Welcome to Flores
Meet Komodo dragons as you cruise through the exotic Komodo archipelago, or explore the island’s authentic villages and stunning nature with a Flores Overland Tour. Come and join us in our mission to support local businesses and protect the rainforest.
Komodo Private Tours
Cruise with a private boat through the Komodo archipelago, to see the rich sea life, meet endangered Komodo dragons and relax on tropical beaches.
Komodo Open Trip 3D2N Weekend
Cruise affordably through the Komodo archipelago in a private cabin as part of a 3D2N Open Trip. These always start on Friday and end on Sunday.
We are only the agent. Komodo Open Trips are organised by the boat management.
Flores Overland Tours
Embark on an authentic overland tour away from the crowd, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature, enchanting culture and traditional villages.
We’re fun Flores Guides:-)
We are born and raised in Flores, and are experts in the local fauna and flora. We are in love with our island and will go far and beyond to make sure you leave Flores with a smile while minimising our human footprint.
We are experienced, listen carefully to your wishes, and are excited to show our backyard. Whether you want to see Komodo dragons, learn about the local customs and issues or whether you are outdoors, a family or a photographer: You’ll find yourself in great company with us.
FAQ on Flores
Where to stay in Labuan Bajo?
The recommended accommodation in the top segment (especially for families or for a peaceful stay) is Villa Domanik. While on a walking distance from the city centre, this peaceful resort is far from the city buzz and is located on a hill facing mountains and the sea.
Recommended accommodations in the mid-budget segment are Seaesta Komodo Hostel & Hotel and Wae Molas Hotel, while in the low-budget segment we recommend Ciao Hostel.
How to get to Labuan Bajo?
The gateway to Flores is Bali. There are frequent flights from Denpassar (Bali) to Labuan Bajo and it takes ± 1 hour. You can book both your international flight to Bali as well as domestic flights Labuan Bajo via Skyscanner. Since recently, there are also direct flights to Labuan Bajo from Makassar, Sulawesi! Consider booking a window seat to enjoy the beautiful view when approaching Flores.
An adventurous way to get to Labuan Bajo from Gili island is by boat, and the standard boat tour takes 4 Days. We only recommend this option for low budget travellers that have plenty of time, because the facilities onboard are very basic. Most travellers prefer to fly from Gili to Labuan Bajo via Denpassar (there are no direct flights).
What is included in the Komodo Tour?
Included: transfer service to/from harbour, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling gear, meals, mineral water
excluded: entrance fee to Komodo National park, alcohol & soft drinks, voluntary tips
What is the entrance fee to Komodo National Park?
According to the default itineraries for the 2D, 3D and 4D Komodo Tours, each passenger needs an entrance ticket for 2 days. The reason the entrance fees are excluded from the tour price is that sometimes we need to change the itinerary due to weather conditions and we do not want to overcharge you unnecessarily beforehand.
The extra price for the entrance fees for the 3D2N Komodo Tour is 620.000 IDR per person for regular days (in total for the entire tour), and 750.000 IDR per person for national holidays.
Do children get a discount for the Komodo Tour?
Yes, discounts apply for children of 5 years and younger:
- Children of 1 year and younger don't pay anything for the entire Komodo Tour.
- Children of 5 years and younger get a free entrance to the National Park.
What are the safety measures on board?
Safety is the number one priority with the livaboard Komodo Tours.
We tailor the tour itinerary to the weather/sea conditions. In case these conditions at some sites are too wild according to the captain, we visit the site on a different time/day or skip it and visit other sites instead.There are life jackets on board for all passengers.There is radio communication on board.
Is the Komodo tour safe for children?
While it is common that visitors do the tour with infants, we recommend to be cautious with children under 3 years if you have no experience with boat trips together with your young children.
Bigger children usually love the Komodo tour. However, because kids are usually more sensitive to the heat, we advice to always book a boat with AC (as is the case with the boats we use).
Does the crew speak English?
We only work with English speaking, licensed guides that will join you throughout the tour. The cook and captain on board usually don't speak English well.
Do I share the boat with other visitors?
No. All our tours are private which means that you are the only ones on board together with your own private staff. Therefore the itineraries are not set in stone and we happily accommodate your wishes in a tailored itinerary.
When does the tour start/end?
Because of the private nature of our tours, we will start the tour whenever you arrive in Labuan Bajo or whenever you wish to be picked up from your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, as long as it is before noon.
