12D/11N FLORES & KOMODO CACI overnight on board (Code : OB7EW)
Duration: 12 days/11 nights

Day 01: Maumere
Upon arrival at Maumere on the island of Flores you will be welcomed by our local. Transfer in to Sea World Club for overnight.

Day 02: Maumere (B)
Breakfast at hotel , Day at Leisure. Overnight Sea World Club
Optionals: Dance performance at Watublapi or Hiking Mount Egon (difficult level) or Diving at some of the dive sites near Pulau Besar. Please inform & book the day before.

Day 03: Maumere - Moni (B) +/- 100 km
After Breakfast visit Wuring a Fishing Village in Maumere. Onwards to Ledalero Museum. In this small museum you will see a collection of woven Ikats and precious stones. Sikka is known for is old church from 1899 and Ikat which is enthusiastically sold by the local people. At Paga Beach a moment to relax and if you like you can swim here. Before Moni a visit Traditional village Jopu. In Moni you'll stay overnight at Floresare. Rooms are non AC in this cool hill climate. At night you could make a stroll through the small village of Moni.

Day 04: Moni - Riung (B) 180 km
Early morning wake up call for departure to the Kelimutu volcano. A short walk (30 minutes) will take you to the look out point to wait for the sunrise. Kelimutu means Mountain of the Spirits. Known for its famous 3 colour lakes: Turquoise, Brown and Black. It's the dissolved minerals that give the different colours. Breakfast after return to the hotel. Continue through beautiful landscape via Ende to Riung. This trip will take you from the south coast, with stop at green stone beach Pengga Jawa, to the dryer north coast of Flores The last part of the road is still in a poor state. Overnight at Pondok SVD.

Day 05: 17 islands (B,L)
Today a boat trip to the National Park 17 islands near Riung. Here a great variety of fish and coral can be seen. Snorkels are included in the tour. But the first stop is at the hundreds of Flying Foxes that hang in the mangrove forests near the coast. Lunch at one of the remote islands. On return to Riung rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Pondok SVD.

Day 06: Riung - Bajawa (B) 72 km
In the morning departure for Bajawa. En route visit Soa hotspring where the hot water boils to the surface. You can take a bath if you like. Check into the Hotel. In the afternoon to Boloji. Here the traditional dance and flute performance by the Bajawanese. Overnight Bintang Wisata Hotel in Bajawa.

Day 07: Bajawa (B)
In the morning a visit to the traditional Ngada village of Bena. Besides still in tact, with the megalith stones besides the old houses, this village has beautiful location with views of Mount Inerie. In the afternoon visit traditional village Wogo. Here too the people still preserve their ancestral believes and spiritual way of life. Overnight Bintang Wisata Hotel.

Day 08: Bajawa - Ruteng (B) 133 km
In the morning depart for Ruteng. On the way visit Lake Rana Mese. Here you can walk around the lake. In the afternoon a visit to the old centre at Ruteng Puu and visit Liang Bua: The cave where recently the bones of the short Homo Floresiensis (the hobbit) have been excavated by scientists. Overnight Dahlia Hotel in Ruteng.

Day 09: Ruteng - Labuan Bajo (B) 137 km
In the morning to Labuan Bajo. En route visit the spiderweb ricefields at Cacar. At Melo watch the performance of the Whip Dance (Tari Caci) which is famous for the Manggarai people of West Flores. Rest of the day at leisure. O/n EcoLodge*

Day 10: Labuan Bajo - Rinca Island - Pink Beach (B,L,D)
Our purpose today is to see the Komodo Dragon. This largest living lizard on earth lives on 3 islands Rinca, Padar & Komodo and some parts of West Flores. Its length can go up to 3 meters with weight of up to 90 kilo. Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the harbour to board for to less famous Rinca island. After 1 ½ hour sailing we reach Loh Buaya. Led by a local ranger 2 hour soft trekking through forest and savanna. Komodo Dragons are often spotted on the way. From the highest point on this hike a beautiful panorama of the surrounding island. Onwards to Pink Beach. This trip over blue tropical waters and past hundreds of small island will take approximately 3 hours. Lunch on board. At Pink Beach time to discover the splendid underwater world of these rich waters (snorkels and fins are provided). At the end of the day sail to Loh Liang at Komodo island. Dinner and overnight on Board*

Day 11: Komodo & Bidadari island - Labuan Bajo (B,L)
Early wake up call by the birds of Komodo island. After breakfast on board we visit Komodo island. Here we make a walk (1 hour) with a local ranger in search of the Komodo dragons. During your visit also wild buffalo, deer, pigs and various species of tropical birds like the Cockatoo can be seen. Return to Labuan Bajo will take around 4 hours. Before reaching the harbour a stop at Bidadari island will be made for swimming and snorkeling. Upon arrival at the harbour transfer to Hotel EcoLodge in Labuan Bajo for overnight.

Day 12: Labuan Bajo - Denpasar (B)
Breakfast at hotel. At Leisure until transfer you to the Airport for next destination.

Tour Prices :
• Price nett quoted in Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
• Minimum 2 participants
• Valid 2007

Tour Package Price Per Person Book Now ! 2 pax 3 pax 4 - 6 pax 7 - 9 pax 10 pax Up 12D/11N FLORES & KOMODO overnight on board (OB7EW) Rp. 10.423.000 Rp. 8.415.000 Rp. 7.376.000 Rp. 6.199.000 Rp. 5.803.000

Included : AC Transport, English speaking guide, 1 day Boat at Riung, 2 day boat at Rinca/Komodo, Snorkel equipment, entrance fees (incl. Conservation Fee KNP @ USD15 pp), daily breakfast, 3 x Lunch & 1 x Dinner on board, accommodations as per itinerary, Dance performance at Boloji, Whip Dance performance at Melo.

Excluded : Airline Tickets, Dom. Apt tax, Porters, Personal Expenses, Tips etc

*Note: overnight on board is very simple: mattresses with sheets under a covered deck. Mosquito net is provided. Toilet is simple at the rear end of the boat. EcoLodge is a small 3 star hotel with swimming pool. Rooms have AC and hot water.

What to bring too: proper walking shoes, swimmers and towel, hat and sun lotion