Trip dates: 25-Apr to 3-May, 2026
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Indonesia is not one place. It’s thousands of islands stitched together by the sea. Life here moves with the tides, not the clock. And we are heading to one very specific corner of it — Flores, far away from everything familiar.
This is not going to feel like a regular Indonesia trip. It leans closer to an expedition than a holiday. When you travel together on boats, share simple meals, and walk into villages that don’t have roads leading in, something changes. Strangers slowly turn into a small community.
Now, let us tell you what’s waiting for us.
For the first three days, our home will be a boat. We’ll sleep on the sea, wake up to the sound of water, and start our mornings by slipping straight into the ocean. On some days, snorkeling happens even before coffee. That’s how close we’ll be to the water.
One morning, the boat will pause near a quiet mountain edge. We’ll get down, walk a short trail, and stop without saying much. Below us will be the ocean. Around us, countless islands. And the realization will hit — we sailed through this landscape while the rest of the world was asleep.
During these three days of sailing, you will come across a rich marine life and also Komodo dragons.
When the sailing ends, we step onto Flores mainland. From there, we trek into a remote village that feels unreal, almost like a jungle kingdom frozen in time. We’ll stay there for a night. No roads. No signal. No comfort as we know it. Just people, stories, and a setting untouched by modern life.
After that, we slow things down in Labuan Bajo. Walking through the town, eating local food, meeting people, and understanding what life feels like in this far eastern edge of Indonesia. Everything feels different here. And that’s the point.
The journey then takes us to Bali. We will be going to some of the waterfalls around Ubud, some ATV adventure, and end our holiday in a perfect Bali vibe.
This itinerary is packed. There isn’t much space for doing nothing. That’s intentional. We want this to feel fulfilling, not comfortable. This will be an Indonesia that you will be proud of visiting — because you didn’t just visit Indonesia.
You lived it.
Story of how the inspiration of doing this trip came to the mind of the one who explored and wrote this itinerary?
About ten years ago, work took me often to the far edges of Java in Indonesia. While moving between oil rigs in offshore sites, I kept hearing stories from fellow travelers about a place that sounded unreal — islands where dragons still roam, colour-changing lakes, pink beaches, and old wooden boats sailing between wild islands. Back then, there wasn’t much online, No reels, no detailed videos. Just stories. And that made it even more powerful.
That’s when the thought stayed with me — if CAC ever travels to Indonesia, it cannot begin with the obvious. It has to begin here.
In 2023, I finally explored Flores for myself, along with Raja Ampat. What I found stayed with me.
And now, in 2026, we’re finally opening this journey to the CAC community — the Far From Familiar: Flores trip. A route imagined years ago, explored slowly, and shared only when it felt ready.
Some trips are planned quickly. This one waited its time.
🏝️ Itinerary:
🏝️ Itinerary:
We have given the option for choosing between a short trip and long trip, as follows.
Short trip: Only Flores (6 days)
Long trip: Flores & Bali (9 days)
Please note: Both groups will be doing Flores together.
🇮🇩 Day-1 (25 Apr, Sat)
🇮🇩 Day-1 (25 Apr, Sat)
Flores Island welcomes you
Land in Labuan Bajo, a charming fishing town on Flores Island in East Indonesia - East Nusa Tenggara, which serves as the gateway to the Komodo National Park.
We will land at Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo, any time on this day.
Check-in at a hotel in Labuan Bajo.
Evenings for food streets and night market, just to get a feel of this far east town.
Note: There are no direct flights to Labuan Bajo. But there are plenty of connecting flights from India. Chennai, Coimbatore and Cochin has very good connectivity.
📌 Inclusions:
Airport pickup at Komodo International Airport (LBJ)
Meals: NIL
Accommodation in Labuan Bajo
📌 Exclusions:
Dinner (Rs.300)
🇮🇩 Day-2 (26 Apr, Sun)
🇮🇩 Day-2 (26 Apr, Sun)
The hidden village of Wae Rebo
Wae Rebo is a hidden paradise in the lush mountains of Flores, Indonesia. Known as the "village above the clouds," this remote gem lets you step into the rich traditions and unique culture of the Manggarai people.
Reaching Wae Rebo is an adventure on its own! The village is only accessible by foot, requiring a thrilling three-hour trek through dense jungle, misty hills, and towering trees.
Upon arrival, we will be welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the village elders.
