DO & DON't

Visiting flores Island will notice many cultural difference, also in matters of behaviour. Visitor who respect the local customs and traditions will receive hearth warming hopitality – from their Indonesian host and get an unforgettable travel experience. It is therefore an advantage if you consider some basic cultural dos and don’ts for Flores:
  • Dress Conservatively

    Dress Conservatively

    For female travelers, it is highly advisable to dress conservatively – a shirt covering the shoulder and lower body garment to the knees – especially when visiting village and cultural object. Unless you are on a dive boat or on one of the Labuanbajo’s beaches or or island frequently visited by tourist you should wear more than just a bikini to swim. Please consider that it is inappropriate for men and woman to hange clothes in the same place.

  • Smile a lot

    Smile a lot

    Florenese people are friendly and smile!. Probably smile change everything. Smile is an indicator for friendliness. Arrogant visitors who do not respond to smile or greetings will find it hard to get close to the local people.

  • Reduce the use of your left hand

    Reduce the use of your left hand

    Use your right hand for bringing food to your mouth as well as to pass and receive things. The left hand being used to wash after going to the bathroom, is considered dirty. Try to avoid passing food and money, as well as shaking hands or touching people with left hand as it will be considered offensive.

  • Avoid touching head

    Avoid touching head

    Avoid touching men, woman or even children’s head as well, as this is consider offensive.

  • Dress Conservatively

    For female travelers, it is highly advisable to dress conservatively – a shirt covering the shoulder and lower body garment to the knees – especially when visiting village and cultural object. Unless you are on a dive boat or on one of the Labuanbajo’s beaches or or island frequently visited by tourist you should wear more than just a bikini to swim. Please consider that it is inappropriate for men and woman to hange clothes in the same place.

  • Smile a lot

    Florenese people are friendly and smile!. Probably smile change everything. Smile is an indicator for friendliness. Arrogant visitors who do not respond to smile or greetings will find it hard to get close to the local people.

  • Reduce the use of your left hand

    Use your right hand for bringing food to your mouth as well as to pass and receive things. The left hand being used to wash after going to the bathroom, is considered dirty. Try to avoid passing food and money, as well as shaking hands or touching people with left hand as it will be considered offensive.

  • Avoid touching head

    Avoid touching men, woman or even children’s head as well, as this is consider offensive.

Travelling in Flores island is amazing & for sure full safety . But please note on mind that crime can happened everywhere. Please do not let all goods unattentioned in public areas and make sure your valuable things are well stored. Crime can happen due to there is opportunity to do so..

Finally , The Important Thing ! Indonesian government is strictly forbid narcotict for the citizen and for those who travel to Indonesia. So, do not ever keep or bring narcotics or any other drugs. Narcoticts and all kind of addictive drugs will bring to mortal penatly

Bank & Money Changer

Banks and Money Changer have a different exchange-rate with International rate due to we have only small local Banks and Money Changers. Money Changer has also limited available. If you start this tour from Bali or any well-developed touristic area in Indonesia, it’s better changing your currency there before traveling to our region. We also have some Banks with ATM Card service. Most of the hotels, restaurants, mini market or any shops are only possible to be paid in cash and really a few of them are acceptable Credit Card Payment

Healthy & Safety

We are pleased to inform you for some important things are about health and safety issues. We highly recommend you to consult a specialist on tropical medicine in your home country prior to your journey. A reliable physician can give you the right advice on the vaccinations needed and the preparation of a medical travel kit.

Food & Water

For the Florinese people, eating and especially sharing a meal with their family and friends, is a their amazing part of life communicate. It is symbol for sharing, friendly, social cohesion, communication, family unity and integration. You should not miss out to step into the wonderful world of Tropical Florinese food. Usually, there is no problem with eating local meals, as your hosts are concerned about your well-being as well. No one wants to see you in discomfort.

