Flores tour with an exclusive traditional boat packed with spectacular views is a smart choice. Cruise is the best and perfect choice to explore eastern Indonesia, complete with unique experiences and adventures. Along the way, you will find many wonders and benefits. Some exclusive yachts start the Flores tour from Labuan Bajo. Let’s start your Flores journey!
Flores Tour – Taman National Komodo
Choosing a ship as a place to stay for Flores tour, lying on the deck while enjoying the sunrise & sunset offers a new atmosphere for you. The breeze from the outdoors is certainly refreshing compared to air conditioning in a hotel room. Starting from Labuan Bajo, a small town where the people depend on fishing for a living, you will head to Komodo National Park.
Komodo Island is located between Sumbawa and Flores Island which in 1977 was declared a Human and Biosphere Reserve, and 1980 as a national park. In 1997 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and a Marine Protected Area in 2000.
Komodo National Park covers the ocean, land, and 5 main islands, namely Rinca, Komodo, Padar, Gili Motang, and Nusa Kode. There are at least 254 plant species and 58 animal species.
Meet The Komodo Dragon
Flores tour takes you to explore the island of Rinca, with a population of Komodo dragons reaching 2,318 individuals. You will enjoy the view like in a savanna desert with dragons that are seen roaming around. They are able to smell odors up to 5 kilometers away. For women who are menstruating, it is advisable to inform the ranger because it will be very dangerous. You must stay close to the group and should not be separated from the ranger because it is very possible for Komodo to be wild. Choice of tracks ranging from short, medium to long tracks with a distance between 2-8 km and a travel time of 1-3 hours. Don’t forget to capture photos of large reptiles, Komodo dragons throughout the trekking.
Enjoying the clarity of the Flores sea
The mandatory thing that you have to do while on a Flores tour is to taste the seawater and spoil your eyes with the underwater world. Pink beach is a delicious spot to relax, snorkel with the beauty of the sand that looks pink. The underwater charm of the pink beach presents a variety of colorful fish, as well as the beauty of the coral. Bidadari and Kanawa islands are no less interesting, perfect for snorkeling and diving. If you want to enjoy solitude and serenity, go to Seraya Island.
Vacation options to rejuvenate body, soul, and mind
The advantage of staying on a boat during the trip is that you can try a lot of new things. You can learn to read the winds, drive a cruise, and do many other things you can ask the captain. If possible, you can request for the cruise provider to prepare fishing rods for you to use during the Flores tour. Flores tour by staying on the boat brings you to experience the daily life of the fishermen.