Caci Traditional Whip Fighting Tour

Traditional Manggarai whip fighting is shown off by two gentlemen. The dance performance is a popular attraction on the island of Flores. It is a worthy thing to see in Labuan Bajo. We accommodate you for a great Caci traditional whip fighting tour in Melo village, just 30 minutes from Labuan Bajo.

The Caci whip fighting show combines with the traditional women dances called Rangkuk Alu. Both Caci and Rangkuk Alu are hereditary dances from the ancestors of the Manggarai tribe. It was the most incredible traditional dance performance in Flores. Caci's whip fight is played by two men, face to face.

In fact, the Caci whip fight is to show the strongest, the prestige of the two fighters who play it. And women are showing their beautiful skill in playing the Rangkuk Alu. The Caci performance is accompanied by traditional music called Tabur Gendang which is played by women. Men who have not joined the fighting have also shown the traditional dance called Sanda or Danding dance. They will sing all kinds of traditional songs while they dance and turn around just on the other side of the fighters.

Itinerary of Caci Traditional Whip Fighting Tour : 

Pick up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo at 08.30 AM and then drive for 30 minutes to Melo Village. You will enjoy the beautiful rainforest along the way through the hill up and down lead to the village. You will spend about 1 to 2 hours here.

This tour package is combined with a visit to the famous Batu Cermin Cave located in the center of Labuan Bajo. Lunch will be served at Labuan Bajo on your own bill.

Below are the things you would expect to see:

• Experience the local life and its tradition
• Watching the Caci traditional village.
• Enjoy traditional musical instruments performance
• You may join the dance (Danding and Rangkuk Alu)
• Take pictures of the dancers and Caci Fighters

After that, you will go back to Labuan Bajo for lunch. Enjoy the landscapes from the hill along the way down to Labuan Bajo.

Next to visit is Batu Cermin limestone. It is located about 15 minutes from Labuan Bajo. Here you need to come inside the cave with the flashlight. See how the ray of light comes into the cave, and it makes more beautiful light formatting. Here you may take pictures.

After that, our team will drive you back to your hotel or airport. The tour is over, enjoy your day in Labuan Bajo.