9 Days 8 Nights Flores Overland Tour Overview
Enjoy an incredible adventure exploring the island of Flores, from the eastern tip of Ende to the western tip of Labuan Bajo, on a 9 Days 8 Nights trip. This tour will take you through Flores’ rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. You’ll explore the ancient church in Sikka, the three-colored lakes of Kelimutu, traditional villages, snorkeling at 17 Riung Islands, experience breathtaking marine life, Spiderweb Rice Field, and meet the Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. This trip combines land and sea experiences, making your vacation colorful and unforgettable.
Tour Highlights: Flores Overland Tour 9 Days 8 Nights
- 🌄 Mount Kelimutu Sunrise – See the stunning three-colored crater lakes at sunrise.
- 🏛️ Traditional Villages – Visit Wologai and Bena to explore authentic Lio and Ngada culture.
- 🏖️ Blue Stone Beach – Relax at Penggajawa’s unique volcanic beach with blue pebbles.
- 🌾 Spider Web Rice Fields – Discover the iconic "Lingko" rice fields in Cancar.
- 🍶 Palm Wine Making – Watch arak distillation in Aimere village.
- 🏙️ Labuan Bajo City Tour – Explore Batu Cermin Cave, local markets, and souvenir shops.
Itinerary
MAUMERE ARRIVAL –MONI VILLAGE
We will pick you up from the airport or your hotel. After soft briefing drive to Moni Village with stops at Lepo Lorun workshops to see the process of making ikat weavings and traditional handicrafts. Local food will be served at the workshop. Then visit Sikka Old Church before continue drive up to Moni located in the slope of Mt. Kelimutu. Lunch will be served at local restaurant at Koka Beach. After lunch continue drive to Moni. On arrival direct check at Kelimutu Eco Lodge for check in, dinner and Overnight
MONI-KELIMUTU-ENDE-RIUNG
Early morning at 04:00 AM drive up to Mt. Kelimutu for about an hour drive.Upon arrival at the parking lot, trekking through over than 200 stairs up to the top at monument to see its picturesque three color lakes and the beautiful sunrise over the lakes if the weather permits. Then return to the parking lot and drive back to the hotel. After breakfast drive to with stops at Saga Traditional Village, and Pengggajawa Blue stone beach for Lunch. After lunch continue drive to Riung with several stops for photo hunting and hunting view during on the way to Riung.
RIUNG-FULL DAY EXPLORE 17 ISLANDS IN RIUNG MARINE PARK
After breakfast, depart to Riung Marine Park to see the seventeen islands and then you have chance for snorkeling and swimming at Rutong island/PulauTiga. Picnic lunch will be served direct on the beach. In the Afternoon return to your Hotel. Dinner will be served direct at Hotel
RIUNG-BAJAWA
After breakfast drive up to Bajawa with stop in Soa Hot spring and several stops on the way according to the local happenings. Lunch will be served in Bajawa. After lunch visit Wolobobo / Wolowio Hill for hunting view and photo hunting. Then continue to Manulalu Hotel for check in and overnight.
BAJAWA-RUTENG
After breakfast check out and visit Bena Megalithic village and Malanage Hot spring. Then continue drive with stop in Aimere to see the local making palm wine. Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Borong. After lunch drive up to Ruteng with stop at Ranamese lake. Late Afternoon arriving in Ruteng, and on arrival direct check in at Spring Hotel or similar. Dinner and overnight direct at Hotel
RUTENG-DINTOR -DENGE VILLAGE-WAE REBO TRADITIONAL VILLAGE
After an early breakfast check out and drive to Labuan Bajo with stop in Cancar to see the spider web rice field then continue drive to Dintor for lunch. After lunch drive up to Denge Village. On arrival in Denge Village we will trekking to Wae Rebo village accompanied by local Guide. On arrival at the village you will be welcomed by traditional ceremony in traditional House. Afterwards continue to local house when you will overnight. Afternoon walking around the village photo hunting and see the activities of local people. Dinner and overnight are on Local people’s House.
WAE REBO-DENGE-DINTOR-LEMBOR-LABUAN BAJO
Morning walking around the village and see the activites of local people and traditional houses. Then Breakfast. After breakfast return to Denge and drive to Dintor for lunch and take a bath. After lunch continue to Labuan Bajo. On the way stops can be made for photo hunting and hunting view. On arrival in Labuan Bajo direct transfer to your hotel for check in. Dinner will be served at local restaurant. After dinner transfer back to your hotel.
LABUAN BAJO-PADAR-LONG PINK BEACH-KOMODO-TAKA MAKASSAR-MANTA POINT-KANAWA-LABUAN BAJO
Early morning (Breakfast Box) transfer to the harbor to get a SPEED BOAT then depart to Padar island. Morning trekking to the top of Padar island for hunting view and photo hunting. Return to the boat and depart to long pink beach for snorkeling and swimm ing. Then cruising to Loh Liang, Komodo island and on arrival trekking to see the activities of Komodo Dragons and other wild animals. Continue to Taka Makassar and manta point for snorkeling and swimming (Lunch box will be served). Afterwards depart to Kanawa island for photo hunting around the wooden jetty and walking around the beach. In the afternoon return to Labuan Bajo.
LABUAN BAJO-CITY TOUR-OUT
After breakfast at Hotel check out, then take city tour visit mirror stone cave and the local market. Then continue to the center of Souvenir Shop for buying souvenirs followed by lunch at local restaurant. Afterwards transfer to the airport.
Hotel Recomended
- Moni: Kelimutu Eco Lodge, Bintang Lodge, Hidayah Homestay
- Riung: Delmark Hotel
- Bajawa: Manulalu Hotel, Virgo Hotel
- Ruteng: Spring Hill Hotel, Refayah Hotel
- Labuan Bajo: Luwansa Beach Resort, Bintang Flores, Local Colection, Ayana Hotel
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Private AC Car & Guide Driver (Land Tour)
- Meals and accommodation for Guide Driver
- unlisted bottled drinks water
- 1 Night at Wae Rebo Village
- Private charter Local Boat / wooden boat explore 17 islands in Riung Marine Park
- Private Charter Speed Boat explore Komodo National Park
- Snorkeling Gear
- Excellent English Speaking Guide for 1 Day Trip to Komodo National Park
Excludes
- Hotels or accommodations
- Meals (B/L/D)
- All entrance fees and donations at tourism places
- Alcoholic liqueur
- Insurances
- Flight tickets
- Tipping or Gratitudes
❓ FAQs – Flores Overland Tour 5 Days 4 Nights
The tour starts in Ende (Ende Airport) and ends in Labuan Bajo. You can also continue to Komodo National Park after the tour.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket (it can get cold in the highlands), sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, swimwear, and a camera.
Yes! This itinerary covers Flores’ top highlights, including Kelimutu, traditional villages, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences—all at a comfortable pace.
The best time to visit Flores is during the dry season, from April to October, when the weather is ideal for sightseeing and trekking.
Yes, but participants should be comfortable with some light trekking (e.g., to Mount Kelimutu). Customizations can be made for private tours.
Absolutely! Many travelers continue their journey with a Komodo boat tour departing from Labuan Bajo after the overland trip.