The tour end is also flexible. The tour usually ends around noon, but we can stretch it in case you have a late flight or drop you of earlier at the airport in case you have an early flight.
What's the best period to visit Komodo National Park?
The weather is usually best and the sea is most calm from the beginning of May to the end of October.
Between November and March - and especially in December and January - the weather can sometimes be in bad conditions. We have a zero-risk policy and therefore the itinerary may be adjusted based on the weather.
However, these winter months are the best period for seeing large groups of Manta Rays. The emphasis is on "large groups", as individual Manta Rays can usually be seen throughout the year.
What is the payment process?
A small online pre-payment is required to confirm your booking request. The outstanding amount is usually paid in cash upon arrival. Alternatively - and only if you wish - the outstanding balance can be transferred in advance to our guide's Indonesian bank account.
In case you wish to pay the outstanding balance in advance, we recommend using TransferWise .
This is an increasingly popular payment platform among Western travellers for payments to non-Western countries, because international transfers via bank or PayPal usually use unfavourable currency exchange rates on top of the commissions. You can create a Transferwise account here ; the confirmation process takes a few days. Just contact us for the bank details.
Conservation
We fight for our rainforest and donate to wildlife rehabilitation programs.
Local Welfare
Our tours and donation campaigns are built on community engagement.
Education
Enhance your cultural and environmental awareness via our tours and eco blog.
HELP DENA TO COLLEGE
Dena has just finished secondary school and dreams of becoming a police officer.
Because of the modest local salaries, his family is not able to pay the college fee of ± € 8000.
If you want to help, please donate via the booking form below. The entire amount is for Dena.
Cruise through the Borneo jungle
The unknown scenic treks in Sulawesi
Orangutan jungle treks in Sumatra
Meet traditional tribes off-the-beaten track
Meet the giant dragon and enjoy the snorkelling
Visit the popular island with a licensed guide
Komodo Tour Itineraries
Itineraries – Flores – Komodo Tours
DAY 1: Labuan Bajo >> Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (L D)
| Included: | pick-up by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks |
Pick up at the airport or hotel in the early morning, and drop off at the harbor where you will enter the boat and meet the staff. We start sailing around 8 am towards Kelor island. Here, you can snorkel and have short hike to enjoy the beautiful panorama from the top of the hill.
Then you're served delicious lunch on the boat. We cruise to Rinca island to meet the dragons, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, deers, monkeys, and wild boars! A ranger will accompany us on a 1.5 hour trek, during which we will also go up hill and enjoy the panorama view.
Then, we head to the last destination of the day, Kalong Island, and enjoy thousands of bats fly around our heads as the sun sets.
DAY 2: Padar Island – Pink Beach - Kanawa Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
| Included: | drop-off by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks |
Enjoy the delightful breakfast on the boat and prepare for a 30 minute trek up hill to the top of Padar Island. This may be the absolute highlight of the day as the view is totally breathtaking!
Then we continue to Pink Beach, one of favourite snorkelling spots during the trip. And yes, the beach is pink, so bring your camera with you! We'll have lunch at this exotic destination.
Finally, we visit Kanawa island, where we can swim, snorkel or relax on the picturesque, white beach. Then it is time to sail back to Labuan Bajo, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
DAY 1: Labuan Bajo >> Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (L D)
| Included: | pick-up by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks |
Pick up at the airport or hotel in the early morning, and drop off at the harbor where you will enter the boat and meet the staff. We start sailing around 8 am towards Kelor island. Here, you can snorkel and have short hike to enjoy the beautiful panorama from the top of the hill.
Then you're served delicious lunch on the boat. We cruise to Rinca island to meet the dragons, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, deers, monkeys, and wild boars! A ranger will accompany us on a 1.5 hour trek, during which we will also go up hill and enjoy the panorama view.
Then, we head to the last destination of the day, Kalong Island, and enjoy thousands of bats fly around our heads as the sun sets.
We have a traditional Indonesian diner on board, and then prepare for the night.
DAY 2: Padar Island – Komodo Island – Pink Beach (B L D)
| Included: | private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks |
Enjoy the delightful breakfast on the boat and prepare for a 30 minute trek up hill to the top of Padar Island. This may be the absolute highlight of the day as the view is totally breathtaking!
Then we continue to Pink Beach, one of favourite snorkelling spots during the trip. And yes, the beach is pink, so bring your camera with you! We'll have lunch at this exotic destination.
