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Tajudin65 |
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Wae Rebo is a traditional and remote village in the mountains of Flores, Indonesia, famous for its unique, cone-shaped houses called Mbaru Niang. It is a culturally significant site, recognized by UNESCO for preserving the ancestral Manggarai way of life, and offers visitors a chance to experience traditional living and stunning misty mountain scenery. Reaching the village requires a journey that includes an overland drive followed by a multi-hour trek, often with a guide |
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Pierre Narha |
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Super village, a visiter au moins une fois. Peut être était-ce de la malchance mais de nombreux touristes quand nous étions là-bas ce qui donnait un ressenti bizarre. Sinon les habitants sont vraiment sympas, mais méfiants au début ce qui est compréhensible. Ne sachant pas differencier les touristes respecteux des autres, ils prennent leur distance mais après avoir un petit peu parlé avec eux, ils sont très ouverts et nous ont raconté beaucoup d'histoires ce qui était super, j'ai beaucoup aimé. La nuit là-bas était sympathique. Les repas végétariens. |
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Michael Powis |
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Beautiful experience! I recommend going with a guide, it's a bit of a trek to get to and it will make it much easier.<br><br>You'll enjoy the best coffee you've ever had, a lovely home cooked meal and a stay inside of the traditional long house.<br><br>View is incredible. Mountain trek up isn't too hard, but might be a challenge for some. Breathtakingly worth it. |
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Andy Pitz |
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Very disappointing experience. The marketing around Waerebo gives the impression of an authentic cultural immersion, but in reality it felt more like a well-organized tourist business than a genuine cultural exchange.<br><br>After paying the entrance fee and hiking two hours to reach the village, the first thing asked to the visitors is a mandatory "donation" for a ceremony. Expecting a nice ceremony my donation was kind of generous but the reality was that the ceremony lasted around 1 minute and consisted in saying a few welcoming words.... thats it.<br>Then came the storytelling wich was not storytelling at all. It was answering some questions of visitors and again that was it.<br><br>Very little explanation about the culture, traditions, or daily life of the villagers.<br><br>The setting is beautiful and the traditional houses are impressive, but the overall experience felt heavily commercialized. I came hoping to connect with a unique culture and left feeling that the focus was mainly on extracting money from tourists.<br><br>If you're visiting for the scenery and photos, you may enjoy it. If you're looking for a truly authentic cultural experience, I would recommend looking elsewhere. |
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Bert Ferreira |
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If you are thinking about visiting make sure you can do the walk in. Good path just a little steep and long…. About 2000 feet or 600 meters from where the mopeds drop you off until marker 5. It took our group 2 hours to walk in. From marker 5 to 6 its flat. The village / valley is gorgeous. Accommodations were rustic but great. Food was simple but traditional and enough. Besides, if you are visiting then you should not be surprised. |
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Aswin Nobby |
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Wae Rebo Traditional Village is one of the most famous and most frequently visited traditional villages on Flores Island.<br><br>This village is one of many Manggarainese villages in the Greater Manggarai region that still maintains the authenticity of the village as well as its houses formation that inherited from their ancestor for hundreds year. Like other traditional Manggarainese villages, this village consists of Mbaru Gendang or a main traditional house at its center and other traditional houses surrounding on its left and right side so together they form a circular layout. In front of the main house there is a Compang or altar stone that is commonly used in many of rituals to worship their ancestor's spirit.<br><br>The uniqueness of Wae Rebo Traditional Village that distinguishes it from other traditional villages is its location lies deep in the valley of Satar Mese mountainous area which can only be reached by trekking.<br><br>Accessibilities: To access Wae Rebo Traditional Village, first we need to get into the modern village nearby called Dintor Village, Satar Lenda District, Manggarai Regency, which is about 50km/1.5 hours from Ruteng City or about 100km/3 hours from Labuan Bajo City using motorcycle or car. Half of the roads lead to Dintor are wide and good, the rest are small and badly constructed & maintained. Once we arrived, we have to continue to walk for about 6 km / 2.5 hours from the uphill of modern village nearby. The trekking path lead to Wae Rebo is clear but quite narrow, risky, also draining energy due to the steep of the hill.<br><br>Amenities: There are many amenities available around Dintor such as markets, food and beverage vendors, and lodging. Around Wae Rebo, there is only one traditional house that is specifically intended for tourists to stay all in one with breakfast, food and drinks, and also a toilet. For electricity, in Dintor it is always available connected to the power plant, while in Wae Rebo it is not always available only from 6 PM to 12 PM powered by small local generator. For water, there is no need to worry because there are many water springs on the mountain that is always flowing abundantly to all villages. |
