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Flores Island

Flores Island is the gateway to Komodo Dragon Island

Flores island lies between Sumbawa and Timor islands is an abbreviation of Cabo da Flores which was used by Portuguese sailor in the 17th century to identify the cape on the eastern end of the islands because of its underwater gardens. The sea gardens extend a long most of the northern coastline and offshore reefs and they are most profuse near Maumere where a diving resort and and also Riung. Divided by mountain chains and volcanoes, the island populated by ethnic groups with their own traditions and languages.

Flores island has been very famous for the sea gardens extend a long most of the northern coastline and offshore reefs and they are most profuse near Maumere where a diving resort and. Divided by mountain chains and volcanoes, Flores island populated by ethnic groups with their own unique traditions. It is slightly adventurous tour at this dry island due to lack of tourism facilities. But it is real autentic in local tradition you can find no where in Indonesia

How to get to Flores

There are several daily / scheduled flights from Bali to some city in Flores such as Labuan Bajo and Maumere or Regular local ferry is also available departing from Benoa Harbour to Labuan Bajo. Alternatively, you can come through land transportation from island to other island. From Bali, you have to cross 3 straight on 2 island Lombok and Sumbawa island.

Accommodations

Tourist facilities in Flores are still limited. There are only small hotels, guesthouses, inns and in some cases beach bungalows owned and operated by local people.. These will vary from island to island. There is no stars hotel in this region for the moment.

Food

On our trips, you will receive daily breakfast and refreshments en route. For lunches and dinners, you will be advised by our tour guides of recommended restaurants owned and operated by locals. In many cases, water will be provided for free, however, in some areas drinking it wouldn?t be a good idea. Our guides will always be on hand to tell you when and where water is safe to drink. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle with an in-line filter system. Although you will have the opportunity to order food which is like that you normally eat at home, we recommend trying all the local specialties. After all, food is a major part of any vacation or trip, as well as a major part of any country's culture and you just may discover a few new favorites.

Transportation

Due to the lack of public transportation access to tourist attractions, we have included private transportation. The size of transportation will depend on the number of participants in a trip. All participants will be transported in a non air-conditioned coach for group and air-conditioned mini van for individual. For some trips we will use public ferry to transport the group and coach to the other islands.