accompagnateur expert sur Flores : exploration de l'ouest vers l'est

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Last updated: September 08, 2026

Flores is a mountainous island in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province and the gateway to Komodo National Park, the island our company has called home since 2015. Most people know it only as “the place with the dragons,” but that’s just the opening chapter: this island also hides a village of cone-shaped houses in the clouds, three crater lakes that change color with the light, and reefs that rival anywhere else in Indonesia.

This article walks you through all of it, west to east, starting from Labuan Bajo, where every one of our sailing trips departs and where the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard, survives nowhere else on Earth. The overland extensions further east (Kelimutu, Wae Rebo, the villages and caves) are ones we build around a Labuan Bajo charter, drawing on routes our own crews have sailed since 2015. Whether you’re still deciding if Flores belongs on your itinerary or you’re already packing, read on, by the end you’ll have a full route mapped out, not just a highlight reel.

Points clés à retenir

• Flores is worth visiting, the island pairs Komodo National Park with volcanic lakes, cloud-forest villages, and reef diving most travelers never see on a standard Bali trip.
• Labuan Bajo is the gateway, almost every itinerary starts and ends here; it’s also where all Komodo Luxury sailing trips depart from.
• Getting there: fly into Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Ende (ENE), or Maumere (MOF), most travelers connect through Denpasar, Bali. A slower ferry option from Bali/Lombok takes ~24 hours.
• Best time to go: April–June for cooler, drier weather; September–November for highland trekking; July–August is peak season. November–February is rainy season, with occasional road/sailing disruptions but smaller crowds.
• Don’t miss: Komodo dragons (Rinca/Komodo Island), Padar Island sunrise trek, Pink Beach, Kelimutu’s tri-colored crater lakes, and Wae Rebo’s cloud village.
• How long to plan: 3 days covers Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park; 7 days lets you go overland west to east through Ruteng, Bajawa, Moni, and Maumere.

Indonésie -il Indonésie visiter Flores, Indonésie ?

Yes, without a doubt. Flores is absolutely worth visiting, not only to see the Komodo dragons, but for the volcanic crater lakes, cloud-forest villages, and reef systems that make it one of Indonesia’s most complete destinations outside Bali.

Here’s why travelers keep putting it on the list:

• Beautiful and unspoiled natural scenery. From untouched beaches to dramatic highland ridges, Flores rewards travelers with landscapes most of Indonesia’s tourist trail doesn’t reach, including the color-changing volcanic lakes of Kelimutu.
• Rich and diverse culture. Each regency carries its own traditions and language. The best-known cultural stop is Wae Rebo, a UNESCO-recognized “Village in the Clouds” known for its cone-shaped Mbaru Niang houses, reachable via an overland trip from Labuan Bajo.
• Islands beyond the main island. A boat trip out of Labuan Bajo opens up Rinca, Padar, and Kanawa, plus Pink Beach, named for its coral-flecked sand.
• Rich underwater life. Dive and snorkel sites like Batu Bolong sit inside some of the healthiest reef systems in Indonesia, with regular manta ray sightings near Labuan Bajo.
• The Komodo dragons themselves. Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the only place on Earth to see these lizards, which grow up to 3 meters, in the wild.

Flores works for nature lovers, divers, cultural travelers, and anyone who wants more than a beach week. For a longer rundown of specific stops, see Top 10 Flores Island Attractions, or if you’re weighing it against Bali directly, read Is Flores Better Than Bali?

Présentation de Flores

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Où se trouve Flores ?

First things first, Flores isn’t part of Bali, and it’s not the Flores in Brazil either (that mix-up happens more than you’d think). Flores sits in Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda chain, east of Java and east of Sumbawa, with the smaller island of Lembata marking its eastern edge. Administratively, it belongs to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, and it’s one of the largest islands in that province, running about 354 km long and up to ~66 km wide, for a total area of roughly 14,250 km² (Britannica).