We will stay in traditional cone-shaped houses known as Mbaru Niang and experience the village's rich cultural heritage.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
Entry ticket to the village
Local trek Guide
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation in traditional huts of Wae Rebo
📌 Exclusions:
Breakfast (Rs.250)
📌 Note:
Trek duration: 3-4 hours
🇮🇩 Day-3 (27 Apr, Mon)
🇮🇩 Day-3 (27 Apr, Mon)
Life in the Clouds
In the morning, we will interact with the local community and enjoy a simple breakfast in the village. Then we will start the trek back down to Denge village and proceed to Labuan Bajo.
Explore the terraced rice paddies, which resemble intricate spiderweb patterns, reflect the traditional agricultural methods used by the local community.
Before we get to bed, we will pack and get prepared for the next 3 days sailing expedition. We will be letting the boat crew know about your food preferences so that they will be prepared.
Overnight stay at Labuan Bajo town.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation in Labuan Bajo
📌 Exclusions:
Dinner (Rs.350)
📌 Note:
Trek duration: 3-4 hours
🇮🇩 Day-4 (28 Apr, Tue)
🇮🇩 Day-4 (28 Apr, Tue)
Island hopping adventure
Morning, we will aboard the traditional Indonesian sailing vessels, Phinisi boats, for our three-day Island Expedition.
Once we are on the boat, we will be Welcomed by the Phinisi boat crew. We will be provided with safety briefing and CAC trip lead will allot your rooms in the boat.
Don't worry about the boat life, it has basic facilities of washrooms. You can also bathe every day in the boat.
The journey begins and we will be provided with a fresh sea food lunch. Yes, vegetarians too will have options.
From here on, the boat heads away from the city for the next three days. Our stops will be only at uninhabited islands. Nights are spent on the boat itself. There are open decks that look straight into the sky, where we sit back, talk, and watch the stars before finally turning in for the night in the cozy, air-conditioned rooms.
After lunch, the program begins. First, we will visit Kelor, a small uninhabited island. You can hike to the top for the panoramic view of the archipelago and snorkel around the Kelor Island (Baby Shark Point).
Next pitstop is at Menjerite Island or Strawberry Rock, another beautiful snorkeling spot.
Later, we will enjoy the sunset on Kalong, a small island covered by lush mangroves, with the sky filled with thousands of bats leaving their nests in the mangroves.
By the day's end, the boat reaches the coast of Padar Island.
It's going to be a night of stories, mafia games - in a most secluded spot on earth. No lights around, no noise, just the sea and the people you’ve been travelling with. Once there you will feel this surreal moment which can't be described.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
Boat transfers (to travel from harbor to Phinisi boat)
National Park entry fee
Kalong Island entry fee
Snorkeling equipment
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation in Phinisi Boat (Bunk beds in Quad sharing rooms)
📌 Exclusions:
None
📌 Note:
Knowing swimming is not mandatory. You will be snorkeling with life jackets.
If you wish to have a double sharing room, we can reserve it for you for a small cost of Rs.6000 per head, total for both nights in the Phinisi. (Please note - double sharing room has the privilege of attached washrooms)
🇮🇩 Day-5 (29 Apr, Wed)
🇮🇩 Day-5 (29 Apr, Wed)
Snorkel, trek, and unwind at pink colored beaches
After morning coffee at the boat, we will trek to the hilltop of Padar Island for panoramic sunrise views. The island is surrounded by three turquoise bays, each with beaches of different coloured sand: one pearly white, another charcoal black, and a third a very rare baby pink.
We will snorkel, relax and enjoy our breakfast along the coastline of Pink Beach.
Later we'll sail to the best place to explore the Komodo dragons in their habitat.
Our next stop is Manta Point, and if we are lucky we be able to snorkeling with Manta rays or get a chance to swim with Turtles, Sharks, and other marine life.
The day ends with stunning sunset views at Makasar (sand island), followed by a night stay on the boat.
Again evenings are for coming together in a common area, where we can sing, dance, tell stories. Remember there is no network, all that you have is the company of people who are travelling with you from different parts of Tamilnadu.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
National Park entry fee
Snorkeling equipment
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation in Phinisi Boat
📌 Exclusions:
None
📌 Note:
Knowing swimming is not mandatory. You will be snokelling with life jackets.
🇮🇩 Day-6 (30 Apr, Thu)
🇮🇩 Day-6 (30 Apr, Thu)
Adieu to Komodo
The final leg of the boat trip includes a visit to Siaba Island to snorkel with the Sea Turtles followed by a visit to Sebayur Island to snorkel in the Garden of Fish.
