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From Bali to Flores
17-day volcano tour to Komodo and Flores, Indonesia
"I want to thank you for a great experience. It was a marvelous trip that exceeded even my high expectations." (Peter K., Great Falls, VA)
Kelimutu volcano
Kelimutu volcano
Flores landscape
Flores landscape

From Bali to Flores

17-day volcano tour to Komodo and Flores, Indonesia
Tour type
Photography tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
Group size: 2-6
Duration
17 days / 16 nights
12-28 Jul 2026
14-30 Aug 2026
13-29 Sep 2026
11-27 Oct 2026
Price per person
3320 € $£¥
From the lush shores of Bali to the raw volcanic frontiers of Flores and Lembata, this journey is designed for travelers seeking far more than a typical adventure—it is an immersive exploration into one of the most geologically active and culturally rich regions on Earth.
Sailing through the legendary Komodo National Park, trekking across remote islands, and standing at the edge of active craters, you will experience Indonesia at its most powerful and unfiltered. This expedition follows the dramatic Sunda–Banda volcanic arc, where landscapes are continuously shaped by fire, ocean, and time.

What truly defines this journey, however, is not only where you go—but how you experience it. Our Indonesia-based team is among the most experienced volcano specialists in the region. With deep local knowledge, long-standing field expertise, and continuous monitoring of volcanic activity, they provide a level of access, safety, and insight that is simply unmatched. From interpreting eruption patterns to guiding you safely across active terrain, you are in the hands of professionals who live and breathe these landscapes.

Equally important is our philosophy of travel: we operate exclusively in very small groups of maximum 6 participants. This ensures flexibility in rapidly changing volcanic conditions, allows for a more personal connection with local communities, and creates a far more intimate and authentic experience—both on land and at sea.

This is not a standard tour. It is a carefully crafted volcanic expedition—where expert guidance, remote destinations, and true exploration come together.
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  • Encounter the Komodo Dragons - walk among the world's largest lizards in Komodo National Park and explore its wild, prehistoric landscapes
  • Swim & Snorkel at the Famous Pink Beach
  • Liveaboard Sailing Adventure
  • Trek Multiple Active Volcanoes including Mount Kelimutu with its surreal three-colored crater lakes
  • Flores'Unique Cultural Landscapes
  • Expert guide with excellent knowledge of Indonesia's volcanoes
  • Exclusive small group sizes = optimal flexibility

17 day Komodo+Flores

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival & meeting point in Bali international airport.
Pick up service, briefing and group dinner.
Accommodation: hotel Jimbaran Bay beach or similar (D)
Day 2: Bali – Labuhanbajo – Rinca island – Kalong Island
Fly to Labuhanbajo, proceed sail to Rinca island for Komodo tour, afterward sail to Kalong Island, stay on board.
Accommodation: Superior boat (B, L, D)
Day 3: Kalong island – Pink beach – Taka Makasar - Labuhanbajo
Sail to Pink beach in the National park of Komodo, is one of only seven such beaches in the world, known for its unique natural phenomena, vibrant marine life, and panoramic highland views, then sail to Taka Makasar, known called the "Sandbar of Komodo," is a unique, crescent-shaped sandbank located within Komodo National Park, enroute possibility can see in the Manta Ray spotting , sea turtles and snorkeling, swimming.
Accommodation: Puri sari beach or similar (B, L, D)
Day 4: Labuhan Bajo – Todo village – Spiderweb rice field - Ruteng
The drive from Labuan Bajo to Ruteng is a scenic journey through the highlands of Flores that typically takes 5 hours, enroute visits the Lingko Spider Web Rice Fields: located in Cara Village, these unique pie-shaped fields are a must-see, afterward proceed to visit Todo traditional village, a deep dive into the historical seat of the Manggarai Kingdom, It is recognized as one of the oldest and most important cultural heritage sites in Flores.
Ruteng city, the views are characterized by a dramatic high-altitude landscape of misty mountains, deep green valleys, and unique terraced agriculture.
Accommodation: Homestay or cottage (B, L, D)
Day 5: Ruteng – Bajawa – Boawae
Transfer to Bajawa approximately takes 5 h, then visits Bena Traditional village, is a well-preserved megalithic site that offers a rare look at the ancestral heritage of the Ngada people. Nestled at the foot of the Inerie volcano, then continue to Boawae as the starting point to Ebulobo volcano.
Accommodation: Homestay/cottage (B, L, D)
Day 6: Climb to Ebulobo volcano - Boawae
Approximately 3 hours ascend to Ebulobo's crater, historical activity has been a mix of effusive (lava flows and domes) and mildly explosive (ash emissions and steam), descend and return to Boawae.
Accommodation: as before (B, L, D)
Grade of climb: Moderate - challenging
Day 7: Boawae – Ende – Moni
Transfer day to Moni, enroute visits Panggajawa blue stone beach, Duaria fruits market, and waterfall in Moni
Accommodation: cottage or hotel at the foot of Mount Kelimutu (B, L, D)
Day 8: Moni – Kelimutu volcano - Maumere
Hike through easy stair to Kelimutu, the wonderful three-color lakes volcano, the geology of the Sokoria caldera, is a massive volcanic structure that formed the foundation of Mount Kelimutu, afterward transfer to Maumere.
Accommodation: Hotel beach view (B, L, D)
Day 9: Climb Egon volcano - Maumere
Approximately 3 hours ascend to Egon's crater, is a highly active stratovolcano with the massive crater, strong fumarolic vents, colorful rocks and sulphur mine.
Grade of climb: Moderate
Accommodation: as before (B, L, D)
Day 10: Maumere – Lewotobi volcano
Transfer to Boru, observe and explore and study the geology, monitoring system, mitigation and the destructive eruption in 2024-2025, camp observation face the view of two volcanoes of Lewotobi laki-laki & perempuan
Camp or homestay (B, L, D)
Day 11: Lewotobi – Larantuka – Lembata
Sail to Lembata island, then go to local market with your guide and prepare the expedition
Accommodation: Homestay/cottage (B, L, D)
Day 12: Expedition climb to Lewotolok volcano - camp
Climb expedition to Lewotolok approximately 5 hours (condition allows) – camp observation to see the eruption (ongoing), lava flows and its evidence of eruptive activity since 2020 –2026 (currently active).
Grade of climb: Moderate – challenging
Day 13: Descend from Lewotolok – Return to homestay
Accommodation: Homestay/cottage (B, L, D)
Day 14: Ile Werung volcano
Relax day by car to observe Ile Werung volcano from best point view, photography and drone spot and observe the activity of Hobal submarine volcano
Accommodation: as before (B, L, D)
Day 15: Sail back to Larantuka / Maumere
Return to Maumere, rest time is free at leisure
Accommodation: Hotel beach view (B, L, D)
Day 16: Flight to Kupang – Bali
Fly back to Bali.
Accommodation: as before (B, L, D)
Day 17: Transfer out to airport Bali or own extension
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Tour guide

The tour will be accompanied / guided on location by one of our professional local guides in Indonesia, typically Andi or Galih. They have extensive knowledge not only about the volcanoes, but also about their country and culture.
Our guides all speak English and Indonesian, some also French.
Andi Rosadi, our famous head expedition leader in Indonesia

Additional info

Physical requirements

The hikes in the program are fairly easy (maximum hiking efforts between 3 and 5 km distance, climbing of up to 500 m, total duration max. 3 hours) for everybody with good normal fitness. You should, however, be prepared for hot and humid climate typical for any tropical country.

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