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TrekkingMenuju Desa Wae Rebo Sejarah Desa Wae Rebo, NTT Daya Tarik Desa Wae Rebo, Kabupaten Manggarai, NTT. 1. Arsitektur Bangunan 2. Kearifan Lokal 3. Alam Sekitar Lokasi Dan Alamat Desa Wae Rebo Rute Menuju Desa Wae Rebo Harga Tiket Masuk Desa Wae Rebo Jam Operasional Desa Wae Rebo Penginapan 5 Manggarai is classified as a Bima-Sumba language within the Central Malayo-Polynesian language group and has been estimated to have approximately forty-three subdialects (Verheijen and Grimes 1995, 585).Wae Rebo-Kombo villagers generally follow a dialect known as the "s/h shift" (Verheijen 1967, xv-xvi; -1191), which employs a very different intonation (known locally as Anotherway in which people prepare for walking is to change out of the sarongs they wear in daily life into smarter T-shirts and trousers, shorts, or a skirt. Indeed, in many respects, they dress up for travelling. Wae Rebo-Kombo people are themselves interested in roots and worried by the consequences of failing to acknowledge, for Sangbapak tak meminta uang parkir tapi, aku memberikan saja seikhlasnya. 5. Pos 1 - Wae Rebo. Dari pos 1 kamu harus berjalan kaki menuju Wae Rebo karena hanya terdapat jalan setapak. Perjalanan dari pos 1 - pos 2 melalui jalan berupa hutan yang menanjak dengan jarak tempuh sekitar 2 - 3 jam. WaeRebo Village is one of the heritage sites that are recognized by UNESCO in 2012. This village in East Nusa Tenggara received the Top Award of Excellence during the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards 2012. Along the way, you can take pictures to document your whole trip. Some stops are available, if you are willing to get some nice Ajin Partnersuche Für Ledige Zeugen Jehovas. Detailed Reviews Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location SBandung, Indonesia2 contributionsMay 2022 • CouplesHappy memories of the climb up the pathway - then the friendly reception and community gathering, enjoyed their own production of coffee, tenun manggarai oleh mama katerina, armbands. Worth the excitement...Written 19 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2023 • CouplesYou need to take a scooter and then hike for about to 2 hours to get to this well preserved village of Wae Rebo. The hiking path is well paved for the first half of the trail. The remainder of the trail though not paved is pleasantly manageable. Because it rained whilst we were there, we found the trail slightly slippery in certain sections with a lot of leeches. When we arrived at the village, we were escorted to meet the chief whereby a simple ceremony to welcome and bless our short stay here was performed. A brief history about the village was given in English. We spent a night in one of the traditional adat homes with other guests. Dormitory style with blankets and pillows provided. Please bring along some insect repellent as we were all swarmed by mosquitoes throughout the night making sleep almost impossible. According to our guide, it was his first encounter with mosquitoes so far, still good to be prepared. Dinner and breakfast of eggs and rice was provided. A good experience, worth the 13 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn HGreater Adelaide, Australia2 contributionsOct 2022Our driver Stefan +62 812 4610 7187 was fantastic - I highly recommend his services. He drove us to Manggarai via a warung for lunch and along the beach. The drive was about 5 hours long including the lunch break and we arrived in the local village and met scooters. We took scooters for about 20 mins to get to the base of the mountain and hiked a few kilometres up to the traditional Wae Rebo Village. The hike was steep and hot but evened out a little bit more about half way. It was well worth the sight upon arrival where we met with the chief of the village and then were free to explore. The boys played volleyball with the local men and we stayed in the visitor hut with about 25 people from all over the world. We had rice and eggs for dinner and a slightly different version for breakfast. The experience was amazing and by boys 14 and 11 thoroughly enjoyed the experience 10 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022I was greeted by Ofan, one of the local people who has really good English skills. There are western toilet, you are given a mattress and blanket to sleep with the other guests in one of this amazing "houses" ngurai. At 10pm the electricity cuts so the star gazing starts. It looks like the myst starts early 12pm so it is likely that you will not have the perfect view at first, but the next day 7 to 10 am there were no go with no motorbike solo female travellerYou can take the local bus around rupiahs from Labuan Bajo to Ruteng. In Ruteng I stayed in Cha Cha dorm guesthouse, a real highlight. They have an amazing restaurant too and it is really worth visiting them. They can organize a shared car with local people, rp to Denge, to Blasius Guesthouse. There also are trucks, but I have the feeling it would take much longer. I arrived quite late to Blasius so I spent the night there for a room with cold shower, like a losmen. Blasius and his family