WELCOME TO INDONESIA

Indonesia is one of the largest archipelagic countries in the world which is more commonly known as “Nusantara”. There are more than 17,500 islands spread from Sabang to Merauke (from Aceh to Papua) and from Miangas Island to Rote Island. There are five large islands in Indonesia, namely Java Island (where half of Indonesia’s population lives on this island), Papua Island (eastern Indonesia), Kalimantan Island, Sumatra Island, and Sulawesi Island. There are other large islands that are included in the Small Sunda Islands group. As an archipelagic country, Indonesia is a country that is rich in natural resources, natural wonders, topography and extraordinary natural uniqueness. On the other hand, the culture of each island and region in Indonesia makes Indonesia the richest country in culture or customs in the world, such as language, dialects, clothing, building architecture, handicrafts, cultural rites and many more. The preservation of culture in Indonesia which makes Indonesia synonymous with harmony, unity and brotherhood. Therefore, the symbol of Indonesian diversity is known as “Bineka Tunggal Ika” or “Different, but still one”. In addition, despite having thousands of regional languages ​​and dialects, Indonesian society has a nation language, namely Indonesian language. However, English in this country is considered a foreign language (so not everyone can speak English). Indonesia’s natural wealth is not only its people’s way of life and culture and nature on land, but what is most unique is its seaside paradise. Indonesia is one of the countries in the world that is richest in sea cultivation. Therefore, many people say that Indonesia is a paradise given by God.

WELCOME TO FLORES ISLAND

Welcome to the island of Flores. When you open the map, you see Asia. You will find there are sequence of big islands and small islands which is called “Nusantara”, Indonesia. Indonesia which is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. In the eastern part of Indonesia, you will find the island of Flores which is shaped exactly like a snake, which is the island of travelers, the island with a thousand memories. You will find unique endemic flora and fauna as well as indigenous peoples and amazing island topography on the beautiful island of Flores.

Flores is very famous for two tourist attractions, namely the first is the national park, where the Komodo dragons or Komodo dragons live. Komodo is also included in one of the wonders of the world, because its existence only exists on the island of Flores, namely in the Komodo National Park. The second is Kelimutu National Park. Kelimutu National Park is a group of mountains in the heart or center of Flores Island. Kelimutu National Park is known for its unique three-colored lake which is located at the top of the Kelimutu mountains, where this three-colored lake has a mythological connection to the people around the mountain.

However, it is not only Komodo National Park (Komodo Dragons) and Kelimutu National Park (three colored lakes) that interesting. Nature and culture lovers will find all the unique things in Flores such as: the traditional village above the clouds of Wae Rebo, kingdom of Todo, Bena traditional house, hot springs, mountain, climbing, white sand beaches and pink beaches, beautiful landscapes of coffee plantations, and rice field terraces, local wisdom: handicrafts, language and many more, which awaits your arrival to be explored.

From the western tip of the island of Flores to the eastern tip, there are various types of different cultures with the characteristics of the people in them, as well as different regional languages. The culture of being friendly and treating every newcomer as part of the family is part of the culture of the Flores people. So, it’s not just about nature, the culture is interesting. But regarding the magic power that exists in the people of Flores, welcoming new people with open arms and friendliness makes everyone who visits the island of Flores feel comfortable. furthemore, travel is not only about the beauty of the places you visit, but also the friendly and welcoming manners of local people who maintain nature and culture itself. So, the island of Flores and the people of Flores are waiting for your visit. Welcome to the beautiful island of Flores!

KOMODO NASIONAL PARK

Komodo national park, the home of carnivorous komodo dragon (a meat-eating lizard that grows up to three maters in leght), encomphasses over 173.300 hectares of surface area and comprises 40.728 hectares of land and 132.572 hectares of sea. The three largest islands in the park are Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. Most of the parkland is dry, rugged and hilly with the highestpoint being mount Satalibo at 735 m. Borassus palm savannah cover nearly 70% of the land area. The climate is arid with a prologed dry season for most of the year, and the rainy season through january and febuary. The scientists have identified over 80 species of plants and 300 species of animals in the park. The seas surrouning Komodo teem with marine life over 1000 species of fish, 18 species of cetaceans, 2 species of turtle, 260 species of coral and 70 species of sponges. Because of the clear warm water, Komodo is considered one of the best dive site in the world. Komodo dragons only found in Indonesia, and their habitats are only on a few islands such as Komodo island, Rinca, Padar, Nusa Kode, Gili Motang (which all these islands are within Komodo National Park).

