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Melo Village
3.5
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sevenzeroseven
51 contributions
Go somewhere else. Nothing is worth the time.
Jul. 2023 • Family
Beware this is a major scam. Village consist of a newly built wooden hut, where you are invited to sit with the village head who put a scarf around you which you can keep for some money. Afterwards you are asked for a donation. You can put a traditional dress for some photo shots. That’s it. Not authentic. Save your time. There are better things to do.
Written 15 July 2023
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abquilter
37 contributions
Felt staged and not very interesting
Jul. 2023 • Family
Reading everyone’s reviews I am wondering if we were in the right place. We stopped at melo village on the way to Ruteng. The view was outstanding however after that we couldn’t really understand the purpose of the visit. 4 wooden built structures that looked like holiday chalets. Some people in traditional dress but it all seemed a bit staged and we left pretty quickly. The actual drive to the village was far more interesting driving though the villages snd seeing the locals working the fields and the scenery was fantastic. Wouldn’t make a special trip to the village but if you are passing helps to stretch your legs.
Written 1 July 2023
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Linda T
8 contributions
Nice view at sunset, 1 huts to take a Look but you meet a King :)
Jan. 2023 • Couples
What I like was nice greeting by the King of the Village. You make donation (up to you how much) and thats it. 2 huts to See, like in Todo Village (So if you are in Melo, skip Todo Village). Although there is no much to See, it is Worth to See, view is excellent.
Written 21 January 2023
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Helen Janneson Bense
Perth, Australia188 contributions
A must do cultural experience
Sep. 2019
I was so grateful to experience the mesmerising Tetek Alu and Caci dance with the local tribe in Melo Village. These dances are an important part of their cultural identity and ceremonial life. The ocean vista from high in the mountains is absolutely breathtaking. Supporting locals is an important part of sustainable tourism and why I highly recommend a visit. It's also the most enriching experience and one of the highlights of my Komodo island tour. Make sure to buy your art and treasures directly from the locals too and always show respect for their customs and cultural protocols.
Written 22 August 2020
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Alicia Chapman
Portland, OR17 contributions
Beautiful Cultural Experience, Views, and Dancing!
Mar. 2020
I highly recommend arranging a tour to Melo Village with local guide Hubert (+16282145223077). He picked us up from our LBJ hotel, arranged for a roomy air-conditioned SUV to take us up the bumpy mountain roads, accompanied us to the village to a warm welcome by this community, and even took embarrassing photos of us when we were invited to join in on some of the festivities. The tour only took a few hours round trip, but Hubert took us to a great "secret" beach for a relaxing lunch before dropping us at the airport with plenty of time to catch our evening flight. Thanks again to Hubert and the Llang Ndara community!
Written 19 March 2020
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Stefan N
Boulder, CO36 contributions
Most amazing cultural experience + hospitality. Saw the Caci Dance and Had Lunch
Dec. 2019
We booked a Caci Dance (traditional whip dance - Google it to learn more) and enjoyed lunch and other cultural ceremonies with the Manggarai People in Melo Village. They generously and enthusiastically greeted us from the beginning and the Caci Dancing was incredible. Moved to tears during the ceremony. Later on, they made it participatory and invited us to learn/join parts of the dance. The lunch was also beyond belief - we were told to expect Chicken and Rice. There was that, and courses and courses of delicious vegetables, tofu, and more. Would recommend.
Written 28 December 2019
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Tia S
Tuban, Indonesia17 contributions
Traditional village in bajo
Dec. 2019 • Solo
traditional culture near Labuan Bajo. this is a sanggar or a place where people usually learn to dance or to perform. if you wish to watch the performance, you have to book it first (you can book through travel agent).
it took about 30 min from labuan bajo by motorcycle, but it worth with nice lanscape and weather much better than in the city.
the oldman (sorry didnt remember his name) is very nice and warm welcome. he also over us the traditional handmade songke and coffee ❤
Written 12 December 2019
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Haris Manggala
Flores, Indonesia24 contributions
Sunset point
Mar. 2019
Around 1 hour ride from Labuan Bajo, it is a village that located below Mbeliling Hill. And there are several group of local community that could show you the traditional dance of Manggarai tribe, mostly you need to reserve for this. Also you can enjoy sunset here at Puncak Watu Api. Be careful if you ride motorbike because there are goats that could be get across the road
Written 21 November 2019
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Lingko Travel
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia21 contributions
Local Countryside Tour
Jan. 2019 • Friends
Explore the nature and culture from the local people of manggarai in Melo villiage. Learning to make coffee , candellnut making. trekking in to rifefield and palm juice process to drink as famous local drink in manggarai.
Written 29 January 2019
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