Flores Overland Tour 4 Days 3 Nights
Discover Flores Island on a 4 Days 3 Nights overland tour from Ende to Labuan Bajo. Visit Kelimutu National Park, Bena Village, and Ruteng's spider-web rice fields while enjoying scenic mountain landscapes and authentic Flores culture.
Start Ende – Finish Labuan Bajo
Travel Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Ende – Moni
- Upon arrival at Ende Airport, meet your guide and begin the drive to Moni. En route, stop at Blue Stone Beach, known for its distinctive blue volcanic stones scattered along the shoreline.
- Continue through scenic hills and rural villages to Moni, a peaceful mountain village located at the foothills of Mount Kelimutu.
- Overnight in Moni.
- Day 2 – Kelimutu Sunrise – Bajawa
- Early morning departure to Kelimutu National Park. A short walk leads to the viewpoint where you will witness the spectacular sunrise over the three colored crater lakes, one of Flores’ most iconic natural attractions.
- After breakfast at the hotel, continue the scenic 5–6 hour drive to Bajawa, passing mountains, valleys, and traditional settlements.
- Overnight in Bajawa.
- Day 3 – Bena Village – Ruteng
- After breakfast, visit Bena, a traditional Ngada village featuring rows of thatched-roof houses and ancestral shrines that reflect a living megalithic culture.
- Continue the overland journey toward Ruteng (approximately 6–7 hours) through scenic mountain roads and lush countryside.
- Overnight in Ruteng.
- Day 4 – Ruteng – Lingko – Labuan Bajo – Departure
- In the morning, visit Ruteng Rice Fields at Lingko Cara. From the viewpoint, admire the unique spider-web pattern symbolizing the traditional Manggarai land distribution system.
- Afterward, drive to Labuan Bajo (around 4–5 hours), passing the expansive Lembor rice fields before transfer to Komodo Airport for your onward flight.
- End of services.
Included
- 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
- 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)