WAE REBO TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Wae Rebo is an old original village that located in the southern part of Ruteng, Manggarai regency, precisely in the middle of the forest of Todo. Where the people still live in the ancients style and their life seem untouched by outside influence. Wae Rebo traditional village with a height of 2200 meters above sea level is in the heart of the forest surrounded by mountains, making this traditional village very interesting to visit. With a number of 7 traditonal houses with surrounded by mountains at a height, this traditional village is dubbed the village above the clouds. To reach the traditional village of Wae Rebo you have to use car or motorbike from Ruteng or Labuan Bajo, to arrive at Dengge village the star point starts trekking to the traditional village of Wae Rebo. Then you have to walk in the middle of the forest for a few hours with a beautiful and fresh natural scenery an local plants, such as coffee, cloves, chocolate, as well as special food as shide dishes such as sweet potatoes, taro, and many more. But take it easy, your fatigue will be paid off with the natural beauty and uniqueness of Wae Rebo that can’t even be described in words. Remarkable. God’s grace.

TODO MANGGARAIAN RULER

Todo is the most popular traditional village in Manggarai, located in the southwest of Ruteng. Todo is very significant to all Manggaraian since it was the place of the Manggaraian ruler (Adak) before and during the colonialist period. Nowadays, there are a few remains of the time of the former ruler (Adak Todo) such as Traditional House, Canons, Gendang loke ngerang (a drum made of a woman’s stomach skin), compang (a kind of altar for celebreting the ritual ceremonies of the village), Like (stone paving), round the village and other remains that can be seen in the village.

BENA TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Bena village is an old and biggest traditional village on the island Flores. Bena traditional village is a traditional village that is still very sustainable in terms of the culture and architecture, peoples and their way of life. This village, which located in Ngada regency, which has Bajawa as its capital, has a very unique architectual form and ancient rock formations that are neatly arranged with various mystical stories. Making this village at the foot of mount Inerie very important to visit, because there are many educational and moral values as big lessons for life. For those of you who like culture, Flores island is the definite answer for you. Hospitality, building architecture, education, ethnicity, religion, race, different livelihoods and always welcome and smile are as our characteristics.

KELIMUTU NASIONAL PARK

Kelimutu national park is one of the tourism park in Indonesia, which is located right in Ende regency. Kelimutu national park with a beautiful mountains that are still active. Kelimutu national park has its own uniqueness, apart from the stunning shape of the mountainous, there are also three lakes on mount Kelimutu which are very eye-catching to see. Crater lake which consists of three has different colors, namely red, blue, and gray, and in their three craters  are called Kelimutu. These three lakes have physical ties to the ancient ancestors, and until today the rituals to honor the noble spirits are still being carried out. Because  it is said there are various tragic events of the formation of the three crater lakes.

The natural scenery of the Kelimutu mountains provides a good atmosphere served with a beautiful view of the stunning lake. To get to this lake, you pass through Moni, and walk in the mountains to the lake for about an hour /1.5 hours and highly recommended to go in the morning, to enjoy the sunset.so do noot be surprised if the island of Flores is called the island of paradise, from west to east there are places that are very amazing.

NATURE OF FLORES ISLAND

Flores Island is one of the most unique islands in Indonesia. There are various unique things in it, from nature, culture, community attractions, and the way of local life. Flores Island is one of the largest islands in the administrative area of ​​East Nusa Tenggara Province, while the other large islands are Timor Island and Sumba Island. Flores Island has a very large population, so the administrative division at the district level on Flores Island consists of 9 districts spread from the west to the east of Flores Island. Almost every district has its charms and customs. On the other hand, each region has its own language and dialect. Plus, in terms of geography and regional topography, almost every region has natural riches and interesting spots to visit, and also because of the diverse cultural customs and traditional ceremonies and old buildings found in each region. So, let’s visit the island of Flores.

TRANS FLORES HIGHWAY

Flores Island has an island that is shaped like a snake, this shape also makes the Flores highway winding up and down valleys and mountains. The Flores highway is a highway that connects the districts on the island of Flores which are spread from the eastern tip to the western tip of the island of Flores. The condition of this route, with its increasingly unique topography, makes the Flores Highway very adrenaline-challenging for those who use it. This challenging road condition really depends on the season in Flores, namely quite high rainfall and long periods of drought. Therefore, road conditions that depend on nature make every user always be careful when using the Trans Flores road (Flores Highway). Therefore, this information is to help you when visiting Flores, and you are required to travel with local people for safety. What is certain is that when you travel with us, your safety and comfort is number one.

CAR & BIKE RENTAL

When you cross the island of Flores, you need to use transportation to get from one place to another. There are many facilities that we can help with, to support your visit to the island of Flores. Starting from car type land transportation, from standard to good quality, we provide it. Then, for motorbike services, we provide two-wheeled motorbike transportation of all the types that we provide. So immediately plan your trip with us. We will provide all information.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Flores, with its mountainous and adrenaline-challenging roads and routes, has general transportation services for community mobility from one area to another, from village to city and vice versa. The existence of public transportation in every district/city in Flores helps you travel from one area to another. If so, consider the price for renting private transportation because public transportation can help you based on your financial condition. We are ready to help you provide Flores transportation  for your coming.

