Flores & Komodo Itinerary
Day 1-2: Ende and Kelimutu
- Arrival: Land in Ende, a quiet port town and former exile site of Sukarno.
- Kelimutu: Transfer to Moni for a sunrise trek to the three colored crater lakes.
- Culture: Visit Wolowaru to see traditional ikat weaving using natural dyes like roots and mud. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Day 3-5: Bajawa and the Ngada Highlands
- The Interior: Travel overland into the mountains to Bajawa.
- Traditions: Explore Bena, a megalithic village featuring thatched clan houses and sacrificial stones.
- Food: Experience the Bajawa market to try local staples like smoked pork and volcanic-roasted tubers. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Day 6-8: Ruteng and the Spider Web Rice Fields [1]
- Agriculture: Visit Ruteng to see the unique circular lingko (spider-web) rice fields.
- Hiking: Take a guided walking tour through the fields.
- Coastal Drive: Travel to Aimere to see traditional arak (palm spirit) distillation. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Day 9-10: Komodo and Labuan Bajo [1, 2]
- Wildlife: Boat to Rinca Island for a guided trek to see Komodo dragons.
- Leisure: Snorkel at Pink Beach.
- Departure: Spend a final evening in Labuan Bajo before flying out.