Flores: Walking Among Ancient Traditions | 8 Days 7 Night

Flores: Walking Among Ancient Traditions | 8 Days 7 Night with Ary S. Suhandi

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Flores is an island east of Bali in East Nusa Tenggara, known for its dramatic landscapes and rich cultural diversity.

This tour explores Flores from mountain to sea, combining natural beauty with insight into how local communities sustainably manage their resources. Highlights include Kelimutu National Park's famous Three-Colored Lakes, an ecolodge stay with a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable lodge management, and interactions with indigenous communities who preserve traditional wisdom in caring for nature and culture. The journey ends at Komodo National Park, home to the Komodo dragon, the world's last living ancient reptile.

Led by Ary S. Suhandi, Director of INDECON and a pioneering ecotourism practitioner behind the Flores ecotourism corridor, which has created jobs and boosted local economies across more than 6 villages. 

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Price Includes
7 nights accommodation
Ground transportation based on itinerary: Elf Long (Jakarta), Elf 12-seater x2 units (Flores)
Motorcycle transfer to the Waerebo trekking point
Speedboat to Komodo Island (Rinca)
Full board Meals (20 meals based on itinerary)
All activities/visits by itinerary
Price Excludes
Air fare
Driver tips
Porter in Waerebo
Alcoholic drinks

Travel Styles

Cultural
Nature
Marine
Adventure

Facilities

Wifi
Homestay/Guesthouse
Hotel
Boat
Safety Equipment
Itinerary
Mangrove & City Welcome
Pick up at CGK, Arrive in Jakarta at noon, direct transfer to Ibis Style Airport Hotel for rest. Afternoon pick-up by coach to Muara Angke Mangrove Park, a conservation area in North Jakarta preserving mangrove ecosystems in an urban setting, with guided tours and educational programs on mangrove ecology. Dinner, then back to hotel.
Into the Heart of Flores
CGK - Ende (09:00 - 14:15, one stop at Labuan Bajo). After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Ende, a small city in central Flores. Drive to Kelimutu Ecolodge (approx. 1.5 hours), visiting the traditional village of the Lio indigenous tribe to see their traditional houses and handwoven fabric. Overnight and dinner at Kelimutu Ecolodge, at the foot of Kelimutu Mount.
Three-Colored Lakes & Ngadha Heritage
Early morning wake-up, drive to Kelimutu, then a 20-minute walk from the parking area to the lake to admire sunrise over the three-colored lakes. After breakfast at the ecolodge, drive to Bajawa (approx. 4.5-5 hours) around 9 AM, with lunch on the road. Check in at New Virgo Hotel in Bajawa. Continue to Bena Traditional Village, home of the Ngadha indigenous tribe, then sunset at Wolobobo Hill. Overnight in Bajawa.
Palm Wine & Spider-Web Paddies
After breakfast, drive to Ruteng (approx. 4 hours), stopping at Aimere to see traditional palm wine processing. Lunch on the road. Continue to Waerebo Lodge at Dinthor (approx. 6 hours total drive), passing Cancar to see the spider-web-shaped rice paddy fields (Lingko). Dinner served at Waerebo Lodge.
Trekking to the Clouds
After breakfast, drive to the parking area in Denge village, then motorcycle to the trekking point (8 minutes). Trek through the forest to Waerebo Village (approx. 2.5-3 hours, 4.5 km). Arrival blessing by the customary leader. Evening discussion with the head of Waerebo tourism management. Overnight in a Waerebo traditional house, with lunch and dinner served in the village.
Farewell Waerebo, Caci Dance
After breakfast, trek down to the motorcycle parking area, then transfer by car to Waerebo Lodge for a bath before continuing to Labuan Bajo. Stop in Cecer village to see the traditional Caci dance. Lunch on the road, dinner in Labuan Bajo. Overnight at Purisari Hotel, Labuan Bajo.
Dragons of Komodo
Early morning private-chartered speedboat trip to Komodo National Park (06:00-13:00) to visit Rinca Island, observe Komodo dragons, and enjoy the beach. Afternoon flight back to Jakarta (15:35-16:50, Batik Air). Drive to downtown Jakarta. Overnight at Hotel. Farewell dinner
Last Stroll & Goodbye
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free time for strolling downtown and last-minute souvenir shopping. Transfer to airport for flight home.
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