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acidguru |
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An amazing traditional village surrounded by mountains and clouds. The hike to reach it is worth it. The view is stunning and the atmosphere feels timeless. The people are welcoming and the culture is well preserved. A unique and unforgettable experience in Flores. |
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Barbara |
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Great experience. I went there with Happy Bajo because I’m traveling solo and not in the mood to drive a motorbike alone there. But I saw some people go there by their own and the village people still welcomed them and you can pay them directly.<br><br>The pathway to the village is around 5 km with the last 2 km is relatively flat or downhill but it was worth the sweat.<br><br>The village is very beautiful, the people are nice. I slept like a baby in one of the hut, I even took a bath in with water from the spring water, cold but it was very refreshing after the hike.<br><br>I regret not buying coffee from them. I bought bracelets from the cute kids. |
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Danny Kwan |
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Things to note before you come:<br>1. Good physical condition is required to reach this village, the journey could be arduous depending on your fitness level as the hike may take about 2-3hrs<br>2. Bring enough cash. There's no digital payment or internet connection along the way to the village, you'll need cash to pay the guide, motorbike taxi, ceremony fee, and staying fee.<br>3. Bring necessary equipment to hike and staying overnight like spare clothes, toiletries, snacks, water that fit into a backpack.<br>4. Now there's wifi in the village thanks to starlink, but it's very limited and you have to pay for it, but it's like 20k only, just visit their coffee shop in the village and say you want to use wifi.<br>Hope it helps on your journey ahead. |
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Jeny Park |
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What a lovely experience, have a amazing time to visit the wareebo village, the place so cool the guide that show us the road was kind and amazing person, me and my bf stay for a night it’s amazing experience we stay with a lot of people in the same room what a cool experience have a new friend, and the food here not bad, we have to eat dinner and breakfast together it’s so cool, back to the road it’s was so bad sadly the road so adrenaline and no people around kinda scared but it’s safe. Thanks for the amazing experience❤️ |
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Christina Chong |
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5 hours+ of land transport + scary motorbike ride (less than 10 mins) + 2 hours hike to arrive at this World Heritage Village.<br>What an experience with the broken bridge, road, no network coverage but all nature and cultural heritage.. we are lucky to be able to stay in the Main House although its only few layers of straw mats comparing to mattress in the guest house, we had the honour to shared a chilling night with the head of the Village under one roof. Great scenerary, weather day and night.. milky way.. just relax..<br>Do expect simple meals (dinner & breakfast) but good coffee from the tribe. Loved the cold shower, feels so good afterwards.<br>Do bring a jacket as its gets cold at night, a small torch to walk to the toilet/ shower (be mindful with the steps & stairs), disposable raincoat (light to carry for 1 time use), if you to carey many things, can hire a porter (your guide/ assistant/ drive will do a good job)<br>For myself, i only brought 1 set extra cloth (after shower sleep and next day down hill), small hand towel serve as well as bath towel, i wore water hiking sandal (i slipped down hill on muddy path but it gave me good grip on the stone path)<br>20 to 25k per coconut is very rewarding at Pos 1 after 1.5hours hike leaving the village. If you can, do swim in the small waterfall as the water is sooooo clean and cold! Crystal clear!!<br>Take lots of photos! |
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Lee Kokliang |
