2 DAYS 1 NIGHT KOMODO DRAGON BOAT TRIP

day 1 : Labuan Bajo-Boat trip to islands. Trek in Rinca Island to see the Komodo Dragon, snorkeling in Kambing Island and Pink Beach. Dinner and stay overnight in Kalong Island.

day 2 : Kalong Island-Komodo Island-Labuan Bajo. after breakfast, we sail to Komodo Island for trekking to see Komodo, deer, buffalo or other wild animals. then, snorkeling in Manta Point and Bidadari Island.

THICK LUSH RAINFOREST

HISSING VOLCANIC VENTS

JAGGED MOUNTAINOUS PEAKS

MIRACLE LAKES
WILD ANIMALS

WELL-KEPT TRADITIONAL VILLAGES AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE

MAKE THE ISLAND OF FLORES BECOMES NATURE, ANIMAL, AND CULTURE LOVERS' DREAM

INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES DURING TOURS AND TREKS TO VILLAGES IN FLORES

Information you should know when you are in the villages

The beauty of the villages in which we work in and assist are off the typical beaten tourist path, so it’s unlikely that you’ll see another tourist during your time in village. This is what makes the villages so special.

The essence of the form of tourism that we are helping the villagers to participate in is one that doesn’t sacrifice their traditional way of life or culture for the sake of mass tourism. We have used our experience in village to create hands on activities and support materials to allow you to really connect with the villagers that you meet. You feel like a member of the family, not an anonymous ‘tourist.’ You’ll be accompanied by a guide so that you can ask questions to villagers throughout your trip.

Staying in village will allow you to experience how other people live, work, relax and even perceive the world. Awareness of cultural differences allows you to understand and appreciate the villagers’ way of life. We have worked closely with the villagers to create some in village guidelines to help you know what to expect during your time in village. By respecting the local culture you will have a more enriching cultural experience.

Important points you have to know

Flores is an island with many different language, culture and customs. Please take note of the following guidelines in order to respect the villagers who are welcoming you into their homes and helping us preserve our unique environment and culture of our community: 

• It is customary in Flores to remove shoes before entering a house.

• In Flores culture, women dress modestly. When visiting villages women should keep shoulders covered and avoid wearing short shorts/skirts, singlet, tight, dirty or transparent clothes. It is acceptable to wear swimsuits on the hot springs but we recommend wearing a t-shirt as well.

• Please respect the villagers and privacy. And remember not to treat them as simple subject matter for your holiday pictures. Please ask before taking photographs especially if they are in ceremonial costumes.

• Please do not display amorous relation in public. Avoid hand holding, cuddling, hugging, and kissing while visiting the villages.

• Flores food tends to be quite spicy. Let us know of any dietary requirements in advance, but also be willing to try new things.

• Villagers will make the utmost effort to ensure your comfort. However they do live in a more traditional way and are not used to the levels of comfort to which many people are accustomed. In the traditional house you can expect to be given a foam mat with under sheet, a mosquito net, blanket and pillow as sleeping arrangement.

• Please do not tip individuals or give presents (e.g. toys, candy) to the children. This can lead to an expectation from the children each time they see a visitor that can encourage "begging" behavior which their parents dislike. Children love to draw and be creative, so think about some picture books and coloring pencils or pens for the children in the village you visit or giving to the family the house that you stay overnight. Making a donation to the community fund is recommended. Ask a guide for more details.

• During the jungle trek, plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment-taking cuttings, seeds and roots are illegal in our community.

• You will be accepted and welcomed if you follow local customs. Use only your right hand when greeting or eating. Its also polite to use both hands while giving or receiving gifts.

• In case of anything that is unusual to you, ask your guide for interpretation, it might mean something important. 
• Lunch could be in the halfway of trekking (in the forest, bamboo bush) or on the bank  of hot spring. Accommodation and dinner could be in the village that we stay overnight together with local people or at hotel and restaurant. All based on our tours or treks program agreement.
• Villagers welcome tourists to attend rituals and actively invite tourists (often via guides) to participate. If you want to be welcomed, take a contribution, as all local people do, and give it to the hosts of ritual. For example a kilogram of rice or sugar per tourist would be appropriate.
• Rituals often take a long time, be prepared to wait around. it is offensive to attend a ritual and not partake in ritual meals. Always accept ritual food that is offered to you (it is not necessary to eat it all, but please taste a tiny amount).
• Some rituals involve dancing. If you would like to dance, you must be in costume. It is possible to hire a costume (your guide can help you)
• When we arrive in remote villages, children always follow tourists, congregate and touching tourists bags. It does not mean they want to steal your STUFF but they want to steal your HEART. It means, children and villagers like to play and talking with tourists. Always respond to greetings, including smiles. Use your guide to facilitate communication.

