel for breakfast, after breakfast visit Wolowaru traditional village, and then proceed to Paga and Maumere. Dinner and overnight at Sea world club Maumere.
Day 8: Maumere –Denpasar. (B)
Morning free program (depend on flight schedule) before transfer to Frans Seda airport for the flight back to Denpasar.
Services included:
Hotel Accommodation
Air condition car during tours and Transfer
Boat charter to Komodo National Park and Riung Marine Park
English speaking guide
Meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Entrance fee/donation as per itinerary, Drink water
Services do not include:
Domestic Flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, Tips, and gratuities
WHAT TO BRING:
The dress is casual. Clothing should be light, preferably cotton with at least one long sleeved shirt and pants. Bathing suit, thongs or sandals, and sneakers or walking boots, lots of film, camera, replacement batteries, and spares. Bring one light sweater or jacket as it can get cool in the highlands. Also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunhat, swimmers.
