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EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY 1 Welcome to Flores Contents A Glimpse About Flores 4 Publisher: Flores Destination Management How to Get There 6 Organisation and supported by Swisscontact When To Go and SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Getting Around Affairs) of the Swiss Confederation. No Diving tips part of this publication may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means. Getting Around in the 7 Island Photography: Swisscontact WISATA, Flores DMO, 10 Public Transportation (land & sea) Leonardus Nyoman, Djuna Ivereigh, Car & Motorbike Rental Mark Levitin, Tommy Schultz, Yayat Cycling Around Flores Fahrizal, Mikel Albarran, Wunderpus & Places To Go 10 Flores XP Island Hopping Around Design: Wae Rebo & Flores DMO, PA Exploration Printer: Overland Adventure • PT. Cintya Grafika, , , 16 Other Attractions 34 Distributor: Community-based Tourism Flores DMO, Jalan Bhakti No.1, Ende, Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia Travel Tips 41 For Advertising Enquiries: Open a world map and take a look at the extensive expanse of . In between the Indian ABOUT FLORES DMO and the Pacific Oceans you will find the Indonesian Archipelago stretching west to east along Events & Festivals [email protected] the Equator. Right at its heart, in the seas of eastern Indonesia lies the snake-shaped island 42 Website: of Flores. Flores Destination Management www.florestourism.com Organisation (DMO) formed in Find Travel Agents, 44 Flores is most famous for two internationally renowned attractions. Firstly, the Komodo National 2011 by The Ministry of Tourism Dive Operators & Park, home to the unique Komodo dragon, a monitor of impressive size and appearance, & Economy Creative of Indonesia FloresExploreTheExtraordinary which attracts thousands of people annually from around the world; and secondly, 22 Accommodations and serves as the umbrella for florestourism National Park, an inactive in the centre of Flores that intrigues visitors with its three tourism management, marketing brightly-coloured crater lakes, which are steeped in local mythology. and development activities in florestourism provincial, regional and local level However, Flores is so much more than Komodo and Kelimutu. lovers will find it everywhere: COVER STORY VisitFlores for Flores Island, Nusa Tenggara Whip-fight Dance photo by Yayat Fahrizal deserted islands with white sandy beaches to escape from the hassles of everyday life; beautiful Timur, Indonesia. fields nestled among soft hilly landscapes, perfect for a laid-back stroll. Caci performances, lingko fields and the Penti ceremony are just a few among many highlights that the Manggaraian people are proud of. Address: Jalan Bhakti No.1, Ende Welcome to Flores, where the untold beauty of Indonesia awaits! 86319, Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia Flores Destination Management Organisation Phone: +62381 23141 Email: [email protected]

2 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 3 Flores offers infinite nature, culture, and adventure exploration for your Location: Indonesia A GLIMPSE holiday. Trips can be arranged for three days, one week or even twelve FACTSHEET: days depending on your available time (see “Places To Go” for sample (part of Lesser ) itineraries at page 10.). Length: 450km ABOUT For any travel service requirements, see “Find Travel Agents, Dive Coordinates: 8°40’29”S 121°23’04”E Operators & Accommodations” at pages 44 for more details. The tour rate usually includes accommodation, meals, coach transfers, entrance fees, Population (as of 2016): 1,994,213 guides, refreshments and drinks; whereas return flights, airport taxes, Official Language: Bahasa Indonesia FLORES porters, snorkeling/diving/camera fees, and other personal expenses are the visitor’s responsibility. Tipping is welcome as an appreciation of Largest town: services you receive. Temperature: 25° - 34°Celcius (temperature might Visiting Flores is an adventure, so leave behind any expectations of high- drop to 12° Celcius in highlands) end facilities. However, don’t let this stop you from exploring the island. Flores is growing quite fast and nowadays you have more options on Best Time to Visit: luxury accommodations and restaurants. May - August

4 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 5 Flores has 3 main entry points: in the west, Ende and Maumere in the east. Those HOW TO districts have airports with daily flights to and from Denpasar, Bali and direct Flight from GETTING AROUND GET THERE Jakarta to Labuan Bajo. IN THE ISLAND

Flores will entangle you with its impressive landscape and unique cultural features. Be aware though that it takes time to explore the hidden treasures that are spread over this 450km long beautiful island. As the roads are often steep, curvy, and in a mediocre condition, you will rarely go faster than 30 km/h. In addition, the island’s pace of life is generally slower than your usual rhythm. Thus, travelling in Flores requires some patience and some time to adjust.

BY AIR BY SEA The easiest and fastest way to reach Flores is by air from Ngurah Rai Airport in If you are up to a different, more time intensive, travel experience, you can Bali. There are daily flights from Jakarta to Labuan Bajo (2 hours 25 minutes), choose to take a (national ship passenger service) boat from Benoa or Denpasar to Labuan Bajo, Ende, Maumere (55 minutes to 120 minutes). Harbor in Bali to Labuan Bajo (about 36 hrs), which operates three times a Depending on the weather, you may enjoy a spectacular view of the NTB (Nusa month. There are also monthly PELNI boats from Benoa to Ende (about 2 days Tenggara Barat) and NTT (Nusa Tenggara Timur) island groups. The most 3 hrs). Maumere (about 2 days 5 hrs), and (about 3 days 11 hrs). The precise information about the current flight connections is best obtained via timetables are unreliable and depend on the season. For updated information the websites of the operating airlines, at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, or at the and ticket reservation, visit the website www.pelni.co.id, or contact the PELNI local travel airline agencies in Flores. Indonesia, Wings Air, Transnusa, office in , Bali (Jalan Raya Kuta 299, +62 (0)361 763963) or in Benoa, Bali Sriwijaya/Nam Air and Kalstar Aviation are the operating airlines to/from (Jalan Pelabuhan Benoa, +62 (0)361 723689). Flores.