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This village has been rebuilt years ago. It is not the original. The real village is in another side where it has road connections and schools. In conclusion, this is just a replica of the old ways and living in such huts. It is 3 hours 1 way hike up and a motorbike ride of 15 mins. Got to knock bamboo bell to inform village chief upon your arrival. Later, they will bless you in the main hut. Everyone will stay, sleep and eat together with no privacy in another hut at 8pm. There is only electricity from 6pm to 10pm where you can charge your power banks and battery. There is a warung at the entrance where they sell instant noodles, tea and coffee. There is paid wifi there. Everyone got to eat together, food isn't that fantastic. There is no meat but vegs. It is just for the experience. There are 3 toilets cum bathroom and are really basic. No hot water. At night, mosquitoes will visit you when you sleep at 10pm where all lights are out and everyone snores. Prep your phones lights or headlamps. Good for 1 night stay at most. I call this tourist entertainment. |
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Rhys Davies |
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Amazing experience. A very bumpy 10 mins The scooters to get to the start of the hike and then the hike up for the first half is very strenuous so make sure you're fit and healthy. Once there it's nice to disconnect and relax. The food is mainly rice and egg with some veg which is nice. When I was up there we saw pig sacrifices which was interesting to see. |
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Mohamad Redzuan Mohamad Nizam |
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Wae Rebo is truly a magical place, a hidden village in the mountains that feels like stepping into another world. Surrounded by lush greenery and misty hills, the beauty of the landscape is absolutely breathtaking. The traditional Mbaru Niang houses are not only unique in architecture but also full of cultural meaning, standing as a symbol of unity and heritage.<br><br>What makes Wae Rebo even more special is its people. The community is warm, welcoming, and deeply connected to their traditions. They live in harmony with nature, grow their own coffee and spices, and welcome guests with genuine hospitality. Staying overnight was a humbling experience, sharing meals, joining the evening gathering, and waking up to the peaceful sounds of nature.<br><br>This is not just a place to visit, but a way to reconnect with culture, simplicity, and serenity. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and meaningful experience in Flores. |
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Ivan |
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Это уникальное место, которое точно стоит посетить. Для полного погружения в атмосферу, почитайте книгу об этой деревне в гостевом доме, а также можно пообщаться с жителями и задать им разные вопросы об их жизни - это будет увлекательный диалог. Рекомендую подниматься с рассветом (или ночевать наверху) - с утра будет меньше облаков и меньше туристов, которые большими толпами приходят с 10-11 утра и позже. До парковки нужно доехать на байке, далее пешком идти 2 часа. В самой деревне нужно сначала дать небольшое символичное пожертвование за церемонию очищения, а далее оплатить вход 200К с человека (в него входит обед). |
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Marine Vignal |
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Malheureusement des hommes nous obligés à déposer notre scooter pour nous faire payer un trajet de 100000 idr par personne pour rejoindre le début de la randonnée.<br>C’est 20minutes de marche donc tout à fait faisable sans avoir à faire à un taxi scooter.<br><br>Pour ce qui est du village, la balade en forêt est magnifique, et l’arrivée au village même dans la brume était spectaculaire.<br>Il est important de savoir qu’il faut venir avec une tenue « correcte » pour les femmes c’est à dire longueur genoux et les épaules couvertes de preference.<br>Il est bon aussi de savoir qu’il n’est pas recommandé de prendre des photos avant d’avoir l’approbation du chef du village.<br><br>On a fait une partie d’échecs avec les ados et joué au foot un petit instant et c’est ce qui a rendu ce moment particulièrement spécial (ou plutôt spécialement normal).<br><br>Si vous avez la possibilité de leur amener un jeu d’échecs ils en seront ravis 🤩<br><br>N’oublier pas d’acheter une petite bouteille de vin à la cannelle avant de repartir :) |
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Lexi |
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Did the hike in 1.5 hours and arrived there for lunch time. You are welcome with a ceremony from the leader of the village (recommend giving 25K/person for donation) and then you are part of the community and can enjoy at the village. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, we learned a lot about Manggarai culture and the experience is just incredible. You pay 325k/person to sleep there including lunch, diner and breakfast it’s worse it and it helps the community 🙏🏼 |
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anang prayudi |
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Waerebo Village is a beautiful mountain village in Flores, famous for its fresh air, stunning views, and the warm hospitality of its people. However, this lovely place still needs better supporting facilities, especially clean toilets and more comfortable accommodation. |
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Philipp Ludewig |
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We did not follow the advice and started the trek in strong rain weather and after 4pm. DO NOT START AFTER 4pm. You will need a flashlight. The rain wasn't helping either. The stay was ok. The facilities are what they are. |
