ABOUT FLORES AND KOMODO
FLORES
Discovered by Portuguese
explorers in 1512 who named Capo de Flores or Cape of Flowers.
Flores is a long and mountainous island, with astonishing landscapes,
rain forests, dramatic volcanoes, deep ravines and picturesque
villages. Ancestral beliefs are still widespread in remote villages.
Flores has great collection in megaliths and cult houses. Also
the sea gardens extend along most of the northern coastline
and offshore reefs and they are most profuse near Maumere where
a diving resort, Sao Wisata, has been developed. Besides the
sea gardens, one of the most popular atractions of the island
area are the three coloured lakes of Kelimutu, in the south
of Ende district.
Divided by mountain chains
and volcanoes the island is populated by ethnic groups with
their own traditions and languages. Predominantly Catholic,
the have retained several aspects of the Portuguese culture
such as the Easter parade held annually at Larantuka on the
eastern part of the island and the Royal Regalia of the former
King of sikka. On the western tip is Labuan Bajo the departure
point for ferries to the Komodo Island. The island has a wealth
of hand woven cloth, a variety of texture and designs from different
parts of the island. The major town or district centres are
accessible by air on Merpati flights and there are daily flights
to Maumere from Denpasar, Bali
Mount Kelimutu, 1,690 metres
fifty years ago, had three lakes, one lake was blue green, one
fiery green and one red. Thirty years later, the colours had
changed to blue, red-brown and cafe au lait. Now, Ata Mbubu
(lake) is a dramatic dark-brown, Ata Polo are dark red-brown,
and only Nua Muri remains aquamarine or turquoise as it apparently
always was. No one can explain the cause of such colour changes
except to suppose that different minerals are dissolved in the
waters of each lake. The countryside surrounding the lake, though
no longer so "natural” as in the days of early Dutch
visitors - some hundred years go - is still mountainous and
dramatic enough, with panoramic views all sides. From the viewing
monument, Ata Mbubu, the colour of bitter chocolate, is to the
west, to the east are blue Nua muri and red-brown Ata Polo,
with Kelimutu (Keli means mountain) in the distance, while to
the south is the higher Keli Bara at 1,731 metres.
KOMODO
A small island of 280 square km, Komodo Island is located between
the island of Sumbawa and Flores. Barren except for palm trees,
Komodo is famous for its giant lizards which are considered
the last of their kind remaining in the world today. The Varannus
komodoensis can grow to a length of three metres and lives on
the carrion of goats, deer and even the carcasses of its own
kind. The only human population on the island is at a fishing
village (also called Komodo) who supplement their income by
breeding goats which are used to bait the lizards, The Komodo
is protected by law and though they are considered harmless,
it is advisable to keep at a distance.
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| KOMODO
TOUR VIA BIMA 3 Days/2 Nights |
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TOUR CODE: RAT – KT01
1st Day Bali - Bima – Komodo. We will
pick you up at your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport
to catch flight leaving for Bima in East Sumbawa. Upon arrival,
transfer to harbour and aboard the traditional boat sail to
Komodo island. Lunch served on board. After sailing for approximately
4 to 7 hours, we then arrive at Komodo island. Dinner and
overnight on board.
2nd Day Komodo - Pink Beach - Sape – Bima. Breakfast,
start to explore the island with so many sorts of tropical
animals and Komodo Dragon. This visit will be accompanied
by local rangers. Afterward sail back to Sape harbour with
stop at Pink beach for swimming and relaxing. Lunch provided.
After lunch proceed to Sape. Arrival transfer to your hotel
in Bima. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
3rd Day Bima – Bali. Breakfast, city sightseeing to
visit Sultan Palace and local market is made before transfer
to the airport, flight return to Bali. Arrive in direct transfer
to your original hotel.
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| KOMODO
TOUR VIA LABUAN BAJO 3 Days/2 Nights |
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TOUR CODE: RAT – KT02
1st Day Bali - Labuan Bajo – Komodo.
We will pick you up at your hotel in Bali and transfer to
the airport to catch the flight leaving for Labuan Bajo in
West Flores island. Upon arrival, welcomed and met by our
local staff, then transfer to harbour and embark the traditional
boat cross to Komodo island. Lunch will be provided. After
boating for approximately 4 hours we then arrive at Komodo
island. Dinner and overnight on board or at PPA Lodge.
2nd Day Komodo – Pink Beach - Labuan Bajo. After breakfast,
start to explore the island with so many sorts of tropical
animals and Komodo Dragon. Then visit will be accompanied
by local rangers. Afterward sail back to Labuan Bajo harbour
with stop at Pink Beach for snorkelling, swimming and relaxing.
Lunch provided. After lunch proceed to Labuan Bajo. Upon arrival
transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
3rd Day Labuan Bajo – Bali. After breakfast, free at
leisure until time for transfer to the airport, flight return
to Bali. Arrive in Bali transfer to your original hotel.
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| FLORES
ISLAND 4 Days / 3 Nights |
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TOUR CODE: RAT – FT01
1st Day Bali – Maumere. Transfer to
the airport to catch the flight leaving for Maumere in Flores
island. Upon arrival, welcomed and met by our local staff,
then transfer to Permata Sari hotel or similar. City sightseeing
visit Wuring fishermen village, Sikka: traditional village,
and Maumere town. Retum to hotel for dinner and accommodation.
2nd Day Maumere – Moni. Breakfast, depart to Moni drive
through a scenic area of Paga, Wolowaru and Jopu Ranggase
traditional village. Lunch at local restaurant. Late aftemoon
check in at Flores Sare Inn or similar. Dinner and overnight.