In the afternoon we sail to Komodo island, and a ranger accompanies us on a trek to spot the famous Komodo dragons. They are a bit bigger here than they are in Rinca island.
We have a traditional Indonesian diner on board, and then prepare for the night.
DAY 3: Taka Makasar – Manta Point – Sebayur Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
| Included: | drop-off by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | alcohol and soft drinks |
Our first stop is at the picturesque white beach at Taka Makassar, where you can relax or swim. The next destination - Manta Point - is nearby, and here you meet the giant Manta while snorkelling!
We continue to Sebayur island, where you can enjoy for the last time the beautiful underwater scene. Then it is time to sail back to Labuan Bajo, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
DAY 1: Labuan Bajo >> Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Kalong Island (L D)
| Included: | pick-up by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks |
Pick up at the airport or hotel in the early morning, and drop off at the harbor where you will enter the boat and meet the staff. We start sailing around 8 am towards Kelor island. Here, you can snorkel and have short hike to enjoy the beautiful panorama from the top of the hill.
Then you're served delicious lunch on the boat. We cruise to Rinca island to meet the dragons, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, deers, monkeys, and wild boars! A ranger will accompany us on a 1.5 hour trek, during which we will also go up hill and enjoy the panorama view.
Then, we head to the last destination of the day, Kalong Island, and enjoy thousands of bats fly around our heads as the sun sets.
DAY 2: Padar Island – Komodo Island – Pink Beach (B L D)
| Included: | private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | entrance fees, alcohol and soft drinks |
Enjoy the delightful breakfast on the boat and prepare for a 30 minute trek up hill to the top of Padar Island. This may be the absolute highlight of the day as the view is totally breathtaking!
Then we continue to Pink Beach, one of favourite snorkelling spots during the trip. And yes, the beach is pink, so bring your camera with you! We'll have lunch at this exotic destination.
In the afternoon we sail to Komodo island, and a ranger accompanies us on a trek to spot the famous Komodo dragons. They are a bit bigger here than they are in Rinca island.
We have a traditional Indonesian diner on board, and then prepare for the night.
DAY 3: Taka Makasar – Manta Point – Gili Lawa Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
| Included: | private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | alcohol and soft drinks |
Our first stop is at the picturesque white beach at Taka Makassar, where you can relax or swim. The next destination - Manta Point - is nearby, and here you meet the giant Manta while snorkelling!
The next destination is Gili Lawa Island, where we will have trek to a hill top and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
DAY 4: Siaba Island – Kanawa Island >> Labuan Bajo (B L)
| Included: | drop-off by car, private boat, guide & boat staff, snorkelling equipment, meals, mineral water |
| excluded: | alcohol and soft drinks |
After breakfast we head to Siaba island. Having one of the best snorkelling sites in the area, you may spot turtles here.
We continue to Kanawa island, where we can swim, snorkel or relax on the picturesque, white beach.
If time allows, we visit after lunch another snorkelling site Bidari, before sailing back to Labuan Bajo. Drop off at your hotel or the airport.
What’s included?
Included: Private local boat (AC Cabin boat), English speaking guide, Meals, Snorkeling equipments, Ranger, mineral water, transfer from/to Labuan Bajo/Airport
Excluded: Entrance fees, soft drinks/ alcoholic drinks, hotel, tips, flight ticket, travel/health insurance
What to bring?
Long pants, long sleeves, swimming suits, towel, insect repellent (40% DEET), sun lotion, trekking/walking shoes, portable flash flight, rain coat, small backpack
Recommended Accommodations
Recommended accommodations (excluded) are Ciao Hostel ($), Wae Molas Hotel ($$), Seaesta Komodo Hostel & Hotel ($$) and Villa Domanik ($$$).
Terms & Conditions
- Bookings requests are confirmed via our booking form. A deposit is required.
- 100% refund of deposit for cancellations 2 months before tour start.
- 50% refund of deposit for cancellations 1 month before tour start.
- No refund of deposit for cancellations within a month before tour start.
- Rescheduling dates can be done at no costs, subject to availability of new dates.
- We take no responsibility for flight delays/cancellations. However, under such conditions, we will re-optimize the itinerary to minimise the impact on your tour.
- We are always open for wishes to change the itinerary.
