Flores Frontier Jungles, Villages & Komodo Quests

Welcome to the island of Flores, the gateway to Komodo National Park! Arrive at any time today. Then meet your CEO and group at a welcome meeting this evening. Get ready for an epic adventure! Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group. Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Venture inland this morning to Tado Village, full of beautiful rice terraces, and 15th generation descendants of immigrant Sulawesi ancestry who fled Islamic persecution in the 16th & 17th century. Join our local guide to hike up the mountain, about 1.5 km uphill then back. The views are well worth the effort so don’t forget your camera. Hike down, enjoy some lunch then continue on to Dintor Village for the night. We'll prep for our overnight trek to Waerebo Village that starts tomorrow morning. Private VehicleLabuan Bajo – Tado2h65km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Private VehicleTado – Dintor2h55km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Tado Village HikeTado2h Hike to the top of Tado Village, a community of Sulawesi descendants. Meet with a local guide and together hike to the top of the mountain — approximately a 2-hour journey — and enjoy a stunning bird’s-eye view of the iconic spiderweb rice fields. The trail is rocky and unpaved, with about 70% uphill and 20% relatively flat sections. The same path is used for both going and returning. The total trekking distance is 1.5 km.

Today we trek into the jungle! A drive and a motorbike ride brings us to the starting point of the hike. We’re headed to the remote Waerebo Village, famous for its traditional circular and cone-shaped houses called Mbaru Niang. Trek through the tropical jungle and up hill for about 2-3 hours, with plenty of stops to rest. We’ll be greeted with a welcome ceremony by the local villagers, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a little pick me up where we’ll learn to harvest coffee beans and prep them for our own drinking. Tonight we will sleep in a Mbaru Niang together. These accommodations are basic but offer an extremely unique opportunity to experience this beautiful and cozy village. No need to bring yours entire suitcase with you into the jungle overnight. Make sure to pack a small overnight bag with the few items you need tonight and tomorrow. You’ll be reunited with your main bags again tomorrow evening. Private VehicleDintor – Denge Drive to Denge Village from Dintor. Hop on the back of a motorbike to the start of the trek. Trek to Waerebo VillageDenge – Waerebo2h-3h5km Today we trek to the legendary UNESCO World Heritage village, Waerebo, known as Mbaru Niang in Manggarai culture. This community, known for its cone-shaped houses is nestled deep in the Todo forest. We'll meet our guide and hike for 2-3 hours through the jungle with our small overnight bag. We'll be greeted by the villagers in a welcome ceremony, followed by a local lunch. Waerebo Coffee ExperienceWaerebo Join a local from Waerebo village for a tour of the coffee garden. Go through the steps of coffee cultivation-from harvesting the fruit, using traditional tools to separate the bean from the skin and prepping it before we sample some ourselves!

Say goodbye to our friends in Waerebo Village and trek back to the place we started yesterday. Take a motorbike to meet our transport and luggage. Then drive back to Labuan Bajo for a much deserved rest. This evening, repack your smaller bag for the 3-day, 2-night Komodo National Park boat excursion. Your main luggage will be stored safely at the hotel in the Labuan Bajo. Private VehicleDenge – Labuan Bajo3h-4h105km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Waerebo Trek Day 2Waerebo – Denge1h30m-2h30m5km Enjoy the morning to explore Waerebo before hiking back to the starting point. Because we are going down hill, the hike will be about 30 minutes faster.

And today we’re off to the famous Komodo National Park! Walk to the harbour then board the boat. And yes! We are exploring Komodo by boat! The First stop-Kelor Island. We’ll take a short hike to an incredible view and then jump into kayaks to Strawberry Rock. Admire the incredible, picturesque, crystal-clear water then jump in to snorkel and watch the fish swim through the coral. After lunch back onboard, it’s off to our next island-Rinca Island. The trek on this island has one point… to spot the worlds largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon! Afterwards, enjoy relaxing on the boat for the rest of evening. Make sure not to miss the stellar sunset onboard as you watch thousands of flying foxes take flight in the colorful sky anchored at our third island, Padar. The boat itinerary may shift depending on the season and weather. Komodo Island Day 1Labuan Bajo – Pulau Padar Besar Explore the amazing islands of Komodo National Park on board a Phinisii boat. Trek through Kelor Island, snorkel Strawberry rock, hike Rinca Island in search of Komodo Dragons, watch the bats fly over Kalong Island and anchor at Padar Island.

No better way to start a day at sea than a beautiful sunrise. Trek up Padar Island and reach the top just in time for the colorful view. Back on the boat, we head to Long Beach for some chillin’, swimmin’ and kayakin’. Next stop-Manta Point. And yes.. those mantas! Jump in the water with a snorkel in hopes to see this magnificent (and giant) sea creature. Then to the last stop of the day, Sebayur Island. Here we’ll catch the sunset on a kayak. Then head to the beach for a bonfire and star gazing. Doesn’t get much better than this, huh? Komodo Island Day 2Pulau Padar Besar – Pulau Sebayur Besar Another day on the sea-it's about to be another epic day! Catch the sunrise over Padar Island, kayak around Long Beach, snorkel at Manta Point and enjoy a nighttime bonfire on Sebayur Island. Para... para.... paradise!

Last day on the boat so let’s make it count (don’t worry-we’ve got you covered!) Today will be epic- think snorkeling through the reefs, kayaking to the picture perfect Kanawa Island, and some final time to soak up life on the phinisi boat. This afternoon, we’ll dock back in Labuan Bajo, say goodbye to our boat crew and reunite with our suitcases. Take some time to relax in the hotel but not for long. Tonight, and our last night may I remind you, is our Big Night Out! One more time, we’ll hit the town together for a last hoorah! Join us at a beach bar, grab your drink of choice and celebrate together! Komodo Island Day 3Pulau Sebayur Besar – Labuan Bajo Enjoy the last day on the Phinisi boat! Snorkel around Sebayur Island, kayak around Kanawa Island, and cruise through the incredible natural beauty until you reach the harbor in Labuan Bajo! Your Big Night Out Moment: in Labuan Bajo Hit up a beach bar with the crew and and enjoy a night out on the town!

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