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Do a Kayak exploration of a local river.
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Rice is the preferred staple of most Asians, an appetite fed by rice cultivated in terraces, such as these found throughout West Flores’ mainland. |
The mainland area surrounding Labuan Bajo offers ample choice for soft adventure and nature lovers. Largely untouched by modern development and unknown to most tourists, this area is particularly inviting to active sports participants and those eager to discover the Flores rich variety of fauna and flora.
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One of the world’s deepest crater lakes located at Sano Nggoang, West Flores. |
General Information about the mainland surrounding Labuan Bajo:
- Suitable for the following sports activities:
- Trekking and hiking
- Cycling and mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- River rafting, kayaking
- Nature tours (primeval forests, bird watching)
- Numerous traditional villages all characterized by their shared open welcome
extended to visitors
- Still home to a large primeval forest area
- Numerous hills for trekking that afford panoramic vistas at their summits
- Largely untouched by modern development and tourism, West Flores offers
“off the beaten track” tourism at its very best. A simple, traditional
agricultural society populated by very friendly locals
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A watchful python at the Istana Ular (snake cave). |
Enterprising young West Flores’ entrepreneurs operating a ferry service on a local river.
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More information about the accessible tourist objects on the
mainland
Please click directly in the map on the object you are
interested in
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- Lime stone cave - Butu Cermin
- Volcanic crater lake -San Nggoang
- Snake cave -Istana Ular
- Waterfall and swimming area -Cunca
Rami
- Local Culture – the traditional village of Tado
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How to organize a mainland trip in West
Flores?
Please contact any of the
following local businesses in Labuan Bajo, West
Flores or a Bali-based tour operator:
Organize a mainland excursion upon arrival in Labuan Bajo, West Flores.
Local tour operators in Labuan Bajo have the extensive knowledge need
to organize local tours and excursions.
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A local travel
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Exploring the shoreline of Sano Nggoang. |
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One of the world’s deepest volcanic crater lakes “Sano Nggoang.” |
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“Cunca Rami” Waterfal, not fare from the volcanic crater lake of “Sano Nggoang”
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A water buffalo whose kind plays an important role in the cultivation of local fields enjoys a well-earned soak in a local pond.
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More general Information about West
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The cashew nut housed within the fruit of the cashew tree represents an important cash crop in Flores.
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A short guide on what can you do in and around Labuan Bajo.Labuan Bajo is the busy westernmost port city on the island of Flores. A small community set in a charming harbor surrounded by picturesque small islands, Labuan Bajo offers many diversions for those prepared to linger a while. The ‘’gateway’’ for diving and natural history explorations to nearby Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo is also serves as a convenient pied à terre for excursions throughout the mainland of West Flores.
- Local Swimming opportunities:
- Pede Beach - a weekend excursion for local people 2 km south of Labuan
Bajo
- Binongko Beach - nice beaches for swimming, a picnic or for beachcombing
hikes. Located 2 km to the northeast of Labuan Bajo
- On the north side of Labuan Bajo are small beaches easily reached on
foot or by bicycle from the city centre
- Numerous natural trails suitable for hiking or mountain biking on the outskirts
of the city
- Good panoramic views from small restaurants and inns dotting the shore line
of Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo City map
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Green mountain ranges, deep ravines and rugged jungle valleys form the topography of mainland West Flores. |
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West Flores Komodo 
