If you’re short on time but big on curiosity, our 4 Days Flores Overland Tour is the ideal way to experience the heart and soul of this remarkable island. Covering the stretch from Labuan Bajo in the west to Ende or Maumere in the east (or vice versa), this is our shortest overland program—but don’t let the duration fool you. It’s packed with unforgettable encounters, from ancient villages and cultural landmarks to dramatic landscapes and hidden natural gems.
Every day of this 4 Days Flores Overland Tour brings something new—a vibrant local market, a serene crater lake, a cascading waterfall, or a hilltop view that stretches to the horizon. It’s a journey that balances discovery with comfort, ensuring you see the highlights without feeling rushed.
For those dreaming of combining this overland adventure with the wonders of Komodo National Park, we can certainly arrange an extended itinerary—just allow a few extra days to explore the dragons, pink beaches, and pristine waters that make the park world-famous.
Embark on our 4 Days Flores Overland Tour and let Flores reveal its magic, one unforgettable stop at a time.
4D/3N. Flores Island Tour
Day 1. Labuan Bajo – Ruteng (+/- 130 KM). 5-Hours Driving
- Pick up at hotel in Labuan Bajo to start the tour leaving for Ruteng
- Driving to Ruteng is about 5-hours
- En rote will stop at several nice view point
- Visit Cara village at Cancar area
- Short trekking at Cara village for spectacular view of Spider Web Rice-field
- Heading to Ruteng Pu’u village to see traditional house of Manggarai tribe
- Visit Flores Hobbit Cave called Liang Bua to know about the story of ancient human-being on Flores called Homo Floresienses
- Check in at your accommodation in Ruteng for overnight
Day 2. Ruteng – Bajawa (+/- 135 KM). 5-Hours Driving
- Pick you up at your accommodation in Ruteng.
- Leaving for Bajawa for about 5-hours driving
- En route will stop at several view points
- Stop at Rana Mese lake to enjoy the beautiful nature
- Visit Aimere village to see the traditional way of making local alcoholic drink
- Heading to Bajawa town for check in at your accommodation
- Afternoon visit to Mangeruda Natural Hot Spring at So’a region to taka a bath
- Getting back to the hotel for overnight
Day 3. Bajawa – Moni (+/- 170 KM). 7-Hours Driving
- Pick Up at your accommodation
- Leaving for Moni village for about 7-hours driving
- En route will stop at several nice places
- Visit an impressive traditional village of Bena, belongs to Ngada tribe
- Walking around while enjoying the view of Bena village
- Stop at Blue Stone beach for relaxing or swimming (if you want)
- Continue trip to traditional village of Wologai village, belongs to Lio tribe
- Walking around Wologai village to enjoy the view surroundings
- Heading to Moni village via Ndua Ria street local market
- Check in at your accommodation in Moni village
Day 4. Moni – Maumere (+/-100 KM). 3-Hours Driving. Moni – Ende (+/- 50 KM).
- Pick up at your accommodation
- Driving to Kelimutu Three Volcanic Colored Crater Lake
- Short trekking to the summit of Kelimutu volcano
- Enjoy the spectacular view of the Kelimutu lake and beautiful Sun Rise
- Getting back to Moni for breakfast
- Continue trip to Maumere or Ende
- En route will stop at view nice places
- Drop off to your accommodation or to the aiport for your next destination
- Tour is ended
Note: You can start this tour from Ende/Maumere, east Flores island and ends it up in Labuan Bajo, west Flores