Public Transportation (Land & Sea) Car & Motorbike Rental Cycling Around Flores

Within the district capitals and larger towns it is Alternative to public transport, hiring a car with Flores has absolutely great potential for touring WHEN TO GO quite easy and cheap to cover short distances by an experienced driver gives you the flexibility to around on various roads using bicycles. Pedaling hopping on and off bemo (minibuses). The Ojek, stop wherever you want. Most of the cars are across idyllic villages, passing rice fields, lakes motorbike taxi often offered by young men who privately owned, and the sector does not offer and forests and enjoying a nice picnic at a spot Each season in Flores has its charms. However, it is more comfortable to want to make an extra income, is another option international standard tourism services yet. A of your choice is just a wonderful experience you travel the island in the dry season from mid-May to the end of August. As for shorter distances. As it is quite popular to work small number of tour operators have their own can have while on the island. Cycling in Flores some roads can be impassable due to ongoing heavy rains, you might not as an Ojek driver, you will also find these young cars. So far, no cars are rented for self-driving. A is an adventure fitting for small groups and be able to reach remote destinations. Please consider making advanced chauffeurs in more remote places, of course the motorbike is a good option for traveling around individualists and is best done by bringing your bookings during the dry season, especially when planning to stay in price is negotiable. For longer distances, you Flores as well, since some of the remote areas own, well maintained, bicycle from home country. Labuan Bajo which gets pretty crowded. If you plan to do intense trekking, may choose to ride on one of the many buses can only be reached by this means of transport. Alternatively, rent a bike at you should definitely choose to visit Flores in the dry season, as hours of Tourist Information walking in the pouring rain will be more of a pain than a pleasure. Even and trucks that bring their passengers from one However, longer distances are for experienced Centre Labuan Bajo, , Moni and Ende. (see though Flores is a tropical island, it is highly advisable to bring some warm town to another. It is advisable to reserve a seat drivers only as the roads are sometimes in a page 45) clothes (jacket, sweater, etc) and appropriate footwear for your journeys to in advance (preferably the front row so it will terrible condition. Motorbikes can be rented in the mountainous regions around , Bajawa and Kelimutu. be less bumpy) at a local travel agent because the district capitals. Do not forget to bring an the buses can get crowded. They mostly depart international driving license with you to rent a and arrive via public bus stations. Exact time car or motorbike. schedules are not available, and buses will only depart once all seats are occupied.

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Take home the spirit of Flores, take home an Atlas South Sea pearl. Make your visit to Flores one to remember by visiting the Atlas pearl farm. Explore the magic, experience the nature and unlock the mysteries of the South Sea pearl for yourself. For farm tours please call or email PUNGGU FARM TELEPHONE: +62 811 384 8212 EMAIL: [email protected]

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DAY 1: ISLAND HOPPING AROUND LABUAN BAJO – BIDADARI ISLAND – ISLAND – KALONG ISLAND • Pick up from the airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo. • Snorkeling at Bidadari Island. • Trekking in Rinca to see Komodo dragons and other wild . KOMODO • Admire sunset wonders while seeing thousands of flying foxes. • Spend the night on board.

3 DAYS / DAY 2: KALONG ISLAND - PADAR ISLAND - PINK BEACH - 2 NIGHTS KOMODO ISLAND - KOMODO VILLAGE • Cross by boat to Padar while enjoying spectacular sunrise and breakfast. • Snorkeling, then relax on white sand beach or trekking to enjoy the iconic view from the hill top. • Snorkeling, then relaxing on Pink Beach. • Trekking to see Komodo dragons and other . • Visiting the native of Komodo Island in their fishing village • Stay overnight on the boat.

DAY 3: KOMODO VILLAGE -KARANG MAKASSAR (MANTA POINT) – SEBAYUR ISLAND – KANAWA ISLAND – LABUAN BAJO • Sailing to Karang Makassar while enjoying the sunrise. • Snorkeling with giant manta rays. • Relaxing on a white sand beach and snorkeling in Sebayur and around Kanawa island. • Return to Labuan Bajo. • Stay overnight at Labuan Bajo.

10 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 11 PLACES TO GO ISLAND HOPPING AROUND KOMODO / 3D2N PINK BEACH Dive site of central Komodo Island, Manggarai Barat Dive Type Reef Type Depth Wall Hard and soft encrusted rocky wall 28m MANGGARAI BARAT Pink Beach is a delightful dive and one of the most popular spots beach, a small rocky outcrop is exposed at low tide and marks the Komodo National Park offers more than just its prehistoric Komodo colourful parallel universe of marine life. Komodo National Park is home to in the park. The pristine Pink beach gets its color from red coral ideal starting point for this dive. Follow the wall down to 18–20m, dragons ( komodoensis). Explore different adventure treks around over 1,000 species of fish and more than 350 reef-building . Be it muck fragments, and is located near the trekking area on Komodo Island. where large schools of fusiliers, snappers, extremely tame grouper, Komodo and Rinca Island or explore off-the-beaten-trails along the slopes diving, night diving, snorkeling, or simply enjoying this pristine hideaway, The shallow reef begins just by the beach, and is perhaps one of and many lion and scorpion fish can be found engulfing the of Mount Ara and the Poreng Valley, which is situated 580m above sea- Flores offers a mind-blowing underwater thrill that makes it like a second the best snorkeling sites in the park, deep enough to snorkel at low headland. While only a small dive site, it is nonetheless very rich level. This scenic area will surely dazzle with its rich diversity of exotic home for dive enthusiasts. tide and not too deep at high tide. Colorful clumps of hard corals in both hard and soft corals, with plentiful tunicates and feather fauna, wild orchids and tropical plants. Be sure to immerse yourself in lie interspersed with brilliant patches of white sand and form a stars. Careful searching in and around the rocks can reveal frogfish, the enchanting underwater world in the Komodo National Park. Going haven for fish of all shapes and sizes. The life here is more typical nudibranches, fire urchins, crocodile fish, crustaceans, and much, beneath the sea, Flores’ underwater world opens up to reveal a diverse and of the southern sites and the water temperature is usually around much more. Further to the northeast lies a steep sandy slope which 25°c. The predominant currents here are mild and from the south, is home to razor fish and, if you’re lucky, the extremely rare and and the site is best dived on a falling tide. About 50m out from the elusive sand diver.