- Safety always comes on the first place and is never jeopardised. If the captain judges that the weather/sea conditions are too poor to visit specific sites, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
As a final note, we just want you to leave Flores with beautiful memories and will always try to find reasonable solutions with our hearts specific to the situation.
Flores Overland Tours
| start | finish |
|---|---|
| Ende | Ende or Maumere |
DAY 1: ENDE AIRPORT > WOLOGAI - WATERFALL > MONI
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Ecolodge, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
Pick-up is upon arrival at Ende aiport. Transfer to the traditional Lionese village Wologai, where we will walk through as we learn about the customs and traditions of the local life. We continue to Moni, and underway we make a stop to swim or relax at the waterfalls. Finally, we check-in to our hotel in Moni.
DAY 2: MONI – KELIMUTU LAKE – MONI > ENDE/MAUMERE
| Included: | car, driver, guide, entrance ticket to Kelimutu crater, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
We start the trip at 4 am and drive for an hour for the starting point of the mountain trek. The hike to the top of Mt Kelimutu takes about 45 minutes. Here we will witness a beautiful sunrise, relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kelimutu lake.
We drive back to the hotel for breakfast, and then we continue either to Ende or Maumere, depending on where you are flying from. If you fly from Ende, we will drive you directly to Ende; if you fly from Maumere, we will drive to Maumere and make stops at Koka Beach, Old church and Waring traditional village.
| start | finish |
|---|---|
| Labuan Bajo | Labuan Bajo |
DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – DENGE – WAE REBO
| Included: | car, driver, guide, short hike, accommodation in Wae Rebo, entrance tickets, bottled water |
| Excluded: | meals |
Pick-up early in the morning at your hotel in Labuan Bajo (or at the airport if you arrive before 9 am), and private transfer to Denge village (±5 hours). Here we start the trek to Wae Rebo Village (3-4 hours depending on your wishes), which is a remote village that can only be reached by foot. We explore the traditional houses at Wae Rebo village and meet the kind locals. Both dinner and overnight are at a traditional house.
DAY 2: WAE REBO – DENGE – SPIDER WEB RICE FIELD – LEMBOR – LABUAN BAJO
| Included: | car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
After breakfast, we hike to Denge village from where we’ll continue the journey by car to Cara village (± 2.5 hours) to see the Spider Web Rice Field. Then we visit other rice fields in Lembor before we arrive in Labuan Bajo.
| start | finish |
|---|---|
| Labuan Bajo | Labuan Bajo |
DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – TODO – DENGE
| Included: | car, driver, guide, short hike, homestay in Denge, entrance tickets, bottled water |
| Excluded: | meals |
Pick-up at your hotel in Labuan Bajo (or at the airport if you arrive before 9 am). We drive through Melo village where we’ll see a beautiful panorama of Labuan Bajo, and then continue to Lembor to see the rice terrace fields. Finally, we drive 3 hours to Denge village where we’ll stay overnight at a local homestay.
DAY 2: DENGE – WAE REBO
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Wae Rebo, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
After breakfast we start the trek to Wae Rebo Village (3-4 hours depending on your wishes), which is a remote village that can only be reached by foot. We explore the traditional houses at Wae Rebo village and meet the kind locals. Both dinner and overnight are at a traditional house.
DAY 3: WAE REBO – DENGE – SPIDER WEB RICE FIELD – LEMBOR – LABUAN BAJO
| Included: | car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| excluded: | meals |
After breakfast, we hike to Denge village from where we’ll continue the journey by car to Cara village (± 2.5 hours) to see the Spider Web Rice Field. Then we visit other rice fields in Lembor before we arrive in Labuan Bajo.
| start | finish |
|---|---|
| Labuan Bajo | Ende or Maumere |
This tour is ideal for combining with a Komodo Tour!
DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – RUTENG
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Ruteng, entrance tickets, bottled water |
| Excluded: | meals |
Pickup at your hotel in Labuan Bajo around 8 am (or at the airport as long as you land before 9 am). As we drive towards Ruteng, we make stops at Melo village for a panorama of Labuan Bajo, at Lembor to see a large rice terrace and at Cara Village to see the beautiful Spire Web Rice Terrace Field. In Ruteng we stop at Ruteng Pu’u to visit the traditional houses of the Manggarai tribe, before we check-in at our hotel.
