Private Tour
Maumere to Labuan Bajo Flores Overland Tour 7 Days Car Trip
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168 hours
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Discover Flores Island with the best-rated flores tour guide around! Read the reviews. Pauls Flores Overland Tours boasts an impressive 5-star rating for crafting personalized journeys that showcase the island's true beauty.
Flores Island is a treasure trove of wonders, home to awe-inspiring landscapes like Komodo National Park, idyllic beaches, majestic volcanoes, and vibrant traditional villages. It's the perfect destination for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike.
Led by Paul*, a local expert with deep knowledge of Flores' hidden gems and rich heritage, you'll experience unique insights and unforgettable moments on your tour. As a fluent English speaker born and raised on Flores, Paul ensures every detail of your adventure is seamless and extraordinary.
Don't just dream about Flores—reach out to Paul today to start planning your one-of-a-kind, 5-star journey!
Note:
*Private transportation and driver/guide only
*Guide availability confirmed at booking
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Flores Tour - Maumere-Koka-Moni (150km)
On the way to Moni we will stop at Floating Mosaue Koka Beach All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
Masjid Terapung An-Nur mosque and fishing village This floating mosque is really unique, located in the end point of Bajo ethnic resident in Maumere city. What makes this place is excotic is the view around the mosque
Koka Beach
A great place to spend some time. You can go for a swim on the left or right side. Sometimes the waves are pretty big. But the size changes fast from big to small. You have a few restaurants with basic food.
Koka Beach
Koka Beach, Maumere, Indonesia
Maumere
Maumere town and airport
Flores Tour - Moni - Kelimutu - Riung (200km)
Riung
On the way to Riung we will stop at Traditional Market Wologai Traditional Village Detusoko Rice terrace view in ende Museum sukarno the house of exile Blue Stone Beach All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
Kelimutu Lake (Tri-Color Lake)
Wake up at 4 o'clock to go to kelimutu lake and see the sunrise from the top of mount kelimutu. Then back to hotel for breakfast. Afterwards we heading to nduaria the local fruit market. Then to wologai traditional village then to ende and Riung
Mount Kelimutu
Wake up at 4 o'clock to go to kelimutu lake and see the sunrise from the top of mount kelimutu. Then back to hotel for breakfast. Afterwards we heading to nduaria the local fruit market. Then to wologai traditional village then to ende and Riung
The market on the edge of the Ende road suitable for shopping for fresh vegetables because they are just harvested from the fields The place is cool with many kinds of fruits and vegetables The fruits that are recommended are oranges and passion fruit.
Wologai Traditional Village
Wologai Ethnic Spiritual Village on Flores island. A traditional houses in the Wologai village near Kelimutu
Wedged into the misty peaks above an emerald valley blanketed with rice fields is the friendly village of Detusoko. Located halfway between Ende and Moni, and just a 45-minute drive from Kelimutu, it’s a misty, cool hill town
Exile House Ir. Soekarno in Ende A great place to get better perspectives on Soekarno's life-in-exile in Ende from 1934-1938. Original facade and structure of the house, furniture, and some samples of Soekarno's works are well preserved here.
Blue Stone Beach
Stop for lunch and relax on a beautiful beach with pebbles all over its sand. Located on a road connecting Ende and Riung. Enjoyed you time with a fresh coconut
Flores Tour - Riung Marine Park - whole day on the sea, snorkeling 17 Island Marine Park
See bats or flying fox on their habitats
white sand beach and snorkeling
BBQ Lunch All fees for food not included.
Riung 17 Island Marine Park
This day we will spend the whole day visiting the islands. We will visit islands such, pulau ontoloe, pulau temba, pulau tiga and pulau rutong These uninhabited islands are as diverse as they are beautiful. The mangrove isle of Pulau Ontoloe hosts a massive colony of flying foxes and a few Komodo dragons, while Pulau Rutong and Pulau Temba boast picture-perfect white sand and turquoise waters. There's great snorkelling near Pulau Tiga, Pulau Laingjawa and Pulau Bakau, but wherever you visit, you won't be disappointed. All fees for food and accommodation not included. Boat ticket not included 1,500,000 IDR for 2 Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
Riung
Pass through on the way to the islands
Flores Tour - Riung - Bajawa (70km)
Bajawa
On the way to Bajawa we will stop at Mangeruda Hot Springs Ogi Waterfall All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
Amazing hot springs! Quite a lot of space, you can choose between different hot springs, swimming pool, and a little lake. Not many people. You can buy some snacks and drinks in warungs nearby.
Ogi Waterfall
The place is still natural with cool weather because it is in the highlands. This waterfall is very beautiful waterfall, with enormous power! It's windy because of the falling water.
