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Geo-tourism is a part of special interest tourism that explores the geological potential to gain a travel experience, and less of people enjoy this activity. Indonesia has a lot of geo-tourism potential such as Toba (North Sumatra), Ciletuh (West Java), Batur (Bali), Rinjani (Lombok), and others. One of the most rising tourist destinations in Flores Island, NTT which is currently famous for Komodo National Park. Not far from the area, there is geo-tourism potential in the West Manggarai area known as the ancient lake Sano Nggoang. This area has the potential for the deepest ancient lake in Indonesia with a forest area with endemic flora and fauna, and hot springs, including the potential for renewable energy in the form of geothermal. The people of the Sano Nggoang village area have developed tourism in recent years by conducting village, lake, and forest tours; homestays; local culture; and local community's farming and gardening habits. This potential can be further developed by creating a village tourism study including attractions, amenities, accessibility, and ancillary combined with community-based tourism. Other potentials such as geothermal, and solar energy can be developed equitably for the welfare of the local community. This research was created using the literature review method and direct observation experience in the field. The study and development of the Sano Nggoang tourist village can be more focused on the concept of geo-tourism, as input for policymakers, and produce the concept of responsible sustainable tourism.