Do not eat fruits or vegetables unless they have been peeled or cooked. Do not eat raw or uncooked meat or fish. Some types of fish may contain poisonous biotoxins even when cooked. Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected. Avoid drinks that contain ice. Avoid unpasteurized milk and any products that might have been made from unpasteurized milk, such as ice cream.

Make sure to bring along an antibiotic and anti-diarrheal drugs to be taken immediately as emergency treatment.

Prevent Tropical Diseases

Dengue Fever, Malaria, Japanese B Encephalitis and Rabies are the kinds of diseases those are spread throughout the Americas, South-East Asia and the Western Pacific. The risk of getting infected affects Flores as well. Therefore, we highly recommend you to seek medical advice and take the necessary measures before you start on your trip.

Mosquito bites can be limited by wearing protective clothing (avoid dark-colored or black clothing as it attracts mosquitoes) and using mosquito repellent sprays or mosquito nets for malaria prevention. As the adult tiger mosquitoes, which cause dengue fever, are active during the day, your options for protection are limited. Mosquito repellent sprays with a high DEET content are most effective in lowering the risk of a mosquito bite. Rabies spread through the bite of infected animals mostly dogs monkeys and flying foxes. You might have the way of treatening dog as domestic pets at home. But greatly advise to avoid to be close to the dogs during the trip in Flores unless having a vaccination with ‘pretavel’ which is a vital part of your medical pre-journey preparations.

Medical Facilities

Health centers, hospitals, and general practitioners are present throughout Flores. However, in case of emergency, the limited equipment may not be sufficient. Depending on the case, admission to a renowned hospital on Bali or Singapore is advised.

Vaccinations

Before you start on your travelling to Flores, make sure to consult a doctor or a clinic specialized in travel medicine. The vaccinations and preventive measures needed. Since the vaccinations have to be made up to eight weeks before departure, it is imprtant to contact the doctor early. All vaccinations are registered in an international certificate of vaccinations, which is a part of your travel documents to bring along.

Manage Your Tour

Be ready for an exploration to the new destination Flores ? . Manage your flight from your home country to Indonesia directly to Komodo International Airport in Flores a new operated International Airport in Fores. From this western most point of the island, you will be able to explore the whole part of the island. Taking boat to visit the Komodo dragon at ist original habitat at Komodo National Park. Go and visit the different communities of indigenous tribes with various culture and differenr way of life. Penetrate inland to the rugged mountains and amazing volcanoes, flora and faunas on beauty, prestine beaches with white sands, or find out the colorful marine life in the deep sea. Kelimutu Volcano with itu three coloured lakes is one of the main attractions to see.

Market & Shopping Centre

Traveling to Flores is an excursion to explore the paradise away from the bustling lifestyle. Rare to find modern shopping mall or supermarkets there on Flores.

But it would be a great experience on virtual life of the Florenese. You will experience a different but probably more exciting kind of shopping beyond your notions of malls and supermarkets. Shopping malls are still very small and bassically limmited to Maumere, Ende and Ruteng. The hustle bustle of Florenese market (Pasar) will bring you closer to an important part of Florenese daily life. You will see not only a range of familiar or unknown local products, you may also witness a barter transaction, which used to be the traditional way of doing bisnis in Flores.

Travel Document

The visa requirements depend on the length of your stay and on your home country’s regulations. Indonesian visa requirements are prone to changes. Thus, it is important to check the respective requirements at the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your home country before you start on your journey. In recent years the Indonesian immigration regulations have been considerably simplified. Entering without obtaining a visa in advance is possible now for citizens from 63 countries at certain air or seaports in Indonesia. 

The visa will be issued directly on arrival at the entry point and is therefore called ‘Visa on Arrival’. It costs USD 25 and allows you to stay in Indonesia for 30 days. Since January 2010, you can extend this type of visa in Indonesia for another 30 days, which will cost you an additional USD 30. As a prerequisite for the visa on arrival, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry, and the applicant must also have a return ticket. It is time-saving to bring along the required amount of USD in cash upon entering Indonesia