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From Crater Lakes to Mystical Dragons – Bali, Flores & Komodo

Itinerary

  • Itinerary:
    Ubud - Maumere - Kelimutu Volcano - Bajawa - Ruteng - Labuhan Bajo - Komodo National Park - Jimbaran
  • Duration:
    14 days / 13 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 1,965.- per person (excluding flights)
Beginning in bohemian Ubud, you’ll start your trip relaxing amidst the rice terraces, before heading for an adventure through remote Flores. After a couple of days on a quiet beach, you’ll travel west to climb to the top of the Kelimutu Volcano with its three rainbow-coloured crater lakes, and visit villages which are virtually unchanged by tourism as you journey across this incredible island. Afterwards, you’ll explore Komodo and Rinca islands, home to the giant Komodo dragon, before ending your trip on Jimbaran in Bali with a sizzling seafood barbecue at sunset.
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Days 1-3 – Tumbling rice paddies of Ubud

Ubud is the bohemian centre of Bali, an atmospheric world of small artist studios, yoga schools, restaurants and cafes. Spend two nights ambling amongst the rice terraces that flow down the hills and into the valleys like rich green waterfalls. Watch daily life unfold in authentic villages, learn about coffee production and soak up the inspiring spirit of the place.

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Days 5-9 – Remote Flores

Trek to rainbow crater lakes, explore bamboo forests and meet the local tribespeople of remote Flores. Soak in natural hot springs and scale smoking volcanoes. While it’s short on tourists, it’s big on scenery, timeless tribal rituals and a culture which is entirely unique and incredibly welcoming.

Over five days, you’ll travel from the east to the west of Flores, meaning ‘The Cape of Flowers’. It’s a rustic adventure with staggering landscapes and eye-opening local traditions. The island is home to a number of ethnic groups still living in partial isolation, as well as endless spice plantations, cascading rice paddies and flower-filled valleys.

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Days 9-11 – In search of the dragon

Seek out giant Komodo dragons on the mystical islands of Rinca and Komodo. Following your guide, you’ll set out on foot to find the largest reptile on the planet, so keep your eyes peeled at all times. Staying on nearby Flores, you’ll take a boat trip to Komodo and Rinca, tiny islands topped with forested hills and packed with astounding wildlife.

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From Crater Lakes to Mystical Dragons – Bali, Flores & Komodo

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