The interesting things to do in Flores, Indonesia
16/12/2019
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4.17/5 trong 6 rates Flores Island, named after a Portuguese word meaning “flowers”, is famous as the Indonesian next big thing after its beautiful neighbor Bali. The popular Labuan Bajo town in the western part of Flores Island has a booming tourist population due to its famous Komodo National Park, superb dive spots and little islands with beautiful beaches.
But Flores Island is not only that. Flores Island offers adventures, from diving to mountain climbing, and also cultural activities from prehistoric heritage sites to traditional villages. The best way to explore Flores Island is by doing an adventurous road trip.
Encounter a Komodo Dragon
The Komodo Dragon is one of the 5 Natural Wonders of the World. They are really just large Monitor Lizards, but as you probably came to Flores to see the Dragons’ then they need tone on the top of this list. There are two main islands where you can see the Komodo Dragons, Komodo Island and Rinca Island. It is easier to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island than Komodo (because they feed the dragons by the kitchen), but the trekking is actually better on Komodo Island.
Trek to Wae Rebo Village
Wae Rebo, located in the central highlands, is another of the best things to do in Flores. While you get a lot of “Traditional Villages” in Indonesia Wae Rebo is one of the best. The village is set in a valley between rolling hills and it is picturesque. To reach the village you need to hike for four-hours.
This makes it harder to get to and less commercialised. If you want to visit Wae Rebo you will need to do an overnight tour. Make sure to bring a change of clothes’ as you will be staying overnight under a sky lit up stars.
Marvel at the spider web fields at Cancar
Flores is known for its fields which are actually rice paddies although not in the traditional sense.
The fields in Flores are called lingko or spider web fields as the rice terraces are arranged in a spider web formation with each part of the web assigned to a different family in the area. Depending on the wealth of the family, the larger their piece of the spider web and one of the best places to see them is in Cancar close to Ruteng.
As the spider web fields are out in the countryside the best way to visit them is to rent a driver who will know the perfect vantage points from which you can admire this amazing feat of design.
Snorkel at Pink Beach
End your trekking journey at Padar Island by snorkeling at its famous Pink Beach. Pink Beach is one of seven pink beaches on the planet. The pink sand gets its striking color from microscopic animals called Foraminifera, which produce a red pigment on the coral reefs. When the tiny fragments of red coral combine with the white sand, this produces a soft pink color that is visible along the shoreline.
The coral garden of Pink Beach is only a few steps from the shore. The minute you take a dip into the sea, you will be granted with a beautiful coral garden with hundreds of coral species and thousands of species of fish. It is well recommended for beginner snorkelers and divers. If you are taking a live aboard tour during your visit to Komodo National Park where you will sleep in the boat, stay longer at Pink Beach and wait for the stunning sunset. It is the best way to close a day by the beach.
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