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Swarman Siahaan |
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Amazing place, wonderful view, humble villagers. It can be a place to calm your body and mind bcs out of crowd and servis. Enjoying millions of stars, cold wind and nature voices |
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Giramondo |
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Visitare questo luogo incantevole significa immergersi nel puro stile di vita indonesiano di un tempo ( ma anche recente ). Ci si arriva dopo circa 2.5 ore di cammino attraversando una affascinante foresta. Il sentiero in parte rifatto durante la pandemia è ben tenuto nonostante le piogge. Per chi dorme al villaggio si deve accontentare di una capanna dormitorio / ristoro comune con altre persone. Tutte le capanne sono all’interno avvolte da un fumo generato dai bracieri interni utilizzati sia per cucinare che per affumicare appositamente l’interno in modo da preservarlo nel tempo. Si mangia per terra e i bagni sono quel che sono. Consiglio di portarsi una zanzariera e repellente utile per la notte. Il tutto è molto “wilde” ma a mio avviso esperienza unica! Dimenticavo…Producono un ottimo caffè! |
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Amy Madeleine |
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We really enjoyed our stay at Waerebo village. It’s worth turning up early to beat the tour guide rush. It was very insightful to learn about their history and lifestyle.<br><br>However, on the final day I was served nasi goreng for breakfast. I presume they reused the rice from the night before, and it hadn’t been refrigerated. I got food poisoning, so be careful! |
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Marko Smith |
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It's a paradise village on the mountain.<br>A very unique 7 traditional "cone-roof" houses.<br>They only have coffee farm around, so all otherthings daily must carry by motorbike and continue about 2 hours hike by foot.<br>They only charged 325k for a bed/blanket/pillow in guesthouse for all guests with 2 times meals (dinner and next morning breakfast), 50k for welcome ceremony entered the village area.<br>Less than 400k rupiah (us$25 / €22) for 2D1N.<br><br>IF YOU STILL COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT PRICE,<br>YOU REALLY A HORRIBLE CHEAPSKATE PERSONALITY! |
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なかむらしおん |
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村に一泊。ツアーを利用。観光向けではあるものの、暮らしを体験できた。時間がゆっくり流れている感じ。 |
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Nirmala |
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Magnifique! Certes touristique, droit d'entrée, case pour dormir à plusieurs, montée ardue, route évidemment comme dans l'est de Flores cabossées ....mais voir les étoiles depuis ce petit village perdu, de lever au petit matin et contempler la brume qui le noie reste magique. Certes les villageois sont blasés par l'afflux des touristes et vivent leur vie , semblant indifférents. Comment leur reprocher de tirer avantage dans un pays si pauvre. Mais si on prend la peine de s'y accommoder tout doucement, de prendre juste place à leurs côtés ils sont très accueillants. Ce n'est que mon avis personnel mais je vous conseille d'y aller pour la beauté qui s'en dégage sans forcément attendre milles échanges avec eux. |
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Tracey Wong |
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An impressive experience !<br><br>The trek was no joke though... tough but with many stop points and amazing views.<br><br>Once you arrive you are greeted by the village elder who welcomes you in his home. You are then sent to your sleeping hut with about 30 other people. Hopefully you don't have anyone who snores!!<br><br>Dinner is served around 7pm so if you get up there early you just chill or take pictures. There are dogs who are friendly as they are your protectors in the night from wild animals.<br><br>Breakfast is served at 7am, but if you're lickly get up early and catch the sunrise. |
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Nat M |
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The most beautiful place I’ve ever visited. When you go, please please please don’t go because of the drone shots. Instead, be curious and ask the locals about their traditions and their daily lives. You’re visiting their home, seeing how they make a living, so the least you can do when they’ve given you a warm welcome is to be respectful. |
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D |
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Das sollte man vorher Wissen! Ca. 7 1/2 Kilometer und 800 Höhenmeter größtenteils steiler Anstieg auf befestigten und unbefestigten Weg.<br>Die Anstrengung wird mit einem schönen Ausblick auf das Dorf belohnt<br>Die Übernachtung für 325.000 im Schlafsaal ist Geschmackssache |
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TEO JOO HERN |
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Rezinhaaa |