are also really lovely. From Blasius you can walk 3km or take the motorbike taxi. I recommend the last as it really is a lot to walk was really worth it. They sell their own coffee and crafts, I also recommend buying from them as it is clearly made by them. For my way back I again stayed at Blasius, who organized a shared car rp to take me to the Transflores highway. From there you can stop a shared car or bus to take you to Labuan Bajo Written 5 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2022 • FamilyGreat Culture and Nature lige ,and Nice people please keep this place on Natural and do not distroy come back next time .Written 3 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn UK49 contributionsApr 2022 • SoloIt is an interesting traditional village high up in the mountains. Takes quite some effort to get there from Labuan Bajo, with a long, very bumpy ride on the road, a scooter taxi ride from Denge, then a 5 kilometres mostly uphill hike in the forest. When you arrive there you are rewarded with a stunning view of seven, traditional houses. The people in the village welcome you with a little introduction which then you can follow with a little walk around in the village. This whole thing of exploration doesn’t take more than an hour and half even if you look into the tiniest details. I bet most people would be over it within half an hour. But until this point I actually really enjoyed the it’s supposedly an overnight program. And that’s where the challenge starts. I still have no idea what can one do there for 16-18 hours even with sleep and two meals involved. Particularly that the night isn’t exactly convenient. All guests sleep in one of the big traditional houses, in an open hall, with about 25-30 mattresses around. There isn’t much bedding just a straw-mattress and a dirty blanket used by who knows how many people before. You have no option but to use it because the night is very cold and there are hundreds of mosquitoes flying recommendation is that only stay there for overnight if you are really keen to have this box ticked on your bucket list. There is literally nothing else there than just an inconvenient sleep and a light breakfast. By all mean, visit the village, it’s beautiful. But if you can sleep elsewhereWritten 30 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2021If you come here from Labuan Bajo, you need to drive around - 4 hours through bumpy roads to get to Denge. From there you must take ojek motorcycle to reach the hiking start point, continue with a 3-hour hike on foot. The hiking path started with smooth pavement for the 1st hour and soil & stones for the next 2 hours. Make sure you are physically fit before you commit to going here because there's nothing else you can find if you decided not to hike. Don't forget to rent a bamboo stick. It's your life saviour for the the village, you will stay in a shared house that can fit 30 people. Mats tikar, blankets, and pillows are provided. The bathroom is very modest and the water is cold. They serve rice and chicken eggs as dinner and breakfast. The coffee is a must try!Written 25 December 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2020Certainly interesting to visit people nominally living a traditional lifestyle, far enough removed from modernity to be refreshing. But that's the operative word - nominally. Despite being off any mobile network for the time being, anyway, locals walking downhill while we were clambering uphill had a mobile phone in their pocket, blasting music. Ah well. Speaking of uphill it's a 450 m vertical ascent and yes, at least a 2-hour hike from the vehicle parking area to the village - don't be misled by locals who don't know a meter from a hole in the ground, and who'll tell you it's only km. It's a hot, sweaty ascent - amazing that the locals shoulder and carry 50-100 kg loads of cinnamon down this trail. There is one stream crossing the trail on the way up to the pass to stop momentarily to cool down, and then 3 more on the downhill leg. Once arriving in the village, you'll be expected to pay 50,000 Rp for a traditional "ceremony" and then 200,000 Rp per person for the visit, which does include lunch. An overnight stay is 325,000 Rp per person, I assume meals included we were day visitors. Overall, well worthwhile, if you can communicate with the locals. I assume the best time to visit would be weekends, when the kids who are during the week away from the village at school return 13 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn Stortford, UK385 contributionsApr 2020 • FriendsIt is great that there are still people living in own way, far away from all goods we have. Anyway now it is becoming tourist attraction and it is very close to tourist trap. In one hand you are amazed by the views, architecture and local way of living, in the other hand first impression is "we want your money". I understand that we need to support and pay for service but it is obvious that after that bad road, 4h drive from Labuan and 3h hiking in jungle we not gonna escape after invitation. Situation is like that arriving to village, you are invited to the house exhausted after