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ISLAND HOPPING AROUND KOMODO / 3D2N

GILI LAWA DARAT PASSAGE Dive site of north Komodo Island, Manggarai Barat

Dive Type Reef Type Depth Drift Hard & soft coral fringing reef 25m

The South Passage separates Gili Lawa Darat from Komodo Island and is best dive on a rising tide, when the current runs east to west creating a gentle drift out from Gili Lawa Bay. The eastern shore of the peninsula, just inside the bay, is an ideal starting point for the dive.

Follow the current, with the reef to your left, around the point. Turtles are regularly seen on this pretty coral reef. The point is a great place to snorkel amongst schools of fish, and deeper at 20–25m many small coral trout, large schools of anchovies, small tuna, and trevally come in to feed in the bay. Deeper still, along the bottom of the slope, fish life increases; garden eels sway and white tip reef sharks sleep on the sandy bottom. The site is large and rarely crowded; although is popular in the high season with liveaboards, as Gili Lawa Bay offers a good anchorage.

KARANG MAKASSAR (MANTA POINT) SERAYA KECIL Komodo National Park Dive site close to Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat Dive Type Reef Type Depth Dive Type Reef Type Depth Drift Hard & soft coral fringing reef 25m Seamount & Coral Garden Hard coral fringing reef 30m & sandy slope

Karang Makassar is a small island off of the east side of Komodo with 2km Seraya Kecil is a relaxed and easy dive, just 40 minutes travel from Labuan drift dive and a series of long current-swept reefs running north to south, Bajo. This proximity to the mainland offers the exciting option of a creating both a highway and a feeding ground for these giant and graceful spectacular evening or night dive. The area is also a very well known snorkel rays. This is one of the ‘must do’ activities while diving and it is one of the site. Begin the dive on the northwest side of Seraya Kecil, above a sandy Komodo National Park’s most famous for sightings of up to 50 manta rays. tongue. Following the slope to the north, you will discover a beautiful coral garden and small rocks littered across the sandy bottom down to 18m.

Seraya Kecil is a fantastic place to spot various kinds of nudibranch, scorpionfish, stonefish and other photogenic macro life. Search the gorgonians carefully for pygmy seahorses; it is an exhilarating experience to spot one of these cryptic creatures. The mid-water currents can pick up in the channel, so it is better to turn around and end the dive exploring in the shallows.

Sea Kayaking, Komodo National Park

14 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 15 PLACES TO GO DAY 1: DAY 3: DAY 5: DENPASAR – LABUAN BAJO – RUTENG DENGE – WAE REBO VILLAGE LABUAN BAJO – BIDADARI – RINCA – • Morning flight from Denpasar to Labuan • After a light breakfast, trek to Wae Rebo LABUAN BAJO Bajo and go to the local restaurant for village, which takes around 3-4 hours. • Morning after breakfast at hotel, WAE REBO AND KOMODO DRAGON lunch. The authentic Manggarai houses are transfer to the pier of Labuan Bajo to • After lunch, drive up to Ruteng and stay located about 1,200m above sea level visit Rinca Island, it takes 2 hours sailing. overnight in Ruteng. in the middle of the mountains. There • Arrive in Rinca, start trekking walk are seven traditional houses. Built in the through the typical dry forest to explore EXPLORATION DAY 2: same form, six are for the local people the island, you will find not only the RUTENG – TODO – NARANG – DINTOR and one extra house for the visitors. Komodo dragons but also many wild – DENGE These houses has a cone shaped with animals like, deer, wild buffalo, • After early breakfast, depart from high roofs and five stories: the top four long-tailed macaque and wild boars also Ruteng to discover the southern part of are mainly used for storage and all the numerous of . Look up to the trees 6 DAYS / Manggarai. First visit Golo Cara village living areas are on the bottom. Stay and you might find young Komodo on – the best place to see ‘spider web’ overnight in a provided house. the trees. rice fields. From there, drive to Todo • Return to boat and sailing to Bidadari 5 NIGHTS traditional village, soft trekking through DAY 4: Island for swimming, snorkeling and rice terraces and enjoying the beautiful WAE REBO – DENGE – DINTOR – relaxing. landscape near Narang Village. LABUAN BAJO • Sailing to Labuan Bajo in the afternoon. • In the afternoon, drive along the south • After breakfast, trek down to Denge coast to Dintor and Denge (some stops village where lunch will be provided. DAY 6: will be taken en route). Stay overnight in • After lunch, drive to Labuan Bajo via LABUAN BAJO – DENPASAR Denge. Dintor and Nangalili (depending on the • Explore Labuan Bajo before departure road condition; alternatively take the flight to Denpasar. route through Todo Village to Labuan Bajo).

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Awarded UNESCO’s World Heritage Site status in 2012, Wae Rebo Village is located in WAE REBO and situated 1,200m above sea level. Challenge yourself with a trek along Wae Rebo’s trails set in lush MANGGARAI and vanilla plantations surrounded by untouched rainforest, and densely populated by endemic birds and exotic flora. The residents of Wae Rebo Village lead a harmonious agrarian lifestyle in harmony with nature. Wae Rebo is famous for its cone shaped houses known as Mbaru Niang.

BIDADARI ISLAND BATU CERMIN CAVE Komodo National Park Manggarai Barat Bidadari Island, which means ‘angel’s island’, is a Batu Cermin cave is set within an impressive tiny, charming isle located northwest of Labuan prominent rock formation near Labuan Bajo. Bajo. This island is a water lover’s paradise Through a hole in the cave, rays of light find and its excellent white-sand beaches seem their way into the cave’s inside walls where to have come from paradise, while its crystal they perform a spectacular show of reflected clear and calm waters make it an ideal spot for sunlight. If you want to experience this visual swimming, snorkeling, and especially learning delight in all its beauty, make sure to be there how to dive. Bidadari Island is reachable on 15- at the right time: depending on the time of , 20 minutes boat trip, comprises 14–15 hectares the sunrays only hit the hole between 9 and of land covered with hills and trees, completely 10am. surrounded by beautiful beaches.

