Kelimutu Tour  4 Days 3 Nights

The Kelimutu Tour 4 Days 3 Nights is a scenic overland journey across Flores Island, combining dramatic landscapes, traditional villages, and one of Indonesia’s most extraordinary natural wonders  the three-colored crater lakes of Kelimutu. Starting from Labuan Bajo and ending in Ende, this immersive Flores overland tour takes you through highland towns, cultural landmarks, volcanic mountains, and rural countryside, making it ideal for travelers seeking nature, culture, and authentic local experiences in a compact yet meaningful itinerary.

Start: Labuan Bajo • Finish: Ende

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival Labuan Bajo – Ruteng

Pick up at Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo, begin overland transfer to Ruteng (approximately 4–5 hours) with scenic mountain views, stop at Cara Village to see the unique spider web rice fields known as Lingko at Cancar Spider Web Rice Fields, continue to Ruteng for hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2: Ruteng – Bajawa

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Bajawa through beautiful highland scenery, visit Bena Traditional Village, a traditional Ngada village famous for its megalithic stones and ancestral houses, optional visit to Malanage Hot Spring for a relaxing soak in natural volcanic waters, photo stop with panoramic views of Mount Inerie, check-in at hotel in Bajawa, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Bajawa – Moni

Breakfast at hotel, drive toward Moni with coastal and mountain scenery along the way, stop at Blue Stone Beach known for its unique turquoise-colored stones, visit Wologai Traditional Village near Ende to observe preserved Lio tribal houses and local life, continue to Moni Village located near Kelimutu National Park, check-in at hotel, briefing for early morning Kelimutu sunrise tour, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Kelimutu Sunrise – Ende Departure

Early morning departure to Kelimutu within Kelimutu National Park, light trekking to the main viewpoint to enjoy sunrise over the spectacular tri-colored crater lakes formed by volcanic activity, return to hotel for breakfast, transfer to Ende Airport for onward flight. End of Tour.

Tour Includes

• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Professional English-speaking driver
• Licensed local tour guide
• Fuel / petrol
• Driver & guide meals
• Driver & guide accommodation
• Parking fees
• Local retribution fees

Tour Excludes

• Entrance fees at all destinations
• Meals during the tour (for guests)
• Personal expenses
• Hotel accommodation for guests
• Travel insurance
• Donations at traditional villages
• Flight tickets to/from Labuan Bajo
• Tipping for driver & guide (optional but appreciated)

What to Bring

• Comfortable trekking shoes or sandals
• Light and breathable clothing
• A jacket (Flores highlands can be cool at night)
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Hat or cap
• Personal medication
• Toiletries
• Camera or smartphone
• Cash (some areas do not accept card payments)

How to Book

• Contact us via WhatsApp or email
• Inform us of your preferred travel dates and number of participants
• Confirm your itinerary and agreed price
• Pay a deposit to secure your booking
• Receive booking confirmation from our team

Terms & Conditions

• A deposit payment is required to confirm your booking.
• Full payment must be completed before the tour starts.
• Cancellation 7 days before departure: full refund (excluding transfer fees).
• Cancellation less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is non-refundable.
• The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions or local regulations.
• Floresa Travel reserves the right to adjust the schedule for safety reasons.
• Travel insurance is highly recommended for all participants.