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Worth it if you value exceptional guides, genuine adventure, and don't mind long van days. Think twice if you need seamless customer service or prefer stability—itinerary changes happen.

  • About £147/day across 10 days
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£159/day)
  • 4.3 from 11 traveller reviews

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Length10 days
RouteKeli Mutubuurai → Labuan Bajo
Group sizeMax 12
Ages18–35s
Meals16 included
Nights9 nights
Runs14 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

This trip takes you through Flores and the Komodo Islands, away from Indonesia's more visited spots and into a slower, rougher-edged part of the country.

You'll trek up Mt Kelimutu for sunrise over its coloured crater lakes, wander spiderweb-shaped rice terraces, and spend a night in the remote highland village of Wae Rebo. From there it's two days sailing through the Komodo Islands, with a hike up for views over the archipelago, a swim at Pink Beach, and a chance to see Komodo dragons in their own habitat.

It's a trip that rewards a bit of patience with travel days and basic rooms, in exchange for genuine access to a part of Indonesia that still feels unpolished.

What you'll do

  • Hike to Mt Kelimutu for sunrise over the crater lakes
  • Soak in the Mengeruda Hot Springs
  • Stay overnight in the remote village of Wae Rebo
  • Walk the spiderweb rice terraces
  • Sail two days through the Komodo Islands
  • Swim at Pink Beach and see Komodo dragons up close
Good to know
  • Long, bumpy travel days by private transport are part of the trip — roads are rough in places
  • Accommodation in Flores is basic compared with Bali, with some multi-share rooms and no hot water on certain nights
  • You'll need to be a confident swimmer for the snorkelling, and reasonably fit with proper footwear for the treks

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

Keli MutubuuraiBajawaRutengDintorWae ReboLabuan BajoKomodoLabuan Bajo
Route map for Komodo & Flores Adventure
  1. You'll arrive at Ende Airport and transfer to Mt Kelimutu National Park. If you get in early, there's time to wander the surrounding landscape. Tonight brings a welcome meeting with your trip leader and group at 6pm.

  2. Pre-dawn start for a sunrise trek up Mt Kelimutu to see the crater lakes – bright green, blue and red. After descending, a scenic coastal drive takes you to Padhawatu waterfall for a swim, then on to Bajawa for the night.

  3. Travel to Bena village to see its megalithic stone formations and traditional thatched huts on a guided walk. Lunch locally, then soak in the naturally heated Mengeruda Hot Springs at the base of Mount Inerie stratovolcano.

  4. Ruteng — Ruteng

    Head towards Ruteng, stopping at Aimere to watch traditional palm wine production. You'll reach Ruteng in the afternoon with time to explore and scout dinner recommendations.

  5. Stop at Cara village to see the Lingko rice fields with their intricate spiderweb pattern. Drive the scenic south coast overlooking the Sea of Saba to Dintor village, where you'll stay in a homestay.

  6. Trek into rainforest to reach the remote, isolated village of Wae Rebo in the mountains. Locals greet you with a welcome ceremony and traditional dinner. You'll sleep in a Mbaru Niang, a tall cone-shaped house.

  7. Hike back through rainforest to Dintor to collect your luggage and freshen up. Then travel to Labuan Bajo on the west coast, where you have the evening free to explore and eat.

  8. Komodo Island Sailing — Komodo

    Board a traditional sailing boat from Labuan Bajo harbour. Visit Kelor Island for hiking and panoramic views, then Manjarite Island for snorkelling. End at Kalong Island, a mangrove site.

  9. Land on Padar Island and hike to its summit for views over green hills meeting blue water. Swim and snorkel at Pink Beach, then trek on Komodo Island to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat before sailing back to Labuan Bajo.

  10. After breakfast, your trip ends and you check out. You can arrange an extension with your booking agent if you want to stay longer in Labuan Bajo.

What's included

  • Guide: All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Activities: Kelimutu National Park - Sunrise trek to Mt Kelimutu viewpoint Bajawa - Padhawatu waterfall Bena - Ngada villages tour Bajawa - Mengeruda Hot Springs Aimere - Traditional palm wine-making demonstration Ruteng - Cancar "Spider Web" rice fields Wae Rebo - Denge to Wae Rebo trek Wae Rebo - Welcome ceremony Komodo National Park - Kelor Island hiking Komodo National Park - Kalong Island sunset Komodo National Park - Komodo Islands sailing Komodo National Park - Manjarite Island snorkelling Komodo National Park - Padar Island hiking Komodo National Park - Pink Beach snorkelling Komodo National Park - Komodo Dragon hiking
  • Transport: Private vehicle, Phinisi sailing boat
  • Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Guest House (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Overnight Boat (1 night)
What's extra
  • Activities: Arrival and departure transfers Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks Single supplement (Mandatory) - This can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page
  • Flights: As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com
  • Optional: Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

How travellers rate it

4.3from 11 real reviews
Guide4.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport4.6
Accommodation3.8
Food3.0
Operator4.5
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 11 days · 127 checks
Today
£1,465
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builds at 21 days (now 11)
Lowest
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Highest
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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value exceptional guides, genuine adventure, and don't mind long van days. Think twice if you need seamless customer service or prefer stability—itinerary changes happen.

  • Guide Nova was excellent; Fred showed great promise. Team leaders attentive to details, friendly, and knowledgeable.
  • Variety of activities and experiences other travellers never get. Well-organised itinerary with genuine adventure value.
  • Itinerary changes happen mid-trip with poor communication. Customer service inconsistent; felt like a number, not a person.
  • Heavy van travel between destinations. Long days required, but necessary to access remote, worthwhile locations.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Getting there

Keli Mutubuurai· one-way, arrive 20 Mar 27

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Common questions

How long is Komodo & Flores Adventure?

It's a 10-day trip. It starts in Keli Mutubuurai and finishes in Labuan Bajo.

How much does Komodo & Flores Adventure cost?

The land price starts from £1,465 per person for the 10-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 16 meals (9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 12 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Komodo & Flores Adventure run?

It runs across roughly 14 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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