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AMAZING AMAZING experience. From Labuan 4hr drive & 2hr hike. After arriving we had dinner (rice, eggs & veggies) and met the local tribe members in their hut who were very friendly and welcoming. At night they provide a bed, pillow and blanket. Breakfast was provided in the morning (rice and eggs). It was a very comfortable experience in the village. Would recommend to everyone however it is not accessible. Hike is long but was not bad (we had a 8yo local doing it with us in his flip flops). |
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Suraj Shah |
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One of the most memorable experiences in Indonesia. From the trailhead you can leave your motorbike there and give the helmet to the kiosk owner who will look after it for 10k. You can also rent a walking stick for 10k and it’s very helpful for both the climb and descent.<br><br>It took me three hours to hike to the village, but a fitter person could do it in two hours. The hike is through the forest so no need to worry about being exposed to the sun. The path is slippery in some places but otherwise in very good condition.<br><br>Upon entering the village, you will be escorted to the mandatory welcome in the main house, where you will be asked to pay 50k. And then, if you are sleeping there, it is another 325k for a bed, dinner and breakfast the next day. After that, you’re free to do whatever you want, which is mainly admiring the houses, a short walk around the village and then mingling with the villagers and other guests. For 375k, I think it’s great value for money and by no means extortionate.<br><br>They provide a mattress and blanket but you must bring your own towel. The toilet is clean and there is a bucket shower. The bed is comfortable to sleep on, but a few mosquitoes at night. You share the room with other travelers (about 15 during my stay) but it was fine for a night and nice to interact with everyone.<br><br>For the dinner and breakfast, they cater for vegetarians. The food is good and filling, I carried a lot of snacks with me, but it was too many. I also carried too many warm clothes - it’s best just to bring one jumper, one raincoat, and 2 x t shirts, jogging bottoms, socks and underwear.<br><br>I travelled alone but made good friends with the other guests, that makes the trip so much more memorable. We hiked back to the bottom together the next morning.<br><br>The only downside is the road leaving the Wae Rebo is in bad condition, so be prepared for a bumpy ride. I was a bit nervous coming here as a solo traveler, and was considering to get a guide just for company, but it is not necessarily. From the trailhead the hike is not difficult (just tiring) and you will make friends with the other guests.<br><br>Thank you Wae Rebo village and I hope to be back some day. |
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Ry Wijaya |
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You better be ready for the steep hike in the first half. The hike took us more or less about 1.5 hrs. Took my parents 4 hrs, but they did it. Is it worth it? Damn right it is. There's a house guardian cat too. Super friendly cat. |
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Three Blessings |
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What an experience that one will never forget. Basically back to basic with no network connection and just appreciate human bonding. Flew to Labuan bajo from bali. approx 4hrs drive, 5mins motorcycle ride to the hiking trail and 2hrs hike up to the village..what a humbling experience |
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Sony Warsono |
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Here are some of the things you can do in Waerebo Village:<br><br>• Visit the traditional houses.<br>Waerebo is known for its unique traditional houses, which are shaped like cones and have seven roofs. The houses are made of bamboo and thatch, and they are decorated with traditional carvings. You can visit the houses and learn about the traditional way of life of the Manggarai people.<br>• Hike to the village lookout point.<br>There is a lookout point near the village where you can get stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The hike to the lookout point is not too difficult, but it is important to wear comfortable shoes and bring water.<br>• Learn about the Manggarai culture.<br>The Manggarai people have a rich culture and history. You can learn about the Manggarai culture by visiting the village, attending a traditional dance performance, or talking to the villagers.<br>• Go trekking in the surrounding area.<br>There are many trekking trails in the area around Waerebo Village. You can go on a short trek to a nearby waterfall or go on a longer trek through the mountains.<br>• Relax and enjoy the scenery.<br>Waerebo Village is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. You can sit on a bench and watch the clouds go by, or you can take a walk through the village and enjoy the peace and quiet.<br><br>Here are some additional tips for visiting Waerebo Village:<br><br>•The village is located in a remote area, so it is important to plan your trip ahead of time. You need to book your accommodation and transportation in advance.<br>• The best time to visit Waerebo Village is during the dry season, which runs from June to October.<br>• The village is located at a high altitude, so it is important to pack warm clothes, even if you are visiting during the dry season.<br>• The villagers are very friendly and welcoming, but it is important to respect their culture and customs. For example, it is considered rude to wear revealing clothing in the village.<br><br>Waerebo Village is a great place to experience the traditional culture of the Manggarai people. It is a beautiful and peaceful place, and it is well worth the effort to visit. |
