Wae Rebo Village Trek (Overnight)
Why June is perfect for this trip
Clear roads for the Ruteng to Bajawa to Ende to Kelimutu overland route.
Dry Season Overland, May–Oct
Trek through rainforest to Wae Rebo, a UNESCO-recognized village of cone-shaped traditional houses perched at 1,200m. Overnight in a communal mbaru niang with village families. One of the most authentic cultural experiences in Indonesia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Pickup LB 06:00. Drive ~4-6hr to Denge/Dintor. Ojek to trailhead (~15min). Trek ~2.5-3hr uphill to Wae Rebo (1,200m). Waelu'u welcome ceremony, woven bracelet, arabica coffee. Explore village — 7 cone-shaped Mbaru Niang houses, coffee/cardamom gardens. Dinner with villagers. Overnight communal Mbaru Niang (mattress+blanket, solar lamp until 23:00).
- 07:0008:00. Trek down ~2-2.5hr. Ojek from trailhead. Lunch. Drive back to LB, arrive ~
- 17:0019:00.
Breakfast. Morning photography (mist-covered village). Depart ~
Where We'll Meet
- Meet at
- 06:00
- Departure
- Hotel pickup Labuan Bajo
Drive ~6hr to Denge trailhead. Ojek to Wae Rebo.
Get DirectionsWhat's Included
- Private AC transport LB ↔ Denge (shared for open trip)
- Ojek Denge ↔ trailhead
- Local trekking guide (mandatory)
- Waelu'u ceremony donation/tax
- Village entrance fee
- 1 night Mbaru Niang accommodation
- 4 meals (lunch Day 1, dinner Day 1, breakfast Day 2, lunch Day 2)
- Mineral water
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Hotel in LB before/after
- Personal expenses, tips
- Travel insurance
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Free cancellation up to 3 days before departure. 50% refund within 3 days.
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