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Why Lake Kelimutu?
Because this is the place where we can see a three-color lake, formed by
the eruption of Mount Kelimutu in 1886, forming a lake with 3 colors, red (tiwa ata bupu), blue (tiwo ko'o fai nuwa muri) and white (tiwu ata bupu), although since the eruption of Mount Iya in Ende in 1969, the color changes
every time. And there are times where the lake has only one color. The locals believe that the red color signifies gathering of dead people’s spirits, blue signifies the spirits of young people gathering. Meanwhile, the white color signifies that gathering of the spirits of their passed parents or ancestors. Other than the lake, the place also offers a
beautiful flora and fauna rarely found in other places.
Where is Lake Kelimutu?
Lake Kelimutu is located at East Nusa Tenggara. To reach the Kelimutu tourist area, there are at least four alternative sea routes through Moni, Flores, through Labuhan Bajo and Maumere seaports. A variety of natural beauty accompanies us on the cruise. |
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ITINERARY
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Day 1
On arrival at Wai Oti airport of Maumere on Flores Island, our local guide will greet you, then he will drive you directly to Watublapi village to see traditional dance performance and natural weaving demonstration. The whole performance begins with customary greetings, followed by performance of music, dance and songs then an opportunity to observe the whole process of hand made ikat textiles. Then returning to town for lunch at Filadelfia or Bunaken restaurant. After lunch depart to Detusoko, a 4-hours drive to cover 117 kilometers. On the way we will stop at Ledalero - a major Catholic Seminary - to visit the Blikon Blewut Museum with its various collections of local royal families' old portraits, antique hand woven clothes, stegedont fossils (giant elephant), at Jopu traditional village to see the tall thatch roofing house of the Lio tribe and hand weaving textiles. Opportunity for snap-shop along the journey. Late afternoon arrive at Detusoko and check in and dinner at St. Franciscan Guest House.
Day 2
At 04:15 drive and hike to volcano Kelimutu. On the way visit to Nduaria - a beautiful roadside fruit and vegetables market. Then continue to Kelimutu to explore the inexplicably three colored crater lakes. The Colors as of September 10, 2007 Dark Blue, Turquoise with beautiful golden walls, and Black Coke. Hike and drive back to Trans Flores high way and return to Maumere. En-route stops at Wolosoko village to see traditional house of Lio tribe. Lunch at Mbu Wisata, a beachside and simple restaurant at Paga Beach. Then proceed to Sikka village to see local weavers making ikat textiles using traditional weaving methods and natural coloring. There is a chance to see the beautiful interior of Sikka’s old Portuguese Church. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Pelita.
Day 3
Early in the morning at 05:15 am drive to Wai Oti airport.
Price includes
Transportation by private full Air Conditioned car, accommodation is on sharing basis, full board meals as specified in the itinerary, entrance fees and donations for places to visit are included, mineral water en-route, and English speaking tour guide.
Price excludes
Airplane ticket and airport tax to and from Flores. Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry service, phone call or faxes, alcoholic beverages, personal gratuities.
