June is Festival Baleo — Lamalera whale hunters tradition.
Flores
Volcanic lakes, traditional villages, and the road less traveled
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Festivals happening soon
Cultural events overlapping the next 60 days in Flores.
- 1 May – 31 Octseason
Dry Season Overland
Clear roads for the Ruteng to Bajawa to Ende to Kelimutu overland route.
- 15 Junfestival
Festival Baleo
Lamalera whale hunters tradition.
Book popular activities in Flores
6 experiences found
Bajawa Cultural Villages & Hot Springs
From $16.00 / person
Flores Overland: Wae Rebo to Kelimutu
From $274.00 / person
Full Trans-Flores (Labuan Bajo to Ende)
From $452.00 / person
Kelimutu Sunrise Tour
From $41.00 / person
Riung 17 Islands Marine Park
From $19.00 / person
Wae Rebo Village Trek (Overnight)
From $113.00 / person
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Getting to Flores
From the major hubs.
From jakarta · flight
~3-4 hours direct/connecting · daily to Ende, Maumere, Labuan Bajo
Rp 1.5M – Rp 3.0M
From bali · flight
~1.5-2 hours direct · 10-15 daily to LBJ
Rp 800k – Rp 1.8M
From surabaya · flight
~2-3 hours direct · 3-5 daily
Rp 1.2M – Rp 2.5M
Practical Information
- Visa
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once)
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs in Labuan Bajo, Ende, Maumere; carry cash for villages and overland stops.
- Power Plug
- Type C/F, 220V/50Hz
- SIM / Data
- Telkomsel at Labuan Bajo airport. Coverage is reliable on the Trans-Flores Highway but drops in mountain stretches.
- Local Transport
- Fly to Ende (ENE), Maumere (MOF), or Labuan Bajo (LBJ). The Trans-Flores Highway connects the coast end-to-end (10-12 hrs). Hire a car with driver is the standard cross-island option.
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia + Manggarai and Ngada local dialects
- Tipping
- Not expected; tip drivers, village hosts, and trek guides
- Emergency Numbers
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771
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Flores on the map
Flores and beyond
Things to know before you visit Flores
When is the best time to visit Flores?
April through November is the dry season with reliable roads and clear skies. Kelimutu's tri-color lakes are best at sunrise year-round, but the early morning hike is more pleasant in the cooler dry months.
How long should I plan to stay in Flores?
7-10 days ideal — 2 days Labuan Bajo Komodo gateway, 3-4 days central Flores overland (Bajawa, Bena village, Kelimutu sunrise), 2 days Wae Rebo trek, 1-2 days Maumere coast.
How do I get to Flores?
Fly to Ende (ENE) for central Flores or Maumere (MOF) for the east coast. You can also drive from Labuan Bajo, a stunning 10-12 hour overland journey with stops at traditional villages along the way.
What are the must-do experiences in Flores?
Three signature experiences in Flores:
• Sunrise over the tri-color crater lakes of Kelimutu
• Staying overnight in the cone-roofed village of Wae Rebo
• Swimming through the canyon pools of Cunca Wulang
Where should I stay in Flores?
Labuan Bajo for boutique boat-trip hotels, Bajawa for guesthouses near traditional villages, Moni for Kelimutu sunrise lodges, Wae Rebo for the cone-house homestay overnight. Range: village homestay Rp 200K, Labuan Bajo boutique Rp 1.5M+ per night.
What food and dishes are worth trying in Flores?
Must-try: kompiang bread (sweet bun), rebok Manggarai (pork dish), fresh-roast Flores arabica coffee, fresh seafood in Labuan Bajo. Sample Mama Mia in Labuan Bajo for evening, Kopi Mane in Ende for highland-grown beans.
What should I prepare before traveling to Flores?
Before traveling to Flores: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once). Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs in Labuan Bajo, Ende, Maumere; carry cash for villages and overland stops. Plug: Type C/F, 220V/50Hz. SIM: Telkomsel at Labuan Bajo airport. Coverage is reliable on the Trans-Flores Highway but drops in mountain stretches.. Tipping: Not expected; tip drivers, village hosts, and trek guides. Emergency: Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771
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