Day 1 Komodo Labuan Basho (★Meeting Day)
All day
丨Itinerary
Today is the gathering day for the activity. All tourists gathered in Labuan Bajiao, Komodo, Indonesia (free airport pick-up service will be arranged for 2 people or more), and went to the hotel to check in after arrival.
How to get to Komodo Labuan Bajiao
Komodo Labuan Basho Airport (Airport Code: LBJ)
There are a large number of flights from Bali to Komodo Island every day, available at various time periods, and the prices are relatively affordable.
Most of them are Indonesian local airlines, such as Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air Indonesia, AirAsia Indonesia, Batik Air Indonesia, etc.
Day 2 Komodo Labuan Bajiao Airport → Ende Airport → Moni Village → Wologai Traditional Village
All day
丨Itinerary
This morning, we'll rest at the hotel before departing for our flight from Komodo Labuan Bajiao to Ende, East Flores, in the afternoon. After meeting at Ende Airport, we'll drive to Moni, a tranquil plateau town approximately 60 kilometers away. On the way, we'll visit Wologai Traditional Village, located at an altitude of 1,045 meters and boasting 800 years of history, where the traditional wooden and palm-leaf houses are housed. Afterward, we'll check in at the hotel.
丨Reference flights
Indonesia Wings IW1830
Komodo Labuan Basho (LBJ) - England (ENE)
13:20-14:10, flight duration about 50 minutes
Day 3 Kelimutu → Bajawa → Blue Stone Beach
All day
丨Itinerary
In the morning, we drove to Kelimutu, one of Indonesia's most mysterious and striking sights. Kelimutu means "Boiling Lake," and the mountain is home to three lakes of the same name, nestled in deep craters at an altitude of 1,600 meters. Each has its own color and local name, but their changing color is unpredictable. Sometimes they are blue, green, and black, and sometimes they turn white, red, and blue. All are believed to be the resting place of departed souls. We'll need to hike for about an hour to reach the crater.
Return to the hotel for breakfast before heading to Bajawa. On the way to Bajawa, we'll stop at Blue Stone Beach, a geological wonder known for its unique stone-covered coastline. The beach is composed of unusual turquoise, pale blue, and red stones, a unique geological wonder. We'll then transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 Bena Village → Tololela Cultural Village → Gurusina Traditional Village → Ruteng
All day
丨Itinerary
After breakfast, we will head to Bena, a very famous village in Ngada district that preserves the culture of the Stone Age. It is also one of the most traditional and visually striking villages.
We then hiked to Tololela, a traditional village nestled in the hills at the foot of Inerie volcano, offering stunning views of the Inerie volcano.
We then continue our hike to explore the famous traditional village of Gurusina. After the hike, we drive to Ruteng, arriving there in the late afternoon to check into our hotel.
Day 5: Ruteng Puu Traditional Village → Cancar Village → Labuan Baja
All day
丨Itinerary
Today we'll visit the traditional village of Ruteng Puu, a place to learn about Manggaraian culture and history. Its spiky roofs, circular stone platforms, and a ring of stones surrounding them are the site of community ceremonies. We'll then continue to Labuan Bajiao, stopping in the village of Cancar in the Manggarai region for a brief ascent to overlook the spider fields. These fields, called lingko, are designed to resemble spiderwebs and shared by the community. A tall bamboo pole stands at their center, a unique and striking feature of Manggarai.
Afterward, we'll head to the Cunca Wulang Waterfall Canyoning Experience. "Cunca Wulang" means "Waterfall and Moon" in Indonesian. This waterfall, located 200 meters above sea level, creates a refreshingly cool atmosphere. At first glance, you'll feel like you're in a "Grand Canyon," with a river flowing between the sheer cliffs of massive rocks. The waterfall cascades down over the rocks, with water flowing from cracks in the rocks.
Finally we returned to Labuan Bajiao to check in to the hotel.
Day 6 Labuan Bajiao → Komodo National Park Private Speedboat Day Tour → Labuan Bajiao
All day
丨Itinerary
This morning, we departed from our hotel around 5:30 AM and boarded a private speedboat to embark on a full-day island-hopping tour of the Komodo Islands. We'll first visit Palda Island and hike to its summit for a breathtaking view of the archipelago and bay. Then, we'll journey to Komodo National Park to spot the famous Komodo dragons. Trained rangers will explain the local ecosystem and the dragons' habits.
We'll then visit another highlight of this trip, the Pink Beach, where tourists can stroll across the pink sand and splash in the ocean. Indonesia boasts a unique pink beach in Southeast Asia, boasting clear water and fine sand. The beach's pink color is attributed to the abundance of red coral on the seabed. Years of erosion by the sea have created a rich pink sand, which washes onto the shore. Over time, the beach is filled with red coral sand, giving it a vibrant pink hue. Taking photos here will captivate your senses from every angle!
Then we headed to the Tail Beach, which is actually a mini pink island. After being washed by the sea, the tail of the beach changes differently every year. When the sea water overflows the beach, you can even see schools of white fish on the beach. Tourists can enjoy shore diving here.
We'll then head to Mata Point, where you'll have the opportunity to snorkel with manta rays. Finally, we'll visit the charming island of Kenawa for one last snorkeling experience, admiring the azure waters and skies. The tour concludes around 4:00 PM, returning to the hotel for the night.
Day 7 Komodo Labuan Basho (★ Disbandment Day)
All day
丨Itinerary
After breakfast at the hotel, the tourists checked out and dispersed (a free airport drop-off service is provided for groups of two or more). With a tearful farewell, the tourists were reminded to leave a review on the China-TravelNote app to win a voucher. The wonderful memories of your trip can also be shared in travelogues or photos on the China-TravelNote Community and China-TravelNote Photography Network!