hiking, a man is asking you for 50k straight away for ceremony, a man sitting in the middle is saying that you are very welcome and now you bacame to Wae Rebo. I don't think it's OK. Or do tickets before or ask for money after and warn tourists that it's obligatory because that way as it is organized now all magic of visiting some native people experiencing heritage etc is views are great, people nice, food delicious. Absolutely worth hikingWritten 4 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn 2019 • FamilyWorth staying overnight here, spending time to get to know the people and the environment. Especially those who like photography so much. Lots of things that can be photographed here. It’s such an amazing place. I love 14 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn results 1-10 of 190 Stock Photo ID 1673087281Wae Rebo traditional village with Milky Way ,Wae Rebo is an old Manggaraian village, situated in pleasant, isolated mountain scenery. Feels fresh air and see the beautiful moment Flores, Indonesia Dieser Artikel ist auch verfügbar auf DeutschWae Rebo is something special in every way. Not everyone knows the small village in the mountainous hinterland of the Indonesian island of Flores. But Indonesian travel influencers and instagrammers are working on this fact to change. Wae Rebo is already the dream destination of many adventurous Indonesians, whereas foreign tourists still regard it as a small insider Rebo review – is it worth it?The famous traditional houses in the village of Wae ReboFirst a few facts, so that you can imagine where you can find this legendary placeWae Rebo is located on the Indonesian island of Flores, which you can reach with a short flight from Bali or with a longer one from Labuan Bajo, the largest “city” in Flores, it is actually only 70 km to the foot of the mountain on which Wae Rebo is Rebo itself can only be reached on foot, via a 2 or 3 hours hike steeply up the mountain depending on your personal fitness level.The village itself is situated on a plateau surrounded by breathtaking jungle-covered own story with Wae Rebo began with a short trip to Flores in November 2018 – we flew to Labuan Bajo to discover Komodo dragons, manta rays and other marine life in the adjacent national park. Over beer and fried fish at the night market we had a chat with Indonesian travelers who told us about the mystical Wae Rebo. A village that can only be reached on foot? A wild drive into the hinterland of Flores? Indigenous people who lives there undisturbed? We were to get to Wae ReboA few months later we were ready to go from Bali we flew to Flores, rented a motorbike in one of the many shops lining the street after a hearty breakfast in the Bajo Bakery they have Swiss cheese and fantastic Flores coffee and drove Bajo Airport on FloresView from Bajo Bakery to Labuan BajoOne more thing If you decide to go on this adventure, you have to be able to ride scooters very well. Some “roads” are often not paved, very steep, completely made of huge stones with big gaps between them or lead through rivers. Be realistic about your driving skills and don’t drive alone. For many kilometers you will not meet anyone – that means if you are out of petrol, get a flat tire or whatever, it’s much better to drive together with a fellow traveler. And insist on a helmet – many scooter rentals won’t automatically give you one, as police checks in Flores are rare. But since the roads are so bad, wearing a helmet is still a serious life first 20 or 30 km the roads are paved – very curvy and narrow, but paved. When we were on the road in April, there were several landslides – the roads were hardly passable. Fortunately it was dry. If it had rained, it would have been very dangerous. Therefore I recommend a trip in the dry season March to September.On the mountains above Labuan Bajo there are some nice viewpoints from where you can see parts of the Komodo National Park. That could be perhaps a first photo stop, in order to stretch your legs a little, because the way to Wae Rebo is still the hinterland of FloresAfter we had passed the mountains, we arrived in the flat hinterland of Flores, which looks like it has fallen out of time. The further away we were from Labuan Bajo, the fewer cars there were. At a certain point there are no petrol stations, no supermarkets, no Warungs anymore. Only rice fields, farmhouses, cows and a few scooters. The silence was deafening. We were stunned. How could a few kilometers make such a difference?In the hinterland of FloresOur journey took us across makeshift bridges, wobbly wooden footpaths, through rivers, foothills of the sea sometimes it takes a lot of strength to push the scooter up and down at places, because some stretches of the road are not “drivable”.To get to Wae Rebo by scooter, there are several routes – it is best to download an offline map, as there is no cell signal after a certain point and no road signs anyway. I recommend you to enter “Dintor” or “SDK Denge” in Google Maps. Cars usually take the road to Ruteng, which is a bit further. We chose the route to Dintor, which led us along the sea. Long, long distances without