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We did the 2D1N Waerebo Village trip and can confidently say that everything was exactly as described on the SeekSophie website — so you really know what you are signing up for, with no unpleasant surprises along the way.
Communication via the SeekSophie platform and subsequently over WhatsApp with our guide was smooth throughout, with prompt and clear replies each time (unlike some other tour operators who take ages to respond and still give non-answers). Pickup time and location were arranged seamlessly on the day itself.
One important note: the team strongly discourages travelling with your luggage or even leaving it in the vehicle on the way to Waerebo. Parts of the road are in quite rough condition and any additional weight would make the journey more difficult for the driver and vehicle — best to leave your bags at your hotel in Labuan Bajo.
The drive is a long one — we started around 7am and reached our lunch stop at Waerebo Lodge slightly before noon, with rest stops along the way for photos or bathroom breaks. From there, we took a short motorcycle ride to the trailhead as the roads were too narrow for cars. The hike across the 7 posts took us about 2 hours 15 minutes (we’re not the fittest and took frequent breaks!). We were also fortunate that the trail had reopened in time for our trip after being closed due to bad weather — conditions were hot and humid but dry, which meant fewer leeches and a less slippery, safer climb.
We reached the village at around 3pm — earlier than most groups who typically only begin their hike at 2pm and arrive closer to 5pm. This gave us time to explore the open-air shower facilities (separate for men and women) after the welcoming ceremony at the Rumah Gendang, where we were introduced to the village chief and symbolically welcomed into the Waerebo family and their ancestral home. We had time to chat with locals, play with the children, and take photos before the later groups arrived.
A heads-up: the shower water is very cold! Dinner is a communal affair in the same hut you’ll be sleeping in, and electricity via generator runs only from 6pm to 10pm — so it’s a bit of a mad rush to charge your devices at the limited sockets available. Lights out at 10pm also means you get an incredible view of the stars (a real treat compared to light-polluted Singapore). Although Waerebo sits at only about 1200m above sea level, it can get quite chilly at night, so bringing a light jacket or windbreaker is advisable.
You can opt to wake early the next day for sunrise before breakfast at 7am, after which we began our descent at 8am and reached the trailhead in about 90 minutes. Going downhill is definitely easier than climbing up — though those with weaker knees should take care as it can feel like gravity is working against you!
Meals provided were simple but hearty local fare. We found them satisfying, though you may wish to bring along some trail snacks or cup noodles if you’d like extra sustenance.
The journey back to Labuan Bajo included a lunch stop and a visit to the spiderweb rice fields. Naturally, there was quite a bit of snoozing along the way after the hike!
Special shoutout to Pak Selus, our driver, who handled both traffic and rough road conditions skilfully — we felt safe throughout the journey. Our guide, Dedy, was also fantastic, keeping a close eye on my son (who’s less used to outdoor adventures 😅) and making sure he was safe every step of the way. He also took professional photos for us using his DSLR and drone — we’re still waiting on the Google Drive link, but the previews already look amazing!
All in all, a highly recommended experience — and do hope for good weather so the valley views aren’t obscured by clouds when you’re there!
Faizad
Kami mengalami perjalanan yang luar biasa ke Wae Robo bersama Gimbal. Gimbal adalah pemandu yang hebat, memastikan semuanya berjalan lancar dan kami dijaga dengan baik sepanjang masa. Pengalaman yang tak terlupakan ini jadi lebih istimewa kerana gambar-gambar menakjubkan yang diambil oleh Gimbal, secara percuma dan dengan penuh keikhlasan.
Perjalanan dengan kereta agak mencabar tapi pemandu kami memang cekap menavigasi jalan yang sukar itu.
100% disyorkan!
Stephanie & Alex
Saya baru saja selesai mengikuti Trip Komuniti Komodo selama 8 hari 7 malam dan ia memang sangat menakjubkan. Terima kasih kepada Seek Sophie kerana merancang jadual perjalanan yang begitu terperinci dan dilaksanakan dengan baik. Pemandu tempatan terutamanya Puteri dan Bayou serta staf (Jun), sangat hebat dan amat prihatin dalam memastikan keselesaan dan keselamatan kami. Terima kasih ikhlas kepada mereka dan rakan-rakan sekerja mereka yang membantu kami dalam setiap pengembaraan. Tidak lupa juga kepada jurugambar hebat, Shawne dan Alvin, serta semua peserta trip lain. Kami sangat seronok bersama, seolah-olah kami sudah kenal lama sebelum trip ini. Ini adalah pengalaman yang saya takkan lupakan. 🙏
Cindy
Pengalaman yang sangat menyeronokkan terima kasih kepada kru yang hebat. Bot sentiasa terjaga rapi hasil usaha staf yang rajin dan peka dengan keperluan kami. Makanan daripada chef di atas bot memang sedap, terima kasih khas kerana sudi ubahsuai menu untuk para tetamu yang ada pantang larang diet. Secara keseluruhan, memang sangat disyorkan!
Muhammad Farhan
Keseluruhan pengalaman ini memang mengagumkan. Itinerari yang dirancang dengan teliti, orang asing yang akhirnya jadi kawan, dan perhatian dari SeekSophie untuk semua orang. Apa lagi yang boleh saya minta?
Kalau anda dah lama nak manjakan diri dengan percutian, dan nak cuba sesuatu yang luar dari kebiasaan bersama pengembara lain yang sempoi — ini memang berbaloi.
San Hong
Saya tidak menetapkan apa-apa jangkaan apabila menyertai trip komuniti ini dan hanya membuka minda kerana ini adalah kali pertama saya ke Indonesia. Seluruh pengalaman bersama East Indonesia Trip memang luar biasa (seperti yang selalu dikatakan oleh kempen pelancongan Indonesia). Dari segi logistik, semuanya lancar. Itinerari dirancang dengan teliti, urutan lawatan dan aktiviti sangat teratur, membolehkan kami menikmati Labuan Bajo di awal perjalanan dan terus teruja dengan trip Komodo 3 hari 2 malam tinggal atas kapal, dan diakhiri dengan jamuan tradisional bersama Kak Liz, seorang pejuang budaya tempatan melalui makanan. Dalam masa 8 hari, kami dapat menyerap budaya Pulau Flores, ada masa untuk diri sendiri dan membina hubungan dengan kumpulan tanpa rasa tergesa-gesa. Dari kumpulan Seek Sophie hingga pasukan Navila, saya rasa amat bersyukur atas layanan mesra, bantuan ikhlas dan pengetahuan tempatan yang dikongsikan kepada saya dan seluruh kumpulan. Apa yang saya hargai tentang trip ini ialah semuanya ikhlas, bukan sekadar cakap-cakap kosong — mereka benar-benar berkongsi budaya mereka, pengalaman sebenar mereka, dan keinginan mereka agar orang lain dapat menghargainya. Dan Indonesia adalah sebuah negara yang sangat indah, benar-benar permata yang menakjubkan. Saya sangat tidak sabar menantikan trip saya yang seterusnya ke Indonesia bersama East Indonesia Trip, kalau ada peluang lagi!
Kate Villaseñor
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