Reading the island west to east: Labuan Bajo sits at the west tip, home to Komodo Airport (LBJ) and islands like Kelor Island just offshore; the center holds Ruteng’s rice-terrace country and Wae Rebo village up in the Manggarai highlands; center-east is Ende and the three-colored crater lakes of Kelimutu; and the east end is Maumere and Larantuka, the quieter dive-and-culture side of the Trans-Flores road. Its western gateway, Labuan Bajo, is also your jump-off point for Komodo National Park, about an hour’s flight from Bali.

Beyond the main island, the wider region includes neighboring islands like Komodo, Rinca, Adonara, and Solor, with Komodo and Rinca being the two most travelers actually come for. Flores’ highest point is Mount Poco Mandasawu. Expect indigenous culture and a fair bit of modest infrastructure as you move around, this is still one of the more untouched, developing corners of eastern Indonesia, and that’s part of the appeal.

Certaines parties de Flores

If you’re planning a route, it helps to know the island breaks into eight regencies running west to east:

Régence	Capitale
Manggarai Barat (West Manggarai)	Labuan Bajo
Manggarai (Manggarai central)	Ruteng
Manggarai Timur (Manggarai oriental)	Borong
Ngada	Bajawa
Nagekeo	Mbay
Fin	Fin
Sikka	Maumere
Flores ( Flores-Est)	Larantuka
Lembata	Lewoleba

Each of these has its own attraction worth folding into your trip, alongside the already-famous Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. Bajawa in particular is worth flagging, it’s the cultural heart of Flores, with Ngada villages and some of the island’s deepest heritage.

La transformation de Flores

You’ll notice pretty quickly that Flores isn’t developing evenly. Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park have gotten most of the attention, you’ll find increasingly luxurious lodging, sunset spots, and a real variety of food there. Head to other regencies, though, and amenities thin out fast. That’s not a downside so much as a trade-off, the island’s raw natural beauty tends to win people over anyway, even if the trip feels a little “rougher” and slower in places.

One thing worth knowing: because Komodo has seen a surge in visitors, the Indonesian government has looked at limiting tourist numbers there, largely to protect the dragons and the island’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site with high Outstanding Universal Value. At the same time, there’s talk of expanding capacity for trekking on Padar Island, and eventually rolling out more digital infrastructure, online bookings, e-ticketing, as things develop. Labuan Bajo, for its part, has been named a super-priority tourist destination in Indonesia, so expect continued investment there for years to come.

Comment s'y rendre : comment rejoindre l'île d'Flores

Avant de faire vos valises pour ce voyage, voici quelques informations essentielles sur Flores . N'oubliez pas de changer vos devises en roupies indonésiennes avant de prendre l'avion pour l'Indonésie !

Les différentes options pour se rendre sur Flores

Après avoir déterminé la durée de vos vacances, votre budget et vos préférences générales en matière de voyage, vous devez choisir la ville de Indonésie qui servira de point de départ pour vous rendre sur Flores.

Examinons les informations suivantes concernant les moyens de transport disponibles en fonction de votre itinéraire. Vous pouvez vous rendre sur Flores par voie terrestre et maritime, ou uniquement par voie maritime.

1. Par avion

Flores vous accueille via trois aéroports principaux : Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Ende (ENE) et Maumere (MOF).

a. Vols à destination de l'aéroport de Komodo, Labuan Bajo

Si vous prévoyez de vous rendre à Flores Labuan Bajo – l'aéroport de Komodo, vous pouvez choisir trois grandes villes Indonésie point de départ :

• via Jakarta : vous pouvez choisir parmi les vols quotidiens assurés par les compagnies aériennes nationales suivantes : Air Asia, Batik Air, Citylink, Garuda Indonésie, Super Jet Air et Wings Air,
• via Surabaya : plusieurs options de vols en correspondance proposés par Lion Air, Super Jet Air et Batik Air.
• via Bali: plusieurs options de vols directs quotidiens proposés par Batik Air ou Air Asia ; et des vols avec une escale assurés par Super Jet Air.

b. Vols à destination de Maumere, Flores

Si vous venez de Kupang ou de Makassar, à Sulawesi, sachez qu'il existe heureusement des vols directs vers Maumere. Vous pouvez choisir d'atterrir à Maumere depuis Jakarta ou Bali vous préférez prendre un vol avec correspondance vers Kupang ou Makassar avec Wings Air ou Lion Air, sachez que ces liaisons ne sont disponibles que certains jours de la semaine.

c. Vols à destination d'Ende, Flores

Vous souhaitez découvrir Ende avant de vous rendre dans la ville principale de Flores? Ende peut être une alternative intéressante. Comme il existe des vols en correspondance depuis Bali Ende, vous pouvez opter pour cette solution. Vous pouvez également choisir de vous rendre à Ende depuis Kupang grâce à un vol direct assuré par Citilink ou Wings Air.