meeting anyone except a few goats – the salty wind on our skin – it was a dream come true!Although it is only about 70 km depending on the route, our scooter tour took more than 5 hours because of the sad state of the roads. Don’t underestimate that and start in any case before noon in Labuan Bajo. In the darkness, it is impossible to drive on these kind of roads, and you will very likely get lost as roads along the coast on the way to Wae Rebo LodgeWae Rebo LodgeWe arrived at Wae Rebo Lodge – one of the two accommodation options in the village of Dintor, where you can spend the night before your hike the next morning. The Wae Rebo Lodge is beautifully set in the emerald rice fields, has only a few hours of electricity a day remember this if you want to recharge your phone and serves you 3 meals included in the price of approximately 25 Euro In the evening when you arrive, in the morning before you leave, and after the hike when you return to pick up your scooter/luggage. The food has always been the same rice with vegetables/fish/ Rebo LodgeSince there wasn’t much to do in the lodge, we went to bed early not without taking a good look at the star-studded sky, of course. At we got up, had our rice breakfast and drove the last few kilometers to a kind of parking lot from where all the hikes to Wae Rebo were not sure about whether we should hire a guide, but decided against it. As it turned out, this was not necessary. There is only one path and it leads steeply upwards through dense jungle with orchids, all kinds of plants and on the humidity level, there can also be leeches. My travel partner got bitten by one – even though it is not considered dangerous, it is something to keep in mind. The small snake that crossed our path was also part of the whole jungle adventure package. You don’t necessarily need hiking boots, a pair of good sneakers will do. But I recommend you to wear long linen-pants, because it’s a bit cool up there in the village. After 2 hours of climbing and clambering we reached a point with a view of the mountain valley, where the roofs of the huts of Wae Rebo were already peeking out of the forest. A very sublime moment and after all the sweating and getting up early we had the feeling that all the effort was worth it. But this feeling was not meant to stay…Finally Arrival in the village of Wae ReboIn front of the village itself there is a board with rules which should give orientation no display of affection, no leaving behind of garbage etc. After this board you walk through a solidly built village until you see the famous huts of Wae were told to wait at the entrance until someone from the village picked us up. But since nobody showed up, we went straight to the biggest hut to present ourselves to the village note you are not allowed to take photos until you have been greeted by the village elder. He accepted our mandatory “donation” of 50,000 IDR per person about Euro and welcomed us to Wae Rebo. Theoretically, you can decide by yourself how much you want to “donate”.A young man led us to another hut – there he showed us our sleeping spots 350,000 IDR per person per night, about 22 Euro on the floor of the common room. We were a little surprised about the price – even more when we learned that the huts were not “authentically” old, but were recently rebuilt by a team of architects from Jakarta according to old villagers also didn’t seem to live in the huts at all, but in the more solid concrete houses a little further up. There was no interaction between the villagers and the tourists, but the children tore the wooden crayons we brought for them out of our hands and ran away. In the hut for the tourists there was also a souvenir shop where you could buy woven scarves, coffee and were so surprised by the prices for the overnight stay, the anticipated coldness of the villagers and the generally rather unpleasant mood in the village that we turned back on our heels and started the way down with the hope to arrive back in Labuan Bajo before nightfall spoiler Alert we didn’t quite make it and had to drive through the pitch-black mountain roads. Not to be recommended!.ConclusionIt is a sensitive topic and of course a matter of taste; also a matter of what you are looking for. How much “authenticity” can one expect when traveling to a presumably “remote” place? For me personally, the village of Wae Rebo was a bit too touristic, and not in a nice way. The atmosphere was weird and I had the impression that a show was put on for the tourists. Other friends who had visited the place found it magical, experienced the people as extremely friendly and the prices absolutely reasonable. So it really depends on what your own perspective is. For me, the beautiful motorbike trip back and forth was far more rewarding than the visit of the village the authorLisaIf she’s not doing yoga or racing around Indonesia on a motorcycle, Lisa will be found close to a turquoise beach, preferably a glass of red wine in her hand and sand between her toes. Having lived in Southeast Asia for more than 4 years, she’s fallen deeply for this part of the world – if only there was more real’ Pizza around! You can