🌿 Authentic Flores Highland & Coastal Escape
5 Days / 4 Nights | From Labuan Bajo | Uma Lantar – Wae Rebo – Nuca Molas
📅 Day 1: Labuan Bajo – Uma Lantar Eco Farmstay (Golo Lajang Village)
- Morning: Hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo and drive ~2.5 hours to Uma Lantar, nestled in the hills of Pacar Sub-district.
- Late Morning: Arrival and warm welcome by local farmers. Explore organic coffee & clove plantations. Learn traditional methods of harvesting and coffee processing – from bean to cup.
- Lunch: Home-style lunch using fresh ingredients from the farm.
- Afternoon: Light workshop on brewing Manggarai coffee & intro to sustainable agro-tourism.
- Sunset: Check in to eco-stay or local homestay. Enjoy the tranquility and cool mountain air.
- Evening: Local dinner (e.g., river fish, organic vegetables). Optional: stargazing or casual gathering with villagers.
✅ Overnight: Uma Lantar Eco-Stay
📅 Day 2: Uma Lantar – Farm Life – Jungle Trek – Tiwu Rebak – Dintor (Beach Homestay)
- Early Morning: Sunrise coffee/tea with mountain views.
- After Breakfast: Walk through Uma Lantar farms, observe daily life, see “Sopi” distillation (local alcohol), and do light jungle trekking.
- Lunch: Riverside BBQ at Tiwu Rebak, a hidden local gem.
- Afternoon: Continue overland drive (~3 hrs) to Dintor, a coastal village near Wae Rebo base.
- Evening: Check-in to beachside homestay. Relax with sunset by the sea.
✅ Overnight: Homestay by the Beach (Dintor)
📅 Day 3: Trek to Wae Rebo – Stay in Traditional Village
- Morning: Early breakfast, then transfer by motorbike to trailhead. Begin 2–2.5 hour jungle trek to Wae Rebo.
- Midday: Arrival at Wae Rebo. Traditional Wae Lu’u welcome ceremony by village elders.
- Afternoon: Explore the village, sip local coffee, and engage with the Manggarai community.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight in one of the Mbaru Niang traditional houses.
✅ Overnight: Wae Rebo Village (Mbaru Niang)
🎒 Note: Basic accommodation, shared sleeping space with other guests.
📅 Day 4: Wae Rebo – Trek Down – Dintor Beach
- Morning: Simple breakfast with villagers.
- Late Morning: Trek down (1.5–2 hrs) to Dintor.
- Lunch: Local meal upon arrival.
- Afternoon: Free time to rest, enjoy the beach, or take a short walk along the shore.
- Evening: Dinner at the homestay.
✅ Overnight: Beach Homestay (Dintor)
📅 Day 5: Island Hopping to Pulau Mules – Return to Labuan Bajo
- Morning: Breakfast, then depart by local boat to Pulau Mules / Nuca Molas (20–30 minutes).
- Enjoy snorkeling, beach time, and light hiking along this pristine tropical island.
- Midday: Return to Dintor, freshen up, then continue by car to Labuan Bajo (~4 hours).
- Evening: Arrival in Labuan Bajo (approx. 17:00–18:00).
✅ Trip Ends
💼 Included:
- All ground & boat transport (AC car + local boat + motorbike ride to Wae Rebo trail)
- 4 nights’ accommodation (Eco-Farmstay, Homestay Beach, Wae Rebo traditional house)
- Local English-speaking guide
- All meals per itinerary
- Entrance fees & customary donations (Wae Rebo, Uma Lantar, Nuca Molas)
- Drinking water & snacks during trekking/travel
🎒 What to Bring:
- Trekking shoes, warm jacket
- Swimwear, snorkeling gear (if you have your own)
- Powerbank, personal medicine
- Respect local customs: ask before taking photos in Wae Rebo
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