Through the Essence of Flores & Komodo

Your English-speaking tour-guide meets you at Flores airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Visit Wuring in the morning, a typical fishing village, and, after a visit to the traditional market of Maumere, head to Koka beach for lunch. In the early afternoon, transfer to the village of Moni, at the foot of the majestic Kelimutu massif.

Very early in the morning you take the road to the summit of Kelimutu to admire a breathtaking and almost unreal spectacle: the sunrise over the 3 crater lakes of 3 different colours.

You then continue on to the small town of Ende, stopping en route at the Nduaria fruit market́. You will also take the opportunity to meet the Lio tribes at the traditional village of Wologai.

Nice morning walk on the slopes of Mt Lya. You then continue on to Penggajawa, a stunning blue pebble beach, before arriving in Mbay in the afternoon.

The morning is dedicated to a unique immersion in the local culture, deep in the heart of the island, as you explore the traditional villages of Boamara and Nunungongo, where each dwelling carries a name passed down through dreams by the ancestors.

In the afternoon, transfer to Riung.

The day is dedicated to the seaside, where you can discover the underwater world through snorkeling or diving around the 17 Islands National Park.

Morning transfer to Bajawa with a stop at the pleasant hot springs of Soa along the way. In the afternoon, you can even take advantage of the opportunity to go for a lovely walk on the slopes of the Wawo Muda volcano.

Early departure for Watumese, situated at the foot of the magnificent Inerie volcano (inactive). A path through the bamboo forest leads you to Tololela, a traditional village in the Ngada region.

Discover the traditional houses known for their very high roofs. Continue your hike and visit two other villages.

Return to the vehicle via another trail (in all, around 3 hours of easy walking).

Picnic by a hot-water river at Malanage. Swimming, relaxation, and return to the hotel in Bajawa.

Drive to Aimere where you will visit the traditional palm wine (Arak) distillery. Lunch in Borong and continuation to Lake Ranamese.

Short walk along the lake.

Road to Ruteng, located at the foot of the Ranakah volcano, which is in regular activitý (eruptions several times a year).

Just before arriving in Ruteng, visit the incredible Mano rice terraces.

In the morning, you head for Cara hill, which offers a stunning panorama of the spider's web of rice paddies.

These form what is known as a "lingko" pattern. You will also discover the village of Todo, where the chief is considered to be one of the most powerful in the Manggarai region.

Arrival in Denge in the late afternoon.

This morning, you set off on a hike that takes you up to the village of Waerebo, hidden away in the mountains at an altitude of 1,200m.

All that remains of this mysterious village are a few of the circular houses that once housed up to 200 people and that the locals call "Mbaru Niang".

Here you can witness the astonishing traditional life of the twentieth generation of villagers.

Return to Denge in the morning, then on to Labuhan Bajo, via a number of traditional villages, including Melo.

In the early morning, you board your private schooner for a sublime cruise on the crystal-clear waters of Komodo National Park.

You will be accompanied by your guide, your cook and the boat's crew. You begin your cruise and sail towards the island of Kelor to discover its seabed offering sublime corals and fish of astonishing diversitý.

You then set sail for the island of Kalong, made up largely of mangroves and where thousands of bats take refuge during the day.

As night falls, you can watch this veritable "black cloud" set off towards the large island of Flores, to the east, to feed mainly on fruit.

After breakfast, you continue your cruise towards the island of Rinca.

Here, the Bajo people live in houses built on stilts, relying exclusively on the products of the sea.

You then embark on a walk to track the famous Komodo dragons, along with deer, monkeys, buffalo, and wild horses, all set against a stunning backdrop where the green of the savannah meets the blue of the creeks and bay.

On your return to the boat, you set course for the famous Pink Beach.

In the early morning, you enjoy the cooler temperatures as you take a walk around Komodo Island, where you can spot the boat anchored in the turquoise waters of the bay.

You then set course for the famous "Manta Point", where the manta rays like to be "cleaned". Possibilitý to swim nearbý ((but at a safe distance, of course) and observe this "ballet" represented by the majestic dance of these impressive marine animals.

Finally, you head back to the port of Labuan Bajo.

On arrival at the port, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Denpasar.

Transfer to your hotel by the sea.