Kelimutu Overland 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
Travel 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.
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)
- 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)