Flores Island

Flores Island Tours

 

  

 

 

Our sister compnay - Floressa Tours will happily arrange visits to local villages, see the magnificent of Kelimutu - the three color lakes, traditional weaving, and the beauty of Flores landscape and nature. The most magnificent site is the three colored lakes of Kelimutu volcano. Each lake is a different color: blue, green and black. Other attractions include spectacular hand-woven textiles of Maumere, Ende-Lio, Ngada, the traditional megalithic village of Bena and other traditional villages in Ngada regency (Central Flores), and "Komodo dragons". This Island is home to hundreds of different ethnic groups who speak scores of languages, and is a sort of transition point between the Malay and Papuan races. 

Kelimutu - The Three Colored Lakes Tour

 

After an early morning breakfast at 3.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano (108 km by drive) to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. A Dutch Geologist discovered Kelimutu in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. After lunch, continue to Wolosoko - a village perched on a hill overlooking the main road. Proceed to Maumere with several stops made according to local happenings.

 

DETUSOKO - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu  volcano to see the  three colored  lakes. Upon  arrival walk for 1,5 km and then  ascend 127 steps  to top  to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. A Dutch Geologist discovered Kelimutu in 1914; at the time the lakes were red,  blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Paga Beach. . Proceed to Maumere with several stops made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals at FLORES SAO RESORT or SEA WORLD CLUB. (B,L,D)

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vacation to Indonesia

Bali

 

Bali, with its famous residents and Balinese Hindu custom, is an island known for its arts and crafts and a holiday destination. Tourism in Bali is currently at a record. 

Bali is an island in Indonesia between Java and Lombok and is populated by a majority of people in the Hindu religion and race mixed with other Indonesian people and heritage. He has a varied landscape ranging from beautiful beaches and attractive to the rugged mountain ranges and extended. The green color on the side of a hill hanging over the rice fields, offers a beautiful view beautiful. The natural beauty of Bali and its heritage in the shape of the island of the gods than it is today. Like many other Indonesian islands, the main source of tourism in Bali is the civilization of this people. The island is blessed with temples to worship the gods, a large number of ceremonies associated with Hinduism and has recently achieved the popularity of hundreds of miles of sandy beaches with fine white sand and crystal blue as the water. BaliBali offers a large number of rural villages and towns full of rich culture and heritage. In the middle of the island just north of the city of Denpasar, you discover the town of Ubud, Ubud – the heart of all that is Bali. If you walk around Ubud you the affection of the former Balinese heritage feel – a legacy wide end of ancient architecture, the traditional Bali city looks.ourists expect a lot of choice for the location of their beach vacation. Apart from the pristine beaches, 

Lombok Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

vacation? Or take time to relax and unwind? You do not go there, where there are millions of other tourists that ruin your time staying away from work. A place that you have not heard is Lombok. It is an island paradise, discovered in Indonesia, the answer may be to your dreams.
The island is located east of Bali and is the owner of the beautiful white sand beaches, tropical climate and friendly people. Mount Rinjani National Park is also here that has the third largest volcano in Indonesia with a level of 3726 meters. The best time to plan your trip is from May to October. The peak season in July and August so that you plan your trip early and make sure reservations!
There are many activities to do on the island of Lombok. You can rock climbing, scuba diving, trekking, mountain biking, sailing, snorkeling, bamboo rafting, surfing, fishing, boating, skydiving, paragliding and golf. You can hike in the mountains or on a nature trail. The majority of trips are usually with an average of 15 to 20 people performed and accompanied by a local guide. You can also go camping and some of the animals and the natural vegetation.
The large town of Senggigi has many local night full of light refreshment and dining room. Here you will find exotic food that is not related to any other available.
You can also see a hike or trip to the local plant life. As you could see Komodo or other forms of animal life, natural island. This is your chance to see animals in their natural habitat that you normally see in a zoo.
When visiting the island of Lombok may not be able to see everything. It can be as from all activities and adventures that take place here are overwhelmed. You can choose to do nothing but relax to meditate easily, and be pampered. Whatever it is your ideal vacation, you can have when it comes to Lombok Iceland. It is a quiet place with incredible beauty and lulling waters soothe the senses. The colors are so bright that appeared to have been painted by an artist.

