Flores Village Stay 11D/10N SATFV 705

State/Province : Flores Adventure Tours
Tour Price : USD / person, Minimal 2 person
Price for Single Traveler: (USD )

Tour Itenary :


Day 01   ARRIVAL MAUMERE - PAGA - NUABARI
Upon arrival meeting services then transfer directly to Nuabari - a Lio's ethnic village where built on the hill with the ancient stone sarcophagus scattered in the middle of the village. It is truly chance to be here with the people to have a closer contact with them and try to understand about their civilizations. [Lunch - dinner]
Day 02  NUABARI - JOPU
Spend the morning time in the village then drive to Wolowaru for lunch. In the afternoon transfer to Jopu to stay in the village and have a closer contact with highland Lio ethnic. Walk around the village meet and chat with them [Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 03  JOPU - KELIMUTU - RIUNG
It is worth to experience the sunrise at Kelimutu - the three colored crater lakes (start at about 4 o'clock). Once arrive in Kelimutu one will find something like nowhere, incomparable with known told stories - photo or even moving pictures have you been before. Drive down to Hotel for breakfast then continue the trip to Ende and will passing through the ravines and villages. There are chances for photo stops such as Ndua Ria daily fruits market. Upon arrival in Ende visit the Exile House of the late Mr. Soekarno - the world famous Indonesian Founding Father. Ende is the place where Mr. Soekarno got an inspiration about PANCASILA - the Five Philosophic Principal of the Nation of Indonesia. Drive towards Nuabosi until reach the vantage point for the wide-angle view over the Ende town, which is beautifully located on the coastal area fortified by volcanoes. Lunch will be provided in Ende. Proceed to Penggajawa - locally known as Blue Pebble Beach, where the people colleting blue tiny stones for export market. Then drive the north coast to Riung. Dinner and overnight at hotel [Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 04  RIUNG EXPLORATION
There is Nature Conservation Park in Riung mainly to protect under the water ecosystem. Take your chance to explore the islet of shore - known for beautiful coral gardens with white sandy beach. There is an island with unspoiled mangrove forests inhabited by thousands of huge fruits eating bats. Take your chance to explore the park for whole day program. Picnic lunch will be provided. Return to Riung for dinner and overnight at local house. [Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 05   RIUNG - SOA - BAJAWA - GURUSINA
After breakfast drive to Soa and visit Masu village with megalithic stone tombs, ancestral spirit shrine and walk behind the village through the bamboo forest where Loka are located. Loka is a drinking place built in huts style outside of the village amongst the bamboo forest and palm forest. The only men stay together in Loka in the evening. Proceed then to Mengeruda hot spring. Picnic lunch will be provided. In the afternoon drive to Bajawa with stop at Naru - the village with tallest stone monuments in the area. Get down to Gurusina - one of the big traditional village in Ngada ethnic. Dinner and overnight will arranged by the locals. (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 06  GURUSINA HIKING
Spend the whole day in the area. Get in touch with Ngada ethnic civilization which known for the megalithic cultures many traditional villages furnished with megalithic stones, ancestor worship and adat houses. Trek to Tololela, Nage village. Lunch will be provided by the locals. There is hot spring nearby take a chance to dip in it. It is good for relaxation after day trekking. Dinner and overnight will be arranged by locals. [Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 07  GURUSINA - RUTENG
In the morning drive to Ruteng with another stop in Bena - a completed village megalithic stone tombs, ancestor worship and traditional houses. Then you will passing the breathtaking views with soaring volcanoes, ravines, Crater Lake and clouds forest. Some stops will be made en route such as Aimere - the process of making palm wine distillation. Another stop will made in Ranamese lake, Mano - beautiful rice terraces. Lunch will be provided in Ruteng. In the afternoon visit Ruteng Puu - the village with Compang complex - an ancestor worship sacred place, adat houses. Dinner and overnight at local house [Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 08  RUTENG - TODO WAE REBO
Ruteng is a small town in the backbone of Flores and neighbor to the Ruteng Nature Conservation Park where the home of Ngkiong - the endemic singing birds existed. It is worth to visit the Park early in the morning to attend the nature's concert of singing birds ( if no rain and strong winds ). There is a newly popped up volcano of Ranaka 2.300 m above sea level. Take your chance to have closer look. Return to Hotel for breakfast. Then drive down to Labuan Bajo with stop in Cara village in Cancar area to see unexposed world wonder The Lingko - the spider shaped rice fields. It is probably the only such a rice fields existed on earth (if the weather is permitted). Lunch will be served in Todo - the village were used to be center of Todo Kingdom. Afternoon proceed to Wae Rebo village for dinner and overnight.[Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]
Day 09  WAE REBO - LABUAN ABJO - RINCA
It is time to say goodbye, drive then to Labuan Bajo with stops en route for taking pictures and stretched the legs. Then sailing to Rinca. transfer to harbor and catch the motorized wooden boat cross Rinca Island. It takes 2.30 hours to reach Rinca - one of the two main islands in Komodo National Park. Lunch will be provided on board. Arrive at Rinca, anchor the boat then take a short walk to the ranger station where one have to report and pay Conservation Fee USD 15 / person. Ranger in charge will lead visitors through the suitable path to trace the Komodo Dragons and wilds. There are wild buffaloes, horses, deer, mega pod bird, Long tails macaque, various birds, and of course Komodo Dragons it self. It takes 2 (two) hours trek. Return to boat for lunch and stop at Pulau Kambing to give you chance for swimming and snorkeling. Afternoon sail to Pulau Kalong of Komodo island for anchoring the boat and also where the fruit eaten bats existed. Dinner and overnight on board (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Day 10  RINCA - KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO
In the morning sailing to Komodo village then get closer to comprehend the life of this native Komodo people. Proceed to Loh Liang, then follow the trail to reach Banunggulung the former feeding ground to watch the Komodo Dragons and other animals. It is about two km one way walking. About mid day return Labuan Bajo, en route stop at Pantai Merah - the pink colored sand beach - with beautiful coral garden; good for swimming and snorkeling lunch on board. In the afternoon return to Labuan Bajo, en route stop at one of several occupied island to visit the home of the seafaring tribes. (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Day 11   LABUAN BAJO - NEXT DESTINATION
In the morning free program until time transfer to the airport, en route take a short sightseeing visit Batu Cermin - the cave with stalactites and stalagmites. [Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner]

