How To Get To Wae Rebo Flores

Wae Rebo Flores is a village that is also called a village above the clouds. The village is situated in the east part of Indonesia, in a mountainous area. And the thing that attracts people coming to this village is its traditional house, which is eccentric get unique. The traditional house shapes like cones, and it has readings why it forms like that.

The cone house might look simple and small. Yet, if you get into it, you will find a building with stories which have many rooms in it. Each room has a different function. And in Wae Rebo, you will find only seven traditional houses or cone houses.

When visiting the village above the skies you will find natural sceneries, fresh air with stunning hills. What makes this village interesting is its breathtaking view. Another attraction is living in a village-like a native. To get to the hills, you may also find difficulties. Besides, you have to walk for around 4 hours. Yet, after you arrive, all your tiredness is paid off with a great destination, and a wonderful experience.

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Village History

The history of the village is based on oral tradition. It is believed that the village already existed 18 generations ago. The elder of the community had a vision that he shared with the people to lead their community to the highlands of Flores. They live peacefully under the protection of a good spirit.

The idea to make Wae Rebo Flores be a tourist destination was in 1997, started with the local government who invest money in the construction of two houses of Mbaru Niang. And in 2008, several Mbaru Niang houses were renovated under the support of local government and community, cooperating with groups of Jakarta based architects.

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How to Get There

To get to the villages, the route can only be visited by motorbike. The journey will be long and tiring. If you choose to go by car, it will take a longer route. You have to go to Ruteng first, then to the south of Dintor, and the north of SDK Denge.

With the motorbike, you can follow the coastal road to get to Dintor. In this area, you will see some signs that will show the way to Wae Rebo village.

Head to Denge Village, to SDK Denge. Starting from here, the road starts to hike. And two kilometers from this local school, you can park your vehicle for the night.

In Denge village, you will find a homestay with Mr. Blasius as the owner. There you can gather the information you need to know to get to Wae Rebo Village. The whole trip by motorbike will take around 4 hours. Make sure you get a comfortable motorbike with comfortable shoes or trekking sandals. The minimum cc of the bikes should be 150cc, and if you are two, make it 200cc.

Some Tips to Follow

The journey to Wae Rebo will be challenging yet interesting. To make you able to get through the trip, you need to follow these several tips. The first is having a strong backpack to help you with the rough terrain. If you bring more than a bag, you can board it in Denge village at the lodge.

Also do not forget to bring cash. After you leave Labuan Bajo, there is no ATM. Thus, make sure that you bring enough cash for paying for petrol cars, lodging, porters, guides, and also souvenirs.

Wae Rebo Flores is situated in the highlands. You need a sock and jacket to warm you up because of the cold weather. The locals will also give you a blanket and sleeping pad, but it might not be enough. Also, bring shoes for passing dirt and rocky roads in Wae Rebo.