Bunaken

 

The waters around Bunaken island is surrounded by coral reefs in front of the wall is in a deep blue. I feel really hungry after diving and I was worried that staying in one place, the food left only at certain times I was hungry served. My buddy enjoyed the meal of fish, especially the local dish of tuna. Two fish are a 5-star PADI dive center. Two Fish Divers also provides training for the premises so as to be able to work as a Dive Master.
The dives are so there are 2 dives in the morning, provided by 8 clock. This keeps the conservative dives and allows time for a delicious no-limit to finance. After the morning dive back to the resort for lunch. The afternoon dive usually leaves at 2:30 and one at night with mandarin leaves about 5: 30pm.

Most of the divers, we decided, two dives per day and do every other day or take an afternoon or night dive. All dive guides speak good English. We met our guide, Agus the night before and had a chat about diving. We soon discovered that taking place here in the afternoon and night dives. Our first dives were on the walls outside the village of Bunaken, “I almost killed ‘wow, and I was blown away, literally. The current was running and the wall was miles deep, we went zooming past a green turtle which was surrounded by coral reefs , the red-toothed triggerfish dives schools and colorful soft corals.Wall simply amazing. Our dive lasted about an hour.
Our second dive was “almost killed III” so on the wall. This was an excellent introduction dives in Bunaken, the famous dramatic walls and diverse marine life. The dive guides, they wore long tent peg things. Our morning dives were on the slopes of the sand. There was plenty of coral and anemone fish, eels and Sulawesi’s famous Strip. The afternoon dive was on the wall reef, where it held many rays, Mantis Shrimp and the crossbow local mafia, a watchful eye. In the afternoon we talked to our dive guide, we go for a walk to the local Bunaken Village. Our last day of diving Bunaken Iceland led us to “Fukui” and “Mike’s Point. “diving “Mike’s Point” is another wall with the northern part of the island with cliffs and sea fans. We have hot water and dives in both the board shorts and a vest or a rash of 1 mm short dress without sleeves. The surface interval was enough to warm between dives.

Flores Destinazores

 

Island of natural wonders...

After a 50 minute flight, the airport of “Santa Cruz” in Flores serves as the starting point for an extraordinary trip through the island.
An island of incomparable beauty, due to its’ geographical form, and jagged terrain.

 

Incorporating a surface area of 142 km2 and divided into two municipalities, “Santa Cruz” and “Lajes”, Flores appears to have been artistically painted by a painter using perfect colours and forms.

Delineated with a steep, rugged coastline reaching heights of 600 meters at the extreme north-west of the island, Flores offers all the natural beauty found throughout the islands in a single island.

The typography of the island is extremely rugged, marked by high elevations with its’ cliffs descending gently at some points and sharply at others and terminating in valleys and gracious lakes amidst extensive areas of natural vegetation.

One of the main tourist attractions in Flores is the seven extinct craters which were once volcanoes and are now seven beautiful lakes.
Of the two existing municipalities on the island, the municipality of Lajes occupies more than half of the islands’ surface. It is the most western point of Europe, of Portugal and of the Autonomous region of the Azores.
With a population of 1500 inhabitants, it is the second smallest municipality in Portugal, and occupies an area of 72 km2.  

 

- The eminent beauty of the lakes of Flores in addition to the steep slopes covered with vegetation that reach up to the “Morro Alto”, the highest point on the island at an altitude of 915 meters and the “Sete Pés Pico” or the “Pedrinha” are all natural wonders well worth the time spent to see them.

- Taking an extraordinary trip along the roads which cross the island, you will witness views including the prominent “Pico da Sé”(summit), and all the spectacular panoramas seen from Fajã Grande and Ponta Delgada through Lajes and Santa Cruz.

