Ubud to Flores: Komodo Dragons, Beaches & Tribal Treks
10 days, Ubud to Labuan Bajo
Itinerary
Day 1Ubud
Welcome to Ubud, arguably the most famous city in Bali! Settle in and explore this funky town then meet your group for a welcome meeting this evening. But stick around because we’re heading out on our First Night Out! Get to know each other and Ubud a bit better.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Day 2Ubud
With seemingly never-ending things to do in Ubud, choose to spend it how you want! Choose between incredible local experiences like a Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation, a cooking class at G for Good PKP Community, a bike tour through the rice terraces or an experience with a local family! The choice is yours!
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Ubud, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like attending a yoga class, learning about Balinese cuisine with a cooking class, and indulging in a traditional massage. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Ubud Spiritual Tour
Visit Widya Guna Foundation, a G for Good support project to learn how to make traditional Indonesian prayer offerings. Then visit some of Bali's holiest sites like Gunung Kawi Temple, the tomb of the king. Then visit Tirta Empul spring water temple for a holy bath before returning to Widya Guna Foundation for lunch.
Cooking Class with PKP Community Project
Visit the G Adventures-supported project PKP Community. We'll be greeted with a homemade cup of herbal tea while meeting the community members. Visit the garden to collect some of the fresh produce used to make the meal then cook alongside the women of PKP. Together we'll make and enjoy 3 delicious dishes.
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BreakfastDay 3Ubud/Labuan Bajo
We're off the gateway of Komodo National Park! Welcome to Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day to explore, chill on the beach and get ready for an epic adventure through the Komodo islands.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 4Labuan Bajo/Dintor
Venture inland this morning to Tado Village, full of beautiful rice terraces, and 15th generation descendants of immigrant Sulawesi ancestry who fled Islamic persecution in the 16th & 17th century. Join our local guide to hike up the mountain, about 1.5 km uphill then back. The views are well worth the effort so don’t forget your camera. Hike down, enjoy some lunch then continue on to Dintor Village for the night. We'll prep for our overnight trek to Waerebo Village that starts tomorrow morning.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tado Village Hike
Hike to the top of Tado Village, a community of Sulawesi descendants. Meet with a local guide and together hike to the top of the mountain — approximately a 2-hour journey — and enjoy a stunning bird’s-eye view of the iconic spiderweb rice fields. The trail is rocky and unpaved, with about 70% uphill and 20% relatively flat sections. The same path is used for both going and returning. The total trekking distance is 1.5 km.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 5Dintor/Waerebo
Today we trek into the jungle! A drive and a motorbike ride brings us to the starting point of the hike. We’re headed to the remote Waerebo Village, famous for its traditional circular and cone-shaped houses called Mbaru Niang. Trek through the tropical jungle and up hill for about 2-3 hours, with plenty of stops to rest. We’ll be greeted with a welcome ceremony by the local villagers, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a little pick me up where we’ll learn to harvest coffee beans and prep them for our own drinking. Tonight we will sleep in a Mbaru Niang together. These accommodations are basic but offer an extremely unique opportunity to experience this beautiful and cozy village.
No need to bring yours entire suitcase with you into the jungle overnight. Make sure to pack a small overnight bag with the few items you need tonight and tomorrow. You’ll be reunited with your main bags again tomorrow evening.
Private Vehicle
Drive to Denge Village from Dintor. Hop on the back of a motorbike to the start of the trek.
Trek to Waerebo Village
Today we trek to the legendary UNESCO World Heritage village, Waerebo, known as Mbaru Niang in Manggarai culture. This community, known for its cone-shaped houses is nestled deep in the Todo forest. We'll meet our guide and hike for 2-3 hours through the jungle with our small overnight bag. We'll be greeted by the villagers in a welcome ceremony, followed by a local lunch.
Waerebo Coffee Experience
Join a local from Waerebo village for a tour of the coffee garden. Go through the steps of coffee cultivation-from harvesting the fruit, using traditional tools to separate the bean from the skin and prepping it before we sample some ourselves!
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Waerebo/Labuan Bajo
Say goodbye to our friends in Waerebo Village and trek back to the place we started yesterday. Take a motorbike to meet our transport and luggage. Then drive back to Labuan Bajo for a much deserved rest.
This evening, repack your smaller bag for the 3-day, 2-night Komodo National Park boat excursion. Your main luggage will be stored safely at the hotel in the Labuan Bajo.
Waerebo Trek Day 2
Enjoy the morning to explore Waerebo before hiking back to the starting point. Because we are going down hill, the hike will be about 30 minutes faster.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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BreakfastDay 7Labuan Bajo/Komodo National Park
And today we’re off to the famous Komodo National Park! Walk to the harbour then board the boat. And yes! We are exploring Komodo by boat! The First stop-Kelor Island. We’ll take a short hike to an incredible view and then jump into kayaks to Strawberry Rock. Admire the incredible, picturesque, crystal-clear water then jump in to snorkel and watch the fish swim through the coral. After lunch back onboard, it’s off to our next island-Rinca Island. The trek on this island has one point… to spot the worlds largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon! Afterwards, enjoy relaxing on the boat for the rest of evening. Make sure not to miss the stellar sunset onboard as you watch thousands of flying foxes take flight in the colorful sky anchored at our third island, Padar.
The boat itinerary may shift depending on the season and weather.
Komodo Island Day 1
Explore the amazing islands of Komodo National Park on board a Phinisii boat. Trek through Kelor Island, snorkel Strawberry rock, hike Rinca Island in search of Komodo Dragons, watch the bats fly over Kalong Island and anchor at Padar Island.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Komodo National Park
No better way to start a day at sea than a beautiful sunrise. Trek up Padar Island and reach the top just in time for the colorful view. Back on the boat, we head to Long Beach for some chillin’, swimmin’ and kayakin’. Next stop-Manta Point. And yes.. those mantas! Jump in the water with a snorkel in hopes to see this magnificent (and giant) sea creature. Then to the last stop of the day, Sebayur Island. Here we’ll catch the sunset on a kayak. Then head to the beach for a bonfire and star gazing. Doesn’t get much better than this, huh?
Komodo Island Day 2
Another day on the sea-it's about to be another epic day! Catch the sunrise over Padar Island, kayak around Long Beach, snorkel at Manta Point and enjoy a nighttime bonfire on Sebayur Island. Para... para.... paradise!
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Komodo National Park/Labuan Bajo
Last day on the boat so let’s make it count (don’t worry-we’ve got you covered!) Today will be epic- think snorkeling through the reefs, kayaking to the picture perfect Kanawa Island, and some final time to soak up life on the phinisi boat. This afternoon, we’ll dock back in Labuan Bajo, say goodbye to our boat crew and reunite with our suitcases. Take some time to relax in the hotel but not for long. Tonight, and our last night may I remind you, is our Big Night Out! One more time, we’ll hit the town together for a last hoorah! Join us at a beach bar, grab your drink of choice and celebrate together!
Komodo Islands Day 3
Enjoy the last day on the Phinisi boat! Snorkel around Sebayur Island, kayak around Kanawa Island, and cruise through the incredible natural beauty until you reach the harbor in Labuan Bajo!
Your Big Night Out Moment: in Labuan Bajo
Hit up a beach bar with the crew and and enjoy a night out on the town!
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Labuan Bajo
Say goodbye to the many islands of Indonesia and depart at any time.