After breakfast, we’ll board a smaller boat bound for Labuan Bajo pier, then travel straight to Komodo Airport to catch our flight to Bali.
Its a 1.5 hrs flight from Labuan Bajo (Flores) to Bali.
Once reaching Bali, we will proceed to Ubud and relax for the day.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
Meals: Breakfast
National Park entry fee
Snorkeling equipment
Boat transfer (to travel from main Phinisi boat to the harbor)
Domestic flight ticket from Labuan Bajo to Bali (including 15kg+7kg luggage)
Airport pickup / drops
Accommodation in Ubud
📌 Exclusions:
Lunch and Dinner (Rs.800)
📌 Note:
Those who have choosen for "Only Flores" package will be flying out of Flores to India on this day, in the evening, after 6pm.
🇮🇩 Day-7 (1 May, Fri)
🇮🇩 Day-7 (1 May, Fri)
Bali adventures
Start the day with an exhilarating ATV adventure through rugged terrains, dense jungles, and terraced rice fields.
Step into the calm heart of Penglipuran, recognized as one of the cleanest villages in the world. Let's walk along stone paths lined with traditional Balinese homes, each gate holding a story carried through generations with the backdrop of a bamboo forest.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
ATV ride
Light lunch (provided by the ATV operator)
Penglipuran village entry
Accommodation in Ubud
📌 Exclusions:
Breakfast and Dinner (Rs.800)
🇮🇩 Day-8 (2 May, Sat)
🇮🇩 Day-8 (2 May, Sat)
Last night in Indonesia
Start the day exploring an exotic waterfall in Ubud, providing an unforgettable experience of adventure, natural beauty, and Bali’s serene charm.
By evening, return to downtown Bali and explore its diverse nightlife.
Bali’s nightlife features chic beach clubs, lively cafes, and elegant lounges where you can dance the night away with a view.
The street food scene is a culinary adventure, featuring traditional dishes and delicious treats from local warungs and bustling night markets, providing a taste of authentic flavors and a glimpse into local life.
Its the final night of our week long adventure. We got to live it.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transports
Waterfall entry fee
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in Bali
📌 Exclusions:
Lunch and Dinner (Rs.900)
🇻🇳 Day-9 (3 May, Sun)
🇻🇳 Day-9 (3 May, Sun)
Fly back to India
As the journey comes to an end, we say goodbye to Indonesia. We board our flights from Bali, a little tired, a little full, carrying memories from boats, villages, conversations, and long days. What started far from everything familiar now feels close to us. We didn’t just travel this week. We lived it.
📌 Inclusions:
Airport Drop
📌 Exclusions:
Breakfast (Rs.400)
🏝️ Package Cost:
🏝️ Package Cost:
Flores and Bali: ₹96,000 Early Bird | ₹1,08,000 General
Only Flores: ₹71,000 Early Bird | ₹76,000 General
Note:
Note:
Early bird cost: valid for those making advance payments on or before 15-Feb-2025 (Applicable for first 4 confirmations only).
General Cost: For others who are making advance payments from 16-Feb-2025.
EMI option available - Please contact us for details on EMI payment.
Inclusions:
Inclusions:
Refer to day-wise itinerary above for each day's inclusions in detail.
All food & accommodations as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
Activities as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
All local transports as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
Airport pickups and drop-offs (there could be small cost added if you don't travel along with the group, and if we have to arrange a separate airport pickup for you).
Exclusions:
Exclusions:
International Flight Tickets
Tourist Visa on arrival (Approx. ₹2,750)
Travel Insurance (Approx. ₹1,000)
Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary are excluded.
Any personal transport expenses for places not mentioned in itinerary.
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, landslides, floods and/or any factors beyond control. If flights get cancelled due to weather, we will arrange alternative stay at minimal cost.
🏝️ General Info:
🏝️ General Info:
Basics:
Basics:
Total number of slots: 14
Age group: 18 to 39
A valid Indian Passport with at-least 6 months validity from your date of travel.
Gender ratio: We will ensure that there is a min of 40% female participants.
First preference for solo participants. We will accept only one couple for the entire group. However, there will be an additional sur-charge for couples opting for Double bedroom.
Group registrations of more than 2 persons will most likely get rejected.
Please note that there could be small changes in the itinerary due to local restrictions & weather conditions, and suitable alternative plans will made in such cases.
