LAMALERA
the Ancient Fishing Tradition  
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Grade: adventure

Day 01 ARRIVAL MAUMERE drive directly to LARANTUKA
Upon arrival in Maumere, meeting service and then drive directly to Larantuka, there are chances to have photo stops en route, such as in Konga with its beautiful panoramic view. Overnight in Larantuka.

Day 02 LARANTUKA - LEWOLEBA - LAMALERA
Early morning take regular boat to Lewoleba, upon arrival transfer to local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon drive to Lamalera. Overnight at the homestay.

Day 03 LAMALERA - JOIN THE HUNTING FLEET
Today�s program includes joining the whale hunting fleet on Peledang - the very primitive made wooden sailing boat with palm fiber sail. The fisherman will set sail early in the morning (about 6 o�clock). They will catch by harpooning any kind of big eatable sea creatures seen during the day. There is risk of being wet or half drowned if they do catch swimming animals on high seas. There will be lunch box provided during the day. If no catch the fleet will return to the village by about 14.00 PM. Take your spare time in the afternoon to comprehend more about the daily life of the people in the village.

Day 04 LAMALERA - LARANTUKA - MAUMERE
Take the last chance to comprehend the daily life of the Lamalera fishing village and then drive back to Lewoleba to catch the regular boat to Larantuka. Lunch in Lewoleba.  Afternoon sail to Larantuka and then drive to Maumere

Day 05 MAUMERE - NEXT DESTINATION
Morning free program

Travel tips

• It is advised to bring your own life fest as there is no such a thing available on Peledang.
• To bring along your own favorite snacks is highly recommended due to the uncertainty of sailing time both on Peledang and motorized boat.
• Camera box is suggested for the water might damage your valuable camera during the hunting time.

Hunting Season:  Opening Ritual of Hunting Season held on May 1st the season would last till the early of July

Regular motorized boat   schedules: (estimated time schedules only)
 
(+/- 200 pax)    Larantuka  - Lewoleba     Daily         08.00/13.00 LT    13.30/17.00 LT
                        Lewoleba    - Larantuka    Daily        07.00/12.00 LT    13.30/17.00 LT

 (+/-50 pax)     Larantuka    - Lamalera    Friday        08.00/16.00 LT
                       Lamalera    - Larantuka    Wednesday    07.00/13.00  LT

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