Waerebo Village Stay and Trekking
Waerebo is the only traditional Manggarai ethnic village with traditional houses. It is located at an altitude of 1,125 m above sea level amongst the Nature Conservation forest.
There are now 7 traditional houses or Mbaru Tembong and each of them houses more than one family. The people live on agricultural products like coffee beans, taro and vegetables.
Toward the end of the trip you will be required to trek uphill about 3 to 4 hours passing rain forests and nature pools.
Day 01 LABUANBAJO - DENGE or DINTOR
Drive inland observing the beautiful panoramic views, villages and rice fields. Lunch at local restaurant in Lembor or picnic lunch. Afternoon drive till Denge and stay overnight at locals house. Spend the rest of the afternoon interacting with locals.
Day 02 DENGE - WAEREBO
Trek up hill through the rain forest to reach Wae Lomba - a creek as the first stop after about a one hour trek from Denge. Here the atmosphere of being in the forest is real while sometimes the song of Asian Paradise Flycatcher could be heard. Proceed then to reach Post 2 at Pocoroko a vantage point for picturesque views toward Savu sea in the south.
It is the last place for cellular phone connection services available. The next stop will be 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. Your overnight stay will be provided at a traditional house to share the experience of being in the locals home.
Day 03 WAEREBO - DENGE - LABUANBAJO
Spend your morning in the village to experience the morning life of the
peasants and then trek the same way back but this time you walk downhill until reaching a point where the car is waiting to bring you back to Labuanbajo. Lunch will be provided en route. Arrive in Labuabbajo by late afternoon or early of the evening
Participant Guidelines
- Wear proper attire
- Use walking shoes
- Bring sweater or pullover due to the high altitrude of Wae Rebo
Participants will be picked up at respective hotels.
Price Includes:
Land transport
Porter
English Speaking Guide
Entrance fee
Village accommodation
Meals as stated on the itinerary
Mbata Cultural Performance
Price Excludes:
Donation in the village
Tips and personal expenses
Mbata Cultural Performance USD 25/one performance
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