Join the annual Pasola celebrations in Kodi and Lamboya, where heritage, ritual, and adventure meet.
Experience the Thrilling Spectacle of Pasola Kodi - Where Tradition Meets Adventure. It is a unique cultural event that combines both ritual and sport!
Experience the thrilling ancient tradition of Pasola in Lamboya Festival - where daring horsemen engage in a battle of spears, accompanied by colorful festivities and cultural celebrations.
Arrive at Tambolaka (TMC) Airport and meet your guide. After lunch, visit Ratenggaro Village in the Kodi area to see the iconic high-roofed houses and coastal setting. Continue to Weekuri Lake for a swim and time around the rocks and reef with ocean views. End the day at Mandorak Beach, then check in to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation options: Mario Beach Hotel (Deluxe Bungalow) | Mario Beach Hotel (Superior Sea View) | Ella Hotel (Deluxe Room)
After breakfast and check-out, return to Kodi for the Pasola Festival, where horsemen from opposing groups compete in ceremonial spear battles. The festival is held once a year in February or March, on a date chosen by the Rato priest to honor ancestors and ask for fertility. Lunch boxes are provided. After the festival ends around noon, continue to Waikacura for a short ricefield trek with river views and a small waterfall, then visit Praijing Village, a hilltop traditional village with panoramic views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation options: Rua Beach Hotel (Deluxe Room - ROH) | Morikka / Manandang Hotel (Standard Room) | La Casa De Luna (Standard Room)
After breakfast and check-out, travel to East Sumba with a stop at Wairinding Hill. A lunch box is provided. Visit an Ikat Tenun village to see traditional weaving and try on local costumes for photos. Check in, then enjoy sunset at Walakiri Beach with its iconic mangroves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box
Accommodation options: Morinda Villa (Deluxe Hill View) | Kambaniru Beach Hotel (Deluxe Garden View) | Padadita Hotel (Superior Room)
Breakfast and free time until transfer to WGP Airport (Waingapu). End of trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Start: TMC Airport (Tambolaka) - latest arrival 12.05 PM | Finish: WGP Airport (Waingapu)
Planning a trip to Sumba Island? Visit our Sumba Island Travel Information (FAQs) page for details on transportation, accommodations, local customs, and other practical tips. This will help you plan with confidence and prepare for an unforgettable journey.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking. These outline the expectations and responsibilities of both parties and help ensure a smooth travel experience. Thank you for choosing Explore Sumba.
Arrive at Tambolaka (TMC) Airport and meet your guide. After lunch, visit Ratenggaro Village in the Kodi area to see the iconic high-roofed houses and coastal setting. Continue to Weekuri Lake for a swim and time around the rocks and reef with ocean views. End the day at Mandorak Beach, then check in to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation options: Mario Beach Hotel (Deluxe Bungalow) | Mario Beach Hotel (Superior Sea View) | Ella Hotel (Deluxe Room)
After breakfast and check-out, explore West Sumba with a visit to Waikacura for a ricefield walk and river views. Continue to Lamboya Village to see preparations for the Pasola festival. If time allows, relax at a nearby beach before checking in to your hotel in West Sumba.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation options: Rua Beach Hotel (Deluxe Room - ROH) | Morikka / Manandang Hotel (Standard Room) | La Casa De Luna (Standard Room)
Early morning transfer to Lamboya with breakfast boxes. Witness Pasola Lamboya and the traditional horsemen ceremonies. After the festival, have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Lapopu Waterfall with a short hike and bamboo bridge crossing. Return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box
Accommodation options: Morinda Villa (Deluxe Hill View) | Kambaniru Beach Hotel (Deluxe Garden View) | Padadita Hotel (Superior Room)
Breakfast and free time until transfer to TMC Airport. End of trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Start: TMC Airport (Tambolaka), ETA 10.00-12.05 | Finish: TMC Airport (Tambolaka), ETD 12.00-16.00
Planning a trip to Sumba Island? Visit our Sumba Island Travel Information (FAQs) page for details on transportation, accommodations, local customs, and other practical tips. This will help you plan with confidence and prepare for an unforgettable journey.
Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking. These outline the expectations and responsibilities of both parties and help ensure a smooth travel experience. Thank you for choosing Explore Sumba.
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