Experiences

Komodo dragons, crater lakes, open-ocean liveaboards, traditional villages — the experiences that make Flores unlike anywhere else.

Bena traditional Ngada megalithic village near Bajawa, Flores
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Bena Traditional Village

Complete guide to Bena village, the best-preserved Ngada traditional village near Bajawa. Ngadhu tot…

 Scuba diver exploring coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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Diving & Snorkeling in Komodo National Park: Sites and Planning Guide

The complete guide to diving and snorkeling in Komodo National Park. 15 dive sites with depth and ma…

 Three different-colored volcanic crater lakes at Kelimutu, Flores
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Kelimutu Crater Lakes

Plan your Kelimutu sunrise visit. Three crater lakes that change color independently, how to get the…

 Wild Komodo dragon up close on Rinca Island, Komodo National Park
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Komodo Dragon Trekking: Komodo vs Rinca, What to Expect

How to trek with Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park. Komodo vs Rinca, ranger-guided trek details…

 Traditional wooden liveaboard boat on calm turquoise water, Komodo
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Lombok to Komodo Liveaboard: 3-Day Route, Costs and What to Expect

Everything about the Lombok–Komodo liveaboard route. What's included, what to expect day by day, cos…

 Crystal clear turquoise water and traditional boat near Pink Beach, Komodo
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Pink Beach (Pantai Merah)

Complete guide to Pink Beach (Pantai Merah) on Komodo Island. Why the sand is pink, how to get there…

 Traditional outrigger boat on turquoise water, Riung 17 Islands Flores
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Riung & the 17 Islands

Complete guide to Riung and the 17 Islands Marine Park on Flores' north coast. Snorkeling, flying fo…

 Circular spider-web pattern rice terraces near Ruteng, Flores
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Spider Web Rice Fields (Lingko)

Complete guide to the Lingko spider web rice fields near Ruteng. Why they look like a web, how to ge…

 Wae Rebo traditional cone-house village in mountain mist, Flores Indonesia
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Wae Rebo Village Trek: The Conical Houses of West Flores

Complete guide to the Wae Rebo trek in West Flores. Cone-shaped Mbaru Niang houses, 9 km trail from …