Maumere to Labuan Bajo Flores Overland Tour 7 Days Car Trip
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Overview
Flores Island is a treasure trove of wonders, home to awe-inspiring landscapes like Komodo National Park, idyllic beaches, majestic volcanoes, and vibrant traditional villages. It's the perfect destination for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike.
Led by Paul*, a local expert with deep knowledge of Flores' hidden gems and rich heritage, you'll experience unique insights and unforgettable moments on your tour. As a fluent English speaker born and raised on Flores, Paul ensures every detail of your adventure is seamless and extraordinary.
Don't just dream about Flores—reach out to Paul today to start planning your one-of-a-kind, 5-star journey!
Note:
*Private transportation and driver/guide only
*Guide availability confirmed at booking
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Private transportation
Day by day
- On the way to Moni we will stop at Floating Mosaue Koka Beach All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
- Masjid Terapung An-Nur mosque and fishing village This floating mosque is really unique, located in the end point of Bajo ethnic resident in Maumere city. What makes this place is excotic is the view around the mosque
- Koka Beach A great place to spend some time. You can go for a swim on the left or right side. Sometimes the waves are pretty big. But the size changes fast from big to small. You have a few restaurants with basic food.
- Koka Beach Koka Beach, Maumere, Indonesia
- Maumere Maumere town and airport
- Riung On the way to Riung we will stop at Traditional Market Wologai Traditional Village Detusoko Rice terrace view in ende Museum sukarno the house of exile Blue Stone Beach All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
- Kelimutu Lake (Tri-Color Lake) Wake up at 4 o'clock to go to kelimutu lake and see the sunrise from the top of mount kelimutu. Then back to hotel for breakfast. Afterwards we heading to nduaria the local fruit market. Then to wologai traditional village then to ende and Riung
- Mount Kelimutu Wake up at 4 o'clock to go to kelimutu lake and see the sunrise from the top of mount kelimutu. Then back to hotel for breakfast. Afterwards we heading to nduaria the local fruit market. Then to wologai traditional village then to ende and Riung
- The market on the edge of the Ende road suitable for shopping for fresh vegetables because they are just harvested from the fields The place is cool with many kinds of fruits and vegetables The fruits that are recommended are oranges and passion fruit.
- Wologai Traditional Village Wologai Ethnic Spiritual Village on Flores island. A traditional houses in the Wologai village near Kelimutu
- Wedged into the misty peaks above an emerald valley blanketed with rice fields is the friendly village of Detusoko. Located halfway between Ende and Moni, and just a 45-minute drive from Kelimutu, it’s a misty, cool hill town
- Exile House Ir. Soekarno in Ende A great place to get better perspectives on Soekarno's life-in-exile in Ende from 1934-1938. Original facade and structure of the house, furniture, and some samples of Soekarno's works are well preserved here.
- Blue Stone Beach Stop for lunch and relax on a beautiful beach with pebbles all over its sand. Located on a road connecting Ende and Riung. Enjoyed you time with a fresh coconut
- See bats or flying fox on their habitats
- white sand beach and snorkeling
- BBQ Lunch All fees for food not included.
- Riung 17 Island Marine Park This day we will spend the whole day visiting the islands. We will visit islands such, pulau ontoloe, pulau temba, pulau tiga and pulau rutong These uninhabited islands are as diverse as they are beautiful. The mangrove isle of Pulau Ontoloe hosts a massive colony of flying foxes and a few Komodo dragons, while Pulau Rutong and Pulau Temba boast picture-perfect white sand and turquoise waters. There's great snorkelling near Pulau Tiga, Pulau Laingjawa and Pulau Bakau, but wherever you visit, you won't be disappointed. All fees for food and accommodation not included. Boat ticket not included 1,500,000 IDR for 2 Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
- Riung Pass through on the way to the islands
- Bajawa On the way to Bajawa we will stop at Mangeruda Hot Springs Ogi Waterfall All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
- Amazing hot springs! Quite a lot of space, you can choose between different hot springs, swimming pool, and a little lake. Not many people. You can buy some snacks and drinks in warungs nearby.
