Explore Magnificent Ruteng Town
- 3 Days
- On Request
- Ruteng
Enjoy jungle trekking, rice field trekking, sunrise hikes, and cultural livings in Flores.
The town of Ruteng is a haven for travellers who love traditional agriculture, lush green landscapes, cultural heritage sites, prehistoric remains, and many other aspects of tropical community life. It’s like a complete miniature of Flores Island, all in one place.
Located about 100 kilometres from Labuan Bajo, Ruteng sits at the foot of the Mandosawu mountain range, the highest peak on Flores Island. These towering mountains, covered in dense tropical forests, bless Ruteng with a cool climate, fertile soil, and abundant water. It’s no surprise, then, that visitors will easily find extensive agricultural areas here. One of the region’s most famous local traditions is the spider web–shaped rice fields.
Beyond its natural beauty, Ruteng also offers a rich and unique local culture. The people here maintain strong ties to their customs and traditions. In daily life, they continue to practice traditional rituals, such as offering specific animals to ancestral spirits. As a result, traditional houses and ancient ceremonial altars can still be found throughout the area.
Interestingly, the people of Ruteng also hold strong beliefs in mythology. For example, some believe they can see glimpses of their past or future through the patterns formed in a cup of coffee. This practice is commonly known as “Toto Kopi,” or coffee reading.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Spider Rice Field-Cunca Lega Waterfall-Hobbit Cave
Our driver and English speaking guide will pick you up at hotel, then drive you to the old spectacular Spider Rice Field to see how the Manggarainese people share their lands. After that, continue driving to the highest waterfall in Flores named Cunca Lega. Here you will take a little walk through the rice field terraces before reach the waterfall. don’t forget your swimsuit if you love water. You will enjoy your lunch box here. After lunch, continue driving to Liang Bua Cave, home of prehistoric human Homo Floresiensis. Dinner and stay Ara Garden Inn or the same standard hotel in Ruteng.
Day 2 : Sunrise Trekking -Cumbi Village-Coffee Reading
The tour will start in the early morning. Our guide and driver will pick you up at 05.00. First, we will take you to the sunrise point. After enjoying the sunrise, tour will be continued by walking around the rice field, small river, or any gardens around the trek. It takes for more or less than 4 km long for 3 hours, depend on your speed. After trekking, you will drive back to the hotel for breakfast. Then, continue visit a non touristic village named Cumbi. Here you will enjoy talking or any social interactions with the local. In the afternoon, you will do a coffee reading with the local coffee reader. She will try to predict your past or future. Dinner and stay Ara Garden Inn or the same standard hotel in Ruteng.
Day 3 : Ranamese - Coffee Field -Ruteng Traditional Market
After breakfast, we will drive to Ranamese Lake. Here you will enjoy the morning walking around the tropical forest just next to the lake. Breathing the super fresh air while enjoying some endemic birds chirpings. After walking, drive back to Ruteng and visiting the local coffee plantation. If you lucky, you can see the coffee process from green been to roasted or coffee powder. Then, at the end of the tour is visiting the biggest traditional market in Flores, Pasar Inpres. Tour Ends |
Tour Price
Our offered prices vary depending on the number of participants and the facilities you desire. Please contact us via the form provided if you wish to customize
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Booking & Reservation:
- Please fill out the booking form provided on our website or direct by email
- Secure your booking by transfer the down payment at amount 10% from the total price.
- Down payment is not refundable.
- 40% payment must be done 14 days before the tour start.
- Full payment must be done on the first day of the tour by cash or transfer.
- Please send the valid proof of your payment transaction through our email or whatsapp.
- Transfer the payment via: transfer wise / Western Union / Bank Transfer to our bank detail Below:
Bank Name : BRI
Swift Code : BRINIDJA
Bank Account Name : Severino Jemadu
Bank Accout Number : 027301025902533
- In case of any changes to the program or itinerary by your request, the price is adjustable depend on any situation.
What to Bring:
- Proper Shoes or Sandals ∙ Rain Coat ∙ Long trousers ∙ Enough Cash ∙ Insect Repellent ∙ Sun Cream
Accommodations & Facilities:
- Accommodations and other facilities is prepared based on itinerary.
- In case of the accommodation unavailability, will be replaced with the same standard alternatives.
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