 The people of Lajes are mainly farmers and cattle raisers but a sufficient amount of fishing takes place due to its’ oceanside location.
Whale hunting used to be essential to the economy in the past in addition to the algae industry during the 60s and 70s.
The vast botanical, geological, hydrological and scenic richness of the island was the motive for the classifying of two large areas as Natural Forest Reserve, namely one which encloses “Pico da Sé, Sete Pés” and “Burrinha”, “Morro Alto, Testa da Igreja” and “Caldeiras Funda”, “Cumprida Seca, Branca” and the other which includes the “Caldeira Rasa” and the “Pico da Marcela”.
The “Gruta dos Incharéus” (grotto), an enormous cave by the seashore which is 50 meters long and 25 meters wide, the “Gruta do Galo”, the picturesque “Maria Vaz, Cartário, Abrões, Muda, Pão de Açucar” and “Furado” islets in addition to the interesting “Baixas” (shallow regions) of “Ponta Delgada, Moínho” and “Vermelha” among others, are wonders which beautify the florentine coast.

Ribeira Grande 
  

Also of particular interest is the “Monchique” Islet which is the westernmost point of Europe. During the period of navigation by astronomy the islet was especially important as it functioned as one of the main points of reference used to reroute and check navigational equipment.
Situated between Europe and the North American continent, their is a great tradition of Emigration, and the myth states that from Faja Grande “you are able to hear the roosters sing in America”.
The gracious and inviting Forest Reserve and Recreational area in Fazenda, Santa Cruz offers everything you need to complete your travels through Flores.

Place to Visit in Labuhan Bajo

Labuan Bajo Places of Interest : Labuan Bajo Interesting Place to Visit On Mainland and Offshore

 

Labuan Bajo – Place of Interest
Labuan Bajo Mainland
Batu Cermin Cave:

Batu Cermin is the Indonesian name for Mirror Rock. Shown is the limestone Mirror Rock that gives this outcrop its name. Depending on the time of year, between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., the sun shines into the canyon and reflects off the walls creating a spectacular visual effect.
The main cave is located at the centre of Batu Cermin. A ladder walkway connects the central area where the main cave is located. The walkway leads through a series of chambers before opening into the main narrow canyon of “Mirror Rock.’’

Observe bats and spiders in the caves. While the bats are found in abundance, you have to be very lucky to see the local spiders who, when approached, quickly scamper out of sight.

Sano Ngoang Deepest Lake in the World
General information:

Located approximately 35 km east of Labuan Bajo
Thought to be one of the deepest volcanic crater lakes in the world, with recorded depths of 500 meter. Its waters are sulfuric and fed by numerous hot springs.
Surroundings:
Rural. Agricultural society.
Traditional villages, rich in local culture.

Activities:
No local guides operate from Sano Nggoang. Guide services should be organized before your departure from Labuan Bajo. Remarkably simple and untouched by modern life, the lake area offers the following experiences for eco tourism visitors:
* Hiking and trekking.
* Swimming.
* Therapeutic soaks in local hot springs.
* Bike tours (if you bring your own bike or rent one in Labuan Bajo).
*Local horse excursions along the shoreline.
*Nature tours:
- Bird watching.
- Flora and Fauna explorations.
* Agricultural insights:
- Traditional cultivation and irrigation systems
- Care and propagation of domesticated animals.
- Cultivation of cash crops in combination with traditional crops.
* Culture
- Local handcrafts
- Village traditions, dances and local traditional ceremonies.

How to get there:
Located approximately 35 km east of Labuan Bajo, in the direction of Ruteng
Best accessed by car or on a rented motorcycle
By local Ojek transport (motorcycle taxi) or Bemo (local public buses).
The recommended means of visiting the lake is in the company of a local driver and guide.

Directions:
Follow the main road from Labuan Bajo to Ruteng. After approximately 35 km, turn right at the road crossing in the direction of Werang. The distance from the intersection to Werang is approximately 10.5 km and it is a further 16.5 km from Werang to the actual lake shore. Please note that the road condition is poor beginning from the main road’s intersection and can be difficult to pass during the rainy season.