What to bring during tours and treks

• A pair of trekking or hiking shoes
• A pair of sandals
• Sunscreen/sunblock
• Anti mosquito lotion
• Towel and swimming suit
• Sarong, light clothing, preferably cotton with long sleeved shirts and pants

CAR, MOTORBIKE, AND BOAT FOR CHARTERED IN FLORES

You can rent car or motorbike to visit villages, market, hot springs etc if you want to go by yourself for one day or more and as long as you stay longer in Flores. Here, there are two brands of motorbike we have, Yamaha and Honda (automatic and manual). Meanwhile, for the car we can rent you Innova, APV, Avanza, or local taxi called Bemo. I also can arrange the boat for chartered to 17 years old girl islands in Riung and Komodo Island in Labuan Bajo

 

Bemo in Flores

Boat chartered to Rinca and Komodo Island

Road in Flores

Another road in Flores to villages

Notice:

Most of roads in Flores to tourism destinations are good asphalt even though there are still several bad or bumpy roads to villages, waterfall spots, and lake. If you are an expert in riding, I am sure you can enjoy your trip to somewhere you belong.

I also can help you to arrange the bus or travel car ticket for you if you want to go to another place in Flores

OTHER PHOTOS DURING MY TRIP IN FLORES

Big celebration of Ngadhu festival

 

Belaraghi village, trekking 6 hours to reach the village

On the top of Ebulobo volcano

Sunrise on the top of volcano

Whale hunting in Lamalera

Kelimutu, three color lakes

Wae Rebo village

A coffee farmer

Lewotobi volcano

 Wologai village in Ende

 Boat trip to islands

Cunca Rami waterfall

Koka white sandy beach

On the crater of Egon volcano

Snake palace in Flores

 Flores ikat weaving

The colorful of Flores ikat weaving

A group of dancer in Maumere Flores

Caci whip dance

Arak, local beer distillation

Semana Santa (Good Friday) in Larantuka

Semana Santa (Good Friday) in Larantuka

 Sagi or Etu, fighting celebration starts on May to July

10 DAYS FLORES TOURS AND TREKS

feel and exploring this island's cultural treasures, natural wonders, and open-hearted people

Day 01: Maumere

Enjoy the Hegong dancing performance

Sunset in Maumere

On the peak of Egon, a volcano in eastern Flores

Day 02: Maumere-Moni

Visit Wuring fishing village on the north coast

Local people on the wayto Moni

Traditional house of Lio people before entering Moni

Day 03: Moni-Riung

Kelimutu, a volcano containing three color lakes

Stop at Nduaria market on the way of our trip

Penggajawa beach with its colorful stones

Arrive in Riung, 17 years old girl island

Day 04: Riung

Flying fox island in Riung

White sandy beach, pure and calm beach for snorkeling

Day 05: Riung-Bajawa

On the way to Bajawa, stop at Mengeruda hot spring

Musik Suling attraction in Wolowio village west of Bajawa

Day 06: Bajawa One Day Tour

Bena village

Children participate the ceremony

Megalith stone

Villagers

Day 07: Bajawa-Ruteng

Hills with spectacular views on the way

Stop on the way to see the process of making Arak

 Lake Ranamese before entering Ruteng town

Liang Bua cave, place where Homo Floresiensis was found

Day 08: Ruteng-Wae Rebo

Spider web rice field

Trek to Wae Rebo village

Day 09: Wae Rebo-Labuan Bajo

Mirror cave in Labuan Bajo

Sunset in Labuan Bajo

Day 10: Labuan Bajo-Rinca/Komodo

Komodo fight

 Trek in Rinca island

In Komodo island

Pink beach