3rd Day Moni – Kelimutu – Maumere.Early breakfast,
drive up to Kelimutu, see three coloured lakes. Upon arrival,
walk 1.5 km to view the Kelimutu's red, blue and dark colours
lake. Down to Moni. Head to Detusoko and stop at St. Maria
worship place. Lunch box provided. Proceed drive to Maumere
through the scenic view of the northern part of the island.
Arrive in Maumere check in at Permata Sari Hotel or similar
for dinner and overnight.
4th Day Maumere – Bali.After breakfast, transfer to
the airport for your return flight to Bali. Arrive in Bali,
transfer to your original hotel.
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| FLORES
- KOMODO - BIMA TOUR 8 Days/7 Nights |
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TOUR CODE: RAT –
FT02
1st Day BALI – Maumere – Moni.
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight leaving for Maumere
(Flores Island). On arrival at Waioti airport of Maumere, direct
drive through a scenic area of Paga, Wolowaru then Moni. Check
in at Flores Sare Inn or similar for dinner and overnight stay.
2nd Day Moni – Kelimutu – Riung. Early morning drive
to Kelimutu, see three coloured lakes. Upon arrival, walk 1.5
km to view the Kelimutu's silver, blue and black colours lake.
Down to Moni and return to your hotel for breakfast, proceed
to Riung via Welambasa and Ropa. Lunch provided. Arrive at Riung,
check in Pondok SVD or similar for your dinner and accommodation.
3rd Day Riung. After breakfast, sail to Pulau Tujuhbelas (Nature
Reservation). Enjoy snorkelling in enormous "aquarium"
siesta on white Sandy Beach of Pulau Rutong, take short walks
circling the island. Picnic Lunch at Rutong Beach. Sail to Pulau
Kalong, see myriads of bat colony hanging over mangrove tree.
Late afternoon return to Riung mainland. Dinner and over night
stay at Pondok SVD or similar
4th Day Riung – Bajawa – Bena – Ruteng. Breakfast,
depart t6 Ruteng with visit the morning market in Bajawa, then
to Naru, continue with vjsit to Ngada Village Langa and Bena
to see an interesting cult-houses. Continue the trip with en
rute to view the beauty off Mount lnerie, then Ranamese lake.
The process of making palm wine could be seen at Aimere. Lunch
en route. Dinner and overnight at Wisma Dahlia or.similar
5th Day Ruteng – Labuan Bajo. Early breakfast, depart
for a half day trek to Mount Ranaka. During the active condition,
instead of trekking we will replace the program with visiting
local market, Ruteng Pu traditional Village, the Cancar and
Lembor irrigation area. Lunch en-route. Arrive at Labuan Bajo,
direct transfer to New Bajo Beach Hotel or similar for your
dinner and accommodation. Visit Cermin Cave and Bukit Pramuka
for the sunset.
6th Day Labuan Bajo – Komodo. After breakfast, cruising
to Komodo island with stop at Bidadari island for swimming and
snorkelling. Dinner or overnight on board or at the ranger’s
house.
7th Day Komodo - Sape – Bima. After breakfast, start exploring
the island by half an hour walk to Banunggulung to see the Komodo
Dragon, the largest monitor lizards in the world, in their natural
habitat. The island is also home to the mound - building, mega-pod
bird, the crested cockatoo, the noisy friar bird and tropical
flora. Return to the harbour for sailing to Sape with lunch
on board. Upon arrival at Sape harbour transfer to Bima. Dinner
and overnight at Hotel.
8th Day Bima – Denpasar. Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure
until time to transfer to the airport for your flight to Bali.
Upon arrival in Bali, transfer to your hotel.
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| TIMOR
ISLAND 4 Days/3 Nights |
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TOUR CODE: RAT –
TT01
1st Day Bali - Kupang - Soe (Timor Island).
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to airport teaving for Kupang
(Timor island). Arrive in Kupang direct drive to Soe with stop
at Oebelo to view the process of making Sasando Music instrument.
Arrive in Soe direct check in at your hotel.
2nd Day Breakfast, morning visit Buat National park and Oehala
waterfall. After lunch drive to Kefamenanu with stop at Niki-Niki
to see the old palace of King Nope and his Royal tombs. Afternoon
arrive in Kefamenanu and check in at your hotel.
3rd Day Kapemenanu – Kupang. Breakfast, a morning visit
Maslete traditional village and Oelolok to see the palace of
King Taolin. After lunch drive to Kupang. Late afternoon arrive
in Kupang and check in at your hotel.
4th Day Kupang – Bali. Breakfast, transfer to the airport
to depart for Denpasar (Bali). Upon arrival in Denpasar, transfer
to your original hotel.
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| SUMBA
EXPERIENCE TOUR 4 Days/3 Nights |
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TOUR CODE: RAT –
ST01
1st Day Bali – Waingapu (Sumba Island).
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to airport leaving for Waingapu
(East Sumba island). Arrive in Waingapu, transfer to Merlin
Hotel. Afternoon visit Kawangu and Prailui village. Dinner and
overnight at Merlin Hotel or similar.
2nd Day Waingapu – Waikabubak. Breakfast, drive to Waikabubak
(West Sumba). Stop at Pasunga village to see the huge carved
tombs. Lunch at Monalisa. Afternoon vjsit Puu Naga, Tambeler
and Tarung traditional village. Dinner and overnight at Monalisa
Hotel or similar.
3rd Day Waikabubak – Waingapu. Breakfast, visit Waigali,
Kaba and Paogolli village. After lunch drive back to Waingapu,
Dinner and overnight at Merlin Hotel or similar.
4th Day Waingapu – Denpasar. Breakfast, transfer to the
airport to depart for Denpasar (Bali). Upon arrival in Denpasar,
transfer to your original hotel.
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