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7
Days Flores Overland Package Tours
(Tour code: Flo-PT/05)
DAY
01 : LABUAN BAJO - ARRIVAL
On
arrival at Airport of Labuan Bajo, our guide will meet you then transfer
to HOTEL NEW BAJO BEACH for accommodation. Afternoon half-day
tour in down town of Labuan Bajo. (L,D)
DAY
02 : LABUANBAJO - RUTENG
Breakfast at hotel. Start to explore the distinct tribes in Flores
Island (Mangarai, Bajawa, Lio, Sikka etc.), Drive
overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of
Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the
way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the
beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as the back
ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival
direct check-in at HOTEL DAHLIA or similar. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese
traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and
be with local people. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY
03 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast
at hotel Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small
town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo
tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent
peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for having lunch.
On arrival at Bajawa drive 2 km to Boloji to attend dance performance
of Bajawanese followed by "Suling" - cluster of
Bamboo flute concert music. Return to HOTEL KEMBANG or ANGGREK for
accommodation and meals. (B,L,D)
DAY
04 : BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes.
Visit Bena - a megalithic village where people do preserve their ancestral
spirits believed and way of life, which can be seen in their "Ngadhu"
and "Bhaga". That are conical thatched roof huts symbolized
their Male and Female ancestral spirits. On the way stop on the slope
of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Return to Bajawa for
Lunch at Local Restaurant. Afternoon drive to the North to Soa sub
district to see Masu, Seso and Mude traditional village. Onto Mengeruda
- a natural hot spring water for relaxing and taking bath.. Return
to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY
05 : BAJAWA - DETUSOKO
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Detusoko
(175 km) through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama
of the valley with sea as the background. Stops will be made at Wogo,
another traditional Bajawanese village and Boawae - village
of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for
having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of
"Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Detusoko.
Accommodation and meals at Missionary GuestHouses - ST. FRANCISKUS.
(B,L,D)
DAY
06 : DETUSOKO - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After
an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano
to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk
for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view
Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. A Dutch Geologist discovered
Kelimutu in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white.
Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to
visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Paga Beach. . Proceed
to Maumere with several stops made according to local happenings.
Accommodation and meals at FLORES SAO RESORT or SEA WORLD CLUB. (B,L,D)
DAY
07 : MAUMERE - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for your
next destination. (B)