If you’re traveling by local transport, it is recommended that you disembark at Werang and take an Ojek (motorbike taxi) for the remainder of the distance to the lake. Please note that local buses do not operate to any fixed schedule.
Those seeking exercise should hike the 16.5 km from Werang to the lake. This is a picturesque trek taking about five hours from Werang to the village of Nunang at the lake, with the path passing small local communities along the way.

Cunca Rami Waterfall
General information:
Located approximately 35 km east of Labuan Bajo
A large waterfall offering a refreshing natural swimming reservoir.
A scenic 1.5 hour nature walk is required to reach the waterfall.

Local surroundings:
o Rural setting with agriculture plantations producing a wide range of crops.
o Traditional agriculture practice and unique architectural features used in local home construction.

Getting there can truly be half the fun! The walk to the waterfall transitions from settled areas to less-populated agricultural environs. On the way you, with the help of your local guide, you can converse with local farmers for directions or obtain insights on daily life in West Flores’ hinterlands.

Domesticated water buffalos, pigs and goats will be seen along the path. Rice fields, providing the opportunity to see rice cultivation at various stages of its growth cycle, are found along the scenic trek to the waterfall. Be sure to keep an eye out for the vanilla, avocado, bananas and cacao plantations located along the trail leading to the waterfall. A local guide will help identify the many plants, fruits and other plants that populate the walk through this Eden-like setting.

When fording the river leading to the waterfall you’ll pass by a popular swimming pool for local children. The river is fairly wide with water volumes that vary, depending on season.

Offshore Labuan Bajo( Indonesia Best Snorkeling )

Bidadari Island:
General Information:
* Excellent white sandy beach.
* Calm water, good swimming.
* Nice coral reef, good for snorkeling.
* Calm conditions make this an ideal spot for learning or beginning divers.
* Exclusive eco-friendly bungalows now being built on the island.
* Rock and coral protection undertake by an international company (Reefseekers).
How to get there:
* Distance readily from Labuan Bajo to Bidadari Island is 6 km. Local tour operators and boats readily available for the short 15-20 minute boat trip.
* Located north west of Labuan Bajo
* Local excursion boats

Seraya Island
Island Information:

* Excellent beach, calm water, outstanding swimming and snorkeling.
* Basic bungalow accommodation available.
* Beach restaurant serving local food and drinks.
* A small fishermen village is located on the southern tip of the island (see map) provides a chance to view the bagan style of traditional fishing from bamboo structures erected over the open sea.

How to get there:
* Distance from Labuan Bajo to Seraya Island is 10 km.
* Only 50 minutes by .local boat from Labuan Bajo
* Please note that for Seraya Hotel guests the boat transfer is not normally included in the accommodation package. Please check on sea transport arrangements when booking.
* Charter boats;

Kanawa Island
Island Information:

* Excellent beaches, calm water, good swimming and snorkeling.
* Basic bungalows available for overnight stay.
* Restaurant serving local food and drink.
* Excellent snorkeling opportunities near the Jetty and to the right of the Jetty area. Refer to map for snorkeling spots.

How to get there:
* Distance Labuan Bajo to Kanawa Island is 15 km..
* Traveling time about 2 hours by local excursion boat from Labuan Bajo.
* Local excursion by boats

Facilities on Seraya Island:
* Basic Bungalows set in a tropical island surrounding.
* Restaurant with local food and drinking water.
* Trails to lookout points (highest point is 97 m above sea level).

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About Lombok

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, of volcanic origin. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali in the West and Sumbawa to the East.

The Lombok Strait marks the passage of the biogeographical division between the fauna of the Indomalayan ecozone and the distinctly different fauna of Australasia that is known as the Wallace Line, for Alfred Russel Wallace, who first remarked upon the distinction between these two major biomes

The island's topography is dominated by the stratovolcano Mt. Rinjani, which rises to 3.726m (12.224ft), making it the third-highest in Indonesia. On its hillsides you will find green lush forest, rice-terraces and beautiful waterfalls.

