Territory capital · Indonesia
Wae Rebo
Do a 2‑day hike: ascend, spend one night in the homestay (Rp 325,000 incl. meals), descend next morning.
Wae Rebo is a remote traditional village on Flores, reachable only by a 3‑hour jungle hike from Denge. One night is enough to experience the welcome ceremony, coffee, and night sky; add a second day for the return trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, check)
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, check)
- Airport
- LBJ
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Wae Rebo112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Wae Rebo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyWae Rebo is remote but low‑risk; main concerns are the jungle hike (slippery paths, dehydration) and lack of mobile signal—carry water, a guide…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLBJ Komodo Airport (Labuan Bajo) (Drive ~2 h to Denge, then hike).
- Getting aroundWalk within the village; all huts are reachable on foot.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LBJ Komodo Airport (Labuan Bajo) (Drive ~2 h to Denge, then hike)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wae Rebo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk within the village; all huts are reachable on foot.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Denge trailhead
goDoor to door: ≈3 h each way
Drive from Labuan Bajo or Ruteng to Denge, then hike
Main access point for Wae Rebo
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Wae Rebo homestay
Rp 325,000 per person, includes three vegetarian meals
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 200,000–300,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 300,000–450,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 450,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Homestay room (shared)2 × 1 night × Rp325,000 | Rp650,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp200,000 | Rp400,000 |
| Guide (translation & navigation)2 × Rp200,000 · check | Rp400,000 |
| Welcome ceremony donation (group of 4)1 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp150,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp825,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,650,000≈ US$110 |
Includes three vegetarian meals
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (village‑produced) | Rp 10,000–15,000 per cup |
| Bottle of water | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hike is ~3 h on uneven jungle paths; bring water.
- No cellphone reception; emergency VHF radio only.
- Dress covering shoulders and knees; respect local etiquette.
- Guide recommended (Rp 200,000) for translation and navigation.
Emergency numbers
- General
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
Pocket card
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Wae ReboWae Rebo
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My bed tonight
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Tolong bawa saya ke tempat iniPlease take me to this place
Emergency
- General112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US Embassy in Jakarta; consular services for Indonesia (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Labuan Bajo → Denge (car): ≈ Rp 150,000–200,000, 2 h (check)
- Guide to Wae Rebo: Rp 200,000 per person
Say or show
- Selamat siang / Senang bertemu — Hello / Nice to meet you (səˈlamat ˈtʃiːaŋ)
- Berapa harganya? — How much? (bəˈrapa ˈharganya)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (təˈrima ˈkasih)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wae Rebo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season, check) · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Wae Rebo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Wae Rebo, revision 4980434 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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