Flores Cycling Tour 11 Days

Flores Cycling Tour is a multi-day trip crossing Flores Island combined with cycling adventure in Central Manggarai regency. Kenda valley is the best cycling destination of Flores Island. The place is located about 5 Km. to the south from Ruteng town, the capital of Manggarai Raya regency. Follow the challenging cycling path through the beautiful rice-terraces and green fields landscape of Kenda, Ting, and Welong villages.

Tour Code	FT 05
Duration	11 days
Category	Medium
Type	Private Tour
Starting	Maumere
Finish	Labuan Bajo

The cycling activity in this tour is only one day which is part of your Flores 11 days Flores round trip. Besides cycling activity, you can discover many wonderful places of Flores Island such as crater lakes, waterfall, white sand beach, coral reefs, and traditional villages.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Bali-Flores-Bali

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 8:30 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 6:30 PM.

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Experienced guide	Meals
All entrance fees	Transportation in mini-coach

NOT INCLUDED

Domestic Flight

Guide and driver gratuity

The best time for Flores Cycling Tour is during the dry season between May-September. If you don’t have time for a holiday in the dry season, then you can do it in the rainy season, because the path is safe.

Day 1: Maumere (-/L /D)

Picked up at the Airport in Maumere, then your journey of the day starts with visiting Bukit Nilo, a place of prayer for the Roman Catholic adherents. A tall Mother Merry statue stands on the hilltop overlooking the Flores Sea and Maumere town. Enjoy the serenity of the lovely place with the scenic view of the surrounding area. Next, proceed to Maumere town. Visit the local market and the Wuring fishing village. You can try the local fruits and learn about the livelihood of the local people of Maumere. Check in at Sea world Club hotel.

Day 2: Snorkeling Trip to Pangabatang Island (B/L/D)

After breakfast depart to Pangabatang Island for the snorkeling tour. It goes by car approximately 1, 5 hours to Nangahale pier, continue by boat to Pangabatang Island for another 1, 5 hours. Pangabatang offers a gorgeous coral reef landscape with amazing marine animals such as sea turtle, groupers, whale shark, big tuna, bumpheads, barracuda and more. The visibility is good. After snorkeling, you can take a walk along the pristine white sand beach meanwhile enjoy the scenic view of the Island and the surrounding sea. In the afternoon return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 3: Maumere – Moni (B/L/D)

Check out from hotel after breakfast. Your trip starts with visiting the Bikon Blewut museum that situated approximately 30 minutes by car to the southwest from Maumere. This museum is part of the St. Paulus Roman Catholic University of Ledalero. A collection of cultural tools from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and the Bronze Age are placed in this museum. After visiting the museum, then, continue to Moni with a stop at the awesome white sand Koka beach. Lunch at the local restaurant nearby. Arrive in Moni after 3 hours. Check in at Moni Eco lodge hotel.

Day 4: Moni - Kelimutu - Riung (B/L/D)

Check out from the hotel in the early morning at 03:30 amthen, drive to the parking lot of Kelimutu approximately 1, 5 hours, followed by hiking to the peak of Kelimutu through walking up the stairs. 30 minutes later arrive at the viewpoint of Kelimutu, where you will enjoy the sunrise and the picturesque view of the three crater lakes. After that enjoy a long journey through the scenic highland of central Flores. In the late afternoon arrive in Riung. Check in at the Pondok SVD.

Day 5: Riung – Rutong Island - Riung (B/L/D)

After breakfast, walk 5 minutes to the pier of Riung, then continue by boat to Rutong Island, one of the 17 Islands of the Riung marine park. On the way to Rutong, stop for a visit to Mangrove Forest to see the big fruit bats. Continue to Rutong Island. This place offers a fascinating coral reef landscape, a home to plenty of marine animals. After snorkeling, enjoy a barbeque lunch at the beach. Then, enjoy leisure, sunbathing, and swimming at the beach. After that, back to the hotel.

Day 6: Riung - Bajawa (B/L/D)

Picked up in the hotel after breakfast, then enjoy a long journey approximately 3 hours through the small villages and green fields of the mountainous area of central Flores. Stop in Soa and enjoy a relaxing bath in the hot spring, it benefits for skin care, health, and well-being. After that visit Bena, a megalithic village with a wonderful view over the summit of Inerie volcano and the Sawu Sea. Bena is located 19 Km. to the south from Bajawa town. In the afternoon check in at the booked hotel in Bajawa.

Day 7: Bajawa – Ruteng (B/L/D)

Picked up from the hotel at 08:30 am, then set out to the west to central Manggarai regency passing through small villages, green fields and rainforest. Stop in Aimere to see the traditional production of the local alcohol what most people drink in Indonesia. Lunch will be served in Borong, a small town and the capital of the East Manggarai regency. After that continue to Ruteng town with a stop for a visit to Ranamese Mountain Lake, a charming lake that is surrounded by a huge rainforest. You can walk around, but don’t forget to take a raincoat with you. Next, direct to Ruteng town. Check in at the booked hotel there.

Day 8: Ruteng Cycling Adventure (B/L/D)

Picked up by the car from the hotel after breakfast and transfer to the bicycle storage warehouse. Your trip starts with riding to the north to see the spectacular rice fields that look like spider web. Then, follow the road to the west through the small villages, rice terraces, and green fields. Then, enjoy riding down on a small and winding road through Kenda village with a picturesque panorama of rice terraces and green vegetable fields. Then, arrive in Poco village. Continue riding back to Ruteng town on the Ruteng-Reo main road. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Ruteng. In the afternoon visit the Ruteng Puu traditional village. It is located in Ruteng town. Return to the hotel.

Day 9: Ruteng – Denge – Waerebo (B/L/D)

Picked up from the hotel after breakfast and set out to Waerebo mountain village through the scenic highland of central Manggarai. It takes approximately 3, 5 hours with a stop in Golo Cara to see the local rice fields that look like a spider web. Then, continue to Denge, a coastal village with a wonderful view over the sea and the Mules Isle in the south. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Denge. After lunch then, proceed to Waelomba, until the end of the asphalt road at the mountain slope. Next, hike to Waerebo. It takes approximately 2, 5 hours on a small path up and down a steep hill through the rainforest. Upon arrival in Waerebo, the clan leader will conduct a welcome ritual. Dinner and overnight will be provided in one of the 7 traditional houses.

Day 10: Waerebo – Labuan Bajo (B/L/D)

At daybreak, get out to the yard and feel the fresh morning air while waiting for the sunrise. This is the best time to enjoy the last moment of your Warebo visit tour. After breakfast, say goodbye to the people of the village. Back to Waelomba, then enjoy 3, 5 hours journey to Labuan Bajo through the scenic view of west Manggarai highland. Stop in Pota Wangka for a visit to Cunca Wulang waterfall. This pretty waterfall is situated in the deep rainforest of west Manggarai. It needs a little effort to reach the place. Walk through the forest and cross two rivers. It is a wonderful place; however, we cannot feel satisfied with this charming waterfall without jumping into the river for swimming. After that proceed to Labuan Bajo. Check in at the booked hotel.

Day 11: Labuan Bajo - Bidadari – Labuan Bajo – Komodo Airport (B/-/-)

After breakfast, meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby. Transfer to the pier of Labuan Bajo for boarding. Cross the sea to Bidadari Island or Angle Island approximately 10 minutes. Enjoy the last hours of your Flores tour before departing for other destination. In the afternoon back to the pier of Labuan Bajo and then transfer by car to Komodo airport. Don’t forget to say goodbye to your team (the Driver and Tour Guide).

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