Maumere to Labuan Bajo Flores Overland Tour 7 Days Car Trip

5.0 (22 reviews) East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Duration7 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Flores Island with the best-rated flores tour guide around! Read the reviews. Pauls Flores Overland Tours boasts an impressive 5-star rating for crafting personalized journeys that showcase the island's true beauty.

Flores Island is a treasure trove of wonders, home to awe-inspiring landscapes like Komodo National Park, idyllic beaches, majestic volcanoes, and vibrant traditional villages. It's the perfect destination for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike.

Led by Paul*, a local expert with deep knowledge of Flores' hidden gems and rich heritage, you'll experience unique insights and unforgettable moments on your tour. As a fluent English speaker born and raised on Flores, Paul ensures every detail of your adventure is seamless and extraordinary.

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Note:
*Private transportation and driver/guide only
*Guide availability confirmed at booking

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Maumere ✈ to Labuan Bajo ✈

Maumere ✈ to Labuan Bajo ✈: As described in the internary

Labuan Bajo ✈ to Maumere ✈

Labuan Bajo ✈ to Maumere ✈ : Reverse route/internary
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation

What to expect

Day 1: Flores Tour - Maumere-Koka-Moni (150km)
  1. 5h · Admission ticket not included
    On the way to Moni we will stop at
    Floating Mosaue
    Koka Beach

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
  2. 1h
    Masjid Terapung An-Nur mosque and fishing village

    This floating mosque is really unique, located in the end point of Bajo ethnic resident in Maumere city. What makes this place is excotic is the view around the mosque
  3. Koka Beach
    2h
    A great place to spend some time. You can go for a swim on the left or right side. Sometimes the waves are pretty big. But the size changes fast from big to small. You have a few restaurants with basic food.
  4. Koka Beach
    2h
    Koka Beach, Maumere, Indonesia
  5. Maumere
    Pass by
    Maumere town and airport
Day 2: Flores Tour - Moni - Kelimutu - Riung (200km)
  1. Riung
    6h
    On the way to Riung we will stop at
    Traditional Market
    Wologai Traditional Village
    Detusoko Rice terrace view in ende
    Museum sukarno the house of exile
    Blue Stone Beach

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
  2. Kelimutu Lake (Tri-Color Lake)
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Wake up at 4 o'clock to go to kelimutu lake and see the sunrise from the top of mount kelimutu. Then back to hotel for breakfast.
    Afterwards we heading to nduaria the local fruit market.
    Then to wologai traditional village then to ende and Riung
  3. Mount Kelimutu
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Wake up at 4 o'clock to go to kelimutu lake and see the sunrise from the top of mount kelimutu. Then back to hotel for breakfast.
    Afterwards we heading to nduaria the local fruit market.
    Then to wologai traditional village then to ende and Riung
  4. 30m
    The market on the edge of the Ende road suitable for shopping for fresh vegetables because they are just harvested from the fields

    The place is cool with many kinds of fruits and vegetables

    The fruits that are recommended are oranges and passion fruit.
  5. Wologai Traditional Village
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Wologai Ethnic Spiritual Village on Flores island. A traditional houses in the Wologai village near Kelimutu
  6. 30m
    Wedged into the misty peaks above an emerald valley blanketed with rice fields is the friendly village of Detusoko. Located halfway between Ende and Moni, and just a 45-minute drive from Kelimutu, it’s a misty, cool hill town
  7. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Exile House Ir. Soekarno in Ende
    A great place to get better perspectives on Soekarno's life-in-exile in Ende from 1934-1938. Original facade and structure of the house, furniture, and some samples of Soekarno's works are well preserved here.
  8. Blue Stone Beach
    2h
    Stop for lunch and relax on a beautiful beach with pebbles all over its sand. Located on a road connecting Ende and Riung. Enjoyed you time with a fresh coconut
Day 3: Flores Tour - Riung Marine Park - whole day on the sea, snorkeling 17 Island Marine Park
  1. 1h
    See bats or flying fox on their habitats
  2. 3h
    white sand beach and snorkeling
  3. 3h
    BBQ Lunch

    All fees for food not included.
  4. Riung 17 Island Marine Park
    6h · Admission ticket not included
    This day we will spend the whole day visiting the islands. We will visit islands such, pulau ontoloe, pulau temba, pulau tiga and pulau rutong

    These uninhabited islands are as diverse as they are beautiful. The mangrove isle of Pulau Ontoloe hosts a massive colony of flying foxes and a few Komodo dragons, while Pulau Rutong and Pulau Temba boast picture-perfect white sand and turquoise waters. There's great snorkelling near Pulau Tiga, Pulau Laingjawa and Pulau Bakau, but wherever you visit, you won't be disappointed.