REMARK :
Prices per Person quoted in US DOLLAR :

Pax

FULL BOARD
Boat With Cabin & Hotel Used Boat No Cabin & Hotel Used
Bintang Flores Ecolodge New Bajo Bintang Flores Ecolodge New Bajo
1
  1.817 1.784   1.699 1.666
2
  1.016 995   940 920
3
  859 839   802 782
4 - 6
  770 750   720 700
7 - 9
  762 742   716 696
10 - 14
  711 691   674 654
15 - Up
  607 587   584 564
S-Suppl.
  82 71   82 71
Children
• 0 – 23 months : 70 % discounted from Adult rate
• 2 – 9 years : 40 % discounted from Adult rate
• 10 – 12 years : 25 % discounted from Adult rate


DURATION : 8 Days / 7 Nites
• Private Tour daily departure Possible : Start Muamere Airport / Ending point Labuan Bajo Airport
• Services Included :
o Airport transfer in Maumere and Labuan Bajo airport, Land Transport, Boat charter to Komodo National Park according to choice, English Speaking Guide and other Languages upon request.
o Accommodations:
* 1st Nite in Nuabari : Local house
* 2nd Nite in Jopu : local house
* 3rd & 4th Nite in Riung : local house
* 5th & 6th Nite in Gurusina : local house
* 6th Nite in Ruteng Puu : local house
* 7th Nite in Wae Rebo : local house
* 8th Nite in Rinca /Komodo : On board according to choice
* 9th Nite in Labuan Bajo : according to choice
o Meals as per itinerary, Entrance fees as per itinerary, refreshment.
• Services Excluded :
o Conservation Fee in Komodo National Park presently USD 15 / person, Flight Ticket, Local Airport Taxes, Beverages, Guide, Driver, Boat Crews gratuities.