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Explore Flores' Inland Village, See Un-Faded Local Wisdom
In this tour, you will see beautiful countryside scenery, a vast expanse of wild grass that stretches from hill to hill as the breeding ground for hundreds of buffaloes, horses and cows, a vast mountain lake, a breeding ground for three types of giant eels of different colors, and meet with local villagers of Deturia village and see their life conditions from outside and inside the house. You can chat with them and share experiences with each other, and much more..
Gerard D.
Meeting Point
At the Comfort of Your Home via ZOOM Meeting
Tiwusora Village in Ende - Flores, Indonesia
Explore the Enchantment of the Inland Village of Tiwu Sora
In this tour, your eyes will be spoiled by the beautiful and cool countryside scenery, which is completely free from air pollution. You will see a vast expanse of wild grass that stretches from hill to hill, the breeding ground for hundreds of buffaloes, horses and cows which are wildly bred by local residents.
The owners of these animals never feed, but only occasionally come to check their condition to make sure they are still complete or not.
Each owner knows their livestock naturally, and the way of checking them is very unique where the owner comes only with a bottle of water mixed with salt. The owner would stand at a certain spot then hit the bottle against his thigh, and that's where all his cattle came to lick the salt water.
Moving to the next location, you will see a vast mountain lake of about 6 hectares, a breeding ground for three types of giant eels of different colors, which are believed by the local people to be their ancestors. These eels live from three different springs which all empty into the same lake.
From here you will be escorted to Deturia village to meet local villagers and see their life conditions from outside and inside the house. You can chat with them and share experiences with each other.
Your online live tour ends here and SAYONARA….
Ending Point
At the Comfort of Your Home via ZOOM Meeting
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Inclusions & Exclusions
• Entrance fee & Ceremony to enter Tiwusora Lake
• Guide's round trip transportation for 11 hours driving from Maumere to Tiwusora
• Guide lodging for 1 night
• Meals Guide: 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast
• Guide Fee.
* Your internet network fee
* Any expenses not mentioned in price include above.
Important Information
This tour is available twice a week and must be booked 3 days prior to day D.
* Feel free to personalize this offer with Gerard.
* Travel from the Comfort of Your Home.
* The idea of this virtual tour is to give you the opportunity to travel and see other sides of the globe from the comfort of your own home, even though the world is still hit by the corona virus (Covid-19).
* Meeting time will be fixed as per discussion with you, because we need to match the time difference.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make changes after I order?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, you can contact us by phone or email.
Where are the start and end points of the tour?
Once you have secured your booking, the start and end points of your tour can be adjusted according to your convenience (eg: at your home, at a hotel, station, or anywhere else you want). We will send the tour link to you after you make the payment.
What happens after I book a tour?
After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or reject) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed via email from GoWithGuide.
Is the price per person or per group?
Prices are charged per group. This means that you make a one-time payment for the whole group and the price will not change if the number of people is less or more.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept additional people (more than the specified number) for an additional fee. Please check extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly for clarification.
Will there be other tourists on my tour?
No! Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, no other tourist group will be together in your tour.
Can the guide pick me up at the airport?
Yes, but there will be an additional charge for that and not by car. The guide will pick you up using public transportation. For more details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm traveling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. The price depends on which guide you choose.
Reviews
Julie M.
“ My experience with Go with Guide did not go well. I would like a refund. ”
I was on vacation in Indonesia and not able to keep my original zoom appointment at my hotel as my diving boat schedule was changed. I emailed Gerard the day before when I found out but he was on a 5 day tour on the other side of the island and could not get his email. He was not happy with me as he had to leave his tour to do the zoom which I had asked to reschedule. It just didn't work out.
Gerard D.
Dear Julie, Thank you for your review, even though you did not experience the Flores-Indonesia Tribal Hand Woven Fabrics online tour. Not even a Zoom meeting, no direct communication via email or telephone. Even though your review is excellent with five stars, but I am sorry, that does not make me happy in the slightest. You know why, I feel wronged by your non-committal attitude. I have to waste extra time to make a 5 day overland tour package, also have to leave my guests who were trekking in the interior for 2 days and have to pay a village guide to accompany them because I have to return to Maumere for a Zoom meeting with you. I was really disappointed. I had gone back and forth to the village walking up and down the mountain for almost 8 hours hoping to have a discussion and then face to face tour with you, but the result was in vain. Without any further response, suddenly you give me a five-star review and ask for a refund. And you also did not say cancel beforehand. Therefore, with all due respect and regret, I must convey that I will not refund you. Even if it counts I still lose, but never mind... I am sorry! Thank you. Warm regards, Gerard