Day 1: Ende – Moni (Culture & Arrival)
Arrive at Ende Airport (ENE), meet your guide, and begin the drive to Moni. Stop at Jopu Traditional Village, a Lio settlement, to witness the unique architecture and receive an immersive lesson on the traditional Tenun Ikat (handwoven fabric) making process—from spinning and dyeing the yarn to creating intricate motifs. Check in to your Moni hotel for rest.
Day 2: Moni – Riung (Iconic Nature & Coast)
Start early with a drive to Kelimutu Lake to catch the magical sunrise over the three-colored craters. After breakfast and check-out, visit the Wolopaku Coffee Plantation to learn about Flores coffee production. Enjoy lunch at the unique Blue Stone Beach (Pantai Batu Biru). Continue the drive to the coastal town of Riung for check-in.
Day 3: Explore Riung (Maritime Adventure)
A full day of island hopping in the Riung 17 Islands National Park. Sail to Kalong Island to see millions of fruit bats (kalong) in the mangroves. Anchor at Tiga Island for a snorkeling session followed by a delicious barbecue lunch on the beach. Continue snorkeling at Tembang Island and Rutong Island to explore rich coral reefs. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. (Optional: Beach camping available).
Day 4: Riung – Bajawa (Hot Springs & Sunset)
After breakfast and check-out, drive towards Bajawa. Stop at Menggeruda Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the natural pools. Briefly stop at the Bou-Bou Traditional Market. In the afternoon, visit Wolobobo Hill to capture the magnificent sunset view over the Bajawa landscape and surrounding volcanoes.
Day 5: Explore Bajawa (Ngada Heritage & Unique Rivers)
Visit the famous megalithic Bena Traditional Village, a Ngada cultural icon, and other traditional settlements. Proceed to the natural wonder of Malanage Hot and Cold River, where you can bathe at the meeting point of the two contrasting streams. In the late afternoon, climb Avatar Hill (or Laba Hill) for spectacular views of the majestic Mount Inerie and the distant ocean. Return to the hotel.
Day 6: Bajawa – Ruteng (Local Craft & Rainforest)
Check out and drive to Ruteng. Stop at Aimere to observe the traditional distillation of Sopi, the local palm-sap liquor. Take a refreshing walk along the serene Ranamese Lake, surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. Check in to your Ruteng hotel. The day concludes with a visit to the Ruteng Traditional Market, the largest in Flores.
Day 7: Ruteng – Labuan Bajo (Unique Rice Fields & Departure)
After breakfast and check-out, take a short walk on the Golorenda Walking Trail to appreciate the countryside. The final highlight is a visit to the iconic spiderweb-shaped rice fields (Lodok), a fascinating example of traditional Manggaraian land division. The long road trip then commences, taking you to Labuan Bajo, where your memorable 7-day Flores tour concludes.