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An explorer's treasure chest, with wild Orangutans, epic dive sites and history's deadliest volcano
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Our favourite places in Indonesia
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
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Bali : Sacred volcanoes, modern farm-to-table and ancient rituals
You’ve never seen Bali like this. Take off-grid trails, meet local artisans and see traditions in a new way.
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Labuan Bajo (Komodo): Wild dragons, Pink beaches + Manta rays
Gateway to Komodo Islands, with wild dragons, surreal pink beaches & world-class dive sites (mantas + turtles)
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Yogyakarta: UNESCO temples + adrenaline
Where history and adrenaline meets. Explore UNESCO temples, master batik art, and delve into hidden caves.
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Surabaya: Dune landscapes + epic falls
Gateway to Bromo's fiery landscapes & hidden waterfalls, with markets that offer a taste of real Indonesia.
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Sumba: Iceland of Asia, with wild landscapes and ancient traditions.
Where wild horses roam, and ancient traditions meets Iceland's wild beauty
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Banyuwangi: Hike Ijen's blue flames with an ex-miner.
A sleepy town that's home to one of Indonesia's most epic volcano.
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Lombok: Jurassic Park volcano + turtles
Bali's laid-back cousin, with Asia's most stunning hike and car-free islands with turtles and pristine beaches
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Bima: See the Pompeii of Asia at Mt Tambora, and surf + chill at cool Lakey Peak
Gateway town to epic adventures. Uncover the long lost Mt Tambora volcano, and chilled surf town of Lakey Peak
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Manado: Dive the coral triangle
Home to the stunning Coral Triangle, with the uncommon and wonderful world of muck diving
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Medan: Hike at Gunung Leuser Park to spot wild orangutans, chill at Lake Toba
Gateway town to Gunung Leuser National Park, the best place in Asia to see wild Orangutans
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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
Mein Guide Qori, das Essen, der Kapitän sowie die Freundlichkeit, Fürsorge, Führungen waren einfach Spitzenklasse!!!!
Irene
I would give more than 5 stars if I could. What an amazing experience! Our guides Heri and Renol were so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. This group really has their timing down.
We were the first to almost every site, had very unique experiences there, and managed to leave just as several more boats arrived every time.
The pace was perfect, we never felt rushed and truly enjoyed every stop in the day. Of course snorkeling with Mantas was the high point, just wow! Heri & Renol went out of their way to help us find and enjoy every opportunity and made sure everyone felt safe regardless of experience level or ability.
I cannot suggest them enough, I would absolutely book this again.
Erin Mollere
I joined the tour as a friend had done the tour a week ago and recommended it. Even it is an early start 530 from hotel it’s worth it as you get to islands before the crowds arrive. We did hit groups from a cruise ship at the National park with the dragons but even there it wasn’t a problem. Boat staff friendly and helpful . Highly recommend
Robi
Was fully immersive experience that was the first time for me, really incredible to do hands on batik art with both guidance and structure! Although there is 3 hours allocated you can stay longer for more layers of coloring or detailed design!
Sian
Nok (my guide) is super experienced and offers friendly tips on navigating the route. Importantly, he knows where the hidden spots for the best sunrise view. Awesome experience with him leading the way!
Bing
The most amazing experience, the ladies were so welcoming, kind and had beautiful energy. A highlight was learning how to create the offering and enjoying some Balinese food by the koi pond amongst warm chats and laughs . The purification ceremony was intimate being the only one there completely avoiding the crowds. A treasured moment. 10/10 would recommend!
Tahlia
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