Flores Island Tours: Wae Rebo, Nuca Molas & Overland
3D2N Wae Rebo & Nuca Molas: Village Stay, Savanna & Golo Donde Sunrise
Wae Rebo is a real mountain village and a real hike. Go with someone who knows the road and the families there.
The complete south-west Flores trip: a night in Wae Rebo, a full afternoon at Nuca Molas with a night on the coast, and sunrise from Golo Donde Hill.
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Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Start and end
Labuan Bajo
Stay
Night 1: Mbaru Niang house, Wae Rebo. Night 2: local inn near Nuca Molas
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 with the Waelu'u welcome ceremony
Nuca Molas: Lowok Beach, the lighthouse, savanna and Labuan Taur Beach
Sunrise trek to Golo Donde Hill on day 3
A relaxed pace, with no long drive back on the same day
Camera and drone documentation included
Why choose this tour
This is our most complete trip in south-west Flores, for guests who want both Wae Rebo and Nuca Molas without rushing either.
Day one takes guests from Labuan Bajo to Denge and up to Wae Rebo for the welcome ceremony and a night in a Mbaru Niang. On day two, after breakfast with local families, we trek down, take a local boat to Nuca Molas and spend the afternoon at Lowok Beach, the lighthouse and savanna, and Labuan Taur Beach, with the night at a local inn.
Day three begins at 05:00 with a trek up Golo Donde Hill for sunrise, followed by breakfast and free time on Labuan Taur Beach before the drive back to Labuan Bajo.
Itinerary
Day 1Labuan Bajo to Wae Rebo
07:30: 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; afternoon with the community
Dinner and night in a Mbaru Niang
Day 2Wae Rebo to Nuca Molas
Breakfast with local families; explore the village
Trek down to Denge; lunch
Local boat to Nuca Molas, 40 minutes to 1 hour, with a photo stop
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
2 nights: Mbaru Niang house (with sleeping bag) and a local inn
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 4,000,000 (≈ USD 223)
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.
Wae Rebo, Nuca Molas and Golo Donde in one unhurried trip
Open trip every day, departing from 1 guest
Village donation and entrance fees included
Locally owned, with a physical office in Labuan Bajo where guests can meet the team
Good to know
The Wae Rebo trek takes 2 to 3 hours uphill; good fitness is recommended.
The Golo Donde sunrise trek starts at 05:00 on day 3.
Accommodation in Wae Rebo and Nuca Molas is simple and local.
Bring a warm jacket and 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.