Flores Indonesia

Flores is an elongated island east of Bali that offers one of Indonesia's most rewarding overland adventures. While most visitors use the western port of Labuan Bajo as a Komodo National Park gateway, traversing Flores from west to east reveals volcanic landscapes, traditional villages, spider web rice paddies, and the otherworldly tri-colored crater lakes of Kelimutu.

The island's diverse ethnic groups maintain vibrant traditional cultures - from the megalithic villages of Bajawa to the ikat weaving villages of Ende and Maumere. Flores offers an Indonesia experience far removed from the tourist trail, with genuine hospitality and landscapes that rival anywhere in the archipelago.

April to October is the dry season with clear skies. Year-round warmth (25-32°C). Kelimutu is best visited at sunrise.