All activities are subject to weather and local rules.
We will assist you to get your currency exchanged before your travel.
The list of things to carry for the trip, and how to pack for the trip will be provided to you, one month before the trip. It will be a basic list.
Flights:
Flights:
We recommend that you book the flights yourself for the best fares. If required, we will be happy to book the flight tickets for you
We will guide you with flight bookings to ensure the group travels together. At the time of confirmation, we’ll inform you about the specific flights that need to be booked.
Please book flights only after you make the advance payment for the trip, and after receiving an acknowledgement from CAC about your slot confirmation.
Accommodations:
Accommodations:
All accommodations are 3 sharing, sometimes 4 sharing in bigger rooms, separate for men and women as always.
In Phinisi boats for two nights, the accommodation will be in bunk beds. Those who wants to stay in a double room, we will be letting you the cost.
If you are a couple, or you wish to have a double sharing room, it can be provided at an additional cost (subject to availability and do inform us at the time of confirmation for the trip). Contact us for the rates.
Please note: Private rooms are not available in traditional huts of Wae Rebo village (one night)
Food:
Food:
Vegetarian food will be hard to find in most places. But we will try to get Indonesian veg food arranged for you. However, vegetarians must carry some ready-to-eat food packets from India.
Please note, we will strictly NOT visit any Indian Restaurants, as it will be really hard to find them, and we might get deviated from our travel plan. We expect all those who join us to enjoy Indonesian local food.
Flores islands are usually very rarely visited by Indians. And chances of Indian food are almost NIL. Specially in the Phinisi boat, there is no possibility of getting Indian food. If you are expecting the chef there to try an Indian dish, we are sure that meal will be a disaster 😂.
Be a responsible traveler:
Be a responsible traveler:
Remember we are visiting another country, and it is important to respect local traditions and culture. Be kind to everyone.
Baggage Restrictions:
Baggage Restrictions:
In Indonesian local flights, strictly you are allowed to carry only one piece of checked-in baggage (15kgs) + one piece of cabin baggage (7kgs).
Payment details:
Confirm your spot with an initial payment of ₹20,000 and it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Option to pay advance amount through credit cards / wallets are also possible. Do request us at the time of payment.
Balance payment to be settled during the trip in US Dollars.
Payment details will be shared if you are shortlisted for the trip.
We do have EMI option, but there will be processing fee and interest.
Registration & Selection Process:
Registration: If you are interested in joining this trip, please complete your registration by clicking on the link provided at the end of this itinerary.
Invitation and Selection Process: Once you register, shortlisted participants will receive an official invitation (over WhatsApp) to join the trip along with details for making the advance payment. Please note that the selection process is solely at the discretion of Coimbatore Adventure Club. If all slots are filled, we will notify you and place you on a waitlist.
Advance Payment: Shortlisted participants will receive advance payment instructions. Your slot for the trip will be confirmed only upon successful payment of the advance.
Flight Tickets: After your advance payment is processed and confirmed by us, we will provide you with the flight booking instructions. You may proceed to book your flight tickets. However, if you want us to book your flights, we can help.
Note: Registering for the trip via the provided link does not guarantee a slot. Confirmation is subject to the selection process and availability of slots.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation by participant:
Advance paid during trip confirmation is strictly non-refundable at any circumstances, as we group book the transports, accommodations and activities. Also note that the advance payment will strictly be not transferrable to someone else or to a future trip, in case you are not joining the trip.
Cancellations made within 15 days of the trip require participants to cover 75% of the total trip cost, since most bookings are confirmed and non-refundable by this stage. You will be required to settle the applicable amount. Please note that non-compliance may affect your eligibility for future trips with CAC.
Cancellation due to unforeseen situations beyond our control:
In the event of trip cancellations due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, political unrest, or government-imposed restrictions)—essentially, any situation beyond CAC’s control—cancellation charges up to ₹5,000 will be non-refundable. The remaining amount can be fully transferred to rescheduled dates or applied to any other trip of your choice.
Important Notice:
Coimbatore Adventure Club reserves the right to remove any participant from the trip at any time if they engage in any illicit or inappropriate behavior. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all travelers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
More Details:
More Details:
Send your queries to 9488800444 (WhatsApp text only).
At present, we're available from 10 AM–6 PM (Mon–Fri) and 10 AM–1 PM (Sat) via WhatsApp text messages only. If you would like to connect over a call, we’d be happy to schedule one at a mutually convenient time.
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