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Nolianto Ananda |
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Great experience visiting Wae Rebo at 1.200 msl. with 2-3 hours trekking from the gate. Nice trekking path with a shady atmosphere. Breathtaking view when you reach the village, nice atmosphere, friendly people, nice and clean facilities. Woth It. |
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Anya Claire |
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Stunning village, looks just like the photos. Opportunity to spend the night for 350k including dinner and breakfast. Don’t bother hiring a guide for the hike, it’s easy and took me 1h45 to do alone. Be prepared for the most gruelling drive to get there. The road is AWFUL, wouldn’t recommend unless you’re an experienced driver. Also bear in mind the drive from Labuan Bajo said 3h on Google maps but took me 6h!!! Cos of the state of the roads it takes basically double the time. Was a long day of bumpy driving :( |
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Et |
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Unfortunately, the village has become extremely touristy. They need to start limiting the number of people they accept daily, because it's really disappointing to drive 5 hours then hike 2 hours into the mountains to then be surrounded by tourists posing for photos, and annoying influencers flying drones around. It REALLY kills the experience, and how special and traditional it's supposed to be. Additionally, they seemed to charge each visitor a different price to stay (I asked a few people) so it's all a bit dodgy. I wouldn't return unless they start limiting people. I can't imagine the people who live in the village like having literally dozens of tourists visit every single day. |
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Felin Kartini |
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Waerebo is an interesting tourist spot. This place is very cool and the people here are very kind and friendlly. The Waerebo people live traditionally. And the Waerebo people still preserve their culture very well. Waerebo is famous for its stunning natural beauty and has unique and interesting traditional houses.<br>I am very happy because I visited this place, basically this place is very cool and really recommended for you to visit.<br><br>To visit this place requires a lot of effort because the journey to this place is very far. To visit this place takes around 3-5 hours with uphill terrain.<br><br>Even though the journey here is very far and the road is narrow and rocky and beside it is a ravine, the journey is very enjoyable because we are enjoying the interesting views and cool.<br><br>Anyway, this place is really cool. Hopefully I can come here again,,,🙌 |
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Agnes Purwakusuma |
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Visiting this place was one of the best experiences I had in my life. Starting with the stunning views that accompanied the 4 hours road trip from Labuan Bajo, followed by the 3 hours of hiking with mesmerizing mountain views along the way, bringing me to this beautiful village. During my overnight stay in this village, the internet was not available and electricity was limited. And yet, it was still the best experience to enjoy the sky full of stars (literally) with my naked eyes and to mingle with fellow visitors. |
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Jonas Schlumpf |
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Wirkt alles nicht ganz authentisch. Die Wanderung und das Dorf sind trotzdem schön. Ein Weg sind ca. 4,5km mit 550 Höhenmeter Steigung. Ein teil des Weges sind Steinplatten, später wird es wilder (inkl Wasserfalldurchquerungen wenn es regnet). |
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Astika Pinas |
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This place is very nice and very challenging for those who love nature like me, the first time I went to Wae Rebo with some of my guests it felt like going back to the past because the characteristics of the people in Wae Rebo are very traditional with the traditional customs of Mangarai which makes Wae Rebo village very much in demand by tourists, the existence of the Wae Rebo traditional village which is challenging is because it is located in the middle of the foot of the mountains there are also 7 traditional houses in the shape of a cone surrounding the field or the Mangarai people usually call it natas. we walked from the village by spending 4 hours tracking until we arrived at Wae Rebo village. there the air is very cool and the natural beauty is very pronounced, for nature lovers like me this will be considered like the heaven of Mangarai because of the uniqueness of the village plus the people are very friendly and we are cooled with authentic Wae Rebo coffee. Even though the journey is very challenging because we have to pass through several bumpy and rocky roads and also have to do tracking, it will all be paid off with the unique and perfect view of the traditional village of Wae Rebo. |