TODO VILLAGE LINGKO SPIDERWEB RICE FIELD Manggarai Manggarai The village of Todo in south-central Manggarai Lingko refers to the spider web shaped rice offers one of the few opportunities to see fields which are found in numerous places in the traditional ceremonial houses of Flores; Manggarai. The most impressive is the lingko in the past, Todo was also the centre of the of Cara Village in Cancar, around 17km west of Manggaraian kingdom and the home of the Ruteng. Lingko is a traditional Manggaraian royal clan. system of land possession where, depending on the family’s size, the family head divides land based on the distance between his fingers. The traditional system is still preserved and practiced today in Flores. The distribution starts from the center pole (lodok) from which lines are drawn to the outer circle of the lingko, forming pie segments locally known as moso (meaning ‘hand’).

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DAY 1: DENPASAR – MAUMERE DAY 3: LARANTUKA – MAUMERE DAY 5: MONI-KELIMUTU-ENDE-RIUNG DAY 6: ISLAND HOPPING AT RIUNG 17 • Arrived at Frans Seda airport Maumere. • Morning visit to Lewokluok which is • Depart early in the morning at 4:30AM to ISLANDS famous for its weaving. see the sunrise at Kelimutu three colored • Explore Riung 17 Islands by boat. First FLORES OVERLAND DAY 2: MAUMERE – LARANTUKA • At noon drive back to Maumere and crater lakes. The colors, however, have stop is watching flying foxes at Ontoloe • Depart from your hotel, drive to to the visit Ile Padung village. changed continually since the eruption of island. eastern most of Flores: Larantuka, the • Dinner and overnight in Maumere. Mount Iya in Ende in 1969. • Second stop is swimming and snorkeling capital of Flores Timur regency which • A worth visit to Arboretum park on your around Tiga island. famous for its unique Semana Santa DAY 4: MAUMERE - MONI way back to Moni. • Third stop is Rutong island where you will ADVENTURE procession during Easter celebration. • Morning after breakfast depart from • Stop over at Waturaka Village and soft have fresh grilled fishes for lunch. You can • On the way to Larantuka, stop over at your hotel, first visit Ledalero Museum trekking 2km to Murukeba waterfall. go swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on Boru Village where you can see mount on the outskirts of Maumere. This Waturaka is a community based tourism white sand beach or short hike to the hill Lewotobi and coffee plantation at museum has an interesting collection village where you can stay at the and enjoy the breathtaking view of Riung Hokeng. of ethnological objects from the homestay with beautiful rice field view 17 Islands from the hill top. 12 DAYS / • Continue driving to Titehena where region. Ledalero is also the name of a and experience living with the locals. • Back to Riung and stay overnight in you can see very nice panorama of major Catholic Seminary which forms • Back to your hotel and continue to Ende, Riung. 11 NIGHTS Konga Bay and mount Lewotobi. many Florenese priests. Continue your stop at Penggajawa beach or the Blue • Visit Catholic Cathedral Reinha Rosari trip to Watublapi that famous for its Stone beach. which built in portuguese style along traditional Ikat Weaving, then to Paga • Continue your journey towards Mbay and with the harbor and local market. to enjoy the peaceful beach. stopover at Tutubhada traditional village. • Dinner and stay overnight in Larantuka. • Arriving in Moni in the afternoon, • Dinner and overnight in Riung. exploring Muru Nda’o waterfall and overnight in Moni.

KELIMUTU NATIONAL PARK Ende , the icon of Eastern Flores’ natural heritage, offers adventurous trekking trails. Travelers flocking to witness the sacred tri-colored crater lakes will also get to witness Florenese village life as part of their cross country experience in the park’s rainforest. Put on your trekking shoes and get ready to explore the traditional village of Pemo and Woloara, then either end at Muru Nda’o Waterfall in Moni, or unwind in the warm pool of Kolorongo natural hot spring in Waturaka.

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DAY 7: RIUNG - BAJAWA also referred to as Cunca Lega (‘Cunca’ DAY 11: DAY TRIP: KANAWA - RINCA • Drive up to Bajawa and visit Mangeruda means waterfall in the Manggaraian ISLAND - LABUAN BAJO So’a hot spring. language). The water drops over two • Sailing to Kanawa in the morning and • Arrive in the afternoon and explore levels surrounded by a lush forest and enjoy snorkeling and the white sand Bajawa local market or tasting the rice terraces, it can even be spotted from beach. famous Bajawa Arabica coffee. a distance. • Enjoy your lunch on the boat and • Drive to cave, an archaeology continue sailing to Rinca Island to see DAY 8: BAJAWA - RUTENG site where “The Hobbits” of Flores was the Komodo dragons. • Morning visit to Bena and Gurusina founded. • On the way back to Labuan Bajo, stop traditional village and stop over at • Back to Ruteng. over to Kalong island where you can Malanage hot spring. capture the perfect moment of sunset • Then drive to Aimere, stop over to DAY 10: RUTENG – LABUAN BAJO- and hundreds of flying foxes fly over the the famous local “arak” distillation. RINCA red sky. • A short visit at Ranamese Lake before • Visit Golo Curu hill where you can have • Overnight in Labuan Bajo. arriving in Ruteng. a very nice view of Ruteng and rice • Stay overnight in Ruteng. terraces on the northen side. DAY 12: LABUAN BAJO – DENPASAR • Then visit Ruteng Pu’u, traditional • After breakfast, visit Batu Cermin cave DAY 9: RUTENG AND SURROUNDING houses of Manggarai tribes before returning to Denpasar. • Morning trekking to Tengkulese • Continue driving to Cancar to see the waterfall in the northern part of unique Lingko spider web rice field. Ruteng, Tengkulese waterfall which is • Overnight in Labuan Bajo

BENA Ngada Bena is a traditional community located about 16km from Ngada’s capital city, Bajawa. It is the most visited village in the district and is famous for its impressive stone formations, ancestral shrines, Ngadanese-style houses, and its traditional way of life. The village takes the shape of a rectangle and comprises 18 traditional houses in a clan system. Bena people have agreed to conserve their traditional way of life, which includes preserving their ikat weaving technique. Indeed Bena is living museum as their traditions are still practiced in their daily life. Take the trekking route from Bena to neighboring villages and end the exploration at Mount Inerie, Ngada Malanage Hot spring or Wae Roa Waterfall.

