HOW TO GET THERE
Labuan Bajo in the West and Maumere in the East are the two main gateways for tourists visiting Flores. Both Public and Private transportation are available in Flores.
Car Rental
Car is available at local rental, in average car rental costs IDR 1.100.000 / day. However, price can vary and be negotiable depending on type of car, destination, length of stay, or whether you ask the driver to wait or to drop you off.
Motorbike Rental
Motorcycle is available at local rental, in average rental costs IDR 200.000 / day. However, price can vary and be negotiable depending on type of motorcycle, destination, length of stay, or whether you ask the driver to wait or to drop you off.
Shuttle Service
Call local shuttle service Gunung Mas 0385-41899 / 085239322000 for reservation. Price IDR 100.000-IDR 150.000 / person / trip between Labuan Bajo to Ruteng (flat) or IDR 250.000-IDR 300.000 / person / trip between Labuan Bajo to Bajawa (flat)
FROM JAKARTA TO FLORES
Flight is available daily from Jakarta to Flores via Denpasar (Bali) or Surabaya (East Java) or Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara); by Garuda Indonesia Airlines, Lion Air (joint operation with Wings Air), or TransNusa (for local Flores flight). Possible Route is:
• Jakarta to Labuan Bajo via Denpasar
• Jakarta to Bajawa via Surabaya and Kupang
• Jakarta to Bajawa via Kupang
Since flight schedule changes regularly and high traffic, it is highly recommended to book your flight in advance.
FROM LABUAN BAJO TO LIANG NDARA (RETURN)
Public Transport
take a shuttle (11 to 14 seat capacity) from Labuan Bajo to the road intersection to Cecer (make sure you tell the driver about your destination prior to departure).
Private Transport
car is available at local car rental, about 60 minutes; motorbike is also available at local rental, about 30-40 minutes.
FROM LABUAN BAJO TO CUNCA WULANG (RETURN)
Public Transport
take a shuttle (11 to 14 seat capacity) from Labuan Bajo to Cekonobo road intersection to Warsawe (make sure you tell the driver about your destination prior to departure).
Private Transport
car is available at local car rental, about 120 minutes; motorbike is also available at local rental, about 60 minutes.
FROM LABUAN BAJO TO TADO (RETURN)
Public Transport
take a shuttle (11 to 14 seat capacity) from Labuan Bajo to Kampung Pusut (make sure you tell the driver about your destination prior to departure).
Private Transport
car is available at local car rental, about 120 minutes; motorbike is also available at local rental, about 90 minutes.
FROM LABUAN BAJO OR BAJAWA TO WAEREBO (RETURN)
Public Transport
take a shuttle from Labuan Bajo to city of Ruteng, then take motorbike rental approx. IDR 250.000 to drop off at Dinthor (small fishing village) or Denge. Avoid travelling in the late afternoon or evening due to hilly and rocky road condition
Private Transport
car is available at local car rental, from Labuan Bajo or Bajawa to Dinthor (small fishing village) or Denge; cost approx. IDR 1.600.000 to drop off or IDR 900.000/day to wait overnight.
From Denge, continue by walking 3-4 hours up hill to reach Waerebo.