Flores Island Tours: Wae Rebo, Nuca Molas & Overland
2D1N Wae Rebo & Nuca Molas: Mountain Village and Coast in One Trip
Wae Rebo is a real mountain village and a real hike. Go with someone who knows the road and the families there.
A night in a Mbaru Niang house at Wae Rebo, then down to the coast for an afternoon at Nuca Molas, with Lowok Beach and the lighthouse, before returning to Labuan Bajo.
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Duration
2 days, 1 night
Start and end
Labuan Bajo
Stay
Mbaru Niang traditional house, Wae Rebo
Format
Open trip daily from 1 guest, or private for 1 to 10 guests
Fees
Entrance fees and village donation included
Highlights
Night in a Mbaru Niang house and the Waelu'u welcome ceremony
Breakfast with Wae Rebo families
Boat to Nuca Molas with a photo stop below its peak
Lowok Beach and the Nuca Molas lighthouse
Mountain culture and coast in two days; documentation included
Why choose this tour
This trip joins the two highlights of south-west Flores in a short getaway: the mountain village of Wae Rebo and the savanna coast of Nuca Molas.
Day one is spent getting to Wae Rebo: a 08:00 pick-up, four to five hours by car to Denge with lunch on the way, and a two to three hour trek up through the forest. Guests are welcomed with the Waelu'u ceremony at the village head's house and spend the night in a Mbaru Niang.
After breakfast with local families and a walk around the village, we trek down to Denge for lunch and take a local boat to Nuca Molas for Lowok Beach and the lighthouse, before driving back to Labuan Bajo.
Itinerary
Day 1Labuan Bajo to Wae Rebo
08:00: hotel pick-up in Labuan Bajo
Drive to Denge village, about 4 to 5 hours, with lunch on the way
Trek up to Wae Rebo, about 2 to 3 hours
Waelu'u welcome ceremony at the village head's house
Afternoon with the community; dinner and night in a Mbaru Niang
Day 2Wae Rebo, Nuca Molas and return
Breakfast with local families; explore the village
Trek down to Denge; lunch
Local boat to Nuca Molas, with a photo stop from the water
Choose the option you prefer. We confirm it in writing before you pay, and we never downgrade a confirmed cabin.
Included
Toyota Innova car and driver
1 night in a Mbaru Niang traditional house, with sleeping bag
4 meals during the trip; mineral water, coffee and tea
Entrance fees
Motorbike taxi between Denge and the trailhead
Local boat to Nuca Molas
Local guide
Waelu'u ceremony donation to the village
First-aid kit
Camera and drone documentation
Not included
Flights
Tips (optional)
Personal expenses
From IDR 2,500,000 (≈ USD 140)
Starting price per person. It varies with the date, cabin and group size, and we confirm your exact quote on WhatsApp. USD is an approximate conversion; prices are quoted in rupiah. You can pay when you arrive in Labuan Bajo, by credit or debit card.
Locally owned, with a physical office in Labuan Bajo where guests can meet the team
Good to know
The trek up takes 2 to 3 hours on a steep trail; good fitness is recommended.
Day 2 is long, with the return to Labuan Bajo in the evening.
Nights in Wae Rebo are cold; bring a warm jacket.
Please dress modestly in the village.
Book at least 2 weeks before departure.
Upgrades and add-ons
Private charterTake the whole boat for your family or group, with the route paced around you.
Cabin upgradeMove up to an ocean-view, Deluxe or Master cabin where the boat has one.
Personal documentationA dedicated drone, GoPro and camera operator for your group.
A day on the Flores mainlandAdd Rangko Cave, Melo village and sunset at Sylvia Hill before or after your sailing.
Honeymoon and anniversary touchesCabin decoration, a private dinner on deck or a cake on board.
Photos are illustrative. The boat is confirmed to you by name before travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which boat will I be on?
You book a boat class and a cabin category. The specific boat is assigned closer to departure and always matches the class booked. We confirm the boat name before you travel.
Can I pay when I arrive in Labuan Bajo?
Yes. You can meet us at our office in Labuan Bajo and pay there before your trip, by credit or debit card, bank transfer or QRIS. You do not have to send money to someone you have never met.
How do I book and pay?
Send your request on WhatsApp or by email to arahpesonaindo@gmail.com. Our team confirms availability and your price in writing. You can pay when you arrive in Labuan Bajo, at our office, by credit card, debit card, bank transfer or QRIS.
Can children and non-swimmers join?
Yes. Children are welcome: tell us their ages so we can prepare life jackets and choose suitable snorkelling spots. Non-swimmers can join with a life jacket, but not in deep water. Our guides snorkel with the group.
Drive into the Manggarai highlands, trek up to Wae Rebo and spend the night in one of its cone-shaped Mbaru Niang houses, with the village welcome ceremony and breakfast with local families.
Travel from Labuan Bajo to Wae Rebo village, stay overnight in a traditional Mbaru Niang, meet local residents, see the Lembor spider-web rice fields and finish with local seafood at Kampung Ujung.
A full day to Nuca Molas on the south coast of Flores: a boat ride below its sharp peak, Lowok Beach, the lighthouse and savanna, and Labuan Taur Beach.