DAY 2: RUTENG - BAJAWA
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Bajawa, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
After breakfast we continue the tour with the first top at Tepo Rakot, where we can enjoy a panorama of the rice terrace. Next we visit the Rana Mese Lake in the rain forest, and then visit Aimere village and learn about the process of making palm wine. The next village Bena is located in the slope of Mount Inerie and is the traditional village of Bajawa people. In the afternoon, we will relax in the Hot Spring at So’a. Then we check-in at the hotel in Bajawa.
DAY 3: BAJAWA - MONI
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Moni, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| excluded: | meals |
We continue the journey after breakfast and drive to the hot spring where we can swim and relax. The next stop is at Nanga Penda, where walk along the Blue Stone Beach [picture] and where we have lunch. We continue towards Ende and stop at the Museum of Bung Karno and visit the traditional villages in Saga [picture] and Wolo Gai [picture]. Finally, we arrive in Moni where we stay overnight in a hotel.
DAY 4: MONI – KELIMUTU – MAUMERE
| Included: | car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals, accommodation |
We start the trip at 4 am and drive for an hour for the starting point of the mountain trek. The hike to the top of Mt Kelimutu takes about 45 minutes.
Here we will witness a beautiful sunrise, relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kelimutu lake. We drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check-out, and then we continue either to Ende or Maumere, depending on where you are flying from. If you fly from Ende, we will drive you directly to Ende; if you fly from Maumere, we will drive to Maumere and make stops at Koka Beach, Old church and Waring traditional village.
| start | finish |
|---|---|
| Labuan Bajo | Ende or Maumere |
Easy to combine with Komodo Tour!
DAY 1: LABUAN BAJO – DENGE – WAE REBO
| Included: | car, driver, guide, short hike, accommodation in Wae Rebo, entrance tickets, bottled water |
| Excluded: | meals |
Pick-up early in the morning at your hotel in Labuan Bajo (or at the airport if you arrive before 9 am), and private transfer to Denge village (±5 hours). Here we start the trek to Wae Rebo Village (3-4 hours depending on your wishes), which is a remote village that can only be reached by foot. We explore the traditional houses at Wae Rebo village and meet the kind locals. Both dinner and overnight are at a traditional house.
DAY 2: WAE REBO – RUTENG
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Ruteng, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
After breakfast, we hike to Denge village from where we’ll continue the journey by car to Cara Village to see the Spider Web Rice Field. Then we continue to Ruteng Town and stay overnight in a hotel.
DAY 3: RUTENG - BAJAWA
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Bajawa, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
After breakfast we continue the tour with the first top at Tepo Rakot, where we can enjoy a panorama of the rice terrace. Next we visit the Rana Mese Lake in the rain forest, and then visit Aimere village and learn about the process of making palm wine. The next village Bena is located in the slope of Mount Inerie and is the traditional village of Bajawa people. In the afternoon, we will relax in the Hot Spring at So’a. Then we check-in at the hotel in Bajawa.
DAY 4: BAJAWA - MONI
| Included: | car, driver, guide, accommodation in Moni, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals |
We continue the journey after breakfast and drive to the hot spring where we can swim and relax. The next stop is at Nanga Penda, where walk along the Blue Stone Beach and where we have lunch. We continue towards Ende and stop at the Museum of Bung Karno and visit the traditional villages in Saga and Wolo Gai. Finally, we arrive in Moni where we stay overnight in a hotel.
DAY 5: MONI – KELIMUTU – ENDE/MAUMERE
| Included: | car, driver, guide, entrance tickets, mineral water |
| Excluded: | meals, accommodation |
We start the trip at 4 am and drive for an hour for the starting point of the mountain trek. The hike to the top of Mt Kelimutu takes about 45 minutes.
Here we will witness a beautiful sunrise, relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Kelimutu crater lake. We drive back to the hotel for breakfast and check-out, and then we continue either to Ende or Maumere, depending on where you are flying from. If you fly from Ende, we will drive you directly to Ende; if you fly from Maumere, we make stops at Koka Beach, Old church and/or Waring traditional village.
What’s included?
Included: Private local boat (AC Cabin boat), English speaking guide, Meals, Snorkeling equipments, Ranger, mineral water, transfer from/to Labuan Bajo/Airport
Excluded: Entrance fees, soft drinks/ alcoholic drinks, hotel, tips, flight ticket, travel/health insurance
What to bring?
Long pants, long sleeves, swimming suits, towel, insect repellent (40% DEET), sun lotion, trekking/walking shoes, portable flash flight, rain coat, small backpack
