3-Day Flores Cultural Tour to Wae Rebo, Liang Bua and Lodok Spider Web Ricefield
About This Tour
Discover the cultural heart of Flores on a 3-day overland journey from Labuan Bajo to the misty highlands of Wae Rebo, home to iconic cone-shaped traditional ho...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Labuan Bajo, Ruteng · Languages: English
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What's Included
- Tour guide only
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Entrance and donation fee
- Insurance
- Tip
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Labuan Bajo to Wae Rebo Village Trek
Pick up from your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, then depart by car to Wae Rebo, a drive of about 4 hours. Pick up from your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, then depart by car to Wae Rebo, a drive of about 4 hours. Along the way, stop for breaks and photo opportunities. Along the way, stop for breaks and photo opportunities. Head to Denge Village, then take a motorbike taxi to the trekking start point. Head to Denge Village, then take a motorbike taxi to the trekking start point. Trek from the Wae Lomba River up to Wae Rebo Village through dense forest for about 3 hours. Trek from the Wae Lomba River up to Wae Rebo Village through dense forest for about 3 hours. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour around the village and interact with the local community in Wae Rebo. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour around the village and interact with the local community in Wae Rebo. Overnight in one of the traditional houses in Wae Rebo. Overnight in one of the traditional houses in Wae Rebo.
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2Day 02
Wae Rebo to Liang Bua Hobbit Cave and Ruteng
After breakfast in Wae Rebo Village, trek back down to the Wae Lomba River. After breakfast in Wae Rebo Village, trek back down to the Wae Lomba River. Then take a motorbike taxi to the car parking area. Then take a motorbike taxi to the car parking area. Drive for about 4 hours to Liang Bua Hobbit Cave. Drive for about 4 hours to Liang Bua Hobbit Cave. Visit the cave and hear the explanation about its history and significance. Then visit the mini museum in front of the cave to see some replicas of Flores Hobbit fossils and a collection of artifacts. Visit the cave and hear the explanation about its history and significance. Then visit the mini museum in front of the cave to see some replicas of Flores Hobbit fossils and a collection of artifacts. Drive to Ruteng and check in to your accommodation for an overnight stay. Drive to Ruteng and check in to your accommodation for an overnight stay.
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3Day 03
Ruteng, Spider Web Ricefields, and Return to Labuan Bajo
Pick up from your accommodation, then leave for Labuan Bajo by car, a journey of around 4 hours. Pick up from your accommodation, then leave for Labuan Bajo by car, a journey of around 4 hours. Visit Cara Village for a short trek to the hilltop, where you will watch the spectacular view and unique shape of the rice fields known as the Spider Web Ricefields, or locally called "Lodok." This is the traditional way the Manggarai people divide the land to give equal-sized plots, and it has strong cultural meaning. Visit Cara Village for a short trek to the hilltop, where you will watch the spectacular view and unique shape of the rice fields known as the Spider Web Ricefields, or locally called "Lodok." This is the traditional way the Manggarai people divide the land to give equal-sized plots, and it has strong cultural meaning. Continue driving to Labuan Bajo with a few stops along the way. Continue driving to Labuan Bajo with a few stops along the way. Arrive in Labuan Bajo in the afternoon, then drop off at your accommodation. Arrive in Labuan Bajo in the afternoon, then drop off at your accommodation.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Your hotel lobby in Labuan Bajo · Tour start: Hotel Lobby — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
