Ende

A volcanic area in central Flores, known for Kelimutu's three-colored crater lakes and Moni village at its foot.

Ende Regency lies in south-central Flores in East Nusa Tenggara. Its capital, Ende, is a small seaside town where Sukarno, Indonesia's founding president, was once exiled. The best-known attraction is Kelimutu National Park, where three crater lakes at the summit have different colors that change over time; sunrise in the early morning is best, and most visitors stay in Moni village at the foot of the mountain. Traditional villages and black-sand beaches are nearby. The dry season, Apr–Oct, is the best time to go. You can fly to Ende Airport or drive along the Trans-Flores Highway.

Destinations

• Kelimutu & Moni

Itineraries

• Flores Overland & Komodo – Cross Flores from east to west to see the tri-colored lakes and traditional villages, ending with a liveaboard in Labua…