Conseil utile :

Note that you may encounter some flight delays or other local issues that cause the flight schedules to change without prior notice. Your adventurous adventure to Flores island starts right at the moment, be patient! Do not only stick with only information as stated in this Flores island travel guide. As an independent traveler, you need to take initiative to check on the flight schedule and availability. Afterward, make the reservations through the airline’s official website, or traveling apps such as Traveloka or Tiket.com.

2. En ferry et en bateau

When the weather is mostly nice and you want to get a new travel experience, sailing with ferries or boats from Bali to Labuan Bajo harbor, Flores can be an option. There are national ships served by PELNI with several classes. You can expect to get large dormitories, kiosks, cafeterias or restaurants. The schedule may vary according to the operators. Yet, in general, the sailing duration will take one to two nights to get to Labuan Bajo. From there, many travelers continue with a Komodo sailing trip from Labuan Bajo before exploring the rest of Flores.

3. En bus, en ferry et en bateau

You can choose to get to Flores Island by land and sea when you have a long travel span and would like to stay in Bali first, then explore Lombok before jumping to Flores island. You will undeniably taste the adventure by taking a bus or taxi service to catch boats or ferries from one harbor to another one. This alternative requires a lot of patience since the schedule can be quite erratic.

comment aller à centre de Labuan Bajo

Prior to touching down at Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo, plant in your mind this Flores Island travel guide information about which kind of local transportation options you have to go to the center of Labuan Bajo. Particularly, if you are staying around Labuan Bajo, you can go to the central city from the airport and the harbor by taking a taxi service. At the airport, you may also opt-in with a shuttle bus provided by DAMRI.

The shuttle bus by DAMRI allows you to stop at several points including popular hotels like Hotel Marina Labuan Bajo and Hotel Puri Sari, tourist attractions such as Bukit Sylvia, Kampung Ujung, and Puncak Waringin. If you land on Maumere or Ende, you can take a cross-regencies-shuttle bus like Gunung Mas Bus, or Peduli Trans Bus. The shuttle bus covers various destinations, such as following:

• Ruteng – Aimere – Bajawa
• Ruteng – Ende
• Ruteng – Maumere

Prices are also different for each destination, it ranges from Rp120.000,00 up to around Rp300.000,00. Ferries and airplanes are also available at this rate but the costs will surely be higher than the bus, with a shorter trip duration.

Transports locaux à Labuan Bajo

Getting around once you’re settled is easy. You can hop on a bemo (local public transport) or an ojek (motorbike taxi), just note these usually stop running around 9 pm WITA. Prefer to drive yourself? Car rentals (MPV) run around Rp750,000 for 12 hours, and motorbikes/scooters cost Rp90,000–150,000 per day. If you want to reach nearby islands like Rinca or Taman Island, speedboats are readily available; just check the schedule with the operator, pay, and go.

If you’d rather skip the DIY route entirely, our private transport service can arrange a car and driver for you around Labuan Bajo, handy if you’re juggling luggage, odd flight times, or just don’t want to deal with rental logistics on vacation. Outside Labuan Bajo, you’ll want a 4×4 with a driver, since that’s the standard way to get around the other regencies, which is exactly the kind of trip our luxury transport team also handles if you’d rather not source one yourself.

Où se loger à Flores

Les possibilités d'hébergement à Flores très variées. On y trouve des chambres d'hôtes, des séjours chez l'habitant et des auberges de jeunesse, mais aussi des complexes hôteliers, notamment à Labuan Bajo , qui en est le centre. Les autres régences de Flores proposent Flores des chambres d'hôtes et des bungalows.

