Less famous than its neighbors, the island of Flores is part of the Indonesian treasures ignored by the tourists. Yet, Flores has so much to offer to travelers in search of adventure and ready to sleep in simple accommodations. Cruise for several days in the archipelago of Komodo to meet the dragons of Komodo and to snorkel among turtles, mantas and colorful corals. Beyond the beautiful Komodo archipelago, don’t miss to explore inland Flores. Driving on its beautiful roads, you cross a landscape of mountains, volcanos, lush vegetation and small villages. Stop by the village of Ruteng to admire the spider rice fields and to visit the Hobbit cave. Sleep in Bajawa to visit the traditional Ngada villages and understand their old culture. Go for jungle treks and sleep at locals in remote villages. Climb the challenging Inerie volcano. In Moni, enjoy the sunrise over the 3 colorful lakes of Kelimutu volcano. Stay in Maumere to discover a culture largely influenced by the Portuguese colonization, but also the handcrafting secrets of the beautiful ikat fabrics.