follow her travels and hunt for Pizza on Instagram lisa_asiaHave you been to Wae Rebo before? How was your experience? Did you like the village? Let us know in the comments! Have you ever wondered somewhere deep in the jungle and on the mountain summit, lies a community living their lives isolated from the spoils of modernization and exploitation. Tucked away in the dense tropical jungles of East Nusa Tenggara Island or more commonly known as Flores Island, there is such a place. Well, almost. Wae Rebo, is a village tucked away on top of a mountain near the town of Denge. It is easily recognizable by its distinct circular, cone shaped structure and thatched roofs, according to the Colony Roofers website. The traditional village is home to about 50 Manggaraian people, still living their normal lives since its first founding a century ago. Wae Rebo is one of the many villages of the Manggaraian people but it is the only one left that is built in the traditional cone shaped Mbraru Niang style. Wae Rebo Traditional Village This small village situated 1,100 meters above sea level where the air is fresh and cool. The picturesque village is completely surrounded by tropical vegetation and dense jungles. One of the more unique sounds you can hear here are the chirping of many types of songbirds. If you are into this kind of unique adventure, then read on. Getting There Getting to Wae Rebo village is no easy task. The first thing you need to know is that the only way to get there, is to hike. The hike starts from the base town of Denge. Since this is a village that is above the clouds, the hike takes about 3 hours and you do require a good deal of stamina to pull this off. Wae Rebo Lodge, Denge Denge is a 5-hour drive away from Labuan Bajo or a 3-hour drive if you are coming from Ruteng. It is a small town also occupied by the humble Maggaraian people. If you want to reach Wae Rebo without missing daylight, I would suggest staying for a night in Denge and start hiking in the early mornings. We stayed at a homestay called Wae Rebo Lodge. They offered us a room and some food. The lodge is strategically placed with views of ricefields and mountains. Just a few minutes walk, you can reach the beach with the sound of the ocean. Staying a night here, allows you to get some fresh air and clean up from the long journey you took to get here. The hiking trail The hiking route to Wae Rebo is easy to recognise. Just follow the route slowly and you will get to Wae Rebo eventually. As you begin your trek, you will be approached by some people on motorcycles offering you a ride for a fee. They said they could get us up to the village on their bikes. A few of the other people got on the bikes with the right gears from this store and off they went. Unfortunately, I turned them down because my Asian instincts raised a few flags but Fann got annoyed at me for refusing these gentlemen’s generous offer. We continued our hike with an angry Fann. We took our sweet time slowly hiking up the mountain. Panting and panting. After a 15 minute hike, we reached a bridge and here we saw the same group of bikers again. The few who paid them now had to get off the bike. The bikers signalled that this is the furthest they could go and then rode off after getting their money. I was relieved I didn’t accept their “too good to be true” offer. Fann then realised the scam and I saw her happy face again. We continued our hike up the village slowly and steadily. We were lucky to have a local guide to lead the way. He helped me to carry my drone and that eased the hike for me. After about 3 hours, we finally saw the hut that welcomes you with a banner that says “Welcome to Wae Rebo”. At the hut, you will see the coned shaped houses and this is when we got extremely excited. Reaching The Village View from the hut Once you reach the “Welcome to Wae Rebo” hut, you have to ring the bamboo bell. After signalling the bell, you have to wait for a response. The villagers will ring back and only if they ring back are you allowed to head down to the village. After that, you need to head to the largest coned shape house and pay a visit to the village chief. Here, the chief will do some prayers to ask the spirits to keep us safe during our stay here and our journey out. After that, you can head out and admire the amazing village. The village chief Food We stayed in one of the cone shaped houses that was catered for tourists. Staying here which I highly recommend costs 325,000IDR. This includes a sleeping mat, a pillow and a blanket. They also offer dinner, breakfast and of course their famous coffee. The common area was in the center and where we had our meals. We all sat around and shared the simple but delicious food that was offered by the villagers. We were allowed to roam around the village. We visited some of the houses and had a good look at how these people lived their lives here. Every house has 8 rooms that houses a different household. They share the common area in the center. Each of the houses has 5 levels and each level is used as a storage for different things as you can see in this image above. The people of Wae Rebo are farmers and