Flores: 2-Day Trip to the Mountain Village of Wae Rebo
4.7/5 · 183 reviews on GetYourGuide
Wae Rebo is a remote village in the mountains of Flores, known for its cone-shaped houses of wood and thatch. From Labuan Bajo you drive to Denge village, ride a short way by motorbike and then hike about three hours up through the forest. After the wae lu'u welcome ceremony you spend the evening with the villagers and sleep in a traditional house. In the morning you head back down and, if time and the harvest allow, stop at the Lingko spiderweb rice fields.
Itinerary
- Pickup and drive to Denge village (brunch in Lembor)Day 1
- Hike to Wae Rebo
- Wae lu'u welcome ceremony, coffee or tea
- Evening with the villagers, dinner and a night in a traditional house
- Breakfast and free time in the villageDay 2
- Hike down to Denge and lunch
- Spiderweb rice fields (time and conditions permitting) and back to Labuan Bajo
Practical information
- Duration
- 2 days (1 night)
- Pickup & start
- Hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo between 6:30 and 7:00; back around 18:00. Flights from Bali are not included.
- Language
- English
- Group
- Shared tour (open trip)
- Difficulty
- Challenging – about 3 hours of uphill hiking through forest
- Age
- No minimum age stated
- Operator
- PT. Salam Dari Timur
Included
- Return transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Motorbike taxi from Denge to the trailhead
- Admission and wae lu'u ritual fee
- Night in a traditional house
- Lunch (both days), dinner and breakfast
- Refreshments and water
- Parking, taxes and operator insurance
Not included
- Accommodation in Labuan Bajo
- Flights
- Extra food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
What to bring
- Waterproof clothing
- Hiking shoes
- A jacket
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments
- People afraid of heights or with vertigo
- People with altitude sickness or high blood pressure
- People over 70
Good to know
- The trip may be cancelled in extreme weather – you can rebook or get a refund.
- Smoking and alcohol are not allowed.
Cancellation & payment
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later.
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