The most developed center in the west is Senggigi, spread in a 30-kilomter strip along the coastal road north of Mataram, while divers congregate on the Gili Islands off the west coast.

The southern part of the island is a fertile plain where corn, coffee, tobacco and cotton grow. One of its popular destinations is Kuta, known for its untouched beaches and where surfing is considered some of the best in the world.

Population 

On the total area of 4.725km2 (1.825 sq mi) are living 2.950.105 (2005) people, 85% are Sasak, whose origins are thought to have migrated from Java in the first millennium BC. Since the Sasaks population practice Islam, the landscape is punctuated with mosques and minarets, in the traditional Sasak villages you can find the rural life of a unique culture.

Other residents include 10-15% Balinese, with the small remainder being Chinese, Arab, Javanese and Sumbawanese.

History

First known society on Lombok was the kingdom of Sasak, Selaprang. In 1674 the Dutch first visited Lombok and settled eastern most part of the island, leaving the western half to be ruled by a Hindu dynasty from Bali. The Sasaks chafed under Balinese rule, and a revolt in 1891 ended in 1894 with the annexation of the entire island to the Netherlands East Indies. Since the Declaration of Independence on 17th August 1945 Lombok is part of Indonesia.

Tourism

Lombok appears to be on the verge of a tourist boom. With the commercialization of Bali over the past few years, and with the accompanying traffic and reduction in open, natural spaces, many tourists are discovering the charm of "Undiscovered" Lombok.
With this new interest comes the development of a number of posh boutique resorts, especially in the area around Senggigi, serving quality food and drinks, but just a stones throw away from rural, unspoiled countryside-much as Bali was decades ago.

 

Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan

Gili, in Sasak means "island". These three are clustered together just off the northwest coast of Lombok. Coral gardens abound in clear waters around the islands. Gili Air, the nearest island, can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes by outrigger boat from Bangsal harbour, near Pamenang.

Senggigi Beach Senggigi, south of Bangsal, belongs to the most scenic and most popular beaches on the island of Lombok with good accommodation facilities. Coral gardens grow in the sea just off shore.

Mount Rinjani Mount Rinjani, a 3.726 meter high active volcano, is one of the highest mountains in Indonesia. At the floor of the volcano's huge caldera is the sickle shaped crater lake Segara Anakan, surrounded by steep walls. The mountain is popular with hikers. Sembalun Bumbung and Sembalun Lawang are two traditional Sasak villages on the slopes of Rinjani.

Tepas, Sumbawa A village on the slope of the mountain Batu Lante, 60 kilometers south of Sumbawa Besar, where the houses are built in traditional architectural style.

Mount Tambora, Sumbawa Not active at present, the 2.820 meters high volcano Tambora. Infamous for its savage eruption on July 5 -July 15, 1815 where falling debris, hot gases and lava streams killed more than 12,000 people. Some 44,000 more perished of hunger in the aftermath of the explosion. The top, now a big caldera has two colored lakes. From the rim of the crater the view over the rest of the island, the sea, Mt. Rinjani, and the island of Lombok in the distance is breathtaking. The mountain occupies almost the entire Sanggar peninsula.

Moyo Island Moyo Island, at the mouth of the Bay of Saleh, has a nature reserve with wild oxen, deer, wild boars and a great variety of bird species. Visits are best made during the dry season from June through August.

Bima, Sumbawa The former palace of the Bima sultanate is now being turned into a museum. Daras village two kilometers from the town of Bima in eastern Sumbawa, is believed to have been the seat of the ancient Bima kingdom.

Sape, Sumbawa Ship wrights still make sailboats the traditional way in this port town on Sumbawa's east coast. Sape is a convenient point of departure for trips to Komodo Island, home of the prehistoric Komodo lizards.

Beaches Other good beaches are found at Talolai and Hangawera north of Bima and Lunyuk on the south coast of Sumbawa.