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MOUNT LEWOTOBI LEWOKLUOK GURUSINA VILLAGE RANAMESE CRATER LAKE Flores Timur Flores Timur Ngada Manggarai Timur Lewotobi volcano at the eastern end of Flores Island is one of the most Gurusina is another Ngada village where you can get acquainted with all the Lewokluok (about 26km from Larantuka), not only boasts beautiful Meaning ‘big lake’ in the vernacular, Ranamese is a 11.5 hectare crater frequently active volcanoes in the region. It has two peaks arranged on a wealth of Ngada culture. Gurusina’s traditional houses are situated around countryside panoramas, but also a traditional village renowned for its that is located 1,200m above sea level. The surrounding rainforest creates NW-SE line separated by 2 km and a 1232 meters high saddle. This gave the a wide courtyard, which displays several sets of ture lenggi, the ancestral exceptional hand-woven ikat. Unlike other places, the villagers of Lewokluok a refreshing breeze and is a greatplace for trekking, watching and twin volcano its name Lewotobi “husband and wife” (also spelled Lewetobi). stone altars. The village was founded in about 1934 by people coming from combine the cotton threads with shells, skillfully interweaving them to form spotting playful macaques. The calming water of the lake reflects the blue the highlands. A visit to Gurusina can also be combined with a nice medium- stunning ikat patterns. These textiles are true masterpieces. You can also sky on its surface resulting in peaceful and surreal reflections. Visitors are impact hike starting from Bena, which leads through beautiful natural learn about their natural yarn dyeing process here. While in Flores Timur, see advised to wear proper shoes for trekking around the lake. surroundings – including a neat bamboo forest – and passes through the also Kawaliwu, a village known for its traditional house – Korke – that still village of Tololela. preserves its authenticity to this day.

WATUBLAPI TENGKULESE WATERFALL LIANG BUA CAVE RIUNG 17 ISLANDS Manggarai Sikka Ngada Manggarai When visiting Flores why not go to the caves where the remains of ‘The Watublapi village is located about 13km from Maumere. It is well known The sub-district of Riung, located to the north of Bajawa, is famed for its Tengkulese Waterfall, which is also referred to as Cunca Lega is named after Flores Hobbit’ were found. – nicknamed ‘The Hobbit’, co- for its fine traditional ikat weaving. Whereas many other local weaving beautiful coral gardens. The coast and the area surrounding the town of the nearby village. The water drops over two levels with a promising existed with our species until 12,000 ago. Liang Bua is about 13km from communities have switched to industrially spun yarn and chemical dyes for Riung have become a national conservation area, and were even given altitude. Surrounded by a lush forest and rice terraces, it can even be spotted Ruteng and the drive takes less than 40 minutes. the purpose of saving time and money, the weavers of Watublapi still use the status of a national park and named Pulau Tujuhbelas, or ‘Seventeen from a distance. From Nanu Village, you’ll have to walk for about 2.5km the traditional, hand spun yarn made from locally grown local cotton, as Islands’. In fact, the national park consists of more than 20 small and larger through a beautiful panoramic landscape with soft green hills, terraced rice well as local natural dyes. Visitors with a profound interest in ikat weaving islands. The local people, though, have named the area ‘Riung Seventeen fields, and farmers plowing the land with their water buffaloes to get to the could join the ikat workshop in Watublapi. The Bliran Sina weavers will Islands’, a label that is easy to remember as it refers to the personification waterfall. teach you the skills of this fascinating handmade craft (by appointment). of a beautiful 17-year-old girl and also Indonesian Independence Day on the 17th of August. 26 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 27 Ads space Ads space

Ikat Woven Clothes, Sikka Wawomudha Crater, Ngada

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CULTURE & HERITAGE AQUAMARINE WATER PARADISE

WAJO TUTUBHADA VILLAGE WOLOTOPO SAILING ON PHINISI BOAT KAYAKING SNORKELING Nagekeo Nagekeo Ende Komodo National Park Manggarai Barat Sikka & Ngada Very well maintained traditional houses and Never been quoted in the tourism map of Flores, Situated on a hill about 12km from Ende, Indonesia’s Komodo Island is known for its Visiting the Komodo Islands and the Komodo Maumere Bay (East Flores) and Riung 17 Islands menhirs are the attraction in the highland village Tutubhada is known only by a small number Wolotopo’s centuries-old traditional Lio houses ancient giant and the untouched Dragons by sea kayak is an awesome experience. (West Flores) are other areas that offer a uniquely of Wajo. Easily reached from Raja (Boawae) or of local visitors. Located in Rendu - a village in silently reveal an ancient history through delicate wilderness, but a luxury phinisi voyage has The west part of Flores offers great conditions for diverse marine environment, with the additional Nangaroro, this village has unique traditional Aesesa Selatan Sub-District, the less-traveled patterns that are engraved on many parts of their introduced the most seductive way to enjoy the kayaking. One of the spots is around Labuan Bajo advantage that they are still little visited. Bear in bamboo musical instruments, which are used village is home to Nagekeo’s traditional ritual structures. They also reflect the unique Lio tribal sapphire blue waters surround Komodo and its and the other is around Komodo National Park mind though, that on most of the islands it is not during traditional ceremonies and on other house called Sa’o Ji Vao. Tutubhada’s stilt houses way of life which will fascinate many art and neighbouring islands. Built by the country’s where you may have the chance to paddle with possible to rent snorkeling gear. The best option special occasions. A visit to Wajo will give you have a unique shaped roof. architecture enthusiasts. most legendary shipbuilders on the island of majestic manta rays, or even be overtaken by a is to rent it beforehand for an extended period in more insight into the local tribe of Nagekeo. , these phinisi boats combine luxurious pod of leaping dolphins. Witha little more luck, Labuan Bajo or bring your own gear. sailing with smooth cruising and complete hotel you may even find a lifting its big nose facilities aboard. out of the water.

