Tour guide & driver
Go Indo’s tour guides are licensed, local professionals and English or French speaking. They know all about their own island and are happy to share their customs, traditions and stories with you. Go Indo’s drivers guarantee your safety and comfort during the journey. And… there is always mineral water and fresh fruit available in your private car. Good for on the go.
Overland accommodations
Go Indo’s accommodations are carefully selected and personally approved by our team. Hygiene and comfort are the highest priority here. All our accommodations are from local owners, not from big hotel chains. Not only do we contribute to the local community this way. Also, our guests get a chance to experience local cultures and customs from up close and mingle with the locals. Our locally selected accommodations guarantee you a clean, pleasant stay in authentic atmospheres.
Boat in Komodo National Park:
Your boat, which will sail you through Komodo National Park, has two levels.
Below deck is a dining area where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Unlimited mineral water, coffee and tea are available. During the day, the cooking crew will prepare various types of fruit and snacks. At the flanks of the boat are two private cabins. Bathroom with freshwater shower and toilet are below deck as well. We recommend sleeping without AC at night so that the generator can be turned off. This way, you’ll only hear the sound of the soft waves. On top deck are lounge-chairs and beanbags for sunbathing and relaxing. The boat is equipped with a speedboat that’ll take you to smaller islands without damaging the corals. Life jackets and life buoys are available on the boat. Your experienced captain knows exactly where and when it is favorable to sail, based on the currents and weather conditions.
Note
- Please let us know in advance if you would like to do scuba diving during this tour.
- The itinerary can be modified by our tour guide or captain during the tour depending on the sea condition but we will make sure that all the destinations will be visited if possible.
This travel package includes:
- Boat tour including licensed captain, boat and cooking crew aboard
- English-speaking, licensed tour guide
- Transport to/from airport and Port Labuan Bajo
- All overnight stays
- Complete freshly prepared meals on the boat: breakfast, lunch and diner
- Unlimited mineral water, coffee and tea on board
- Daily fresh fruit on board
- All entrance fees and donations for Komodo National Park including national park ranger
- All entrance fees and donations for traditional villages, touristic sites and all other activities.
- Snorkeling equipment & towels
This travel package excludes:
- Flight ticket: let us know if you need help to book your domestic flight
- Laundry service
- Soda or alcoholic drinks on the boat: this can be purchased in advance with your tour guide
- Other personal expenses
- Tip for the crew
Boat accomodation in Komodo National Park:
During this tour you will spend several nights on your boat. The price depends on your preference between Standard, Comfortable or Luxury regarding the boat and the amount of the guests.
Standard: Two decked boat with two private cabins and freshwater shower with toilet below deck. In the private cabins are 2 bunkbeds and a fan.
Comfortable: Two decked boat with two private cabins and freshwater shower with toilet below deck. In the private cabins are 2 bunkbeds and air-conditioning.
Luxury: Two decked boat with two private cabins and freshwater shower with toilet below deck. In the private cabins are double beds and air-conditioning.
Day 1. Denpasar – Maumere
In 1 hour and 45 minutes you fly directly from Bali to the largest city of Flores: Maumere. You will be picked up from Maumere Airport by the driver and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to snorkel in the sea in front of the resort or relax by the pool. Make sure you are well rested because the next day you will explore this green island in the Nusa Tenggara Timur province of Indonesia.
Day 2. Maumere – Wuring – Lepo Lorun – Paga beach – Koka beach – Moni
After breakfast the journey embarks towards central Flores. On the way you will stop at a traditional village ‘Wuring’, a fishing village of the ethnic ‘Bugis’. The Bugis are a sea people originally from the island of Sulawesi. For centuries they sailed the coasts of Indonesia and they settled where fish trade and markets came together. Here too, in Flores, they still live in their traditional houses on stilts and make a living from the fish trade. After this you will stop at ‘Lepo Lorun’, where you can see the traditional weaving process of the local population. Next, stop for lunch at Pantai Paga, a beautiful white sandy beach with several dining options. You will also visit Pantai Koka, another paradise beach where you can swim, sunbathe and relax. After this first day of travel, full of impressions, you will arrive in Moni, a lovely mountain village near the Kelimutu volcano, where you will spend the night in a quiet homestay.
Day 3. Moni – Kelimutu vulcano – Thutubhada – Riung
Early in the morning you will leave for the Kelimutu volcano around 4 am. After a walk of about 30 minutes you reach the highest volcano top with a panoramic view of three crater lakes. Getting up early is totally worth it: In the east, the sun slowly climbs over the sacred crater lakes of Kelimutu. With the light of the sunrise, the three different colors of the three lakes become visible. You can walk back to the hotel via the local plantations or ride with your driver to your homestay for a well- deserved breakfast.
After this you continue the journey to a rocky beach filled with blue stones and the village of Thutubhada where the Nagekeo inhabitants still live the way their ancestors used to live. Along the way you will enjoy the beautiful view of the Iya, Meja and Ebulobo volcanoes. The final destination of this day is the coastal town of Riung where you will spend the night.
