Day01: Arrival Labuan Bajo – Trekking to Wae Rebo (-/L/D) Begin your trip with the first flight of the day to Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province. Meet and greet at the airport then a chauffeured vehicle with guide escort takes you towards the heart of the Manggarai region.
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Hotelpick up. Travel to the scenic countryside of Indonesia on an exciting 2D1N tour of Wae Rebo from Labuan Bajo. Learn more about the customs and traditions of the village as you stroll around and interact with friendly locals. Breathe in the fresh air and take in the breathtaking view of the mountainscapes and lush green forest as you travel.
After a 3-hour trek it’s the view as you hike over the hill that takes your breath away. The seven circular cone shaped Mbaru Niang houses of Wae Rebo are built in a semi circle on a flat plain in a valley. The settlement is surrounded on all sides by rolling hills set against a backdrop of taller peaks that rise up into the sky. It’s a picturesque setting. Flores is a culturally diverse island. There are six local languages spoken on Flores. Wae Rebo is a village of the Manggarai tribe. The tribe is settled in the provinces of West Manggarai Regency, Manggarai Regency and East Manggarai Regency in the West of Flores. Within Flores the Manggarai are well known for their traditional martial art, called Caci. Demonstrations of Caci are held around the port town of Labuan Bajo and are a popular tourist attraction. Yet if you really want to experience Manggarai culture, and go on an adventure, you should visit Wae Rebo. History of the Village According to oral tradition Wae Rebo was settled 18 generations ago. An elder from the community had a vision. He led his tribe into the highlands of Flores where they settled under the protection of a friendly spirit. Construction of one of the Mbaru Nang houses, Wae Rebo. Image from In 1997 the local government took the first steps in supporting the development of Wae Rebo as a tourism destination. They invested in the construction of two Mbaru Niang houses. In 2008 s group of 15 Jakarta based architects, with support of the local government and the community, renovated the remaining Mbaru Niang houses. You can find more information about the development project for Wae Rebo here. The Main Attractions Wae Rebo is one of the most famous tourist attractions in West Flores. Wae Rebo is a lot of fun to visit and different than many of the cultural villages’ that you can visit around Indonesia. And many countries in South East Asia… View of the village of Wae Rebo from above. One of the nice things about the village is just how isolated it is. It’s a 28 km hike through thick rainforest to Denge, the nearest village. At the moment the only way you can visit is if you stay overnight. The isolation limits the number of tourists that come to Wae Rebo. It makes the trip more about the experience. During the day you can explore the valley, interact with the villagers and your travel companions or just read a book. It’s really up to you. At night the sky is filled with stars, which makes it a great spot for night photography. And you’ll get to sleep in one of the Mbaru Niang houses. Cross section of an Mbaru Nang house. Image from The Mbaru Niang houses, translated as drum houses,’ are communal buildings. Built around a central pole with supporting bamboo beams and thatched roofs they’re enormous buildings. The houses are 5 stories high and can host up to 8 families, their crops and food. Getting to Wae Rebo For the moment Wae Rebo is bit difficult to get to. Denge, the nearest village, is a 3-hour drive from Labuan Bajo. Public transport is almost non-existent. You can make the trip by truck or boat, but realistically you’ll need to make the trip by car or motorbike. Then when you arrive at Denge you’ll need to find a guide to take you to the village. Located in a valley surrounded by hills the setting is picturesque. Most travellers who visit the village join a group tour. The most popular package leaving from Labuan Bajo is the Wae Rebo 3 Day 2 Night Tour. It’s done in stages. On the first day you go to Denge via the spider web rice fields of Cancar. The next day you hike to Wae Rebo where you’ll spend the night. Then the third day you go back to Labuan Bajo. Final Thoughts Wae Rebo is one of the few cultural sites in Flores that really fascinates me. The unique architecture of the buildings and the beautiful setting and the fact you have to stay the night make Wae Rebo an adventure to visit. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re a nature lover! For more ideas of trips around Flores you can visit this page. Have you ever visited Wae Rebo? What did you think when you visited? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
LabuanBajo Wae Rebo Village 1/ 1 Ace_Grace Labuan Bajo Wae Rebo Village I went here on 2018. It was my Labuan Bajo trip with my classmates. We spent almost a week to explore many islands and destinations here. Then you have to do ceremony with local then you can go around. You'll spend nights in the local house and they'll cook for you as well.
Day 1After picking you up at the your hotel, then you will continue to go to Lembor by car. After lunch at the local restaurant, the journey continues to Denge village for around 4-5 hours by car. On the way to Denge, you can stop at several interesting spots to take pictures of the spectacular scenery. Upon arrival at Denge village, you will start with trekking or walking to the Wae Rebo traditional village for around 2-3 hours of trekking. After arriving at the Wae Rebo traditional village, you will be received by the traditional Elders. For your information, Wae Rebo is a remote and mysterious traditional village in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara and is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level. In this village, there are only 7 main houses or what is known as Mbaru Niang. Wae Rebo was declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in August 2012 by setting aside 42 other countries. Waerebo Village itself is 1200 years old and has entered its 20th the welcoming session is over, you will continue with a traditional lunch which will be prepared in the traditional village of Wae Rebo. After lunch you can go around witnessing the uniqueness of Waerebo village and you also have the opportunity to mingle with local residents and share experiences with them. At night, you will have dinner together with the traditional Wae Rebo menu and free 2After drinking morning coffee, you can capture sunrise photos with local residents, chat and then have breakfast until it's time to leave Wae Rebo. We don't limit time or according to mutual agreement. Then, return to Denge Village. After lunch, you will have lunch at a local restaurant in Denge. After lunch, you will continue the journey to the cold city of Ruteng, which is located under the highest foot on the island of Flores, namely Mount Ranaka. On the way, you will stop at interesting places to take photos of natural scenery. If time permits, in the afternoon we will do city sightseeing activities around the city of Ruteng and check in at the hotel in 3From hotel in Ruteng City, you will depart for Liang Bua Cave which is located in the northern part of the city. Make a stop at Golo Curu to take photos of the Kilo Lima rice fields and the beautiful view of the city of Ruteng. The journey to Liang Bua will pass through a very beautiful expanse of rice fields. Upon arrival at the Liang Bua Cave, you will visit the mini museum to witness firsthand the duplicate fossils of Flores early humans Homo Floresiensis 2003 which were found in this cave by archaeologists from Australia and Indonesia. You will also listen to a more detailed explanation by the local people about this cave and the discovery of ancient human fossils in this cave. Then back to Ruteng for lunch. The next program is to visit to the Ruteng Pu'u traditional village, which is one of the villages that has two building prototypes of the traditional Manggaraian depart for the village of Cara to see "Lodok", a large expanse of rice fields in the shape of a giant spider's nest. You will not find rice fields in the form of giant spider nests anywhere else on this earth, because this is very closely related to the tradition and culture of dividing cultivated land or dividing customary land of the Manggarai tribe. Continue the trip to Lembor to see the largest irrigation in the province of Flores Island and at the same time have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue the journey to Labuan Bajo, the city on the westernmost tip of Flores Island. Arrive in Labuan Bajo to stay at the hotel of your choice.
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