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8 Days Flores Overland Tours
Tour code: Flo-Tunas/05
DAY 01: LABUAN BAJO - ARRIVAL
 On
arrival at Airport of Labuan Bajo, our guide will meet you then transfer
to your hotel for accommodation. Afternoon half-day tour in down town
of Labuan Bajo. (L,D)
DAY 02: LABUANBAJO - RUTENG
Breakfast at hotel. Start to explore the distinct tribes in Flores Island
(Manggarai, Bajawa, Lio, Sikka etc.), Drive overland to Ruteng - a cool
and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major
Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and
Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with
lush and dry hills as the back ground, and other places according to
local happenings. On arrival direct check into your hotel. Onto Ruteng
Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped
houses and be with local people. Return to hotel for accommodation and
dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 03: RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool
and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada, Riung
and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and
snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere
for making “tuak” - local liquor demonstration. On arrival
at Bajawa direct for lunch at a local restaurant, then drive 2 km to
Boloji or Warusoba to attend dance performance of Bajawanese followed
by "Suling" - cluster of Bamboo flute concert music. Return
to hotel for accommodation and meals. (B,L,D)
DAY 04: BAJAWA
 Breakfast
at hotel. Explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena -
a megalithic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits
believed and way of life, which can be seen in their "Ngadhu"
and "Bhaga". That are conical thatched roof huts symbolized
their Male and Female ancestral spirits. On the way stop on the slope
of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Return to Bajawa for Lunch
at Local Restaurant. Afternoon drive to the North to Mengeruda - a natural
hot spring water for relaxing and taking bath. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 05: BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni through
scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with
sea as the background. Stops will be made at Wogo, another traditional
Bajawanese village and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe
their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant,
Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese
typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals at your hotel.
(B,L,D)
DAY 06: MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
 After
an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see
the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend
127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. A Dutch
Geologist discovered Kelimutu in 1914; at the time the lakes were red,
blue and white. Descend to Moni village to visit Kowanara village famous
for its traditional Lionese houses, stone seats and traditional sacred
cemetery. If the road permits, a visit also will be made to Jopu and
Nggela traditional village. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops made according to
local happenings. Accommodation and meals at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 07: MAUMERE – LARANTUKA – MAUMERE
Drive to the East to Larantuka the capital of Flores Timur Regency,
passing villages, coconuts, cacao, cashew, coffee plantation and beautiful
scenery. Stops will be made at Lewoluok traditional village for special
textile, and according to local happenings. Lunch will be served at
local restaurant in Larantuka. Drive back to Maumere and check in to
your hotel for accommodation and melas.(B,L,D).
DAY 08: MAUMERE - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for your next
destination. (B)
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