Hu'u Beach (Dompu Regency) Beautiful beach with white sand located on the Indian Ocean. It is known for its big and long waves which is good for surfing. The beach surrounded by lovely panorama. The distance from Dompu is 37 km, it can be reached by car and has modest accommodation for visitors.

Ule Beach (Bima Regency) A calm beach with white sand nicely located on the Bima bay with a beautiful small island called Pulau Kambing (island of goat). There are fish ponds and garoso trees (tropical fruit trees) along the beach. Local people spend here their holidays.

Wane Beach (Bina Regency)

Located 60 km from Bima and be reached by car. It has white sand and big waves, suitable for surfing.

Mount Rinjani on Lombok

Rinjani Became GEO Park

Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, may soon be classed as a geopark, a nationally protected area containing a number of geological heritage sites of importance, rarity or aesthetic appeal. 

An official at the province’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, Heriyadi Rahmat, said UNESCO had accepted nominations to include Mount Rinjani in the global geopark network.The UN body has also accepted similar nominations for Mount Batur in Bangli regency, Bali; and Mount Sewu in Pacitan, East Java.Heriyadi, who is also the coordinator of the team that proposed Rinjani’s inclusion into the network, said they are currently preparing to complete the application form.He said the form includes information that identifies Rinjani’s region, geological description, economic situation (from population, infrastructure and manpower), natural landscape (climate, biology and habitat) as well as human activities (archeological and cultural heritage).

“The form includes management plans and structure, policy strategy, sustainable development and action plans,” said Heriyadi, who is a member of the Indonesian Geologists Association.

“Rinjani meets physical requirements to become a geopark.”

His team has recently met with Director General of Tourism Destination at the Culture and Tourism Ministry to discuss the proposal.

UNESCO’s assessment team, comprising members from China, France, Italy and Malaysia, is expected to arrive and verify the Rinjani proposal in April.

The UNESCO team will also verify two other sites, Mount Batur and Mount Sewu.
The world heritage sites are part of an integrated concept of protection, education and sustainable development.

As of August 2009, 64 national geoparks in 19 states are members of the Global Network of National Geoparks assisted by UNESCO.

Southeast Asia only has one, on Langkawi Island in Malaysia.

Once included in the network, Rinjani’s management responsibility will be shared and UNESCO will assist in its promotion.

Heriyadi said the proposal to include Mount Rinjadi as one of the geoparks under UNESCO was put forth in mid-2008.

The process is ongoing, including with the team’s presentation at the 11th Geo Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in June last year.

“Rinjani meets physical requirements to become a geopark,” Heriyadi said.

The 3,726-meter mountain is a unique site, with the presence of crescent-shaped Segara Anak lake on its crater and active volcano Baru Jari nearby.

Mount Rinjani is the second-highest volcano in the country after the 3,800-meter Mount Kerinci in Sumatra. Its peak is located on the eastern park of the caldera, where a new active volcano has emerged.

Based on research, the mountain had several major eruptions, which formed extraordinary natural stone morphology within the Mount Rinjani National Park area.

The mountain, as part of the national park, is currently managed by Rinjani Trek Management Board, a body comprising members of the government, NGOs, the community and tourism businesspeople.

Since managed by the board, the mountain has received several awards, locally and internationally, including the 2004 World Legacy Award and was finalist of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in 2005 and 2008.

Apart from its extraordinary scenery and unique flora and fauna, the region is also home to rich traditional customs, traditions and communities.

Last year along, the park was visited by 4,800 foreign tourists and 3,500 domestic ones.

“As a volcano, Rinjani has great geotourism potential with its scenic caldera, lake, crater, waterfall, hot water spring, its eruption history and many more,” he said.

However, he noted low support from the provincial administration on the proposal, saying it was maybe because the idea being put forward by the professional organization, not the geologists association.

Other proposals, both in Bali and East Java, came from the local administrations.
Head of Tourism and Culture Office Lalu Gita Aryadi, was hopeful the proposal could be realized.

“If it was named the world’s geopark, more tourists would come.”

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