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Mount KELIMUTU and the
3 color of LAKE
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Mount Kelimutu is
an active volcano. Inside the huge crater complex are three
lakes filled with water of different colors, respectively
burgundy red, pale green and dark blue. The mountain is located
at the back of Mount Kelibara, in the Wolowaru district, in the
Ende regency of central Flores. Keli means mountain and Mutu
means boiling. In short, it means volcano.
To the local people, this mountain is holy, and a token of God’s
blessings. It provides fertility to the surrounding lands. It is
both heaven and the hell t the people of Lio Ende.
 Many travelers and scientists, have written about Kelimutu since it
was discovered by Van Suchtelen, a Dutch government officer, in
1915. Father Bouman published an article in 1929, which the name
Kelimutu known all aver the world. Since then, many researchers
and tourist have come, as wel as the Governor General of Batavia
(Jakarta)
To get to the lakes, one follows the road from Moni,
the proceed to the crater’s top. Near the crater rim
was a bungalow, which has now been dismantled.
The eruption of 1928 caused many victims and much
damage. In 1938 there was another eruption, coming
from Tiwu Ata Koo Fai Noo, Ata Nuwa muri (the lake
of youth0. the biggest took place in 1968, in which
the water in the lakes was shot 10 meters high into
the sky.
The peak of Kelimutu itself is 1.690 meters high,,
and its lake crater 1..410 . other geological data
are as follows: Tiwu Ata polo ( the lake of Evil has
a sloping wall, 150 meters high. The lake is 380 by
280 meters large and 64 meters deep. The volume of
the water is about 446.000 cubic meters. Tiwu Ata
Koo Fai Hoo and Ta Nuwa Muri (the lake of youth) has
walls 128 meters high. The lake is 430 by 300 square
meters large an 127 meters deep with a water content
of about 500.000 cubic meters. Tiwu Ata Bupu (the
lake of the old) has two layers of walls, 240 meters
high. The lake covers a surface of 300 by 280 square
meters. The water is 67 meters deep and 345.000
cubi9c meters in volume. The total water content of
the three lakes amounts to 1,3 milion cubic meters.
In the last three to five years, the lakes of
Kelimutu have changed in color, a phenomenon caused
by the geological and chemical processes in the
bottom and walls of the lakes. It could also have
resulted from changes in the bacteria and
microorganism populations due to changes in
temperature.
Another theory proposed by village elders, is that
there has actually been no change at all, but that
the effect is due to optical illusions.
There are two ways to reach kelimutu. The first is
to fly from Ende by Twin otter, then go by car fro a
distance of about 66 kilometers. The second way is
to fly from Maumere by twin Otter. Then go by car to
kelimutu for a distance of 1113 kilometers via
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TOUR PACKAGES WE OFFERING TO YOU:
KELI - 01:
Mount KELIMUTU - FLORES 4Day / 3 Night
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Itinerary:
Day 01: Denpasar - Moumere
From Bali - after breakfast take flight to Moumere,
you will be met our teams at moumere airport then
transfer to hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at your
leisure.
Day 02: Moumere - Moni
After breakfast, take a sight seeing tout that
includes visits to a fishing village and museum.
after lunch, you'll be transferred to Moni with
visit en route to Traditional village and hand
weaver.
Day 03: Mount Kelimutu - Maumere
Wake up early in the morning and drive up to Mount
Kelimutu to see the three wonderful lakes. then
drive back to Moumere with lunch en route.
Day 04: Moumere - your next destinations
today is your free day until its time to transfer
you to airport for your next destination.
PRICE:
USD 1.075,00 / person
INCLUSIONS
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- Flight ticket DPS - Moumere - DPS
- Meeting service at Ngurah Rai Airport
- 2 night in Sea World Club at Beach Front
Suite,
- 1 Night at Ecolodge Moni (based on double
room),
- 2 Days car for tour,
- Transfer in and out to airport in Maumere,
- Entrance fee
- English Speaking guide
- Mineral water
- Snack |
EXCLUSIONS:
- Laundry
- Alcoholic beverage
- Other personal expenses
- Tips (these are optional) |
KELI - 02: Mount KELIMUTU - FLORES 5Day / 4 Night
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Itinerary:
Day 01: Denpasar - Moumere
From Bali - after breakfast take flight to Moumere,
you will be met our teams at moumere airport then
transfer to hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at your
leisure.
Day 02: Moumere - Moni
After breakfast, take a sight seeing tout that
includes visits to a fishing village and museum.
after lunch, you'll be transferred to Moni with
visit en route to Traditional village and hand
weaver. Overnight in Eco-lodge Moni.
Day 03: Mount Kelimutu - Ende - Bejawa
Wake up early in the morning and drive up to Mount
Kelimutu to see the three wonderful lakes.back to
hotel and having breakfast. after breakfast drive to
Ende and continue to Bejawa.On the way we visit Non
Bose hilltop, and Ndona village famous for hand
weavings.
Day 04: Bejawa - Ruteng
After breakfast on the way to Ruteng we visit Bena,
Lang and Wage Villages, Soa hot spring. Lunch box
will be provided. Dinner and overnight in hotel (
Rima Hotel ).
Day 05: Ruteng - Labuan Bajo
After breakfast we set out towards Labuan bajo (
mangarai ). On the way we visit Pan Village, Old
Katedral and Golo Curu hilltop.End of service
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Price: USD
1.325,00 / person |
INCLUSIONS :
• Private car is equipped with Air
condition
• Flight ticket Moumere - DPS
• Driver
• Local Guide
• Petrol/Fuel
• Car Insurance
• Entrance fee
• Hotel in flores
• All Meals During The Trip
• Soft cold drink
• Mineral water
• Snack |
EXCLUSIONS:
- Laundry
- Alcoholic beverage
- Other personal expenses
- Tips (these are optional) |
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Descriptive day to day tour itinerary, price, flight
schedule, hotel/accommodation, weather condition
etc, Please do not hesitate to contact us |
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"...The expedition is exhausting, no doubt, but the sheer size
and beauty be seen to be believed. This was definitely a life
altering experience ..."
Gerrard Neve, Rinjani 2004 |
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