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14
Days Komodo - Flores - Timor and Sumba Adventure (Tour code: L.Sun-PT/05)
DAY 01 : BIMA - KOMODO
On
arrival at Airport of Bima - Sumbawa island, our guide will meet you
and transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour)
and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified
to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation,
electricity, and toilet, one big cabin that has-6 - 12beds, life jacket
and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon
arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation on board. (B,L,D)
DAY
02 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities
of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically
described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS, which is up to 3 m long
and about 150 kg, weight. The total number of these lizards is estimated
at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western
Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel
on clean and white sandy beach. Lunch will be served on boat and continue
cruise to Labuan Bajo for stay overnight at NEW BAJO BEACH HOTEL.
(B,L,D)
DAY
03 : 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
04 : 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
05 : BAJAWA - DETUSOKO
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"
- 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. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Detusoko (175
km). Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village
through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the
valley with sea as the back ground 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 - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure. After lunch at hotel
direct transfer
to the Airport to depart for Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival
at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to KRISTAL HOTEL for accommodation
and dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY
08 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 km for 3 hours
through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and
savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings.
Upon arrival at Soe visit several villages in order to
learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local
restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottenness
village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made
from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process
of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY
09 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU - WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast
at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu. On arrival
at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you
and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive to overland
to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the
way stops at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest
stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese . On arrival
at Waikabubak direct check-in to HOTEL MANANDANG or similar for accommodation
and meals. (B,L,D)
DAY
10 : WAIKABUBAK - WAIKELO
Breakfast at hotel. Start to explore West part of Sumba, drive to
Kodi for 2 hours to visit Bondo Kodi, Ronambaroro and Ratenggaro villages
for traditional thatched roof and highest towering (10 meters) houses
and megalithic tombs. Then walk along the beautiful and quite beaches,
then cross the river (if the water permits) to Waiyapu village, another
West Sumbanese traditional village. Lunch box provided. Continue drive
to Waikelo for accommodation and dinner at NEWA RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY
11 : WAIKELO - WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure. After having lunch visit
some villages which located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak
such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see
the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need
and hand-weaving. Accommodation at MENANDANG HOTEL. (B,L,D)
DAY
12 : WAIKABUBAK - LAMBOYA - WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast
at hotel. Drive to Wanokaka district to visit Waigali and Praigoli
villages for traditional houses which decorated by horns of huge water
buffaloes in front of it, the oldest stone grave called "Watu Kajiwa"
which believed as their ancestor's boats. Onto Lamboya with visit
to Bonduwunuta and Kadengar villages. Proceed to Maroshi Beach
for picnic lunch. Relaxing on the beach up to time back to the hotel
for accommodation and meal. (B,L,D)
DAY
13 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive back to Waingapu and check-in at
HOTEL MERLIN for accommodation and lunch. After having lunch drive
to Melolo, 62 km to the East to visit Pau and Praiyawang for traditional
houses which, stone graves and spectacular traditional "Ikat" weaving
process. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY
14 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport for flight to Denpasar
- Bali.(B)