- Ogi Waterfall The place is still natural with cool weather because it is in the highlands. This waterfall is very beautiful waterfall, with enormous power! It's windy because of the falling water.
- Bajawa Stop for the night in Bajawa
- Ruteng On the way to Ruteng we will stop at Bena Traditional Village Malanage Hot Springs Aimere local Arak Rana Mese Lake All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
- Bena Traditional Village Bena Traditional Village Beautiful traditional village with traditional culture, views to the valley, the place is ancient and full of history. They sell many handcrafted like kain weaving or handcrafted bracelet in front of their house. There also some coffee shop where they sell Bajawa coffee.
- Malanage Hot Springs Malanage Hot Spring It’s all natural, nothing man made, just a river. A cold and an extremely hot stream come together, the hot one is almost boiling.
- Aimere Arak (local alcohol) process Every region in flores have our own kinds of process and different ingredients to make arak, it's still done traditionally. The highest alcohol rate usually have transparent color and looked like water
- The lake is still natural with many trees, away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by forests it's nice tranquil place. Admission charge for visit to the lake
- Wae Rebo Village Wae Rebo is the best of Manggarai's traditional villages The village is in a beautiful location and is truly stunning to see A village visit involves a splendid but somewhat challenging 9km hike that takes three to four hours with spectacular views of the Savu Sea Stay overnight in a mbaru tembong (traditional home), the local Manggaraian ethnic people are friendly and polite. On the way to Wae Rebo we will stop at Lingko Spider Web Rice Blasius Monta Homestay All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: does not need to be booked The trek to Wae Rebo takes approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on your pace. You’ll stay overnight in a traditional communal house, sharing the space with other travelers, but each with a separate sleeping mattress. Not include Optional Local motorcycle transport (Wae Rebo Village) or Optional Porter
- A beautiful view of the rice fields in the shape of a cobwebs, the cobweb shape is like the roof of houses and also has to do with the organization of each community. Interesting and very beautiful.
- Stop for lunch and start track up to wae rebo village
- Labuan Bajo On the way to Labuan Bajo we will stop at Blasius Monta Homestay (return) Lembor Cunca Wulang Waterfall All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
- stop for coffee break and start touring with car
- Stop for lunch on a local restaurant
- Cunca Wulang Waterfall Cunca Wulang waterfall swimming jumping possible in small canyon: Nice waterfall and a pretty scenic canyon. The walk down from the parking lot and up again can be quite strenuous due to the humidity. Once at the waterfall, you can jump from the cliff, or just enjoy taking pictures.
- Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo town and airport
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point.
This experience requires good weather for parts of the itinerary, you’ll be offered a different itinerary or dates. For cancellations see cancelation policy.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Traveller reviews
We had a wonderful and jam-packed 7 day tour with Paul in July 2026. We found Paul here on TripAdvisor and booked directly with him. From pick up in Labuan Bajo to drop off at Ende airport, Paul handled everything for us. He drove us around safely (even on narrow roads with no street signs!) in his comfortable car and took us to stunning viewpoints, restaurants with delicious food, and clean/comfortable hotels. He was with us the whole time, and was always available both before and during the trip to answer any questions. Paul explained local cultural practices, and on our request, pointed out interesting plants and told us how they were used in Flores. He showed us trees like cloves, cocoa, coffee, and cinnamon, and walked us through the process of rice farming, showing us rice in all stages of growth. We also appreciated Paul's help in identifying local birds. If you are considering a trip to Flores, I highly recommend booking a tour with Paul! If we’re ever back in the area, we know who to ask for advice.
