Wae Rebo is an old Manggaraian village, situated in pleasant, isolated mountain scenery. The village offers visitors a unique opportunity to see authentic Manggarai housing and to experience the everyday life of the local community. In the village of Wae Rebo, visitors can see mbaru niang – traditional, circular cone-shaped houses with very unique architecture. Nowadays, it is still a place to hold meetings, rituals and Sunday-morning prayers together.

The circular, cone-shaped buildings were all rebuilt in a traditional way. In contrast today’s rectangular buildings, the hearth is situated in the center of the house. The massive roof, made out of palm fiber, is supported by a central wooden pole. The ceremonial house – differing in size from the other buildings – is the place where sacred heirloom drums and gongs are stored, and where different ceremonies and rituals are held. This house is a communal building, gathering eight families who are descended from a common ancestor under its huge roof. Its structure symbolizes the unity of the clan, with the sacred drums considered the clan’s medium to communicate with the ancestors.

DAY I Labuan Bajo – Denge Village

• Meeting assistance at Labuan Bajo Airport then drives to Lembor is the largest wet paddy field in west Flores
• Denge is the village where we start trekking to Waerebo, stay overnight at locals house and spend the rest of the afternoon interacting with locals people

DAY II   Denge – Waerebo Village

• After breakfast, trekking around 3-4 hours to Waerebo village.
• On the way will be stop at Nampe Bakok – a place where you will have a complete view over the traditional village of Waerebo
• Arrive at Waerebo by midday. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the village.
• Spend your whole afternoon in the village to comprehend the local’s way of life and its surrounding.
• Stay overnight will be provided at a traditional house to share the experience of being in the locals home.

DAY III Waerebo Village – Cancar – Labuan Bajo

• After breakfast, then trek the same way back but this time you walk downhill until reaching a starting point and the driver will waiting you back to Labuan bajo.
• On the way stop at Cancar (spiderweb rice field )
• Arrive in Labuan Bajo by late afternoon or early of the evening.

INCLUDED :

AC Coach, English Speaking Guide, Driver, Petrol, Accomodation in traditional house, Meals in Waerebo village, Donation Fee

EXCLUDED

Personal needs and Insurance

WHAT TO BRING :

Long pants, long sleeves, insect spray, sun protection, trekking/ walking shoes, rain coat (when it’s rain), Camera/ Video Camera, IDR in Cash for personal expenses and other important things during your travel date which unmentioned here.