4-Day Flores Overland Tour from Labuan Bajo to Kelimutu and Ende
About This Tour
Travel across Flores on a scenic 4-day overland journey from Labuan Bajo to Ende or Maumere, or in reverse, combining dramatic volcanic landscapes, traditional...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Labuan Bajo, Maumere, Ruteng, Kelimutu National Park, Ende · Languages: English
Know before you go: This tour can also start from Ende or Maumere and end in Labuan Bajo with the same itinerary.
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What's Included
- Tour guide only
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Entrance and donation fees
- Insurance
- Tips
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Labuan Bajo to Ruteng via Liang Bua and Ruteng Pu'u
Pick up at your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, then drive to Ruteng for about 4 hours. Pick up at your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, then drive to Ruteng for about 4 hours. Along the way, stop at a few places to take a break and enjoy photo opportunities. Along the way, stop at a few places to take a break and enjoy photo opportunities. Visit Liang Bua Hobbit Cave, known as the home of the Flores hobbit discovered in 2003. Visit Liang Bua Hobbit Cave, known as the home of the Flores hobbit discovered in 2003. Continue to Ruteng Pu'u village to see the prototype of the traditional houses of the Manggarai tribe. Continue to Ruteng Pu'u village to see the prototype of the traditional houses of the Manggarai tribe. Drop off at your accommodation in Ruteng for an overnight stay. Drop off at your accommodation in Ruteng for an overnight stay.
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2Day 02
Ruteng to Bajawa via Rana Mese, Aimere, and Mangeruda
Depart for Bajawa by car on a drive of about 4 hours. Depart for Bajawa by car on a drive of about 4 hours. Stop at Rana Mese crater lake to take pictures. Stop at Rana Mese crater lake to take pictures. Continue to Aimere via Borong to see how local people produce a local alcoholic drink from palm juice through the traditional processes of fermentation and distillation. Continue to Aimere via Borong to see how local people produce a local alcoholic drink from palm juice through the traditional processes of fermentation and distillation. In the afternoon, visit the natural hot spring called Mangeruda in So'a district to bathe, refresh, and soak in the natural sulphuric hot water. In the afternoon, visit the natural hot spring called Mangeruda in So'a district to bathe, refresh, and soak in the natural sulphuric hot water. Drive on to Bajawa and drop off at your accommodation. Drive on to Bajawa and drop off at your accommodation.
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3Day 03
Bajawa to Moni via Bena, Blue Stone Beach, and Wologai
Pick up at your accommodation and drive to Moni village. Pick up at your accommodation and drive to Moni village. Along the way, stop at many places to enjoy the views and take photos. Along the way, stop at many places to enjoy the views and take photos. Visit the unique traditional village of Bena. Walk around the village to interact with the local community and enjoy its impressive character and distinctive way of life. Visit the unique traditional village of Bena. Walk around the village to interact with the local community and enjoy its impressive character and distinctive way of life. Continue to Panggajawa Beach, also known as Blue Stone Beach, to relax, swim, and refresh. Continue to Panggajawa Beach, also known as Blue Stone Beach, to relax, swim, and refresh. Continue the trip and stop at Wologai traditional village via Ende town. Wologai village belongs to the Ende tribe. Continue the trip and stop at Wologai traditional village via Ende town. Wologai village belongs to the Ende tribe. Drive to Moni village and check in at your accommodation. Drive to Moni village and check in at your accommodation.
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4Day 04
Moni to Kelimutu and Onward to Ende or Maumere
Wake up early in the morning, then drive for 30 minutes to Kelimutu's three-colored lakes. Wake up early in the morning, then drive for 30 minutes to Kelimutu's three-colored lakes. Enjoy an easy walk of about 30 minutes from the parking area to the Kelimutu summit. Enjoy an easy walk of about 30 minutes from the parking area to the Kelimutu summit. Admire the three volcanic crater lakes of Danau Kelimutu, which appear in different colors - blue, black, and red. Their colors can sometimes change without prior notice. Admire the three volcanic crater lakes of Danau Kelimutu, which appear in different colors - blue, black, and red. Their colors can sometimes change without prior notice. Enjoy the spectacular landscape from the volcano summit. Enjoy the spectacular landscape from the volcano summit. Walk back to the parking area, then drive back to Moni and continue the journey to Ende or Maumere for drop-off at your accommodation or at the airport. Walk back to the parking area, then drive back to Moni and continue the journey to Ende or Maumere for drop-off at your accommodation or at the airport.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Your hotel lobby in Labuan Bajo · Tour start: Hotel Lobby — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
