Why Go Flores?

It’s loved most and targeted by world’s tourist and travelers

It’s a Paradise Less-traveled

An Untouched Wilderness

Inspiring Culture

An Ultimate Adventure Trails

Abundant Marine Wonders

Openhanded and Charming People

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"A Paradise Less-traveled"

Flores and the isles are a group of very remote and secluded islands spreading in the East, just like a precious jewel decorated by dots of pearls of smaller Islands and isle.

It is the Eden in the East; paradise in the Indonesian archipelago. It’s without doubt most famous for the world-renowned attractions; Komodo National Park, home of the unique Komodo Dragon – a monitor lizard of impressive size and appearance which attracts thousands of people from all over the globe each year; and Kelimutu, a still-active volcano in central Flores which bedazzles its visitors with three bright colored, myth-spun crater lakes.

Flores, is much more than just Komodo and Kelimutu three color lakes. Hide in the deep sea the beautiful and colorful underwater creatures, coral reefs, fishes and dugongs. The islands calmly decorated with pristine white sandy beaches and the people of each preserves amazing unique cultures and philosophy that shape their life and character. There as region has, up to the present, been less spotted on the tourist map, you are invited to piece together your own unforgettable and picturesque experience with the island’s natural and cultural diamonds, adventure experiences, as well as its underwater world.

"Untouched Wilderness"

“Breathtaking is the perfect word to describe the region’s natural wonders that are spread along the region”

Breathtaking is the perfect word to describe the region’s natural wonders that are spread along the region. Flores is a perfect place for nature lovers who will be enchanted by its captivating scenery; towering active volcanoes, green hills in various shapes with dramatic steep valleys and canyons, crystal clear water on the rivers, white sandy beaches and deserted islands, undulating hilly landscapes with beautiful rice fields interspersed with mountainous areas. The sound of clear water flowing down the valley and the chirping of birds in their freedom will probably make every visitor realize that they are in real life.

You are invited to unveil its unspoiled natural beauties which the region is renowned for. A hidden paradise, Flores Island promises indulgence with its pristine beaches or a leisurely stroll amidst the beautiful rice fields on the slopes of the Iteng and Narang or Roda hilly landscapes. Flores’ isolated waterfalls amidst dense forests – in the mountain valleys are admired for their refreshing beauty such as Cunca Rami and Cunca Wulang in West Manggarai, Ogy waterfal on the outskirt of the town of Bajawa, Ngabatata in Nagekeo or Murusobe, the twin waterfalls in Sikka, East Flores. The natural beauties of Flores promise a great healing experience.

Flores’s distinct rugged landscape with its complex V-shaped valleys and knife edged ridges was formed by an impressive young volcanic mountain range which spans across its backbone. Fourteen of the volcanoes on the island are still active. Lewotobi in Larantuka is the most active now which was erupted on November 2024 and has destroyed the surrounding villages. Others, like the Inerie in Bajawa that shapes of a perfect pyramid and the famous Kelimutu in Ende – are extinct but nonetheless impressive with their crater lakes and calderas such as Ranamese, a crater with still water surrounded with a dense rain forest.

Abound with great mangrove and rain forests; Flores is the home of various tropical flora and fauna. Most of the Manggarai area, from East Manggarai to Labuan Bajo, is still covered by dense forest and holds exoticism. The vast area of Poco Ndeki’s rain forest is home to rare endemic bird species like Loriculus – the Hanging Parrot, or Otus Alfredi, the Flores Scoop Owl; while Mbeliling forest near to Labuanbajo is famous not only because it is the largest forest on Flores but also based on BirdLife International research in this forest there are 29 species of birds. Four types of birds are endemic to Flores and three of them are only found in the Mbeliling forest area. The three types of birds are the Serindit Flores (Loriculus flosculus), the Flores kehicap (Monarcha sacerdotum), and the Flores crow (Corvus Floresis).

The isolated forest of Wae Rebo – one of the most biologically rich habitats in Indonesia; or the outback of Kelimutu National Park which is blessed with rare flora such as pine, mountain fig, red wood, and edelweiss; and the Bamboo forest of Turetogo or around Bajawa are some of the places to cherish the natural diversity.

Exotic plants and orchids, the mimicry of insects, reptiles, and the choruses of birds are nature’s delightful lullabies that keep wildlife lovers always coming back to the lush, unspoiled wilderness of Flores.

"Inspiring Culture"

“Discover the diverse cultural practices

of the diverse tribes

spread throughout Flores”

It is the people that make Flores a dazzling gem. The uniqueness of Flores lies on its amazing wealth of cultures, languages and history.

Visitor will be wondered listening various local languages and dialects besides distinctive expressions of values in rituals and ceremonies, arts and performances. One of the explanations for these local varieties lies in the islands mountainous nature: it hindered access to the secured areas and made communication between the single communities difficult; thus preserving a huge range of long standing local peculiarities.

One of the remarkable cultural traits is the limitless local languages and dialects spoken by the Florenese who roughly belong to the major ethno-linguistic entities of Manggarai, Ngadha, Nagekeo, Ende and Lio, Sikka and Lamaholot. Part of the Austro-Polynesian language family, the speech sound contribute to the history, cultural, and the traditional values passed on for hundreds years from one generation to another through the song sung from the ancient times the adat elders.

Flores’ cultural richness is impressive and it is definitely worth getting off the main road to explore its appealing attractions. Until the present day the Florenese still perform sacred rituals such as Penti – the celebration of the harvest season and new hope in Manggarai; Reba – a week long traditional new year festivity for the new farming season in Ngada; and Gren Mahe – a ritual for thanksgiving and universal balance performed by the Tana Ai Clan in Kringa (Sikka).

