DAY 1
ARRIVAL MAUMERE
Welcome to Maumere! Upon arriving at Frans Xavier Seda Airport, our local guide will meet you and transfer you to your resort. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at your leisure and prepare for the adventure on the next day. Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 2
MAUMERE
Today, your adventure begins with snorkeling or scuba diving at Maumere Bay, an international dive contest venue. The area is also known for a lot of endemic species. The next spot is Pangabatang Island that populated less than 100 people - a great place to find peace and serenity. If you love diving, you will relish the magic spot of blue view Tosca sea water. Afterward, you will visit Babi Island which has a natural landscape full of sandy beach, the expanse of granite rock, and green grassland with palm trees over the area. The most tempting spot of the island is its spectacular underwater beauty, which truly well worth a visit as it is one of the must-go spots for divers. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 3
MAUMERE - MONI
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we will take you to watch a demonstration of the weaving of Ikat tenun. You will see the process of weaving — each step starts from spinning and dyeing of cotton up to the finished Ikat are vividly explained by the local people in Watublapi traditional village. Then, we visit the traditional village of Sikka on the South coast of Flores to unwind the beautiful sceneries of the countryside with plantations and small mountain villages. In Sikka, you will discover a fascinating 150 years old Portuguese Church. Afterward, we head to Moni Village at the foot of Kelimutu Mountain and visit Koka Beach which boasts a wonderful natural beauty to relax and unwind. Its white sands, coral reefs, and blue-turquoise ocean engrave an idyllic scene to freeze your moments here. Next up, we continue to Moni to stop by Wolowaru, where you can find traditional Lio houses. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 4
MONI - RIUNG
In the early morning, we will drive to pursue the sunrise moment in Kelimutu. At the summit of Mount Kelimutu, there are three crater lakes with three different colors that range in hues from aquamarine to ochre red and chocolate brown. The colors of the lake change over the years although scientific reasons cite mineral content for the change in colors; the locals believe that the lakes are inhabited by ancestral spirits, giving off different colors according to the spirits' karma and wisdom. However, it becomes a naturally occurring phenomenon tailored to traveler's dreams. Afterward, you will transfer back to Moni for breakfast, check-out, and continue the trip to Riung which consists of many magical spots. After check-in, you can spend the day at leisure. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5
RIUNG
Savor a hearty breakfast in the hotel, and then we immediately do island hopping and snorkeling at Riung 17 Marine Park. This national park consists of 20 small islands that have a stunning underwater beauty which inhabited by various exotic species, e.g., the Timor deer, hedgehogs, monkeys, ferrets, the Timor monitor lizard, marsupials, and partridges. The large variety of birds, such as eagles, white herons, black storks, partridges, and many other more make the area an excellent spot for bird watching. Some of the islands that most travelers visit are Rutong Island and Ontoloe Island. Rutong Island has crystal clear sea water; you can see the coral reefs clearly from the surface. After you are satisfied enjoying the island, we will return to the hotel and take a rest. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 6
RIUNG - BAJAWA
End your day in Riung after breakfast, and then a scenic drive will take you to Bajawa. Bajawa is a small charming town located in the middle of the Florinese highlands. As the regional center of the Ngada people – who still keep their long-standing culture firmly anchored in communities – Bajawa is a perfect starting point to explore the past and present Ngada way of life. After 2 hours trip from Riung to Bajawa, you will enjoy a long soak in warm water at Mengeruda Hot Spring or Malanage Hot Spring. This hot spring is unique as it has two streams, where hot and cold springs meet together creating perfect spa conditions. The spring water also believed to cure various diseases such as skin disease because it contains sulfur and other volcanic substances. With the cold and hot water coming together at this point, you really feel the cold and hot stream. Afterward, you'll transfer for checking in into your hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 7
BAJAWA - RUTENG
