Flores Island Tours: Wae Rebo, Nuca Molas & Overland
Flores Mainland Day Tour: 7 Stops, Rangko Cave & Night Market
Wae Rebo is a real mountain village and a real hike. Go with someone who knows the road and the families there.
A day on the Flores mainland instead of the sea: Batu Cermin and Rangko caves, the hill village of Melo, sunset at Sylvia Hill and dinner at the Kampung Ujung night market.
Check Availability★★★★★ 4.9 on Google Maps · 596 reviews · 10,000+ guests welcomed
Duration
11 hours (09:00 to 20:00)
Stops
7
Transport
AC car with driver-guide, local boat to Rangko Cave
Fees
All entrance fees included
Meals
Lunch and dinner at the guest's choice (not included)
Highlights
Rangko Cave at midday, when sunlight turns its saltwater pool bright turquoise
Photo in traditional Manggarai costume at Melo village
Batu Cermin, the mirror cave with coral fossils in the rock
Sunset at Sylvia Hill over Labuan Bajo bay
Dinner at the Kampung Ujung night market, at the stall guests choose
Why choose this tour
Almost every visitor to Labuan Bajo spends their days on the water; few go inland. This tour shows the Flores where people live: caves, villages, hills and the town's night market.
The day starts at 09:00 with Batu Cermin cave, then a drive and a short local-boat crossing to Rangko Cave, timed for the hour when light reaches the chamber and the pool glows turquoise. After lunch in town guests continue to Melo village in the hills for a photo in traditional costume, then to Sylvia Hill for sunset, a stop for Flores tenun weaving and the Kampung Ujung night market.
Every entrance fee is included. Lunch and dinner are deliberately left open so guests can choose their own restaurant and night-market stall.
Itinerary
Schedule09:00 to 20:00
09:00: pick-up from the hotel
Batu Cermin Cave
Rangko Cave by local boat: swim in the turquoise pool
Lunch in town at a place the guests choose
Melo traditional village: costume photo and views of the bay
Sylvia Hill for sunset; stop for hand-woven Flores tenun on the way down
Kampung Ujung night market, then drop-off by 20:00
Starting price per person. It varies with the date, cabin and group size, and we confirm your exact quote in writing. USD is an approximate conversion; prices are quoted in rupiah. Pay-on-arrival options are available on eligible trips.
All entrance fees included, nothing to pay at each site
Free choice of where to eat
Locally owned, with a physical office in Labuan Bajo where guests can meet the team
Good to know
Bring swimwear and a towel for Rangko Cave.
The Melo costume photo is a short, respectful village visit.
This tour does not include professional photo documentation.
Comfortable shoes are recommended for the caves.
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.
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Real Reviews from Google Maps
4.9 out of 5 from 596 reviews on Google Maps
★★★★★
An unforgettable experience that I'll always cherish!
From the very beginning, the admin team was incredibly patient with all my random questions since it was my first time joining an open trip. They were super helpful, explained everything clearly, and made the booking process so easy and hassle-free.
★★★★★
It was truly a wonderful journey with Arah Pesona. We couldn't stop feeling grateful from the very beginning — starting with the special discount promo we received during booking, and then getting a complimentary room upgrade when we arrived on the boat.
The itinerary was perfectly arranged, allowing us to experience the beauty of nature in a more peaceful atmosphere without overwhelming crowds. Because of that, we were able to fully enjoy every destination along the trip.
Reviews are reproduced as written by guests on Google Maps.
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 on arrival in Labuan Bajo?
Pay-on-arrival options are available for selected trips, subject to availability and booking conditions. Some trips require an advance deposit to confirm your reservation. Our local team explains the payment options before you book. You can pay by credit or debit card through a secure Xendit payment link, by bank transfer, Wise, PayPal, or cash at our office.
How do I book and pay?
Send your request on WhatsApp or by email to arahpesonaindo@gmail.com. Our team confirms availability, your price and the payment terms for that trip in writing. On eligible trips you can pay on arrival at our office in Labuan Bajo; some trips need a deposit, which we tell you before you reserve.
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.
Pay on arrival, no deposit. The only Komodo trip operator that lets you reserve eligible trips with zero deposit and pay when you arrive in Labuan Bajo. No transfer to a stranger before you have met us.
Owned by a Komodo Island native, not a reseller. Arah Pesona is run directly by Akbar, born and raised on Komodo Island. You deal with the owner and his own team, not a reseller in another city who passes your booking on.
A real office in Labuan Bajo. Kampung Air, Jl. Soekarno Hatta, Labuan Bajo. Walk in before you book, meet the team, see the boat photos and pay at the desk if you prefer. We are a registered local company, not a WhatsApp number only.
The boat you book is the boat you sail. Every sailing trip is confirmed by boat name and cabin type in writing before you pay. We never downgrade a confirmed cabin or swap you onto a different boat.
Park fees and documentation included on most trips. National park tickets, ranger, snorkelling gear and drone or GoPro documentation are included on most packages. The price you are quoted is the price you pay, with no cash surprises on board.
4.9 from 596 Google reviews, 4.8 on Tripadvisor. More than 10,000 guests welcomed, including corporate groups and families. Read the reviews on Google Maps before you decide; we did not write them.
Pay however suits you. Card through a secure Xendit link, bank transfer, Wise, PayPal, QRIS or cash at the office. A local team member answers on WhatsApp every day, in English and Indonesian.