1. Labuan Bajo

• Saesta Komodo Hostel and Hotel : situé au cœur de Labuan Bajo. Vous avez le choix entre des dortoirs avec lits superposés ou des chambres classiques.
• Flores Bintang Flores : un hôtel en bord de mer, situé à quelques pas du centre-ville, doté d'une superbe piscine et proposant un délicieux petit-déjeuner.
• Sudamala Resort Seraya : un endroit idéal offrant une vue apaisante et une intimité totale. Vous y trouverez non seulement un accueil chaleureux et un personnel attentionné, mais aussi de nombreuses activités à proximité du complexe.

De la découverte de lieux emblématiques tels que l'île d'Padar et Plage Rose snorkeling à Manta Point, cette partie d’ Flores offre certaines des expériences insulaires les plus inoubliables d’ Indonésie. Pour aller encore plus loin, vous pouvez explorer ces destinations en toute intimité et dans le plus grand confort grâce à un Labuan Bajo location de yacht, ce qui vous offre une flexibilité totale pour concevoir votre propre itinéraire tout en profitant d’une expérience de navigation plus exclusive.

2. Ruteng

• Sun Rice Homestay : une petite maison d'hôtes avec vue sur les rizières et le soleil. On y sert un petit-déjeuner asiatique.
• Ara Garden Inn : emplacement stratégique, à 2 km de l'aéroport de Ruteng, à environ 1 km des sites touristiques et à moins d'un kilomètre de plus de 10 restaurants.

3. Bajawa

• Cinnamon Guest House : chambres spacieuses, à proximité d'attractions touristiques naturelles telles que la colline de Wolobobo et le village traditionnel de Bena.
• Hôtel Bajawa Roo : chambres entièrement équipées, service de change à votre disposition.

4. Riung

• Riung Guest House : la seule option disponible à Riung pour le moment, avec des chambres propres et bien entretenues, et le petit-déjeuner compris.

5. Moni

• Mahakali Lodge : emplacement stratégique pour faire une halte avant de visiter le volcan Kelimutu, avec des restaurants à proximité et des sites touristiques accessibles dans un rayon de 10 km.
• Les Geckos : sentier de randonnée à proximité, à quelques minutes en moto du parc national de Kelimutu, petit-déjeuner proposé en version végétarienne, sans gluten et végétalienne.

6. Fin

• Dasi Guest House : chambres spacieuses, café et thé en libre-service, vue sur la montagne, attractions touristiques à proximité et restaurants proposant une cuisine locale.

7. Maumere

• Hôtel Beng Goan II : personnel très serviable, situé à proximité de l'aéroport de Maumere et des commerces locaux, à environ 5 km du lac Kelimutu (Danau Tiga Warna)
• Eco Dive Resort Alycastre : complexe hôtelier en bord de mer proposant un concept de tourisme durable, situé à environ 30 km de l'aéroport de Maumere et offrant diverses activités.

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Les principales attractions de l'île d'Flores

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1. Labuan Bajo (Île de Komodo)

• Watch mantas at Manta Point, by sighting spot, diving, or snorkeling.
• See Komodo dragons on Komodo Island or Rinca Island.
• Kayak and catch the sunset at Pink Beach, named for its coral-flecked pink sand.
• Trek Padar Island for one of the best sunrise views in Indonesia.
• Snorkel around Kanawa Island and its reefs.
• Dive Batu Bolong, one of the richest reef sites in Komodo waters.
• Visit Melo Village and Liang Ndara to catch the Caci fight dance.

2. Ruteng

• Take in the spider-web rice fields of Cancar.
• Get an up-close look at Wae Rebo village, the UNESCO-recognized “Village in the Clouds” with its cone-shaped Mbaru Niang houses. You can reach it via an overland trip from Labuan Bajo.

3. Bajawa

• Soak in the Malanage or Mangeruda hot springs.
• Walk through Ngada traditional villages, Wogo, Luba, Bena, Tololela, Gurusina.
• Hike Mount Inerie or the Wololobo Hill.