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alpenkind |
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Die Fahrt von Labuan Bajo mit unserem privat-Fahrer war sehr gut! Tolle Landschaft, unterwegs schöne Zwischenstopps.<br>Das Dorf an sich, welches zum Unesco Weltkulturerbe zählt ist auch recht schön, allerdings dem Massentourismus verfallen.<br>Wir waren recht enttäuscht und fühlten uns “ ausgenommen”.<br>Klar das es was kostet, jedoch wird für jede Kleinigkeit extra berechnet.<br>Wir hatten Glück, dass unser lokaler Fahrer moderatere Preise für uns ausgehandelt hatte.<br>Die Wanderung nach oben ist sehr schön.<br>Sind nachmittags rauf und morgens vor dem inkludierten Frühstück wieder nach unten gegangen.<br>Abendessen : Reis mit Brühe und einem gekochten Ei.<br><br>Unbedingt genügend Wasser mitnehmen!<br>Idealerweise einen Hüttenschlafsack und trockene Wechsel Kleidung dabei haben.<br><br>Fazit: teuerstes Matratzenlager unserer gesamten Indonesien -Reise |
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Jessica Tait |
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We loved our stay at Waerebo Village, it took us 2 hours to hike up and we were welcomed with a traditional ceremony. We stayed the night and felt the 325k fee for board, 3 meals and the experience was well worth it. The villagers were kind and welcoming and it was interesting to be part of their community for a night.<br><br>It’s a shame there’s a few bad reviews on this place, the village has been adapted to allow tourists to stay and it’s a big journey from either Labuan Bajo or Ruteng so I’m unsure why people make the effort just to moan about the cost (things can’t be provided free of charge) |
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Ellen Brigitta |
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Magical village in the valley of a deep mountain. It was out of this world experience, from the trekking, the view and the cultural experience in the village. You will experience living as a local . Sleeping in the communal hut, eating together on the floor and chatting with friendly people in the village. Find pak Benny and pak Agus in one of the hut. They can tell you a lot of stories and history. Come to their hut at 7am in the morning to catch the best sunray for your picture too. And dont forget to try the coffee. It's so good!! |
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Oscar Loison |
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Very nice traditional village, but there was nearly no explanations about the village from the villagers, we had practically no contact with them (except one book)<br>The hike to go to the village was so nice |
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Piotr Bednarski |
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This is a unique experience to be able to live in a remote village that did not change much in hundreds of years and see how their people spend their time. It might not be very comfortable but that makes it more authentic. The food provided was really tasty and to marvel at the sky full of stars in complete silence and darkness was unforgetful experience. There is a also an opportunity to buy products made by locals. The trek to the village is not very demanding but I guess it depends on the weather conditions so worth to check in advance. |
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E K |
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Wae Rebo Wanderung<br>Startpunkt ist Denge.<br>Die Strecke sind 7,3km insgesamt.<br>Mit einem Motorrad kann man die ersten 2,5 km abkürzen. Das Motorrad kostet hin und zurück 100k IDR pro Person.<br>Die Strecke selbst muss offiziell mit einem Ranger begangen werden. Den findet man für 200k pro Gruppe in Denge (rauf und runter). Er hilft auch beim Tragen des Gepäcks. Die Tour dauert dann ca. 2 Stunden. Jeweils ca. 2,5 km bergauf und später bergab.<br>Anfangs ist der Weg noch mit Platten versehen. Später läuft man über teils rutschigen Waldboden. Der Dorfälteste wird im Dorf zuerst besucht. Er erhält 50k pro Gruppe Spende.<br>Die Übernachtung kostet inkl. Abendessen und Frühstück 325k.<br>Es gibt 3 Toiletten und eine indonesische Dusche. Das heißt ein großer Kübel mit kaltem Wasser. Man schläft mit ca. 25 weiteren Menschen in einem Haus. Die Temperaturen sind kühl, aber nicht kalt. Ohrenstöpsel nicht vergessen. Bei uns ist einer um 20 Uhr eingeschlafen und hat die Nacht durchgeschnarcht.<br>Strom gibt es von 18-22 Uhr. Da kann man dann auch sein Telefon laden. Das Haus ist auch tagsüber sehr dunkel. Man sollte eine Taschenlampe mitnehmen. Getränke muss man mitbringen oder Wasser dort kaufen. Es gibt zum Abendessen und Frühstück eine Tasse Kaffee oder Tee. Wir haben je Person 1,5l Wasser für die Übernachtung mitgenommen. Das hat gereicht.<br>Wenn das Wetter schlecht ist, kann man wenig machen. Entweder unterhält man sich mit den anderen Gästen oder man nutzt seinen EBook-Reader.<br>Nachts sieht man einen tollen Sternenhimmel, sollte man wach werden und rausgehen. |
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Putri Dumadi |