Day 4. Riung – National park Pulau tujuh belas – Riung
Off the coast of Riung lies a hidden group of islands: the National Park Pulau Tujuh Belas or ‘the 17 islands’. The national park is the ultimate destination for snorkeling enthusiasts: pristine soft and hard coral reefs adorn the ocean floor, inhabited by countless fish. The uninhabited islands of Pulau Tujuh Belas are surrounded by white sand beaches and turquoise water. You will spend the day in this oasis. After breakfast you will be taken to the most beautiful snorkeling spots of Pulau Tujuh Belas via a local fishing boat. Your tour guide knows the currents and guides you while snorkeling. A fresh lunch is prepared locally on the beach. In the afternoon you will return to Riung. Overnight in Riung.
Day 5. Riung – Menggeruda hotsprings – Wolobobo – Bajawa
After breakfast, the journey continues to Bajawa. Prepare for a long drive through vulcanic sceneries and mountain passes. On the way you will stop at Menggeruda hotspring where you can bathe. The water is warm and the vulcanic water is said to have medicinal properties. Before sunset, stop in Wolobobo, which offers a panoramic view of central Flores and the ocean. Wolobobo is so high in the mountains that you can see the sunset from the clouds. Arrival at hotel Manulalu: characteristic cottages overlooking the majestic vulcanic landscape. Overnight here.
Day 6. Bajawa – Ngada traditional villages – Malanage hotsprings – Bajawa
After breakfast your driver and tour guide are ready to show you around ‘Ngadha’ region for an unique walking tour. You visit traditional villages of the ethnic Ngada people. In the mountainous environment of Bajawa, the Ngada settled in strategic locations for generations. From here they had a grand view and could see enemy tribes approaching from afar. Tribal wars regularly took place here, using black magic and traditional weapons to defeat the enemy. Your tour guide will have lunchboxes with indonesian food and fruit prepared for a picnic. You will visit several traditional villages.The driver drops you and your tour guide off in Luba village, from where the journey continues by foot. Here are other traditional villages to be explored called ‘Bena’, ‘Tololela’ and ‘Gurusina’. These well preserved traditional villages are isolated from the larger towns by their location up in the mountains. The walking tour is not difficult but because of the mountain landscape and high altitude requires comfortable walking shoes and a normal condition. Your tour guide will remind you to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
In Gurusina is the meeting point with your driver and ends the walking tour. You will proceed your adventure by car to Malanage river and hot springs. Refresh and take a dip in the cold river or relax in the warm hot springs. The soft river splashing and forest sounds blends into a melody that’ll soothe your mind and body. Malanage area is a calm, peaceful place located in the middle of local agriculture.
Back to your hotel for overnight stay in Bajawa.
Day 7. Bajawa – Aimere – Ranamese lake – Ruteng
After breakfast, the driver will drive you to Aimere where you will see the process of making the local spirit ‘sopi’. You will also visit the rice fields in the valley of Ruteng and the Ranamese Lake. After arriving at your hotel, the monastery serves as a hotel, you can explore the town of Ruteng. Ruteng is the largest city in central Manggarai but has a village-like atmosphere. If you’d like to drink coffee with a local familie, your tour guide will be happy to accompany you to his village. There are some Catholic churches to visit here and there is a city center. Overnight at Ruteng Monastery.
Day 8. Ruteng – Spiderweb ricefields – Dintor beach
After breakfast you will depart from Ruteng. For lunch, we picnic in the spiderweb rice fields. The rice fields owe their name to the shape in which the land is divided: each farmer has a ‘dot’ of land and seen from above, this division gives the illusion of a spider web. After the picnic you will visit Dintor beach before arriving at your bungalow for the night. The bungalow is surrounded by peaceful rice fields. From here you can relax and enjoy nature surrounding you. Overnight stay in Dintor.
Day 9. Dintor – Wae Rebo
Today you will travel to the isolated traditional village of Wae Rebo, nestled between the ridges of West Manggarai. The inhabitants still live here the way their ancestors used to live. The trekking takes about 3 hours through the cool rainforest. While you walk you will be serenaded by the tropical birds and you can refresh yourself in the fresh river water. Once you arrive in Wae Rebo, you will participate in local activities so that you can get a good idea of the way of life and customs in this village. Together with your guide, you can share stories and culture with the local residents of Wae Rebo. Overnight in Wae Rebo.
Day 10. Wae Rebo – Labuan Bajo
After breakfast in the village you will walk back to the starting point (you can also choose to be picked up by the driver. Since 2019 a small road has been built to the village.) Arrive at Labuan Bajo where you have free time. Here are several modern restaurants and cafes with panoramic views. If you want to take alcohol or snacks with you during tomorrow’s boat trip, you can make preparations here.
