Itinerary
Wae Rebo is a cone shaped traditional village belongs to Manggarai tribe lies in the south west of Flores Island in the middle of the jungle. It is administratively located in Satar Lenda Village, West Satar Mese District, Manggarai Regencey, of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.
This village is a habitat of 600 residents who are part of clan Wae Rebo and believed to be there since 500 years ago after the village was founded by Empo Maro as their first ancestor.
To reach this village, there are two nearest cities where travelers could get accessed to, Ruteng and Labuan Bajo with similar amount of driving time to Denge, a last little village, before trekking to Wae Rebo. Since June 2026, every single traveler who wants to experience Wae Rebo has to register to Tourism Information Center located in Kombo, a few minute away from Denge. In here, travelers will gain information about do’s and dont’s and pay the entrance fees and accommodation.
We recommend our travelers to do Wae Rebo trip in three days and two nights by considering it takes roughly 4 hours of drive from Ruteng or Labuan Bajo to Denge before trekking to Wae Rebo and followed with a two hour trekking on an a 5 km jungle trek. Making it just day sound rushed because you will be in the village when it is about to be dark and it also depends on your pace and agility. Since the drive experience is through the south coast with gorgeous viewpoints, it would be an added experience to your trip to Wae Rebo. So, on day 1, you could stay in a beautiful lodge sets in the middle of the paddy field in between mountain and sea is miraculous and next morning, you will trek to Wae Rebo when most of visitors do the opposite and let the village be on its own, just local people and their morning activities that angage you to be a part of the experience.
Day 1: Labuan Bajo-Dintor
This morning your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Labuan Bajo to begin the journey to Dintor on the south coast of Flores. You will reach Cunca Plias waterfall to explore the waterfall and its famous pool “above the cloud”. Your lunch will be in Lembor. Afterwards, you will continue on the drive following the coast line (a slow and bumpy drive) to reach the small village of Dintor. There you will spend the night in the Wae Rebo Lodge, set in the midst of a paddy field with views across the fields and the sea to Mules Island. Dinner tonight is at the lodge. This tour can also be started from the harbor of Labuan Bajo after your boat trip to Komodo National Park. The latest one is at 1 pm leaving from Labuan Bajo
Day 2: Dintor-Wae Rebo
Today you are able to visit the beautiful, remote village of Wae Rebo. You begin your adventure (taking just an overnight bag) with a short drive up the bottom slopes of the mountain to the village of Denge, from where you hop on the back of a motorcycle for the 10-minute ride further up the mountain to post 1, the starting point for your 5 km hike up the mountain to Wae Rebo. You will be following a stone-laid path, and then a well-trodden forest path to reach the village, but be prepared for a tough uphill hike with sturdy hiking boots or walking shoes, (and rain gear depending on the season) Upon arrival at the lovely village of Wae Rebo, you will be welcomed in a traditional Wae Lu’u ceremony that requests permission, and provides blessings from the village ancestors. Following the ceremony you will have to go to one of the village houses for lunch. Your afternoon is then free for further exploring, visiting local homes, learning more about their customs and traditions, and just enjoying the beauty of this amazing location. Overnight will be in one of Wae Rebo’s cone-shaped traditional homes, shared with other visitors.
Day 3: Wae Rebo-Labuan Bajo
If you wish rise early to catch the beautiful sunrise, and then after breakfast, head back down the mountain to the lodge where you leave your main bag, and take the opportunity for a chance to freshen-up, before continuing your journey with the drive to Labuan bajo. You will have it prepared ‘to go’, and then continue on to Nangalili beach for a picnic by the sea and have lunch here. From Nangalili, you will drive to Labuan Bajo and the tour ends here.
p.s since this tour is tailored for a private tour, we are open to any suggestions, enquiries according to your interest or request. Hit us a message to get your plan well-organized. You can see the trekking map here
This Wae Rebo Tour is an adventure tour. You will drive though the winding road of mountainous areas, trekking in the rain forest, sleeping in basic accommodations, and eating simple and local meals. Driving on the windy road, lots of ups and downs and some bumpy roads especially the road to Dintor. At Wae Rebo Lodge, Dintor you will sleep in an AC or non-AC room depending on your selection. Because it is located in the middle of rice fields, don’t be surprised if there are some friends in the room such as geckos or insects, but here I am sure you will like their food because it is simple but delicious. For Wae Rebo village, you will share a room with other visitors who are also there when you visit. Because there is no limit on the number of visitors, you will most likely be accommodated by many people sleeping in one room with a maximum of 30 people. You will be provided with pillows, blankets and sleeping mattresses. As for food, you will eat rice, omelet and vegetables as the main food, including coffee or tea as a drink.
