Adventure Wae Rebo Village Tour: 2 Days and 1 Night From Labuan Bajo, Flores
Adventure to Wae Rebo village tour in 2 days to visit the traditional village of Mangarai Flores. The village received the UNESCO Top Award of Excellence in 2012. The mountains and Todo forest are rich with vegetation, orchids, and ferns, and you can hear the chirping of songbirds.
Wae Rebo Village is unique—a perfect adventure for everyone in ecotourism.
What to bring and prepare? Wae Rebo village adventure Tour
- A strong backpack for trekking to Wae Rebo village
- Hiking shoes
- Water bottle or hydration pack
- Raincoat, as the weather is hard to predict
- T-shirt, Warm Jacket, and socks for sleeping
- Towel, sun cream, and hat
- Bring Cash
- Camera and extra batteries
- Power bank and portable charger
- Physical preparation
- Waterproof pouch for the electronics
Where is Wae Rebo located?
At 1,100 meters above sea level, Wae Rebo is one of the highest villages in Indonesia. Wae Rebo village, currently inhabited by only 1,200 people, is located around 110 km from Labuan Bajo, Flores.
Who is the founder of Wae Rebo village
The founder of Wae Rebo Village is Empu Maro. He built the village 100 years ago, and now it is reaching the 18th generation of descendants. The unique Wae Rebo is the Mbaru Niang traditional house, with a roof of palm grass
What to expect on the Wae Rebo tour
- Travel: The journey to Wae Rebo can be long and challenging, involving a drive and hike.
- Accommodation: You’ll stay in a local hut or Mbaru Niang house, a traditional cone-shaped house.
- Food: You’ll receive local breakfast and dinner, coffee, tea, and water.
- Activities: explore the village, watch the locals, and take photos. Learn to weave cloth and traditional shawls.
- Nightlife: The night sky is dark, making it a place for astrophotography.
- Weather: cool at night; bring long sleeves, pants, a raincoat, and insect repellent.
Wae Rebo open trip Schedule departure: Monday to Saturday From Labuan Bajo
Itinerary: Wae Rebo Adventure tour
Day 01. Labuan Bajo – Denge village – Wae Rebo village (Lunch and dinner)
- Start the overland trip at 7:30–8:30 am local time.
- Drive from Labuan Bajo to Denge Village for 4-5 hours.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Denge village.
- Ride an Ojek or a motorbike from the parking area for 15 minutes to Pos 1.
- From Pos 1 to Pos 4, walk for 45 minutes.
- Walk from Pos 4 to Pos 7, about 1 hour. Walk to the village for 10 minutes.
- Welcoming ceremony in the chief’s house.
- Continued by seeing and experiencing the local community’s everyday life.
- Dinner and stay at Mbaru Niang (Wae Rebo traditional circular cone-shaped houses with unique architecture).
- Hiking from Denge to the top of Wae Rebo Village will take 2-3 hours, depending on body endurance.
Day 02. Wae Rebo village – Repi beach – Labuan Bajo (breakfast and lunch)
- Enjoy the sunrise.
- Breakfast with local people Wae rebo
- Sightseeing around the Village
- Trekking down from Wae Rebo to Pos 1 takes 2 hours. Riding a motorbike or Ojek to the parking area takes 15 minutes.
- It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive from Denge village to Repi beach. Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant in Lembor.
- Lembor Spider Web Rice Fields.
- 2-hour drive back to Labuan Bajo; arrive in Labuan Bajo about 5-6 PM
How to book: Wae Rebo Adventure tour
- You can email or WhatsApp us to check the available dates at +62 822 3530 5550
- You will receive a confirmation by WhatsApp or email for your booking.
- Secure your tour booking by sending 30% of the total into our PayPal or bank account.
- You need to pay the balance in cash upon arrival.
- Inform us of your hotel in Labuan Bajo for the pickup time.
The price is Rupiah 1.900.000 (US$ 127) per person sharing the trip.
Package Includes:
- Return transfer Car with Air conditioning share Car
- Wae Rebo Village Entrance Tickets
- Local Guide
- 1-night accommodation in Wae Rebo (traditional house)
- Ojek or bike charter return
- Waelu’u Ceremony Donation
- Meals 4 times
- Free documentation (photos and videos)
Package Excludes:
- Flight Ticket
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Essential tips:
- Good to know you will ride the car for a long distance.
- Prepare a head cushion; it’s a long drive from Labuan Bajo to Denge village.
- After arriving at Denge Village, you should warm up.
Term of Payment: Wae Rebo Adventure tour
- Deposit payment: you can pay to our Bank Account or PayPal
- We are not responsible for any taxes.
- The balance you must pay in cash on arrival
Cancellation policy:
- All payment refunds for cancellations made up to 7 days.
- A 50% charge applies for cancellations within 5 days
- A full charge is applicable for cancellations within 48 hours.
Important Notes: adventure Wae Rebo tour
- Minimum participant: 2 persons
- This tour program is suitable for all ages.
- Children under 5 years: 50% off
- Children 5 years old up: full payment
- Carry your backpack; for luggage, you can leave it at our office in Labuan Bajo.
