Mount Kelimutu has opened again, this is good news for those of us who will explore Flores with the Komodo Tour. Although there is some information that tourists need to know via the Instagram account of the Kelimutu National Park. But the question is, have you ever climbed Kelimutu before? When you get there you will not regret the result of the trekking which is very exciting and challenging.
At the peak of Mount Kelimutu, we will see with the naked eye 3 lakes that are lined up and have their respective colours that are always changing. It is truly a miracle of the world in Eastern Indonesia. Lots of local residents are willing to climb this mountain early in the morning to witness the beautiful sunrise that day from up there.
Trekking with Protokol in Komodo Tour
On this one tour, it will indeed take a lot of energy, but that does not mean it is difficult for us to breathe freely in participating in the Komodo Tour activities. The implementation of health protocols is still include by the Kelimutu National Park, therefore the restrictions and conditions that apply are such as:
- Visitors are required to register via Whatsapp.
- Online booking is valid at 7:30 am – 5:00 pm WITA.
- Maximal submission of the online bookings 1 day before arrival.
- For the convenience of travel quota, it is recommended that online bookings be submitted 1week or 1 month before arrival.
- Online booking is for 5 people in one group.
- Hikers are required to fill out the form provided.
- Waiting for the result of registration confirmation.
- Climbers need to show confirmation of online bookings and identity cards when paying at the counter.
Mount Kelimutu has an altitude of 5,377 feet (1,639 meters above the sea level). Located in Pemo Village, Ende district, Flores East Nusa Tenggara. Many people flocked to the top of Kelimutu because they wanted to see three different coloured lakes. As a result, the eruption itself, the height of the crater wall reached one hundred to two hundred meters.
Domestic and foreign tourists are willing to set their feet on dozens of stairs that are quite uphill. From every mountaineering, make sure to look for is the view of the landscape from up there. The panoramic view is very soothing for various types of photos, from personal journals to good content of course.
Trip To Kelimutu in Komodo island trip
For domestic and foreign tourists, on this Komodo island tour, we will start the journey from H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport, then we will take a land road as far as 65 kilometers to Moni Village. From there we will make preparations at the entrance gate to the Kelimutu National Park.
Kelimutu has been designed so that visitors can climb safely and comfortably. They provide toilets, parking lots, shopping areas, and several gazebos to take a break. Important items that need to be prepared such as comfortable shoes, for stepping uphill rocky lands. A carrier that fits all your needs so that your luggage is not too heavy. Spare mineral water with a large bottle, bring food with supplies more than 1 day from the plan, snacks such as chocolates are also good for increasing energy during the climb, raincoats (if the climb coincides with the rainy season), enough change clothes so as not to overload the carrier, headlamp, and matches.