8-Hour Caci Dance and Waterfall Tour from Labuan Bajo

8 Hours Round trip from Hotel Lobby Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch the iconic Manggaraian Tarian Caci traditional whip-fighting dance in Melo Village
02 Drive through local plantations and the Flores countryside on the way from Labuan Bajo
03 Discover how a local alcoholic drink is made from palm juice through fermentation and distillation
04 Soak and refresh at a nearby waterfall after the cultural performance

Step beyond Labuan Bajo for an 8-hour Flores cultural and nature escape that blends local tradition with a refreshing break in the forest. Travel by car through lush plantations to Melo Village to witness Tarian Caci, the Manggaraian heroic whip-fighting dance, performed with rhythm, ceremony, and pride. After the performance, continue to a nearby waterfall to unwind and cool off. Along the way, stop to learn about a local alcoholic drink made from palm juice, including its fermentation and distillation process.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Melo Village Caci Dance and Waterfall Escape

Pick up from your accommodation in Labuan Bajo, then depart by car to Melo Village to watch one of the Manggaraian traditional heroic dances called Tarian Caci. On the way to the village, you will pass local plantations.

After seeing the Caci dance, continue to the waterfall for refreshing time. Stop to see the process of making a local alcoholic drink from palm juice, including its fermentation and distillation process.

Heading by car to the starting point to the waterfall. Short trekking to the waterfall to enjoy soaking and refreshing at the waterfall. Afterward, return to your accommodation in Labuan Bajo.

The route