Starting: Labuan Bajo & Ending: Labuan Bajo
Day. 1. Labuan Bajo – Ruteng
Pick up airport/hotel drive up to ruteng will stop at Todo traditional house of manggarain tribes and spider web rice field
On this tour you will find two of the most culturally significant sites in Flores that showcase the deep connection between the local people, their ancestral land and hobbit cave.
1.Spiderweb Rice Fields (Sawah Lingko)
Located in Cancar, these rice paddies are shaped like giant spiderwebs.
This unique shape isn’t just for aesthetics; it is a traditional Mangaraian land division system called Lingko. The land is divided from a central point (the lodok) and radiates outward to different families, similar to how a cake is sliced.
- The View: To see the full pattern, you need to hike up a small hill. From the top, the “spiderweb” effect across the valley is truly breathtaking.
2. Todo Traditional Village (Kampung Todo)
Located south of Ruteng, Todo was once the center of the Mangarai Kingdom and is one of the oldest traditional villages in the region.
- The Architecture: It is famous for its Mbaru Niang—reconstructed conical traditional houses with tall, thatched roofs. These houses represent the social and spiritual harmony of the community.
- The History: Entering the village feels like stepping back in time. Visitors are usually asked to wear a traditional sarong (songke) as a sign of respect before entering the ceremonial courtyard, which is paved with flat stones.
check in hotel Ruteng
Day.2. Ruteng – Labuan Bajo
After breakfast drive back to Labuan Bajo will visit Liang Bua Cave/hobbit.
Liang Bua became globally famous in 2003 when archaeologists discovered the remains of a previously unknown human species, Homo floresiensis. Due to its small stature (about 106 cm or 3’6″), it was nicknamed “The Hobbit. “Liang Bua” literally means “cool cave” in the local Manggarai language. It is a massive, cathedral-like limestone cavern with a wide opening and high ceiling, which served as a natural shelter for ancient humans for thousands of years.
Beyond human remains, researchers also found fossils of extinct animals in the cave layers, such as:
- Stegodon: A prehistoric pygmy elephant.
- Giant Marabou Storks: Birds that stood nearly 1.8 meters tall.
- Giant Rats and Komodo Dragon bones.
- Today, the cave is open to the public. There is a small on-site museum that displays replicas of the “Hobbit” skull, ancient tools, and informative panels explaining the excavation history. It offers a quiet, mystical atmosphere far from the typical tourist crowds.
Photo viewpoint on road
Check in hotel in Labuan bajo/drop off airport
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