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Waerebo Village is one of the hidden gem in Labuan Bajo area. Located in Manggarai Regency, NTT.<br>You can go there by depart from Labuan Bajo very early in the morning. Be prepared for the off road it will makes you uncomfortable with whatever the vehicle you ride by and will take approximately 4-5 hours from Ruteng, east Manggarai which is 3 hours from Labuan Bajo. Have a rest there, see spiderweb fields or waterfalls, and next morning wake up early to go from Ruteng to Waerebo because the road there is better.<br>The hiking track is quite friendly for beginner hiker but also quite steep at the start but then definitely not hard. It took about 2hr to climb up, there are local guides who will take you up and down by bike, but you'll have to pay.<br><br>The village is beautiful, with the traditional house and primitive vibes and we enjoyed the picturesque huts, friendly locals, and children. The village became more touristy after my visit.<br><br>The coffee is amazing its naturally planted, harvested, roasted and brewed by grandmas in the village. You should try the coffee when you visit here, you can also buy it as souvenir and be prepared to paying with cash only.<br>The view at night are amazing, temperature could be dropped to freezing at night so be prepared with proper jacket. You can see milkyway starry nights very beautiful, and in the morning you can see the clouds are actually below your eye level. So beautiful place to visit. |
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Aidan Le-Devenish |
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Wae Rebo is special. We are a family of four , including a 10 year old and 4 year old. Well worth the drive from Labuan Bajo. Taking the ocean road there took around 3 hours, and returning via spider web rice fields took around 6 hours of driving. Big two days, but fantastic.<br>The walk to the village to us just on 90 minutes, and the return was 80 minutes the following day. The guides and driver insisted it will be 2.5 hours minimum…<br>The sleeping ‘house’ was comfortable - you can see the type in the photos. The main house for guests can accommodate around 40 people for sleeping , and this is also the same house for all guests to eat dinner and have breakfast in. Once this main house is full, the second house can accommodate 25 people. And then that’s the maximum for the day. There is no pre booking as such. So some people are turned away at the guest house prior to walking up. So you need to be sure to not leave Labuan Bajo too late. We left at around 8:30am.<br>Once you enter the village your guide from the walk will talk you through the process. You need to pay a welcome donation of 50,000 IR to the village chief as soon as you enter his house. This is customary :)<br>The fee for the village homestay is 375,000 per person and they give you this bill at breakfast. We left by around 9am.<br>I also brought my drone and could fly without issues, once I asked each time prior to flying. Just don’t take off in between the ceremony mound and the main house. |
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Yaroslava Chukhmanenko |
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IF YOU ARE GOING BY YOURSELF TO WAEREBO, READ ON:<br>We went by bikes from Labuan Bajo to Waerebo. Google Maps shows 2-3 hours, but in reality, it takes much longer than that. The road is terrible, with almost no paved surface, just rocks near the coast (which is the majority of the road, actually). However, the views are awesome. We couldn't arrive in time to the departure spot of the trekking and had to stay for one more night in Denge village.<br><br>So, consider the following options:<br><br>1. Depart from Labuan Bajo very early in the morning. Be prepared for the worst road ever. Take a good bike, like NMax or something similar to it. The road will take approximately 4-5 hours.<br><br>2. Go first to Ruteng, which is 3 hours from Labuan Bajo. Have a rest there, see spiderweb fields or waterfalls, and next morning wake up early to go from Ruteng to Waerebo because the road there is better. Still not good, but better.<br><br>I really hope that the government will pay attention to the road conditions in these areas and improve the infrastructure. Many villages are seen along the way, and they deserve much better roads.<br><br>Next, the hike: it is quite steep at the start but then definitely not hard. We managed to climb up in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Go with your bike straight to the departure parking spot. The roads there are fine, and it’s better to go by yourself. But if you don't want to, there are locals who will take you up and down by bike, but it costs 100k in total. Make sure your body is covered during the trekking because there are so many leeches!<br><br>The village is beautiful, and we enjoyed the picturesque huts, friendly locals, and children, but we weren't lucky with the weather. We couldn't stay overnight, so after lunch, we went down, the whole experience cost us 200k per person plus a donation. The village felt a bit touristy already, and I was eager to hear more stories and history about this place, but it didn't happen. We just asked a bunch of questions, but the answers weren't very full.<br><br>Oh, and the coffee is amazing!<br><br>Anyway, I think it's a marvelous experience all in all. Go there during the dry season |
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