NATURE ADVENTURE TRAILS

CUNCA RAMI KOKA BEACH & HIKING MOUNT EGON TIWU SORA LAKE HORSEBACK RIDING Manggarai Barat Sikka Flores Timur Sikka Ende Manggarai Timur Green, exotic vegetation among mountains The long and wide white sand beach is the perfect Solor and Adonara are reachable by boat from Beyond Kelimutu, there are actually more than If you want to experience Lio culture and nature Mbalata Beach is in Kotakomba sub-district in creates a picturesque backdrop for the trek to place on the south coast of the Sikka district to Larantuka, in Flores Timur. Solor and Adonara twelve volcanoes throughout Flores that are in a remote area, where you will be among East Manggarai, about 42km east of Borong, Cunca Rami, a waterfall with an emerald water relax, have a picnic, and go for a swim. Koka Beach coastline is a hidden paradise with white sand suitable for trekking with Mount Egon being one the first visitors to leave your footprints, an nicely framed by Mount Inerie to the east and basin located about 47km from Labuan Bajo in is situated about 2.5km from the main road near beaches at Ritaebang and Riangsungai in Solor, of them. Sitting astride the narrow waist of Flores exploration to Lake Tiwu Sora and an overnight by soft, hilly landscapes to the west. You can go Watotena/Ina Burak beach and also Mekobani the direction of Werang. Combined with lush Wolowiro Village in the Paga sub-district. It takes Timur, Mount Egon’s summit reveals a crater stay in Deturia Village will make an unforgettable for an easy hike or on horseback riding along Island in Adonara. plantations that produce horticultural crops, the about 48km ride from Maumere and 35km from 350m wide and 200m deep. journey. For the local Lio people, Tiwu Sora (tiwu the wide, grey-sand coast to the grazing land of trek to Cunca Rami Waterfall is exhilarating and Wolowaru. means ‘lake’ in ) is a sacred place Nangarawa Hill where you will be able to catch a an ideal trip for nature lovers of all ages. with its own legend. The small lake is home to a beautiful view over the sea and the surrounding species of giant eel. farmland.

34 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 35 36 EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES EXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY FLORES 37 TADO VILLAGE COMMUNITY Manggarai Barat DIVING Located 45km east of Labuan Bajo, Tado Village is one of the best places to get a hands-on experience of the long-standing Manggaraian way of life. Rather inconspicuous at first sight, BASED it reveals an immense cultural and traditional wealth. Tado villagers, wearing their traditional TIPS costumes, will be happy to receive you with a traditional welcome ceremony. Tado is practicing community-based ecotourism. Tado ecotourism village also offers special-request tours that are an integral part of the village’s cultural conservation programme. TOURISM What You Should Know About Diving in Currents

WATURAKA VILLAGE Kelimutu National Park

Waturaka, in a corner of the Flores countryside is a humble farming village located at the foot of Mount Kelimutu. This small village has been developed Komodo National Park is just as famous for its •• Do swim close to the bottom or reef to •• Don’t forget the most amazing marine life so it’s ready to welcome visitors currents as it is the dragons that roam topside. reduce the strength of the current. can be seen in current, such as Manta! Relax coming to experience Moni and It’s thought to be home to some of the most •• Do listen to the dive briefing and don’t be and enjoy the show. its surrounding areas. Simple yet challenging recreational diving in the world. afraid to ask questions. clean homestays are available in Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for diving in •• Do practice good buoyancy control and Happy diving! Waturaka. Here, you can enjoy currents: finning techniques. Courses are available to the totally unique experience help you improve that. Tips by Jo Marlow of living with local family and •• Do be aware that diving in Komodo National •• Don’t fin like crazy against a current. Take a tasting local dishes prepared Park is for everyone and sites can be dived break before you exhaust yourself. with fresh ingredients from in many ways to accommodate all levels of •• Don’t stray too far from your buddy or guide the garden. Located nearby experience. in strong current. Risk of separation and are two trekking trails heading •• Do communicate with your dive guide other problems can increase. to two amazing attractions, both on the surface and underwater. If you •• Don’t choose your dive operator based on i.e. Murukeba Waterfall and are uncomfortable or have a problem they price alone. Safety and experience should Mutulo’o hot steam. Waturaka needs to know. be at the top on your list when choosing an offers more than just homestays. •• Do relax to maintain a regular breathing operator. pattern.

