Explore Flores & Komodo 6 Days 5 Nights
Start: Ende • Finish: Labuan Bajo
Explore Flores & Komodo 6 Days 5 Nights is a compact yet complete overland and island-hopping journey across Flores Island, combining volcanic landscapes, traditional culture, remote mountain villages, and world-class marine adventure in Komodo National Park. Starting from Ende and finishing in Labuan Bajo, this 6-day expedition is perfect for travelers who want to experience the cultural and natural highlights of Flores together with the legendary Komodo dragon within a limited timeframe.
Travel Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Ende & Kelimutu – Bajawa
- Airport pickup in Ende followed by early visit to Kelimutu to witness the spectacular sunrise over the famous Three Colored Lakes, a rare volcanic phenomenon where each crater lake displays different colors due to mineral reactions, continue visiting Moni Village at the foot of Kelimutu, then scenic drive across Flores highlands toward Bajawa, check-in hotel and overnight in Bajawa.
- Day 2 – Bajawa – Ruteng
- Visit Bena Traditional Village, a preserved Ngada tribal village known for its ancestral houses and megalithic stones with Mount Inerie as backdrop, relax at Malanage Hot Spring surrounded by tropical forest, continue overland drive to Ruteng, stop at Liang Bua, the archaeological site where Homo floresiensis fossils were discovered, check-in hotel and overnight in Ruteng.
- Day 3 – Ruteng – Wae Rebo
- Visit Cancar Spider Web Rice Fields featuring the unique spider-web-shaped rice field pattern reflecting Manggarai traditional land division, drive to Denge Village, begin 2–3 hour trekking route to Wae Rebo, a remote mountain village famous for its cone-shaped Mbaru Niang houses, participate in traditional welcoming ceremony and overnight in a traditional house.
- Day 4 – Wae Rebo – Labuan Bajo
- Enjoy sunrise over the mountain landscape of Wae Rebo, trek down to Denge Village, scenic drive to Labuan Bajo with coastal and hill views, stop at sunset viewpoint overlooking the Flores Sea, check-in hotel and overnight in Labuan Bajo.
- Day 5 – Komodo National Park Boat Trip
- Full-day island hopping in Komodo National Park starting with sunrise trekking at Padar Island offering iconic panoramic views, continue to Komodo Island for guided ranger walk to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, relax at Pink Beach with its rare pink sand, snorkeling at Taka Makassar, and swim at Manta Point where manta rays are frequently spotted depending on sea conditions, return to Labuan Bajo and overnight at hotel.
- Day 6 – Departure
- Free time until transfer to airport for departure. End of Trip.
Included
- 𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 👇
- Meals during the trip
- Boat trip to Komodo Island and surrounding islands
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jackets
- Pick-up & drop-off service (Labuan Bajo area)
- Coffee & tea anytime
- Mineral water
- Photographer (trip documentation)
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- 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 👇
- 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
Not Included
- 𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 👇
- Hotel accommodation before and after the trip
- Flight tickets
- Entrance fee to Komodo National Park
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tipping for guide & boat crew (optional)
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- 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 👇
- Entrance fees at all destinations
- Meals during the tour (for guests)
- Hotel accommodation for guests
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Donations in traditional villages
- Flight tickets to/from Labuan Bajo
- Tipping for driver & guide (optional but appreciated)