they are famous for harvesting coffee beans like Arabica and Robusta. One of the other popular things they grow are cinnamon. That’s where we met an old man who was proudly showing us his cinnamon harvest. As the day gets later by the hour, clouds will slowly move in. That’s where Wae Rebo gets its most amazing picturesque look. We enjoyed our stay in Wae Rebo and we definitely hope that everyone would too. It would be great to visit this place as soon as you can. With the fast development of tourism in Indonesia, in a short few years, once a road is paved and hiking time is cut short to half. Who knows what would happen to the authentic and beautiful Wae Rebo village. Tips Bring tons of water when you are hiking up to Wae Rebo village. The 3 hour hike may be worth every effort but getting there safe and hydrated is most crucial. Respect the village rules and the village good hiking shoes and bring a spare. I broke my shoe halfway hiking up the mountain hereTry their amazing coffeeDon’t forget to take as many pictures as you can. Flores is undeniably a fascinating island to visit in the East Nusa Tenggara. The island offers an array of wonders, with Wae Rebo Village being one of the major ones. There is something so mystical about this traditional settlement that encourages many to marvel at its beauty, and you can get a glimpse of it in the following Wae Rebo Village travel guide. Wae Rebo A Mystical Village Above the CloudsHow to Get to Wae Rebo VillageWhere to StayWhen to Visit Wae ReboThe Main AttractionsFinal Thoughts Wae Rebo A Mystical Village Above the Clouds Wae Rebo is home to the Manggarai tribe situated in the West Maggarai Regency on the highland of Flores Island, Indonesia. According to the oral lore, the village was settled somewhere around 18 generations ago. An elder of the community-led his tribe to the Flores highlands after a vision came to him. That was when the tribe established a settlement with the protection of a holy spirit. The local government began the initial moves toward developing Wae Rebo Village as a tourist attraction in 1997. The authorities invested in two traditional circular cone-shaped houses called Mbaru Niang. As for the remaining early Mbaru Niang houses, they underwent a renovation conducted by a group of Jakarta-based professional architects. Aside from its unique house shape, what distinguishes this small community is its location, approximately 3,608 feet above sea level and enclosed by deep woodland and panoramic undulating mountains. The only way to get to this heritage destination is by trekking uphill for around 3-4 hours. Also, that’s only after making the four-hour drive from Labuan Bajo or Ruteng. Even so, many have completed the journey to this UNESCO awarded village. Having a trustworthy Wae Rebo Village travel guide is key to a smooth journey. The majority of visitors generally begin the trip from Labuan Bajo, for it’s used as a base to marvel at the surrounding attractions. If you are traveling in a group, it would be best to take a package tour because it’s the easiest and probably most affordable option. In addition, everything will be taken care of for you, allowing you to sit back and relax without having to worry about everything and anything. The trip to the hinterland of Flores is typically made in three days using the following route Labuan Bajo – Lembor – Narang – Dintor – Denge – Wae Rebo. On the first day, you go for the car ride to Denge in which it’s the last village to Wae Rebo. Despite the distance being just approximately 70 kilometers, the ride can take more than six hours due to the poor condition of the roads. While it’s a relatively steep, long journey, the majestic view of the Cancar spider web rice field along the way will keep you entertained. Yet still, don’t underestimate the travel time, and make sure to get started in Labuan Bajo before midday. That’s because it’s highly impossible to drive on such difficult roads in the dark, and any surrounding natural beauties will almost certainly be invisible. Upon arrival, you can spend the night in a lodge which you can only find in the village of Denge or Dintor. The next day is reserved for trekking to Wae Rebo Village, which takes around hours should there be no concerning obstacles. Breathtaking views of the bluish sea below and the triangular Mount Inerie, as well as diverse wilderness, will be your reward during the trekking. Not to mention the regular sightings of birds, monkeys, and butterflies that make the journey will ingrain forever in mind. In the hazy cloud forest surrounding Wae Rebo Village, you may witness any kind of forest crops, such as cacao beans, coffee, taro, and cassava. A glimpse of the mountain valley accompanies you as you reach a point after what seems like ages of climbing. Here, the roofs of the Wae Rebo houses can already be seen peeking out of the trees. This is where you will experience a truly magnificent moment. Also, after all the sweating, you will get the sensation that your effort is well worth it. Where to Stay Finding a place to stay for a night along the route from Labuan Bajo to Denge is never an easy task. Therefore, your