4. Riung

• Explore the 24 spots across the 17 Islands Riung Marine Park, snorkeling, barbecuing, or just taking photos.

5. Moni

• Catch sunrise at Kelimutu volcano.
• Take in the tri-colored crater lakes of Lake Kelimutu.
• Discover Murudhaekale waterfall.
• Tour a coffee plantation at Kebun Kopi Tani or Sao Kopi Wolopaku.

6. Fin

• Visit the House of late President Soekarno’s exile and the Tenun Ikat museum.
• Cool off at Murondao waterfall.

7. Maumere

• Try water sports at Koka, Waiawara, Kambing beaches, or Pangabatang island.

Read more: Is Flores Better Than Bali? Discover the Charm & Adventure of Flores

Idées d'itinéraires à l'Flores

Use these as a starting point, then shape them around your flight schedule and the season.

1. 3 jours : Labuan Bajo et Parc National de Komodo

• Day 1: Land at Komodo Airport, settle in, and catch sunset at Puncak Waringin or Kampung Ujung.
• Day 2: Full-day boat trip to Padar Island, Pink Beach, and Komodo dragons on Rinca, with a stop at Manta Point, see one-day trip options.
• Day 3: Visit Melo Village in Liang Ndara for the Caci fight dance before you fly out.

2. 7 jours : traversée par la route d'ouest en est

• Days 1-2: Labuan Bajo and a Komodo National Park boat trip.
• Days 3-4: Drive to Ruteng for the spider-web rice fields, with a side trip to Wae Rebo.
• Day 5: Continue to Bajawa for the Ngada villages and the hot springs.
• Day 6: Head to Moni for sunrise at Kelimutu.
• Day 7: Finish in Maumere and fly home.

Got extra days? Slot in Riung’s 17 Islands Marine Park between Bajawa and Moni, or slow down in Ende to explore Soekarno’s exile history.

meilleure période pour visiter Flores

Timing matters more than you’d think here. Like most destinations, July and August (along with June) are peak season, best weather, biggest crowds. Flores runs drier than Java overall, with dry season stretching roughly April through October. In the wet months, roads can get genuinely impassable in places, so it’s worth planning around that.

The wet season kicks in around November and peaks in January–February. Expect more unpredictable weather and occasional road disruptions outside Labuan Bajo, but also thinner crowds and lower prices. Sailing runs year-round through this period, though rough seas can occasionally shift departure times, so it’s worth confirming with your operator before you book. If you want the most comfortable window, aim for April–June, cooler, drier, calmer water, and everything green. Prefer trekking and hiking? September–November tends to have the best conditions for that.

Want a full month-by-month breakdown? See The Best Time to Visit Flores Island.

Prêt à découvrir Flores , pleine de surprises ?

Just because you are adventurous, does not mean you come unprepared. In addition to this Flores island travel guide, do your research. Afterward, make sure you come equipped with the necessary travel documents, including a driving license. Besides, learning daily conversation in Indonesian and/or the local language hopefully will help you get along with your surroundings during your stay. Last, when you are unsure about going to an area or only have a little time for a vacation, don’t hesitate to contact a traveling operator and join a group or private tour according to your needs and budget.

However, a trip to Flores Island wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Komodo Island. Explore the breathtaking beauty and unique wildlife with Komodo Island Tour by Komodo Luxury. Our exclusive tours offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience, from the famous Komodo Dragons to pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Book your Komodo Island Tour now and experience the ultimate adventure with comfort and luxury. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey!

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Most Flores itineraries start or end in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park, and the best parts of the coastline are only reachable by boat. Komodo Luxury combines Flores highlights with island-hopping sailing trips; see the Labuan Bajo tour packages for land-and-sea itineraries.

Voir aussi : Flores à Lombok croisière .

Let the island keep you a few extra days: our desk builds Flores overland extensions around any sailing, bookend a Komodo tour package with Kelimutu’s lakes, starting from our Labuan Bajo base.

From the Komodo Luxury Expedition Team, running licensed Komodo National Park expeditions daily since 2015. Explore the region: Labuan Bajo tours.

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