We travelled together with our children with Paul from Ende to Labuan Bajo for five days. We had regular contact with Paul before the tour, which went smoothly. The tour was fully organized and tailored to our needs. Paul did everything he could to make sure everything went smoothly for us; when one of us wasn't feeling well, he even got medication to help us recover as quickly as possible. It was wonderful to travel with someone who has so much respect for the island and is passionate about sharing it with us. He has a wealth of knowledge, but he can also tailor it to our needs and that of our children. The accommodations were excellent, ranging from good to excellent. The food was also good. All in all, we enjoyed our five days with Paul on Flores and would definitely recommend him.
Paul was highly recommended to us by friends who have recently done a Flores overland trip with him. Their recommendation was totally accurate and we would also recommend Paul to all our friends who are also interested in the trip. Our plans for our visit to Indonesia were quite complex and throughout our planning stage Paul was always helpful and informative. Communication was excellent both while we were at home and once we got to Indonesia. He planned a great itinerary for us and accommodated all our requests. The trip was an amazing experience. Paul was thorough in the planning and arrangements he made for us. Weather caused a few problems one day, but he quietly and confidently made alternative arrangements and our plans were little affected, even though it meant a lot of extra work for Paul. At all times we felt we had confidence in all he did for us. We had have come away from the trip with many memories; both of the places we visited and the many people we met. Paul clearly loves Flores and its people and thanks to Paul we were welcomed by all. Many, many thanks to Paul for a great experience - we thoroughly recommend him as a guide and driver, and we hope we have to opportunity to visit again.
We did a 7-day road trip with Paul in early May 2024 and it's one of the most enjoyable overland trips we've ever experienced. Paul is a well mannered and caring driver/guide. His car is always clean and presentable. He's very knowledgeable and resourceful, reliable and punctual, nothing is too much trouble for him. We had the opportunity to meet with his lovely young family, we wish them well and hope we can meet again in the future. Thank you Paul!
This tour was a great experience of our life. The sites we visited were the most interesting places available on the island and with a lot of information from our guide Paul. It was a safe ride with him but also adventurous when you are looking for more genuine areas in this world. We learnt a lot about Indonesia except the 4- and 5-Stars you find all around the world of the same kind.
Paul was a very experienced guide who took us on a varied journey of Flores for a week. We criss crossed Flores so he could show us the most interesting sites from mountains, seas and traditional villages. We tried a variety of different foods and met some wonderful people. Paul is a local and has been doing this job for many years. His knowledge was great. He knew many people along the way and we enjoyed his company. If you are thinking about seeing the real Flores we highly recommend booking with Paul.
We did a private tour with Paul, roughly (but not exactly) the same as the itinerary in the tour I listed. Paul was very responsive in listening to our preferences and structuring our itinerary around them, and the resulting trip was incredible - Flores is among the most beautiful places that we had visited (and we've traveled a *lot*). Paul is very knowledgable, eloquent and speaks excellent English, so he was able to provide informative and interesting explanations about all the places we were visiting, as well as about Flores and Indonesia more broadly. He was also kind and helpful in many other ways; for example, he helped us deal with a hotel issue that wasn't his fault at all, and to organize a wonderful private boat tour in Komodo, even though that was after our tour with him was over. I recommend him very highly for anyone looking for a truly private experience in Flores.
It was an impressive island tour.Very well organized by Paul. He speaks excellent English, knows a lot about the country and its people, and is very attentive and never intrusive. That makes him a great guide.We have already traveled to Java, Lombok and Sulawesi; Flores is unique in terms of different etnnic groups. Very authentic, almost exotic. Our expectations were far exceeded. We only had 7 days. I would definitely plan 2 nights for Riung and also 2 for Bajawa.Unfortunately, we only planned one night at Manulalu Jungle Lodge and would have liked to stay longer. We stayed in two traditional villages Belaraghi and Waerebo...a great experience. Paul can organize everything, helps with all questions,answers very quickly via Whatsapp. We definitely recommend him!! Thank you Paul for the wonderful time on Flores and for organizing the Komodo Tour!!
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