Flores by electric bike: the great crossing of Indonesia in 14 days

Located just steps from Maumere Beach, this comfortable hotel with a swimming pool is the perfect place to stay for your first night in Flores. Well-equipped and conveniently situated, it allows you to relax after your journey and prepare for your departure with peace of mind. This is where you'll receive a briefing about your trip, get acquainted with the electric bikes, and have your first interactions with the local team.

Comfortable, fully equipped, air-conditioned rooms with hot water. Ideal for a first night of rest after your journey.

Wi-Fi, hot water, air conditioning, swimming pool, swimming access, telephone network, pharmacy nearby, hospital nearby, taxi, ATM, small shops.

Catering is available on site. A welcome dinner is recommended at the hotel or in the seaside restaurants in Maumere.

Located directly on the magnificent white sand beach of Pantai Kokka, this tranquil losmen offers complete immersion in the natural setting of the Flores coast. Simple and authentic accommodation, right on the water, is the perfect place to unwind after the first long day of cycling from Maumere. Here, there are no crowds of tourists—just the sea, the sand, and peace and quiet.

Simple rooms without air conditioning or hot water, in an exceptional natural setting. The charm here lies in its authenticity and immediate proximity to the sea.

Direct access to swimming, telephone network, ATM, small shops, laundry service. No Wi-Fi, no hot water, no air conditioning.

Simple meals available on site. Local cuisine by the beach.

Located in the village of Moni, at the foot of Mount Kelimutu, the Kelimutu Eco Lodge is the perfect place to experience the magic of the tricolored lakes at sunrise the following morning. Enjoy traditional accommodation in a unique volcanic setting, at an altitude of 1,636 meters, with dinner served on-site. The early morning departure for the lakes begins on foot from the lodge—an experience in itself.

Standard rooms (Dove) in traditional village accommodation, without air conditioning. Bring warm clothing for the night at altitude.

Hot water, telephone network, ATM, small shops, laundry service. No Wi-Fi, no air conditioning, no swimming.

Dinner served on site. Traditional local cuisine in a volcanic mountain village setting.

A landmark hotel in Ende, the historic Flores town where Sukarno, Indonesia's first president, was exiled. The Grand Wisata offers welcome comfort—swimming pool, air conditioning, and full range of services—after a long day's descent from Kelimutu. All urban amenities are within easy reach.

Deluxe Rooms are air-conditioned and come with all standard hotel amenities.

Wi-Fi, hot water, air conditioning, swimming pool, swimming access, telephone network, pharmacy, hospital, taxi, ATM, small shops, laundry service.

On-site catering. Indonesian and international cuisine available.

Facing Riung Bay and the 17 Islands Nature Reserve, Cafe Del Mar is the ideal place for this two-night aquatic adventure. Enjoy beachfront accommodation in one of Flores' most pristine bays: the first night after arriving by bike, enjoying grilled fish on the beach at sunset, and the second after a full day of sailing in the reserve.

Simple double rooms with no air conditioning or hot water. The natural setting and beachfront location more than compensate for the basic comfort.

Direct access to swimming, telephone network, ATM, small shops, laundry service. No Wi-Fi, no hot water, no air conditioning.

Seaside cuisine, grilled fish and seafood. Meals served in a relaxed, local atmosphere overlooking the ocean.

Perched at over 1,300 meters altitude at the foot of Mount Inerie, the Manulalu de Bajawah immerses travelers in the atmosphere of the Flores highlands. The air is crisp—warm clothing is essential. It is from this hotel that the intrepid set off at 4:00 a.m. for the ascent of Mount Inerie and its spectacular sunrise.

Common Double Rooms in a mountain guesthouse, without air conditioning. Cool nights at over 1,300m altitude. Bring a sweater or light jacket.

Hot water, telephone network, ATM, small shops, laundry service. No Wi-Fi, no air conditioning, no swimming. Altitude > 1,300 m — bring warm clothing.

Local food available on site. Hot meals at altitude.

After climbing to the summit of Inerie and visiting the traditional village of Bena, the 35km transfer takes travelers back down to the coast at Aimere. Simple seaside accommodation, much warmer than at altitude, provides a restful night before resuming cycling the following morning.

Simple rooms by the sea, without air conditioning or hot water. Relaxing seaside setting after a day of volcanic trekking.

Direct access to swimming, telephone network, ATM, small shops, laundry service. No Wi-Fi, no hot water, no air conditioning.

Simple local cuisine available on site.

Arriving in a fishing village on the south coast of Flores, we were welcomed by the locals for a night camping on a beautiful beach. The tents were already pitched upon arrival. A truly off-the-beaten-path experience—no Wi-Fi, no shops, no ATMs—but a rare display of village hospitality and an unforgettable sunset over the ocean, with grilled fish prepared by the locals on the menu.

Accommodation in individual tents on the beach. Authentic bivouac atmosphere in an exceptional natural setting. Bring a headlamp.

Direct access to swimming. No Wi-Fi, no hot water, no air conditioning, no phone network, no pharmacy, no ATM, no shops, no laundry facilities. Tents pitched upon arrival.

Grilled fish prepared by the villagers. Community meal outdoors, facing the sea.

A small guesthouse with ocean views in a quiet village on the west coast of Flores. Two nights in this peaceful setting: the first after a long day of cycling from Nengarawah, the second after a day trip to the ancient village of Waerebo in the mountains. Simple but well-located accommodation, far from the tourist crowds.

A simple double room in a private home, without air conditioning or hot water. The main attractions here are the warm welcome, the sea view, and the proximity to the village of Waerebo.

Access to swimming, ocean view. No Wi-Fi, no hot water, no air conditioning, no phone network, no pharmacy, no ATM, no shops, no laundry facilities.

Local meals prepared by the locals. Simple and authentic Flores cuisine.

A comfortable establishment in Ruteng, the capital of the Flores Highlands, renowned for its spider rice terraces (Lingko) and fresh mountain air. The Spring Hill is a welcome stop after homestays—a return to hotel comfort with hot water and air conditioning, before the final day of cycling to Labuan Bajo.

Deluxe double rooms with air conditioning and hot water. Standard hotel comfort, a welcome change after your homestays.

Hot water, air conditioning, telephone network, pharmacy nearby, hospital nearby, taxi, ATM, small shops, laundry service. No Wi-Fi, no swimming.

Food available on site. Local and Indonesian cuisine.

Labuan Bajo, in the far west of Flores, is the final destination of the tour—and what a destination it is! The Jayakarta Suites is the prestigious hotel that marks the culmination of the journey. Two nights in this elegant seaside setting: the first to celebrate arriving by bike, the second after a day on a boat in Komodo National Park. Facing the islands of the Komodo archipelago, with the sunset over the ocean, it's the perfect finale.

Air-conditioned Deluxe Rooms with all 4* amenities. Two nights in the same accommodation — the first after cycling, the second after Komodo.

Wi-Fi, hot water, air conditioning, swimming, telephone network, pharmacy nearby, hospital nearby, taxi, ATM, small shops, laundry service.

On-site catering. International and local cuisine available.