Founder’s Story–NW Floresia Travel

Built from the land. Guided by experience. Trusted by travelers.

NW Floresia Travel was not created by investors or corporations.
It was built from real life experience–from someone who grew up in Flores and spent decades guiding travelers across the region.

From Local Roots

Born and raised in Flores, life was simple, distances were long, and community meant everything.

From a young age, one value became clear: “A guest is never treated as a customer–a guest is treated as family.”

This belief remains the foundation of every journey we create today.

More Than 25 Years of Real Experience

Tourism has never been just a business–it has been a lifelong profession.

• More than 25 years active in tourism field
• Professional background in tourism & travel management
• Former Chairman of Tourist Guide Association
• Former Secretary of Tours and Travel Agency Association
• Active guide, trainer, and travel designer
• Even today, the founder still personally guides travelers–ensuring every experience meets real local standards.

What Makes This Different

Many travel companies sell destinations.
We share places we truly know.

Many agencies follow fixed itineraries.
We design journeys based on real experience.

Many tours show culture.
We connect you with real people and real life.

Travel That Supports Real Communities

Every journey you book directly supports local people:

• Local drivers and guides earn fairly
• Village communities share their traditions
• Family-owned home-stays receive guests
• Small restaurants and local businesses benefit
• Your trip becomes part of a living local ecosystem–not just tourism.

Our Principles Since Day One

• No mass tourism
• No rushed schedules
• No staged cultural shows
• No hidden costs
• Only honest journeys and real connections.

The best journey is not the most expensive one–but the one where you feel welcomed, safe, and truly connected.

Travel With Someone Who Truly Knows This Land

When you travel with NW Floresia Travel, you are not booking a tour.

You are being welcomed into Flores, Komodo, and Sumba
by people who truly call it home.