Bajawa
Stop for the night in Bajawa
Flores Tour - Bajawa - Ruteng (140 km)
Ruteng
On the way to Ruteng we will stop at Bena Traditional Village Malanage Hot Springs Aimere local Arak Rana Mese Lake All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
Bena Traditional Village
Bena Traditional Village Beautiful traditional village with traditional culture, views to the valley, the place is ancient and full of history. They sell many handcrafted like kain weaving or handcrafted bracelet in front of their house. There also some coffee shop where they sell Bajawa coffee.
Malanage Hot Springs
Malanage Hot Spring It’s all natural, nothing man made, just a river. A cold and an extremely hot stream come together, the hot one is almost boiling.
Aimere Arak (local alcohol) process Every region in flores have our own kinds of process and different ingredients to make arak, it's still done traditionally. The highest alcohol rate usually have transparent color and looked like water
The lake is still natural with many trees, away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by forests it's nice tranquil place. Admission charge for visit to the lake
Flores Tour - Ruteng - Wae Rebo (80 km)
Wae Rebo Village
Wae Rebo is the best of Manggarai's traditional villages The village is in a beautiful location and is truly stunning to see A village visit involves a splendid but somewhat challenging 9km hike that takes three to four hours with spectacular views of the Savu Sea Stay overnight in a mbaru tembong (traditional home), the local Manggaraian ethnic people are friendly and polite. On the way to Wae Rebo we will stop at Lingko Spider Web Rice Blasius Monta Homestay All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: does not need to be booked The trek to Wae Rebo takes approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on your pace. You’ll stay overnight in a traditional communal house, sharing the space with other travelers, but each with a separate sleeping mattress. Not include Optional Local motorcycle transport (Wae Rebo Village) or Optional Porter
A beautiful view of the rice fields in the shape of a cobwebs, the cobweb shape is like the roof of houses and also has to do with the organization of each community. Interesting and very beautiful.
Stop for lunch and start track up to wae rebo village
Flores Tour - Wae Rebo - Labuan bajo (160 km)
Labuan Bajo
On the way to Labuan Bajo we will stop at Blasius Monta Homestay (return) Lembor Cunca Wulang Waterfall All fees for food and accommodation not included. Accommodation: To be booked by yourself or contact me for assistance
stop for coffee break and start touring with car
Stop for lunch on a local restaurant
Cunca Wulang Waterfall
Cunca Wulang waterfall swimming jumping possible in small canyon: Nice waterfall and a pretty scenic canyon. The walk down from the parking lot and up again can be quite strenuous due to the humidity. Once at the waterfall, you can jump from the cliff, or just enjoy taking pictures.
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo town and airport
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Options
Maumere ✈ to Labuan Bajo ✈
Maumere ✈ to Labuan Bajo ✈: As described in the internary
Labuan Bajo ✈ to Maumere ✈
Labuan Bajo ✈ to Maumere ✈ : Reverse route/internary
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
“Unforgettable Overland Tour with a Great Driver”
FreerideStaibock,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very lucky to take Paul on a 7-day Overland tour of Flores – and can recommend him from the bottom of our hearts! Paul is an extremely reliable, dutiful and safe driver who makes you feel in good hands at all times. We were particularly impressed by his great knowledge of the country, culture and people here on Flores. He shares his knowledge with a lot of enthusiasm and interest in sharing, which made every trip not only enjoyable but also very enriching. A special highlight was that we were able to get to know Paul’s family and his home – a wonderful and warm experience that made our trip unforgettable. Thank you, dear Paul, for your kindness, your patience and the many exciting conversations. We can highly recommend you to anyone!
Adventure tour on Flores (Indonesia) with top guide Paul
Marjan H,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a family with 3 children aged 22, 19 and 16, we thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic week (8 days) with our guide Paul. Paul is the best guide you can find: he is responsible, organizes the whole trip to perfection, leaves nothing to chance, knows everything about the area, the people and the country and is an extremely pleasant and sophisticated person. He adapts the program where necessary or desired (weather conditions or personal reasons) and has made us experience the very best and most beautiful of Flores. He also helped us get a contact for a boat trip of 2 nights and three days in the Komodo Islands, which was also of excellent quality. As a conclusion, we absolutely recommend having Paul organise your trip, if you are looking for a varied and adventurous programme in Flores, with the best guide you could wish for.
5 days in Flores
timcQ4247KO,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We travelled together with our children with Paul from Ende to Labuan Bajo for five days. We had regular contact with Paul before the tour, which went smoothly. The tour was fully organized and tailored to our needs. Paul did everything he could to make sure everything went smoothly for us; when one of us wasn't feeling well, he even got medication to help us recover as quickly as possible. It was wonderful to travel with someone who has so much respect for the island and is passionate about sharing it with us. He has a wealth of knowledge, but he can also tailor it to our needs and that of our children. The accommodations were excellent, ranging from good to excellent. The food was also good. All in all, we enjoyed our five days with Paul on Flores and would definitely recommend him.
