Cycling Adventure Tour Flores

Discover the marine beauty and cultural heritage of East Flores. After breakfast, drive to Nanga Hale Pier and take a local boat to Pangabatang Island for snorkeling among coral reefs and tropical fish. Enjoy lunch and relax on the beach before returning to the mainland. In the afternoon, visit Doka Village to experience local traditions and enjoy a cultural performance.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Sea World Club, Maumere

Begin your Flores cycling adventure with approximately 32 km of riding through scenic countryside and coastal landscapes. The route is divided into two sections, with stops at beautiful viewpoints and traditional village houses along the way. Enjoy lunch at Paga Beach before continuing to Moni, a quiet mountain village and the gateway to Kelimutu National Park.

Cycling distance: Approximately 32 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Kelimutu Eco-Lodge or Kelimutu Paradiso.

Wake up early and travel to Kelimutu National Park for a sunrise walk to the viewpoint overlooking its famous three-colored crater lakes. After enjoying the mountain scenery, return to your hotel before continuing your cycling adventure toward Ende. Ride through the Nduaria countryside, passing green mountains, rice terraces, farmland, and traditional villages before reaching Ende.

Cycling distance: Approximately 53 km (30 km + 23 km)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Grand Wisata Hotel, Ende.

Ride approximately 30 km from Ende toward Nanga Panda, enjoying coastal scenery and rural landscapes. Stop for lunch at Panggajawa Beach, known for its distinctive blue-colored pebbles collected by local people. Continue by vehicle to Rowa, then cycle another approximately 23 km toward So'a Hot Springs. Relax in the natural hot spring pools before transferring to Bajawa for the night.

Cycling distance: Approximately 35 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: ROO Hotel, Bajawa.

Explore the cultural heritage of the Ngada people with a visit to Bena Traditional Village, famous for its traditional houses and ancestral customs. Continue cycling toward Waebela Village along scenic mountain roads, green fields, and rural settlements. Stop in Aimere to see the traditional production of local palm-based drinks, then enjoy lunch in Borong before visiting the peaceful mountain setting of Rana Mese Lake. Continue by vehicle to Ruteng.

Cycling: Approximately 2.5 hours, plus the ride to Bena Village
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Ara Garden Inn, Ruteng

Discover the beautiful countryside around Ruteng on a cycling adventure through Kenda, Ting, and Welong villages. Ride for approximately 3.5 hours through green hills, traditional settlements, and fertile rice terraces. Along the way, observe local farming activities and experience the everyday life of the Manggarai people. Return to your hotel in Ruteng in the afternoon.

Cycling: Approximately 3.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Ara Garden Inn, Ruteng

Travel to Golo Cara to discover the famous spider-web-shaped rice fields, a unique part of Manggarai cultural heritage. Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of cycling through the surrounding countryside before continuing by vehicle to Lembor for lunch and views of its extensive rice-growing area. Later, begin your final cycling section from Ro'e Village and ride downhill for approximately 1.5 hours toward Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park.

Cycling: Approximately 3 hours in total
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Sylvia Hotel, Labuan Bajo.

Your Flores cycling tour concludes today. After breakfast, transfer to Komodo International Airport for your onward flight, or extend your holiday with a Komodo adventure from Labuan Bajo. Explore the islands by boat, trek with a local park guide to look for Komodo dragons, and enjoy snorkeling in the clear tropical waters of Komodo National Park.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Not included unless an extension is arranged

Experience Flores on Two Wheels

From the coastal landscapes of Maumere to the mountain villages of Bajawa and the rice terraces around Ruteng, this cycling adventure offers a different way to discover Flores. Combine scenic bike rides, traditional culture, local encounters, and natural attractions on a memorable journey across the island.

Ready to explore Flores by bike? Contact us to plan your cycling adventure and add a Komodo National Park extension to your Indonesia holiday.