komodo Flores Hiking and Trekking
November 26, 2007 - 5:21 am

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.

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:
o Trekking and hiking.
o Cycling and mountain biking.
o Horseback riding.
o River rafting, kayaking.
o 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.


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:
o Pede Beach - a weekend excursion for local people 2 km south of Labuan Bajo.
o Binongko Beach - nice beaches for swimming, a picnic or for beachcombing hikes. Located 2 km to the northeast of Labuan Bajo.
o 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.