Jurassic Park Island In Flores

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The newest place in Indonesia that’s been in comparison with Jurassic Park is Nuca Molas, slightly island off the coast of Flores with wild and unique surroundings.

It’s effectively price a go to should you’re street tripping by Flores, going to Komodo, or planning to go to the close by village of Wae Rebo.

The surroundings on this island is spectacular, and you’ll climb the lighthouse or hike one of many hills for higher views of the mountains within the center. The location is a bit distant, however that retains the crowds away!

This journey information will clarify how one can get to Nuca Molas, and the whole lot you want to know earlier than you go!

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How To Get To Nuca Molas

• Step 1: Flying To Flores Island

Start by flying to Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo.

This is the closest airport to Nuca Molas, and there are every day flights from Bali, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur for very affordable costs.

The flight from Bali solely takes 1 hour. You can store for flights on Skyscanner.

 

• Step 2: Driving To Dintor

Next, you’ll want transport to Dintor village, the jump-off level to Nuca Molas island. From Labuan Bajo, the drive takes 4 or 5 hours by automotive as a result of the roads are in dangerous situation.

Your choices are to lease a scooter and drive your self, rent a personal driver with a automotive, or be a part of an organized tour.

I wouldn’t advocate driving your self, as a result of the roads are unusually tough and it’ll take a very long time to get there by motorcycle, even when you’ve got expertise.

I visited Nuca Molas as a part of a street journey by Flores island, so the pure alternative for me was a personal driver. It prices about 1 to 1.5 million Rupiah for a a technique switch from the Labuan Bajo airport to Nuca Molas.

I employed Emanuel Saman as a driver for this journey, and had an incredible expertise with him. His automobile is nice and he’s a cautious driver. He additionally speaks English and you’ll contact him by WhatsApp at ☎ +62 821-4543-6263.

After Nuca Molas, I continued street tripping by the island of Flores, visiting sights round Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende, and extra. I wrote about my entire expertise on the weblog if you wish to learn it.

While you’re within the space, you need to at the least contemplate spending a day or two visiting Wae Rebo village as effectively. It’s a conventional village surrounded by superb mountains, and it’s not removed from Nuca Molas, so you are able to do each locations in the identical journey.

However, should you’re not doing an prolonged street journey throughout Flores and simply need to see Nuca Molas solely, then an organized tour generally is a good choice.

Here’s a 2 day tour that features transportation from Labuan Bajo, meals, in a single day lodging, and an English-speaking information. It’s in all probability the only and most handy option to go to Nuca Molas.

We’ve used this firm for many excursions and actions around the globe, they usually’re nice. Highly beneficial!

 

• Step 3: Boat To Nuca Molas

Once you get to Dintor village, you’ll be able to truly see Nuca Molas island from the coast. It appears spectacular even when it’s looming within the distance!

I organized the boat journey upfront by contacting the proprietor of Jose Homestay, the place I additionally stayed in a single day earlier than persevering with to Ruteng throughout my Flores street journey.

Jose lives proper by the coast, and you’ll take a ship to Nuca Molas immediately from the seaside in entrance of his homestay. He’s pleasant and useful, and regardless that he barely speaks English, we had been in a position to make it work with a translator app. 🙂

You can contact him by WhatsApp with the quantity listed on his Google Maps profile.

Alternatively, you’ll be able to go to the little harbor in Dintor village (map right here) and attempt to organize a ship your self, however that will be more difficult to do on the spot as a result of the locals there can’t communicate English.

The boat experience to Nuca Molas takes simply half an hour, and it’s protected and cozy sufficient regardless that the boat is small.

If you’re bringing any cameras or different electronics, I’d extremely advocate utilizing a water-proof bag to maintain them protected. When I went in May, the waves had been too bumpy to land the boat on the principle seaside, so we had to make use of slightly raft to get to the boat.

I used to be actually frightened I’d drop my backpack within the ocean and damage my digicam gear, however the whole lot turned out okay.

In hindsight although, a dry bag would’ve been nice to have there. I simply wasn’t anticipating to make use of one for this journey!

 

Visiting Nuca Molas: What To Expect

Nuca Molas, also referred to as Pulau Mules, is such a cool wanting island. It’s straightforward to see why it’s been in comparison with Moana or Jurassic Park.

The entire inside of the island is roofed with steep hills and palm bushes, and there’s one large peak within the middle that appears superior.

Plan to spend half a day on the island. The essential factor to see is the lighthouse, and you’ll climb to the highest, however the steps and ladder inside are a bit steep. Go at your individual threat. The view on the high is superb.

After visiting the lighthouse, I did a brief hike with Jose to one of many hills within the middle of the island. The view right here was one of the best! We even noticed Javan rusa deer operating within the distance.

If you need to do some extra exploring, the island additionally has a bat cave and a number of other good white sand seashores. Just keep in mind to deliver water, as a result of the noon warmth isn’t any joke.

 

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Thanks for wanting! I hope you loved this information for how one can go to Nuca Molas island in Flores.

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