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Uma Lantar Farm & Eco-Stay – Authentic Agro-Tourism Experience in Flores

Discover an authentic agro-tourism and eco-stay experience in Flores at Uma Lantar Farm & Eco-Stay, located in the peaceful highlands of Golo Lajang Village, West Flores, Indonesia. This unique village farm stay offers travelers a meaningful way to experience sustainable farming, local culture, and rural life in Flores.

At Uma Lantar Farm, guests can explore organic coffee, clove, and cacao plantations, learn traditional farming techniques, and enjoy a hands-on coffee from bean to cup experience. This immersive activity allows visitors to harvest, roast, and brew Flores coffee using traditional methods while learning about sustainable agriculture and community-based tourism.

Your stay includes farm-to-table meals prepared with fresh organic ingredients from the garden, providing an authentic taste of local Flores cuisine. Guests also enjoy light jungle trekking, village walks, and cultural interaction with local farmers, offering a deeper understanding of traditional Manggarai village life.

A highlight of the program is a visit to Tiwu Rebak River, where guests can relax, swim, and enjoy a simple riverside BBQ lunch surrounded by nature. Evenings at the eco-stay feature traditional dinners, cultural storytelling, and peaceful stargazing in the Flores highlands.

Perfect for eco-travelers, nature lovers, and cultural explorers, Uma Lantar Farm & Eco-Stay is one of the best eco-tourism and farm stay experiences in Flores,combining sustainability, culture, and authentic local hospitality for an unforgettable rural adventure.

Upon arrival at Parking Lodge in Golo Lajang Village, guests are warmly welcomed and briefed before starting a scenic trek through farmland and forest trails toward Uma Lantar Eco-Stay.

A pleasant 25-minute trek leads to Uma Lantar Farm, with photo stops to capture the stunning natural scenery along the trail.

Upon arrival at Uma Lantar, the housekeeper performs a traditional welcome ceremony, followed by an asking-permit ceremony to honor the ancestors. The welcome ceremony is a sign of respect to the guests and is believed to cleanse negative energy before entering the farming area. The asking-permit ceremony is conducted to request permission, blessings, and protection from the ancestors during the guests’ stay.

Lunch is served at Uma Lantar after the ceremony, featuring local dishes prepared with fresh vegetables grown at Uma Lantar and organic spices cultivated on the farm.

After lunch, guests are invited to explore the coffee, cacao, and other plantations. The host will provide detailed explanations about the garden, farming practices, and the processing methods used at Uma Lantar.