Flores and Komodo Tours & Holidays
Flores and Komodo Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Considered by many to be the new challenger for Bali’s undisputed crown, Flores lies amongst the islands of the Lesser Sundas. Christened Flores by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, the island provides a welcome escape from the well-trodden tourist trails of some of the more popular parts of the Indonesian archipelago. Home to a rich tribal culture that is unusual in Indonesia for being nominally Catholic, the island can boast giant endemic rats, idyllic hidden beaches that are amongst ...
Considered by many to be the new challenger for Bali’s undisputed crown, Flores lies amongst the islands of the Lesser Sundas. Christened Flores by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, the island provides a welcome escape from the well-trodden tourist trails of some of the more popular parts of the Indonesian archipelago. Home to a rich tribal culture that is unusual in Indonesia for being nominally Catholic, the island can boast giant endemic rats, idyllic hidden beaches that are amongst the finest in Indonesia and some of the best diving to be found anywhere. The gateway to the famed dragons of Komodo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Flores also offers up the colourful crater lakes of Kelimutu National Park and the Stone Age megaliths of Bena. The surrounding azure waters meanwhile play host to whale sharks, manta rays and barracuda. Komodo Island probably needs little introduction, given its famous connection with the largest lizards on earth. Populated by dragons, Javan deer, banded pigs and a small human population descended from former convicts, the island forms part of the Komodo National Park, alongside the other two main islands of Padar and Rinca. Covering some 390 square kilometres, its rugged hills and dry savannahs lie at the centre of the Indonesian archipelago, providing a haven for around 5,700 of the island’s famous giant monitors.
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Go in search of dragons
Sail over the blue ocean to Rinca Island, which is part of the Komodo National Park, to see the island's famous inhabitants - the Komodo Dragons. Guided by experienced rangers the trek will lead to the unique lizards, which are most of the time relaxing hidden being branches or under the local people’s stilt-houses.
Swim with mantas and lay on a pink beach
Manta Point (called Karang Makassar locally) is a spot where manta rays can often be encountered. Spend some time snorkelling with these ocean giants before relaxing on the UNESCO Pink Beach (Pantai Merah). The beach has its color from small red coral fragments that mix with the white sand.
Discover Sabolon island
Sabolon Island offers some of the best snorkelling in Indonesia. The uninhabited island is interesting to explore, however the real draw is the spectacular underwater world. Turtles, eagle rays, giant trevallies, huge clams, various kind of sponges, and cuttle-fish frequent the reef on regular basis.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Plataran Komodo, Labuan Bajo
Overlooking the Flores Sea, Plataran Komodo Beach Resort has a perfect location for beach lovers and diving enthusiasts alike. Situated on the west coast of the small island of Flores, guests have a…
Plataran Phinisi Felicia, Komodo National Park
Sail the Komodo islands surrounding Flores on the luxurious Plataran Phinisi Felicia. The ship can host a maximum of 12 passengers, providing an exclusive atmosphere. The use of natural wood throughout…