8-Day Indonesian Islands Tour with Kelimutu, Wae Rebo and Rinca

8 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Soak in the beautiful scenery and traditional lifestyle of local people across these islands, with paddy-fringed old villages and crystal-clear beaches along th...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Labuan Bajo, Maumere, 17 Islands Riung Marine Park, Rinca, Ruteng, Kelimutu National Park, Ende · Languages: English, Indonesian

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What's Included

Transportation
Driver and guide
AC accommodation with hot shower facility
All entrance fees
Boat ride to Rinca with an Indonesian lunch and mineral water
Boat ride to 17 Island with lunch, BBQ fish, and mineral water
Snorkeling equipment

Not Included

Personal expenses
Additional meals

Itinerary

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Day 01

Maumere to Moni via Wuring, Sikka, and Koka Beach

Drive from Maumere to Moni. Drive from Maumere to Moni. Visit the Wuring Sea Gypsy fishing village, built on poles above sea level. Visit the Wuring Sea Gypsy fishing village, built on poles above sea level. Stop at Sikka village to see the famous wooden Portuguese church. Along the way, you can see cocoa, coffee, and pineapple plantations. Stop at Sikka village to see the famous wooden Portuguese church. Along the way, you can see cocoa, coffee, and pineapple plantations. Proceed to the exotic Koka beach to relax and swim, and enjoy delicious grilled fish here. Proceed to the exotic Koka beach to relax and swim, and enjoy delicious grilled fish here. Continue to Moni for an overnight stay. Continue to Moni for an overnight stay.
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Day 02

Sunrise at Kelimutu and Drive to Riung

Hike to Kelimutu volcano at 04:30 AM to witness the magical sunrise above the three coloured crater lakes. Hike to Kelimutu volcano at 04:30 AM to witness the magical sunrise above the three coloured crater lakes. Stop at Nduaria fruit market to try various tropical fruits. Stop at Nduaria fruit market to try various tropical fruits. See the super green rice fields of Detusoko. See the super green rice fields of Detusoko. Visit Penggajawa blue stone beach near Ende, where the pebbles are exclusively turquoise and blue in colour. Visit Penggajawa blue stone beach near Ende, where the pebbles are exclusively turquoise and blue in colour. Continue driving to Riung for an overnight stay. Continue driving to Riung for an overnight stay.
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Day 03

Boat Trip to the 17 Islands Marine Park

Take a boat trip to the 17 Islands marine park. Here, you can snorkel in the pristine blue waters and see the stunning coral gardens. Relax on perfect white beaches and enjoy lunch at the beach. Take a boat trip to the 17 Islands marine park. Here, you can snorkel in the pristine blue waters and see the stunning coral gardens. Relax on perfect white beaches and enjoy lunch at the beach. Return to Riung for an overnight stay. Return to Riung for an overnight stay.
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Day 04

Riung to Bajawa with Hot Springs and Market Visit

Drive to Bajawa, a small town in Flores. Drive to Bajawa, a small town in Flores. Stop at Mengeruda Hot Springs in Soa for swimming and relaxation. Stop at Mengeruda Hot Springs in Soa for swimming and relaxation. Visit the Bajawa open-air market before returning to your accommodation. Visit the Bajawa open-air market before returning to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Bajawa.
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Day 05

Bajawa to Ruteng via Bena, Aimere, and Ranamese Lake

Visit Bena village and see the traditional houses and sacred places. Visit Bena village and see the traditional houses and sacred places. Pay a visit to the Arak distillery at Aimere. Arak is the local palm wine. Pay a visit to the Arak distillery at Aimere. Arak is the local palm wine. Proceed to Ranamese Lake, a 21 m deep crater lake in this mountainous natural reserve. Proceed to Ranamese Lake, a 21 m deep crater lake in this mountainous natural reserve. Overnight stay in Ruteng.
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Day 06

Drive and Trek to Wae Rebo Village

Drive toward Wae Rebo and stop at the rice fields along the way. These rice fields are shaped like spider webs. Drive toward Wae Rebo and stop at the rice fields along the way. These rice fields are shaped like spider webs. Continue to Denge village, the last village before trekking uphill to Wae Rebo. Continue to Denge village, the last village before trekking uphill to Wae Rebo. Trek to Wae Rebo village, have dinner with the locals, and stay overnight in one of the traditional roundhouses. Trek to Wae Rebo village, have dinner with the locals, and stay overnight in one of the traditional roundhouses. Duration of the trek: 4 hours.
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Day 07

Wae Rebo to Labuanbajo

Have breakfast and trek back. Have breakfast and trek back. Drive to Labuanbajo, on the westernmost tip of the Island of Flores, for an overnight stay. Drive to Labuanbajo, on the westernmost tip of the Island of Flores, for an overnight stay.
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Day 08

Rinca Island and Snorkelling Excursion from Labuanbajo

Sail to Rinca island to see the famous giant Komodo dragon. Sail to Rinca island to see the famous giant Komodo dragon. Proceed to Kelor island for snorkelling. Proceed to Kelor island for snorkelling. Stop at Angel Island or Bidadari for another round of snorkelling, then return to Labuanbajo. Stop at Angel Island or Bidadari for another round of snorkelling, then return to Labuanbajo. Depart for Maumere, or extend the tour by combining it with a 3-day Komodo tour. Depart for Maumere, or extend the tour by combining it with a 3-day Komodo tour.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Maumere, Uneng City, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · Tour start: Maumere, Uneng City, Alok, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.