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MAUMERE, VISA REQUIREMENTS MONEY SHOPPING

The visa requirements depend In Flores, only In Flores you will experience It definitely pays off to wake up SIKKA on the length of your stay and on (IDR) is accepted for cash payments. a different but probably more very early if you want to have a your home country’s regulations. In general, the payment in Flores exciting kind of shopping beyond complete culinary and cultural Indonesian visa requirements is cash-based. Money transfers your notions of malls and experience of a Florenese market. are prone to changes. Thus, it is are not usually possible, as using supermarkets. There are many Of all Florenese products, ikat important to check the respective international accounts is not very small to large local markets where cloth which is sold in locally The Bay of Maumere used to be among the world’s requirements at the Indonesian common yet. There are ATMs in the you can find fresh agricultural different forms, colors, and styles, most interesting dive spots. Even the renowned World embassy or consulate in your district capitals which – depending products, fish, meat, and many is definitely the most meaningful, Championship of Underwater Photography was home country before you start on on the bank-accept major credit other regional products. In the valuable, and unique souvenir. held there, until a massive earthquake followed by your journey. If you want to extend cards (Visa/Mastercard) where you larger towns you can find all kinds Florinese ikat is mostly hand- a tsunami hit the area in 1992. In the meantime, the your visa in Flores, you can visit can get cash. The banks will also of small shops that sell new as well woven, and some of the cloth surrounding reef has recovered quite well from the immigration office in Labuan Bajo change your foreign currency into as used clothes, household tools, is made out of all-natural local damage and offers excellent diving in mild currents or Maumere. rupiah. In Labuan Bajo, you also electronic gadgets etc. Not only ingredients – from the cotton to have the option of changing your will you see a range of familiar or again, with a healthy population of gorgonias and the dyeing agents. Thus, it may money at local money changers. Be unknown local products, you may take up to three years to produce sponges, big groupers lurking in crevices, antias, and sure to check their exchange rates also witness a barter transaction, such a magnificent piece of art. butterfly fish. Swarms of tuna and carangids patrol and fees before the transaction. which used to be the traditional the big blue depths in seek of their prey. The charm of Travellers cheques are rather way of doing business in Flores. Maumere Bay for divers definitely lies in the details: difficult to change. In a single day, you can do excellent muck dives for rarities, wall, drift, as well as wreck dives. In total there are about 30 dive sites in Maumere Bay, including the spots around the Pemana Island chain.

DO’S AND DON’TS

While visiting Flores, you will notice many cultural differences, also in matters of behavior. Visitors who respect the local customs and traditions will find a heartwarming hospitality from their Indonesian hosts and get an unforgettable travel experience. It is therefore an advantage if you consider some \ basic cultural do’s and don’ts for Flores

Dress conservatively! Smile a lot! For female travelers, it is highly advisable to dress rather conservatively Probably the most important thing is smiling. Smile is an indicator for – a shirt covering the shoulders, and a lower body garment to the knees – friendliness. visitors who do not reply the smiles or greetings will find it especially when visiting villages and cultural objects. Unless you are on a hard to get close to the local people. dive boat or on one of Labuan Bajo’s beaches or islands frequently visited by tourists, you should wear more than just a bikini to swim. Best to bring Reduce the use of your left hand! a fast-drying t-shirt, a pair of board shorts and a to change into Use your right hand for bringing food to your mouth as well as to pass if you plan to enjoy Flores’ remote waters. Please also consider that it is on and receive things. The left hand, being used to wash after going to inappropriate for men and women to change clothes in the same place. the bathroom, is considered to be dirty. Try to avoid passing food, money, shaking hands or touching people with your left hand as it will be considered offensive. Avoid touching men, women or even children’s head as well as this is considered offensive.

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December - February REBA – THE ANNUAL HARVEST CEREMONY The most important ceremony for Ngada district is Reba, an annually held thanksgiving celebration to show respect to God and the ancestors for being blessed with a good harvest and wealth. Reba usually lasts for three days full of ceremonies and ritual activities which involve huge amounts of food crops and livestock that had been collected in advance. celebration of thanksgiving and hope for a good and night. The celebration is of such huge communal Please keep in mind that this ancient tradition harvest. Every blood dropped from the fighter’s importance that all village members, even the involves live offering which is believed body marks blessing for that year’s abundant ones living outside the village, should join these as a sacred process in the ritual, please respect crop and is anticipated with gratitude. festivities. Penti used to be an annual event closely the culture and dress conservatively. related to the agricultural cycle. It is suggested to August anyone who will be coming to Wae Rebo especially April KELIMUTU FESTIVAL & PATI KA DU’A BAPU to see the Penti Celeberation to be there at the SEMANA SANTA & GOOD FRIDAY ATA MATA CEREMONY latest on November 15th afternoon. Furthermore, it CELEBRATIONS IN LARANTUKA 14 August is marked sacred for the Lio People of is advisable to first inform the agenda for the arrival of guests to Mr. Martin Anggo, a local tour guide Each year, the week before Easter Sunday, Flores. It is the time to celebrate and to honor and owner of the homestay (Wae Rebo Lodge) in the town of Larantuka, East Flores, solemnly their ancestors. Lio People believe the Kelimutu the village Dintor (Phone: +6285239344046) before celebrates the , popularly known Crater Lake is the soul’s final resting place. The coming to the village in order to be taken into here as “Semana Santa”. During this special place where we all return once our lives’ journeys account how many guests will stay at Wae Rebo and week, the small town of Larantuka will be come to an end. ”Pati Ka Du’a Bapu Ata Mata” is if guests need for a guide or porter. thronged with thousands of Catholic pilgrims the event where the Lio sacrifices various type from around Flores and Indonesia come here of foods offering to the ancestors, showing their to pray and participate in this one of a kind gratitude for the past year and hold prayers procession. This is because of Larantuka’s for blessings for the coming year. Annually, unique commemoration of Holy Week which hundreds of people hold a pilgrimage journey up blends Old Portuguese devotion with local to Kelimutu. Starting from 2013, this customary tradition. ritual was officially hosted and organized under the coordination of Kelimutu National Park and June-July the Ende’s Culture and Tourism Department. TRADITIONAL ETU OR SAGI November The traditional boxing is one of Ngada and PENTI CEREMONY AT WAE REBO Nagekeo District’s well-preserved cultural attractions passed for generations. The word Penti is one of the major ceremonies in “Sagi” or “Etu” in Soa language means to the Manggarai district. It is a thanksgiving fight with boxing. The boxing festival spreads celebration for the past year’s harvest and in some areas such as Soa and Riung Sub an expression of hope for a prosperous, new Gurusina Village, Ngada Districts. Being an event for a war exercise for agricultural year. The event is filled with series of the warriors in the old times, Sagi also boasts a ancient rituals that usually last for one full day