departure schedule to the hinterland of Flores will significantly affect your choice of accommodation. Some of the available homestays can be found in the villages of Denge and Dintor. Thus, if possible, try to get to Denge before the sun goes down. Denge is the last village prior to heading to Wae Rebo. Fortunately, the road to this village is still passable by car. In any Wae Rebo Village travel guide, you will find that the Denge Home Stay is an excellent option to stay. Blasius Monta, a schoolteacher and an expert of Wae Rebo, runs this welcoming guesthouse which offers modest but well-taken care rooms in his lovely home for those who want to marvel at the beauty of Wae Rebo. You can contact Blasius by telephone at 0813 3935 0775. Also, it would be best if you call or text him before going there. Some tourists who have been there usually have difficulty contacting him due to the poor signal in Denge Village. If you are incapable of making a call, texting him will suffice. This homestay is the ideal place to stay for it is only several feet away from the trail start to the land above the clouds, Wae Rebo. In addition, it will be much easier to get an early start after enjoying a simple yet delectable breakfast. If you rent a room here, you can keep your belongings you might not need on the uphill. That way, you can reduce the burden of trekking from Denge to Wae Rebo and makes everything much more manageable. As a teacher, the lodge owner enjoys reading and would highly appreciate it if visitors could leave one or two books behind. The cost each night in Denge Home Stay is 250,000 rupiah, already including dinner, breakfast, and lunch. Not only will the visitors be able to take a good rest before a long journey, but they will also get a ton of brand new experience. This includes getting to taste the nutty red rice cultivated locally by the villagers and strong sambal made of green chili peppers. Visitors may also ask the owner to open the Wae Rebo center, which is located next door. In this visitor center, you will find a collection of photos of the new Manggarai house built in 2009. Going to the Denge’s market on Monday would be great if you want to get closer to the local culture. When to Visit Wae Rebo The ideal time to visit Wae Rebo Village is between February and November when the weather is mild and there is little to no rainfall. Coming to the destination during the wet season won’t make an excellent choice. Instead, it will make the journey from Labuan Bajo to the trekking time much more difficult. As for the trekking, starting it early between 5-6 am is advised. This way, you can reach the top in the midday and still get a lot of chance to rest while also enjoying the views and mingling with the native of Wae Rebo. The Main Attractions Being one of Indonesia’s most prevalent tourist attractions makes Wae Rebo well taken care of. One of the many appealing aspects of the community—apart from its cone-shaped houses—is how secluded it is. It’s a 28-kilometer journey through the dense jungle from the village of Denge. Visiting this destination is currently only visible if you spend a night at the provided accommodation. The seclusion of Wae Rebo restricts the number of visitors, which makes the journey more about the actual experience. The first thing visitors must do is go to the ceremonial house to meet the elders, who will later perform a prayer. Every visitor must also take part in the Waelu Ceremony. It’s a ceremony where the tribe leader will deliver a welcoming speech and pray for visitors to be safe during the visit. After the ceremony, you can go to the visitors’ house where you will be served lunch. You may spend the day exploring the nearby valley, interacting with the locals, taking photographs, or simply immersing yourself in the peace and quiet of the Wae Rebo ambiance. Some are coming here just to take pictures, and there’s nothing wrong with it. However, it’s advisable to take the available opportunity to get in-depth knowledge about the lives of the native in Wae Rebo Village. Mingle with them to know their thoughts or perhaps their philosophy of life as a part of a tribe. Come to those you think are capable of explaining everything in a fun and straightforward way about this traditional village. The information you get will undoubtedly be a valuable lesson you may only obtain in some remote communities that require a lot of effort to visit. If you come during the dry season, you will be fortunate as you get to enjoy the night sky packed with stars, making it a perfect moment for night photography. There is no need to worry about the place to stay during the night because you will get the opportunity to sleep in one of the huts. The price is around 250,000 per night for each person, including a clean toilet. Final Thoughts Is Wae Rebo Village worth visiting? If you’re simply interested in the unique shaped houses, you can see them in other villages which don’t require trekking. However, if you are a fan of a great challenge, Wae Rebo is your answer; and this Wae Rebo Village travel guide can help you to start off.

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