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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Three Colors Lake in Flores Indonesia


No one can explain the cause of such color changes except to suppose that different minerals are dissolved in the waters of each lake at Lake Kelimutu.

Mt. Kelimutu, 1.690m fifty years ago, had three lakes, one lake was blue green, one fiery green and one red. Thirty years later, the colors had changed to blue, red brown and cafe au lait. Now, Ata Bupu (Lake) is a dramatic dark-brown. Ata Polo are dark red-brown, and only Nuwa Muri remains aquamarine or turquoise as it apparently always was



TINERARY

Day 01 : Bali - Ende – Detusoko

Depart from Bali by Merpati Nusantara Airlines flight to Ende in Flores Island. Upon arrival at Ipi airport of Ende, transfer to your hotel in Detusoko. After lunch at the local restaurant in Ende, drive to Detusoko with enroute stop will be made at the Wolotopo (the traditional village of Lio Selatan). In the afternoon check in at Wisma St. Franciscus in Detusoko or similar.

Day 02 : Detusoko - Moni - Kelimutu - Maumere


Early morning drive up to Kelimutu, see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival. walk 1,5km to view the spectacular of the Hard Red, light blue and black color of the Kelimutu lake. Down to Moni, proceed to Maumere with stop at Jopu Ranggase traditional village, Wolowaru and Paga Mauloo. Our lunch will be provided. On your arrival, check in at Sao Wisata Hotel in Maumere for dinner and overnight.

Day 03 : Maumere - Denpasar or Next Destination


After breakfast, a morning city sightseeing on Maumere visiting the local market, Wuring fishermen village and Museum Ledalero. Then transfer to the airport leaving for Bali or your next destination

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