Day 11. Labuan Bajo – Komodo National Park: Angel Island – Kelor Island – Rinca Island – Mangroves at sea
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred directly to the boat at the port of Labuan Bajo. The first stop is on Angel Island, where you can snorkel and relax on the white sandy beach. Also off the coast of Kelor Island, an uninhabited island, you can snorkel and take panoramic photos from the hill. The boat trip continues to Rinca island, where you visit a traditional fishermen village. Lastly, your boat will sail you to a mangrove island in the middle of the ocean where flying foxes rest during the daytime. As the sun sets, enjoy the views from the boat while the thousands of fruit bats flying out from the mangrove: a spectacular view.
Enjoy the first night on your floating hotel!
Day 12. Komodo National Park: Loh Buaya – Padar Island – Long Beach
In the morning you will start the trekking in Loh Buaya to observe the Varanus Komodoensis or Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. This is the last place in the world where Komodo dragons still live in the wild. After the trekking, breakfast is ready on board and you can relax while the boat sails to Padar Island. This is one of the most beautiful islands of Komodo National Park. The climb of about 30 minutes is well worth it: from here you have a unique view over the many coastlines with its white beaches and the typical landscape of Komodo. The trip continues to Long Beach, a beautiful pink sand beach with clear blue water. Off the coast of Long Beach is a vast, colorful coral reef that snorkelers can indulge in. A true paradise! Overnight on the boat.
Day 13. Komodo National Park: Loh Liang – Komodo Island – Karang Makasar – Siaba besar island – Port of Labuan Bajo
After breakfast, you will visit Loh Liang to re-visit the komodo dragons at a different location. Then you sail to Karang Makasar, a mini island where you can swim with manta rays. These majestic animals are harmless yet very impressive. Keep your distance and enjoy what mother nature has to offer! Then the boat sails to Siaba Besar: An island surrounded by a healthy coral reef that is home to many sea turtles and colorful fish. Here you can snorkel and relax. This is the end of the boat trip around Komodo National Park. Return to the port and transfer to your hotel in Labuan Bajo.
Day 14. Labuan Bajo – Airport
After breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel by the driver and transferred to the airport 1.5 hours before your flight departs. You fly back to Denpasar, Bali.
The complete price for this tourpackage depends on:
- Choice of accommodation: Standard or Comfortable
- The amount of guests
- Please contact us for any questions or suggestions! We are happy to customize your tour to your preferences.
Note: Prices in EURO and USD may vary due to currency fluctuations.
Suggestion from Go Indo: combine this trip with one of the options below for a complete experience. Let us know in the reservation form if you wish to combine trips for a special price.
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Receive all information by filling in the form below (non-binding). Go Indo calculates the price based upon your travel preferences and number of guests. You’ll receive an email with price, itinerary and details of your accommodation. If satisfied, reserve the tourpackage by paying 20% of the complete travel sum to Go Indo. Thirty days before departure the entire travel sum must be completed.
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Receive all information by filling in the booking form above. The booking form is non-binding, meaning that after you click ‘send’ you do not make a reservation yet. You’ll receive an email from info@go-indo.com with the complete price, itinerary and list of accommodations. If satisfied, you can reserve the tourpackage by paying a deposit(20% of the complete travel sum).
Reservation for a tourpackage chosen from ‘Sailing Komodo’ and/or ‘Overland tours’: To make a reservation pay the deposit of 20% of the complete travel sum to Go Indo. Thirty days before departure the complete travel sum must be paid to Go Indo.
Reservation for a tourpackage chosen from ‘Day tours’ and/or ‘Special activities’: To make a reservation pay the deposit of 20% of the complete travel sum to Go Indo. 24 hours before the day tour or special activity starts, the complete travel sum must be paid to Go Indo.
Cancellation policy
For cancelling a tourpackage chosen from ‘Sailing Komodo’ and/or ‘Overland Tours’: In case you would like to cancel your reservation, please let us know at least sixty days before departure. In this case your deposit(20% of the complete travel sum) will be fully returned to you. In case you already paid the complete travel sum and cancel at least sixty days before departure, Go Indo will return 100% of your payment. In case you cancel within sixty days before departure, Go Indo cannot return the deposit due to booked reservations & travel preparations.
For cancelling ‘Day tours’ and ‘Special activities’: please let us know 7 days in advance. In this case your deposit(20% of the complete travel sum) will be fully returned to you. In case you already paid the complete travel sum and cancel at least seven days before the day tour or special activity starts, Go Indo will return 100% of your payment. In case you cancel within seven days before the day tour or special activity starts, Go Indo cannot return the deposit due to travel preparations.
Travel insurance
We suggest all travellers to always travel to Indonesia with a travel insurance from their home country. Travel insurances cover unexpected expenses and this way you can travel with peace of mind.
Certainties
Go Indo’s tour guides, drivers and colleagues are registered at the Tourism Association of Flores. A holiday with Go Indo means a safe and professional get-away.