7 Days / 6 Nights
CODE: WHL001
Day 01 DENPASAR-MAUMERE-LARANTUKA
On arrival at “Waioti” Airport of Maumere – Flores, our guide will meet you and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Then drive 127 km (4 hours drive) to Larantuka, a small town on the Eastern tip of Flores Island. Dinner and overnight at a local homestay in Larantuka.
Day 02 LARANTUKA-LEMBATA
Breakfast at hotel. On arrival direct to a local restaurant for having lunch, then transfer to the pier for boarding on a wooden boat to cruise to Lowoleba – Lembata/Lomblen Island. Accommodation and meals at LOSMEN REJEKI, Lowoleba.
Day 03 LEWOLEBA-LAMALERA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the pier to depart for Lamalera – a village of Whale-Hunters in the South of the Island. On arrival joint with the Whale hunter, if you may be lucky you will see muscular harpooners chasing the whale using the wooden canoe called “Pledang” in which its sail is made of palm leaves. Accommodation and meals at villagers’ houses in Lamalera.
Day 04 LAMALERA
After having breakfast having another opportunity to observe the whale hunting activities learn their ways of hunting, customs and listening to their stories of conducting whale hunting. Accommodation and meals at villagers’ houses in Lamalera.
Day 05 LAMALERA-LEWOLEBA
After having breakfast having another opportunity to observe the whale hunting activities learn their ways of hunting, customs and listening to their stories of conducting whale hunting. After lunch boating back to Lowoleba. Accommodation and meals at LOSMEN REJEKI or similar.
Day 06 LEWOLEBA-LARANTUKA-MAUMERE
Breakfast at hotel. Cruise back to Larantuka. On arrival direct drive to Maumere, on the stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals at FLORES SAO RESORT.
Day 07 MAUMERE DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for next destination.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers and tours as per the itinerary, Overnight stay at your preferred hotel, Fullboard meals, Entrance fees, porters and donations, Public boat transfer Larantuka-Lewoleba-Larantuka, Private boat charter for whale hunting watching in Lamalera, Coffee/Tea and Unlimited Water, Return flight Denpasar-Maumere-Denpasar, English speaking guide
PRICE EXCLUDES:
Personal expenditure such as laundry, phone calls, tipping, etc, airport taxes, Soft drinks and alcoholic.
HOTELS:
We choose the best available hotels in each tow, but the facilities are very basic and the cleanliness will always be the question mark. Be ready for adventure…….
WHAT TO BRING:
Dress is casual. Clothing should be light, preferably cotton with at least one long sleeved shirt and pants. Bathing suit, thongs or sandals and sneakers or walking boots, lots of film, camera, replacement batteries, and spares. Women please note Indonesia is a mostly Muslim country and custom dictates modesty. Please be well covered on shore excursions. Bring one light sweater or jacket as it can get cool in the highlands. Also bring sun-screen, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunhat, swimmers. Please advise beforehand if you have any special dietary requirements. Beer is available at local rates. Bring also your passport, visa, airline tickets, local currency and or US$ in small denominations.
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