Today, you have option to trekking to Wawo Muda Crater on Mount Inarie, commonly referred to as “Mini Kelimutu.” The epithet is given as there you can witness the natural phenomenon of color change depending on the season, which similar to three-colored crater lakes in Kelimutu. If you prefer something more enjoyable, you can skip Wawo Muda Crater and start your morning to visit one of the oldest traditional villages in East Nusa Tenggara — Bena Village and Wogo Village. The village consist of two rows of centuries - old high thatched houses along a ridge. In the center you can see cult houses and much older stone monuments formerly used for ritual sacrifices in the ancient local religion. The local Christian people still use this historic protected site for worship. Then, we continue driving to Ruteng. On the way to Ruteng, we will visit Aimere to see people brewing arak in very traditional way and Ranamese Lake which has a perfect landscape for taking great photos. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 8
RUTENG - LABUAN BAJO
After breakfast, we drive from Ruteng to Labuan Bajo. Our first stop is in Cancar to see the "spider web rice field" called Lingko. Lingko is a typical farmer land in the group or clan belong to Manggaraian (west part ethnic group) when they divide land. Then we continue to Todo Village in South Central Manggarai. It is one of the few possibilities to see the traditional ceremonial houses Mbaru Niang. In the past, Todo was also the Centre of the Kingdom of Manggaraian and the home of the Royal clan. Then, you have option to visit Liang Bua (Hobbit Cave), a limestone cave where the archeologists found a fossil of homo floresiensis, known as the 'hobbits from Flores.' After some of these incredible experiences, we will head to Labuan Bajo and check in to the hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 9
KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
Today's adventure will transfer you to the harbor and set off to Komodo Archipelago by the luxury phinisi boat. Ready to start our adventure, the cruise director will familiarize you with the vessel’s facilities and safety procedure. Our first voyage is to get to Rinca Island, one of the habitats of the majestic Komodo dragons. There we will be led by an experienced ranger to trek on the island while spotting the Komodo dragons. If you want to freeze the moment here, you can take a picture with them in a safe distance! In the afternoon, you may choose to end your day at Wainilu Island for a twilight dive, and spot mandarin fish glow in the dark, harlequin shrimps of every color you can imagine, numerous species of nudibranchs, octopus, the bobtail squid, and much more. Or, go to Kalong Island to witness the phenomenon of thousands of bats fly in the twilight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 10
KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
We will begin our trip today with a morning trek to the top of Padar Island, where we catch the sunrise and unwind a picturesque vista of the island and its surroundings. After trekking, the boat will be anchored off the famous Komodo Island, one of approximately 80 islands that make up the Komodo National Park. We will go ashore at the ranger station in Loh Liang for an early morning ranger-led trek through the park searching for Komodo dragons – Indonesia’s living dinosaurs – from a safe distance, as well as spotting sulfur-crested cockatoos, rare orchids, and jungle chickens. Afterward, we will continue our journey to one of the seven pink beaches in Indonesia at Pink Beach. You can do what you like here! Swimming, snorkeling, or simply basking in the tropical sun over its sandy pink beaches. Then, we will sail across the sea toward Kalong Island, where you can witness the phenomenon of thousands of bats fly in the twilight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 11
KOMODO ARCHIPELAGO
We will disembark at Gili Lawa Darat. The island nearly looks like a savannah which wholly covered by grass. As this place is famous as the greatest spot for sunrise, we will do a sunrise trekking for catching a spectacular view. We will moor on Manta Point at Makassar Reef, where you can spot a flock of Manta Rays swimming from a close distance. Then, we head to Siaba Besar Island, one of the dive sites in Komodo Archipelago that famous for its colorful coral reefs. Hence, water activities like swimming, snorkeling, and diving are the best things to do to unwind the beauty of the coral reefs. If you dive here, you will spot black tip sharks, barracuda, and turtles at a depth of 18-25 meters. Afterward, we will set off to Sebayur Island which located near to Rinca Island for catching another magical sunset. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 12
DEPARTURE
On our final morning, we sail to Kanawa Island and Bidadari Island. You may prefer to do some last water sports here like swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving. However, if you want something more relaxing, you can simply bask in the sun over the white sandy beaches overlooking the blue-turquoise ocean — a perfect way to unwind after four days of adventure! Afterward, we will be back on board, and cruise to Labuan Bajo. Now it is time to say goodbye — our guide will transfer you in private to the airport. We hope your journey with us is creating unforgettable memories, and we will be glad to see you again in another remarkable place in Indonesia! Meals included: Breakfast.