Sneak Peek at the Beautiful Routes While Riding in Flores Full of Cool Destinations

Kapanlagi.com - For motorcycle lovers, Flores is known for its 'routes' that make it a favorite among riders. It's not without reason, as Flores is known for its enchanting natural landscapes. Riding there can definitely be the perfect refreshing moment, especially for those of you who are busy with work every day and have to deal with the congested urban roads.

The natural panorama of Flores, filled with hills, forests, and stretches of blue sea, is certainly a feast for the eyes. The infrastructure is also good, making it suitable to rev up your beloved motorcycle while exploring various charming destinations, enjoying the great outdoors, mingling with locals, and tasting its unique cuisine.

Interested in riding your beloved motorcycle to uncover the charm of Flores? Take a look at some of the recommendations first!

1. Start with Riding from Larantuka

Larantuka is the starting point that is favored by riders when trying out the sensation of touring in Flores. This area is a target for many motorcycle enthusiasts because it has the iconic zero kilometer monument of Flores. It certainly can be a personal achievement to be there.

From Larantuka, you can rev up your motorcycle towards Lake Kelimutu, which is another favorite tourist area. Known as the Three Color Lake, this area is also a favorite stop for riders. Riding to Kelimutu is approximately 230 km away and takes about 5-6 hours of travel. Once you arrive at the location, you can stay at the campsite available before continuing your adventure the next day.

2. Continue the Journey to Bajawa

The Bena Traditional Village is one of the destinations for the Flavorful Ride participants. (c) Flavorful Ride

The next day, rev up your beloved motorcycle for the next 180 km journey to Bajawa. To get there, you can take the famous Trans Flores route among riders who want to explore Flores because of its beautiful scenery.

Bajawa is the capital of Ngada Regency. Here, you can explore a series of traditional Flores heritage filled with local wisdom. For example, tasting Bajawa Coffee which is known for its flavor across the archipelago. There’s nothing more enjoyable than having coffee after a long motorcycle ride, right?!

Additionally, explore the Traditional Village of Bena located in the area. From Bajawa, it only takes 30-45 minutes of travel if you ride a motorcycle. Along the way, the beautiful natural panorama is ready to pamper you. The Traditional Village of Bena itself has a series of attractions, starting from its unique traditional architecture using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and reeds. The natural scenery is also spectacular as you can witness the towering Mount Inerie. Moreover, Bena is also known as a megalithic site scattered around the village.

3. Riding to Labuan Bajo

Riding in Labuan Bajo. (c) Flavorful Ride

After enjoying Bajawa, the next day you can immediately rev up your beloved motorcycle to ride to Labuan Bajo. Yes, this destination is definitely a must-see when exploring Flores!

Once you arrive in Labuan Bajo, there are plenty of activities waiting for you! Relieving fatigue after riding by playing on the white sandy beach is definitely a fun activity. You can also explore the captivating underwater panorama by trying snorkeling. Don't forget to island hop to Padar Island, Pink Beach, and Komodo Island!

Riding while exploring the beauty of Flores will surely be an unforgettable experience that will always leave a mark when reminisced. Don't forget to always travel responsibly by not leaving any traces of trash in any area you visit as a way of loving the earth.

Well, did you know that the enchanting route filled with charming destinations in Flores is what the Flavorful Ride participants explored over 1,000 km for 10 days? This campaign involved 10 participants with a passion for motor touring and traveling who had previously gone through a selection process.

The ten participants have completed their mission to explore Flores while revving up their motorcycles. So, what is the complete story like? Check out their journey by watching the video series here!

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