Singing and dancing in a circle all night long as the Gawi, Sanda or Dolo-Dolo as well as martial arts are an integral part of every adat ceremony. The western to the central part of Flores are famous for Caci – the well-known whip fight, or Sagi the exciting traditional boxing fight from Ngada.

Traveling Flores is a journey filled with endless amusements. Bena, Gurusina and the newly discovered Belaraghi and Tololela are the larger villages which are most celebrated for the divine history and traditional cultural values richly curved on the walls of the impressive everlasting-homes. Being agriculturalist, the Florenese still apply agricultural land tenure division displayed by the lavish Lingko of Cancar.

Savor Flores’ fascinating past and present way of life through ikat, an eloquent art of traditional weaving found in every corner of Flores. The time consuming process and the intricate patterns make ikat more than just a piece of cloth. Watublapi is one of the site remarkable for its gorgeous ikat whose glorious colors are created with organic dyes. Equally enchanting is the ikat from Lewokluok, which unlike others, is produced by the weavers who combine the cotton treads with shells handsomely interwoven to form unique ikat patterns.

"Ultimate Adventure Trails"

An island sanctuary blessed with places of stunning natural beauty, in all seasons Flores is an outdoor escapade so exquisite with innumerable options; pleasure as well as adrenaline boasts a harmonious culture blended adventure in a beautiful natural setting.

The chain of island around Maumere bay promise island hoping exploration among the idyllic beaches of Pulau Besar, Babi, Pangabatang, Sukun, Palue, Pamana Besar and Pamana Kecil. The hike along the less traveled village roads of Komodo and Kelimutu National Park, Tiwu Sora and Mount Mbeliling’s forest are heaven-sent jungle trek for nature and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Equally fascinating is the hike along the little-traveled paths of waterfall banks, and rivers such as Tengkulese, Cunca Lega, and Wae Garit. Murusobe’s cascading twin waterfall will bring out the “child” in you, urging you to plunge in delight from one of the surrounding cliff into the fresh, cool water basin; while the braver soul can amuse themselves with a straight free fall jump into the glorious river flow of Campat Poti.

Flores is part of volcanic belt which stretches from Sumatera through Java and Bali to the Banda Sea. The island’s highest, still active volcanoes are Mount Egon (1703m) in Maumere and Mount Inerie (2235m) in Ngada: both offer the warmer side of Flores’ adventure trails. Sano Nggoan challenges many adventurers to an exhilarating and vigorous trek to the lake’s summit-one of the deepest volcanic crater lakes in the world with a deep of 500m

Flores’ mountainous landscapes and shorelines promise any ultimate trails to suit every pleasure n and outdoor adventure-seeking travelers that they will always want to return to.

"Marine Wonders"

Portuguese traders and Missionaries who came to Flores in the 16th. Century named the island “Cabo da Flora” which means the cape of Flowers. These newcomers were probably referring to the flourishing underwater world; corals, fishes and other marine life rather than the flowers that grow on the island.

In Flores you will find plenty of beaches; black, white and even pink sand beaches; blue pebble shores, beaches with backdrop of mountains, or just the jungle. The beautiful untouched coastal strips with crystal clear water surround the island. Going beneath the water, Flores’ underwater world hides a diverse and colorful parallel universe of marine life. Komodo National Park in the West hosts remarkable dive site, home to over 1.000 species of fish and more than 350 reef building corals. On many of the small island around Labuan Bajo such as Seraya, Kanawa and Bidadari you do not even have to go scuba diving. Simply snorkeling brings you close to sea turtle, rays, reef shark, lobster and all species of fish – large and small. If you are lucky you may even meet a curious dolphin.

Cabo da Flora

Another remarkable site is Riung which is known as the 17 Islands Marine Park. Riung is actually a chain of more than 20 islands those hide the beauty in the deep acclaimed for awesome dive site famed for the reef sea-rose nudibranch, snorkeling, and its island lifestyle found especially in Meja Island, Rutong Island and the Bukit Tiga Island.

Divers will be spoilt for choice in Flores’ eastern region; drift dives colorful reefs packed with everything from invertebrates to turtles, or delight in one of the fish bowls surrounded by dense school of fish. Once a world famous dive site, Maumere bay promises for the more adventurous with dives down to the deeper seamounts where you can watch shark, tuna and trivially hunting and patrolling the reefs. Whether it's just swimming, diving in deep sea, snorkeling, or just lying down and enjoying the pristine beaches away from the noise of modern life, Flores is an extraordinary sensation that makes the sea and beaches a palace for diving addicts.

"Openhanded & Charming People"

This island is inhabited by generous, openhanded and charming people. Among the countless attractions of this island, the people themselves are very attractive. They are very generous and always smile with full of friendliness to welcome everyone who comes to this island. For the locals of this island, visitors are highly honored and will be treated more as guests, instead of tourists.

Therefore visitors will find friendliness and joy throughout the journey of exploring this island. The local people will always express their joyful state of mind through smiles, greetings, singing and dancing. Various cultural moments, except death, are always ended with eating and drinking together and dancing in typical musical tunes. The most popular dances are Jai in Bajawa, gawi wanda pa’u in Lio and dolo-dolo at East Flores.

In some places, guests are traditionally welcomed with traditional ceremonies and hospitality. Through a ritual, guests are not only welcomed by the living, but the spirits of the ancestors also welcome everyone who comes to this island. This deep sincerity is expressed in the traditional ritual of welcoming guests. This ritual will be carried out by offering chicken and rice to the spirits of the ancestors and ending with a meal together. The people of Flores are very respectful in serving guests who stay in their homes. It is an honor when guests are invited to spend the night in the Sa’o, the deepest part of their traditional house which is not usually entered by everyone – an expression of the sincerity of deep brotherhood that you can experience during your vacation in Flores.