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With authentic genuine Florenese warmth, Flores is an ideal place to visit. From seaside hotels catering to leisure and adventure seeking-travelers to restaurants offering delicious local dishes, as well as professional tour operators are available to make your stay in Flores a rewarding experience. Tourist Information Center Tour Operator Dive Operator Look for this sign if you need information while traveling in Flores. City maps and information assistance are available for free in the tourist information centers located in strategic locations of the town. Grand Komodo Blue Marlin Dive Komodo Jl. Mutiara, Kampung Ujung Jl. Soekarno-Hatta, Labuan Bajo, For further information please check www.florestourism.com. Labuan Bajo 86754, Flores, NTT, Indonesia Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 361-271538 | +62 813 39569966 +62 385 41789, +62 812 3766 496 [email protected] [email protected] - www.bluemarlinkomodo.com Tourist Information Center Labuan Bajo Tourist Information Center Bajawa Tourist Information Center Bali Flores Cycling Tours Jl. Mutiara, Kampung Ujung, Labuan Bajo, Flores Jl. Jenderal Ahmad Yani No.75, Bajawa Ngada, Flores Jl. Batur Sari No. 20SB, Sanur 80227, Bali, Indonesia Jalan Merak, No. 29, Nekang, Ruteng, 86511 - East Accommodation 86554, NTT, Indonesia NTT, Indonesia +62 361 271 145 Nusa Tenggara - [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +6281238936682 | +6285287709926 [email protected] [email protected] Komodo Lodge www.florescyclingtours.com Jl. Mutiara, Kampung Ujung Tourist Information Center Ende Tourist Information Center Moni Labuan Bajo 86754, Flores, NTT, Indonesia Jl. Bhakti No.1 Ende 86312, Flores, NTT Desa Koanara, Moni, Kab. Ende, Flores, NTT +62 385 41377 | 271538 | +62 81236151956 Indonesia Indonesia PT. Manumadi Wisata [email protected] +62 381 231 41 [email protected] Jl. Soekarno-Hatta, Labuan Bajo - [email protected] Manggarai Barat, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 361 753 045 [email protected] Kelimutu Crater Lakes Eco Lodge www.manumadi.com | www.komodotour.com Jl. Koanara Village, Kelimutu, Moni, Flores, NTT, Indonesia. Important Number Police Hospital Flores Exotic Tours +62 361 722775 | +62 361 4719383 [email protected] Main Office : Siloam Hospitals Labuan Bajo Jalan Kakatua 08, Ngencung, Kelurahan Watu, Ruteng www.ecolodgesindonesia.com Immigration Office Labuan Bajo Police Station, Manggarai Barat Jl. Gabriel Gampur, RT. 005 RW. 007, Labuan Bajo, 86511, Jl. Gabriel Gampur, Labuan Bajo, Flores Jl. Frans Sales Lega Cowangdereng, Labuan Bajo Manggarai Barat Branch Office : NTT, Indonesia Manggarai Barat 86544, Flores, NTT, Indonesia Jalan Mgr. Eduardus Sangsun – Golo Koe, Kelurahan +62 385 421 34 +62 385 41110 +62 385 2381900 ext. 29270 Wae Kelambu RT/RW; 014/004 Inquiry/complaint Phone: +62 8123 8554 899 St. Joseph Polyclinic Labuanbajo 86754 – Manggarai Barat – Flores, East Exotic Komodo Hotel Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge Inquiry/complaint Email: [email protected] Police Station, Manggarai Kelurahan Wae Kelambu, Labuan Bajo, Flores Nusa Tenggara Jl. Yohanes Sehadeun, Labuan Bajo, Jalan Pantai Pede, Labuan Bajo, Jl. Katedral No. 1 Ruteng, Flores, NTT, Indonesia NTT, Indonesia Tel: +6285292616156 | +628123662110 Flores, NTT, Indonesia Flores +62 385 86500 Immigration Office Maumere +62 385 41407 [email protected] +62 385 412 62 +62 385 2443662 Jl. Adi Soetjipto No. 24 Maumere 86111, Flores www.floresexotictours.id [email protected] [email protected] Police Station, Ende www.exotickomodo.com www.ecolodgesindonesia.com NTT, Indonesia Jl. Polisi, Ende, Flores, NTT, Indonesia RS ST. Rafael +62 382 21150-51 / Fax. +62 382 211 80 +62 381 21501 Cancar, Manggarai, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 385 22944 Police Station, Ngada www.cancarhospital.com PT. Sriwijaya Air The Jayakarta Suites Komodo Flores SeaTrek Sailing Adventures Atlas Pearls & Perfumes Jl. Kartini, Bajawa, Ngada, Flores, NTT, Indonesia Jl. Sunset Road No. 101 Jl. Pantai Pede Km. 5 Jalan Tukad Balian 133, Punggu Farm +62 21007 RSUD Ende Kuta, Badung, Indonesia Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, Indonesia Renon Denpasar 80227 Bali, Indonesia +62 811 384 8212 Jl. Prof. DR. WZ Yohanes, Ende, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 361 8496777 | +62 812 90998855 +62 385 2443688 | +62 821 4684 2307 +62 361 445 6191/474 3902 [email protected] +62 385 41407 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.atlassouthseapearl.com.au www.sriwijayaair.co.id www.jayakartakomodoflores.com www.seatrekbali.com RSUD Bajawa Jl. Diponegoro 5, Bajawa, Ngada, Flores, NTT, Indonesia

+62 384 21030 Hotel LAPRIMA Puri Sari Beach Hotel Komodo Gift Shop Scuba Junkie Jalan Pantai Pede No. 8, Labuan Bajo, Jl. Pantai Pede, Kecamatan Komodo, Jalan Soekarno Hatta Kampung Air Warloka, Labuan Bajo Flores, NTT, Indonesia Labuan Bajo, Flores, NTT, Indonesia Labuan Bajo Flores, Indonesia +62 385 244 3700 +62 385 244 3710 +62 8113912519 | +62 81236849269 +62 8123 601 8523 | +62 8123 920 5661 [email protected] [email protected] - [email protected] Please note that you’re traveling in a remote destination and the availability of appropriate treatment & medication can’t be assured. Contact the hospital before you go there and inform yourself carefully. www.laprimahotel.mynetworksolu www.purisarihotel.com - www.scubajunkiekomodo.com tions.com

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