MONEY

Indonesian people use the rupiah currency (IDR), which is recognized nationally. On the beautiful island called Flores, people use Rupiah (IDR) as a means of transaction. When you visit the island of Flores, you need to bring cash in Rupiah (IDR). However, with the progress of tourism, in many areas on the island of Flores there are many banking facilities to exchange your money or withdraw and send money such as (BCA, MANDIRI, BRI, BNI) and many other banks. However, it is highly recommended that when you are in the city center on the island of Flores, and you plan to explore the culture and indigenous peoples to exchange your money into rupiah, so that when buying something on your trip it is very easy. You can also immediately exchange your currency at all banks in Rupiah (IDR).

WEATHER

Flores is a tropical area, with two seasons, namely the rainy season and dry season. Where the level of rainfall is quite high and the drought is balanced. For mountainous areas, almost every month there will be heavy rain, while for coastal areas it is very rare. Meanwhile, the rainy season in Flores starts from October to April, and the dry season starts from May to October. However, this weather problem cannot be predicted with our naked eyes, sometimes it changes according to God’s will as the creator of heaven and earth.

SHOPING

On the island of Flores you will find various types of community business stalls for your basic needs. But in the city center there are many supermarkets and traditional markets. So you will find different nuances when buying or want to see something or want to know about the lives of local people. If you want to experience how the local people on the island of Flores try to survive, you need to go through the traditional market when visiting the island of Flores. There are many works or handicrafts that you can get in Flores, such as woven cloth, which is woven traditionally. You can find various other types of fabric and various types of Flores handicrafts in many places. There are also clothes available, with traditional cloth motifs, and statues of endemic animals. There is also genuine Flores coffee flour which is specially designed to be a souvenir for you during your visit. There is also a traditional drink of Flores which is made naturally from palm trees called “ARAK”. All kinds of local handicrafts for your memories are available in many places.

SMILE A LOT

Flores society is a very diverse society with cultures and customs. One of the most unique assets for every Florenese is a lot of smile. So the openness and friendliness of the Florenese is reflected in their faces full of joy, shown through smiles a lot. So, when you visit Flores Island, you will meet the Florenese, the indigenous people. So the first thing that is required of you if you want your experience of being with the people as much as possible is to smile as much as possible with the people you visit. Because when you smile, you will be closer to the society. Automatically the value and experience will be more impressive.

DRESS CONSERVATIVELY

The people of Flores are a society that is very tied to custom and culture, in almost every life they have very strong traditional values ​​that have been passed down from generation to generation from their ancestors. When you visit the island of Flores, you need to wear polite clothing. Even if you are on the beach, you need to wear appropriate pants and clothes, especially if you visit a traditional village, of course you have to wear pants and clothes that look polite. So it’s not just the community that provides you with new values ​​and experiences. However, on the contrary, you provide good value for them and their descendants, in order to keep the culture growing and intact.

DO & DOESN’T

When you visiting the island of Flores, you will be directly with the Florenese people. Flores, which is full of diversity, has many customs, cultures and customs, has many values ​​that must be upheld. This authenticity is reflected in the establishment of Florenese people who uphold their culture to this day. When you visit the island of Flores, you need to know what to do and what not to do. Of course, this will be known when you come and told by us as the people who guide you.

MARINE LIFE

Flores, with its beauty, has many unique things. It’s not just the uniqueness of the people and culture or the endemic animals and natural wonders of the land. But more than that, the most interesting thing is the marine park. Flores’ marine paradise life offers priceless beauty with everything as far as the eye can see. Flores, a snake-shaped island surrounded by the sea, has beautiful spots under the sea, a “hidden paradise”. There are various types of coral reefs decorated with various types of fish, and you will also find clear water on the island of Flores. Starting from the marine park in the waters of the Komodo National Park, the Seventeen Islands Riung marine park, and the marine park in eastern Flores, which seems to hypnotize our minds, that this is the real paradise. Let’s visit Flores.

BEST TIME TO COMING

Visiting the island of Flores is not limited by the best time to visit. Because every day is a good opportunity to visit the island of Flores. Attractive package offers ranging from marine, cultural, nature and special interest tourism packages are all available. You can visit Flores Island in all seasons. And everyone who visits the island of Flores will definitely be very warmly welcomed by the Florenese people.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY TOUR FOR EVERYONE

Apart from several tour packages that we have provided. We are very open and offer you various other types of tour packages depending on your requests, such as through forests or plantations, we will customize special tour packages for culture, religion, nature and others based on your requests. We also serve school tours, research, family gatherings, office tours, and event organizers, and many more depending on your request. The price can be negotiated. The value, sharing, security, comfort, experience you get, will definitely be unforgettable throughout your life.