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Boat ticket not included 1,500,000 IDR for 2
    Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
  5. Riung
    2h
    Pass through on the way to the islands
Day 4: Flores Tour - Riung - Bajawa (70km)
  1. Bajawa
    6h
    On the way to Bajawa we will stop at

    Mangeruda Hot Springs
    Ogi Waterfall

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
  2. 2h · Admission ticket not included
    Amazing hot springs! Quite a lot of space, you can choose between different hot springs, swimming pool, and a little lake. Not many people. You can buy some snacks and drinks in warungs nearby.
  3. Ogi Waterfall
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The place is still natural with cool weather because it is in the highlands. This waterfall is very beautiful waterfall, with enormous power! It's windy because of the falling water.
  4. Bajawa
    6h
    Stop for the night in Bajawa
Day 5: Flores Tour - Bajawa - Ruteng (140 km)
  1. Ruteng
    6h
    On the way to Ruteng we will stop at

    Bena Traditional Village
    Malanage Hot Springs
    Aimere local Arak
    Rana Mese Lake

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
  2. Bena Traditional Village
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Bena Traditional Village

    Beautiful traditional village with traditional culture, views to the valley, the place is ancient and full of history.

    They sell many handcrafted like kain weaving or handcrafted bracelet in front of their house. There also some coffee shop where they sell Bajawa coffee.
  3. Malanage Hot Springs
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Malanage Hot Spring
    It’s all natural, nothing man made, just a river.
    A cold and an extremely hot stream come together, the hot one is almost boiling.
  4. 1h
    Aimere Arak (local alcohol) process

    Every region in flores have our own kinds of process and different ingredients to make arak, it's still done traditionally. The highest alcohol rate usually have transparent color and looked like water
  5. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    The lake is still natural with many trees, away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by forests it's nice tranquil place.

    Admission charge for visit to the lake
Day 6: Flores Tour - Ruteng - Wae Rebo (80 km)
  1. Wae Rebo Village
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Wae Rebo is the best of Manggarai's traditional villages
    The village is in a beautiful location and is truly stunning to see
    A village visit involves a splendid but somewhat challenging 9km hike that takes three to four hours with spectacular views of the Savu Sea
    Stay overnight in a mbaru tembong (traditional home), the local Manggaraian ethnic people are friendly and polite.

    On the way to Wae Rebo we will stop at

    Lingko Spider Web Rice
    Blasius Monta Homestay

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Accommodation: does not need to be booked

    The trek to Wae Rebo takes approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on your pace. You’ll stay overnight in a traditional communal house, sharing the space with other travelers, but each with a separate sleeping mattress.
    Not include Optional Local motorcycle transport (Wae Rebo Village) or Optional Porter
  2. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    A beautiful view of the rice fields in the shape of a cobwebs, the cobweb shape is like the roof of houses and also has to do with the organization of each community. Interesting and very beautiful.
  3. 1h
    Stop for lunch and start track up to wae rebo village
Day 7: Flores Tour - Wae Rebo - Labuan bajo (160 km)
  1. Labuan Bajo
    30m
    On the way to Labuan Bajo we will stop at

    Blasius Monta Homestay (return)
    Lembor
    Cunca Wulang Waterfall

    All fees for food and accommodation not included.
    Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
  2. 45m
    stop for coffee break and start touring with car
  3. 1h
    Stop for lunch on a local restaurant
  4. Cunca Wulang Waterfall
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Cunca Wulang waterfall swimming jumping possible in small canyon:

    Nice waterfall and a pretty scenic canyon. The walk down from the parking lot and up again can be quite strenuous due to the humidity.

    Once at the waterfall, you can jump from the cliff, or just enjoy taking pictures.
  5. Labuan Bajo
    Pass by
    Labuan Bajo town and airport

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can arrange to meet anywhere

Meeting point
Meeting point
End point

Maumere Airport

End point

Labuan Bajo Airport

Pickup details

This experience requires good weather for parts of the itinerary, you’ll be offered a different itinerary or dates. For cancellations see cancelation policy.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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