7 Days Roadtrip To Flores Island Indonesia

ABOUT FLORES ISLAND

Flores Island in Indonesia, whose name means “Flower” in Portuguese, may sound synonymous with the Komodo archipelago, with its exotic beaches, beautiful underwater world, and home of the famous Komodo dragon. However, Flores Island has its charms, such as its unique nature and cultural diversity. Various interesting things to do, spread across various areas on Flores Island which are known as districts or cities, including Labuan Bajo, Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende, and Maumere. Unlike the case with tours to Komodo Islands, which are carried out by boat, a trip to Flores Island offers the sensation of driving across hills, mountains, agriculture, settlements, and so on.

The island is also rich in cultural heritage, with a diverse population of ethnic groups and traditional villages dotting the landscape. One of the most iconic cultural sites on Flores Island is the Lake Kelimutu with three different colored lakes.

Overall, Flores Island offers a mix of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural experiences, making it a must-visit destination for travelers looking to explore the beauty of Indonesia.

HOW TO GET THERE

Flores Island is one of the many islands in Indonesia which is located in the south east of this archipelagic country. To reach the island, you can use a ship or airplane, whether from Bali or other islands in Indonesia. In this article we will review how to get to Flores Island, either by boat or plane.

1. Travel To Flores by Flight

Flores Island with an area of approximately 15,531 km² has several airports spread across districts or cities, including; Labuan Bajo, Ruteng, Ende, Bajawa, & Maumere. However, the only airports that have large runways are in Labuan Bajo, Ende and Maumere. Flights to this airport come from Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Makasar and Kupang, while the other airports mentioned above only serve pioneer flights, from Kupang or Sumba. So, to get to Flores from Bali, or other big cities, you can fly to the 3 cities above according to your travel plans to Flores Island.

2. Travel To Flores by Boat

Travel to Flores Island using an airplane is the most efficient way, but you can also use a ship which is relatively cheaper. PT. Pelni Indonesia, serves shipping routes to the island of Flores starting from Bali, Surabaya and Makasar with destination ports in Ende, Maumere and Labuan Bajo. There are various choices of ships with each ship’s schedule usually once every 2 weeks. Apart from that, there are also ferries that cross to Flores from several nearby islands, such as Sumba Island, Timor Island and Sumbawa Island.

OUR FLORES ROAD TRIP TOUR

Flores Roadtrip Tour is designed to take you on a one-way trip to explore the uniqueness of each region on Flores Island. As is known, Flores Island is divided into several ethnic groups with their own cultural & natural characteristics. Within 7 days, you will stay more than 1 night in each of these areas, such as the Manggarai tribe with their cone-shaped houses and the beauty of their Spiderweb rice fields and Ngada tribe with their authentic villages. Apart from that, you will also visit the colored Crater Lake that is the pride of the Lio tribe during this tour. In the Authentic Flores Tour package, you will also be invited to walk on the Golorenda Walking Trail, Island Hopping at RIung Maritime Tourism, Climb to Mount Wawomuda passing various local productive plants, Relax in hot springs, as well as various other interesting activities