10/10 An amazing trip with an amazing guide
D9769UNandrewp,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was highly recommended to us by friends who have recently done a Flores overland trip with him. Their recommendation was totally accurate and we would also recommend Paul to all our friends who are also interested in the trip. Our plans for our visit to Indonesia were quite complex and throughout our planning stage Paul was always helpful and informative. Communication was excellent both while we were at home and once we got to Indonesia. He planned a great itinerary for us and accommodated all our requests. The trip was an amazing experience. Paul was thorough in the planning and arrangements he made for us. Weather caused a few problems one day, but he quietly and confidently made alternative arrangements and our plans were little affected, even though it meant a lot of extra work for Paul. At all times we felt we had confidence in all he did for us. We had have come away from the trip with many memories; both of the places we visited and the many people we met. Paul clearly loves Flores and its people and thanks to Paul we were welcomed by all. Many, many thanks to Paul for a great experience - we thoroughly recommend him as a guide and driver, and we hope we have to opportunity to visit again.
Excellent Flores Tour with Mr.Paul
lutzs530,,Oct 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Letter to Paul: From 8 October to 14 October 2024 we were on an overland tour of Flores. Our driver and guide was Paul. I had met him through reviews in Tripadvisor and other forums. Since these reviews were all positive, I contacted Paul via internet. Afterwards I was sure (as a psychiatrist you have a sense of people) that I had found the right guide for our Overand tour of Flores. And my wife and I weren't disappointed. It became, thanks to Paul, an unforgettable Flores adventure. Our guide drove the car very carefully, his empathy and compassion were outstanding (such as when we returned from the village of Waerebo the next day completely exhausted). Paul was open to my wishes. So he immediately agreed to include a detour to Liang Bua Cave (Hobbit Cave) in the trip planning, a place I was personally very interested in. The food breaks were generous and Paul knew the best "resto" on the track. Stopovers in the "Alphamarts" the minishops, which are open 24 hours a day, were also offered again and again to be able to buy cool drinks. Then on October 13, the actual end of our Flores tour, the airline announced that all flights to Labuan Bajo had been cancelled from all airports due to a volcanic eruption, Paul spontaneously agreed to take my wife and I back to our starting point in Labian Bajo by car from the end - where our Overland tour was supposed to end on October 13, so that we could continue to enjoy our holiday as planned (the end of Labuan Bajo by car takes a minimum of 12 hours, it is an extremely winding road through the mountains, which is why we stopped at a hotel in Bajawa). So Paul finally saved our further planned vacation. It is certainly not an exaggeration to say that without Paul the holiday would have been much less pleasant and in extreme cases perhaps should have been stopped prematurely. That is why my wife and I would like to thank Mr Paul once again for his dedication and prudence. By the way, his WhatsApp number can be found on the internet or via Tripadvisor. Lutz and Endang Steiner
Maumere-Labuan Bajo
M1111NN,,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul is a very helpful, accurate and reliable person. The vacation days spent in his company were undoubtedly free from all kinds of worries, even as regards the choice of places to sleep, which are always clean and in good condition. (Unlike what happened to other people we confronted and who relied on other tour operators).
10/10 Best Driver/Guide in Flores Island
Dreamtime18,,Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 7-day road trip with Paul in early May 2024 and it's one of the most enjoyable overland trips we've ever experienced. Paul is a well mannered and caring driver/guide. His car is always clean and presentable. He's very knowledgeable and resourceful, reliable and punctual, nothing is too much trouble for him. We had the opportunity to meet with his lovely young family, we wish them well and hope we can meet again in the future. Thank you Paul!
Adventurous and not yet run over by tourists
Trek93306,,Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great experience of our life. The sites we visited were the most interesting places available on the island and with a lot of information from our guide Paul. It was a safe ride with him but also adventurous when you are looking for more genuine areas in this world. We learnt a lot about Indonesia except the 4- and 5-Stars you find all around the world of the same kind.
Fantastic Flores
GrandTour24066245317,,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a very experienced guide who took us on a varied journey of Flores for a week. We criss crossed Flores so he could show us the most interesting sites from mountains, seas and traditional villages. We tried a variety of different foods and met some wonderful people. Paul is a local and has been doing this job for many years. His knowledge was great. He knew many people along the way and we enjoyed his company. If you are thinking about seeing the real Flores we highly recommend booking with Paul.
Amazing end-to-end tour of Flores
DDKAfamily,,May 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour with Paul, roughly (but not exactly) the same as the itinerary in the tour I listed. Paul was very responsive in listening to our preferences and structuring our itinerary around them, and the resulting trip was incredible - Flores is among the most beautiful places that we had visited (and we've traveled a *lot*). Paul is very knowledgable, eloquent and speaks excellent English, so he was able to provide informative and interesting explanations about all the places we were visiting, as well as about Flores and Indonesia more broadly. He was also kind and helpful in many other ways; for example, he helped us deal with a hotel issue that wasn't his fault at all, and to organize a wonderful private boat tour in Komodo, even though that was after our tour with him was over. I recommend him very highly for anyone looking for a truly private experience in Flores.
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