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NDBT - MOF 05
THE THREE COLOURED LAKES ADVENTURE
(4D/3N)

Day 1: Maumere Arrival
On arrival at Waioti Airport, Maumere, we drive 12 km to eastern Maumere to check-in at Flores Sao Resort for meals and overnight accommodation. (D)

Day 2: Maumere - Kelimutu - Maumere
After an early morning breakfast at 3.30 am, we'll drive 108 km to Kelimutu Volcano to see the three colored lakes. The route to the summit includes a 1.5-km walk followed by a climb up 127 steps. Once there, view Kelimutu's amazing green, blue and black lakes. A Dutch Geologist discovered Kelimutu in 1914. At the time, the

lakes were red, blue and white. We then descend to Moni Village to see beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara Village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. After lunch, we continue to Wolosoko, a village perched on a hill overlooking the main road followed by our return to Maumere with several stops made according to local events. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Saoria Wisata or similar. (BLD)

Day 3: Maumere
Our tour continues with a visit to Wuring Village to see houses built on stilts over the sea. Next, we drive up to Ledalero, a major Catholic Seminary to visit the museum with its various collection of old portraits of local royal families, unique hand woven clothes and stagedeon fossils. Proceed to Sikka Village, a center of

Ikat weaving to see the traditional weaving process and a 16th Century church. Later, return to the hotel. (BLD)

Day 04 Maumere - Departure
Transfer to the airport to depart for your next destination. (B)

NDBT - MOF 06
FLORES OVERLAND TOUR
(6D/5N)

Day 1: Labuhan Bajo - Ruteng
This tour begins at Labuhan Bajo, West Florest, in the morning we drive overland to Ruteng, a cool and small town and also the capital city of the Manggarai Regency where major Manggarainese tribes dwell. On the way, stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful backdrop panorama of rice fields and lush hills. Other places may be visited according to local events. Upon arrival, we will check-in at the Hotel Dahlia or similar. Afterwards, we will pay a visit to Ruteng Puu - a Manggarainese traditional village, to see their unique slanted houses and meet with local people before returning to the hotel. (LD)

Day 2: Ruteng - Bajawa
In the early morning, we take a refreshing walk up Golo Curu Hill to witness a golden sunrise and enjoy panoramic views of Ranaka the highest peak in Flores (+2400m) situated in the background of Ruteng. We then return to the hotel for breakfast before departing to Bajawa with en route stops at mano. There, we'll see rice terraces and take a short walk through a tropical rain forest. If it's not cloudy you will see Anamese Crater Lake. We then continue driving to Aimere Village to see the distillation of Arak and the tapping of fresh palm juice. A lunch box is provided en route. Upon arrival in Bajawa, we will check-in at the Ariesta Hotel or similar. (BLD)

Day 3: Bajawa - Bena - Detusoko
This morning, we set off for Bena passing bamboo plantations and the picture perfects Inerie Volcano before finally arriving at Bena Village. Here you will see traditional houses and huge stone-groves. The meaning of Ngadhu and Bhaga-symbolised male and female ancestral spirits will also be explained to you. We

continue to drive, towards Mataloko to see a coffee plantation, then to Penggajawa Beach where blue stones have become the source of income for the local people. Lunch will be served in Ende. After lunch we continue touring to Detusoko Village where we'll be accommodated at Missionary guesthouse. (BLD)

Day 4: Detusoko - Kelimutu - Maumere
Depart at 3.30 am and drive 108 km to Kelimutu Volcano to see the three colored lakes. The route includes a 1.5-km walk followed by a climb up 127 steps to the summit to view Kelimutu's green and black lakes. A Dutch Geologist discovered Kelimutu in 1914. At the time, the lakes were red, blue and white. A breakfast box will be provided at the top. After breakfast, we descend to the Ranggase, traditional village in Jopu. Lunch will be served at Paga Beach Restaurant followed by a visit to a museum at Ladelero Village and then on to Wuring Village. We proceed to Maumere with possible stops made en route according to local events. Accommodation and dinner will be at the Flores Sao Resort. (BLD)

Day 5: Maumere
The morning is at leisure for relaxation and swimming at the beach until lunch. After lunch, we drive to Watublapi Village to see a dance performance and weaving demonstration by the villagers before returning to hotel. (BLD)

Day 6: Departure
After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the airport to depart for your next destination. (B)