Day 1: Arrival, villages, and coastal highlights
Arrive at Tambolaka (TMC) Airport and meet your driver and guide. After lunch, visit Ratenggaro Village to see the iconic high-roofed houses and learn about traditional life. Continue to Weekuri Lake for a swim or relaxing dip, then explore the rocks and reef with ocean views. End the day at Mandorak Beach, framed by dramatic rock ridges and clear water.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Ella Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Day 2: Market, villages, waterfall, and sunset hill
After breakfast, check out and head to West Sumba. Stop at a local market to meet residents and see local products. Continue to Praijing Village, a hilltop traditional village surrounded by greenery. Lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Lapopu Waterfall for a short hike and bamboo bridge crossing to the natural pool.
Later, travel toward East Sumba and stop at Wairinding Hill for sunset views before checking in.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box
Accommodation: Padadita Hotel (Superior Room)
Day 3: Savannah, waterfalls, and Walakiri sunset
After breakfast, explore East Sumba's savannahs and waterfalls. Stop at Puru Kambera Savannah to see the open landscape and roaming horses and cattle. Continue to Tanggedu Waterfall with a trek that includes flat paths and stair climbs. Afterward, relax at Walakiri Beach and enjoy the sunset.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Padadita Beach Hotel (Superior Room)
Day 4: Ikat Tenun village and departure
After breakfast and check-out, visit an Ikat Tenun weaving village. Try on traditional Sumbanese attire and take a family photo. Transfer to WGP Airport (Waingapu) for your flight home. End of trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Start and finish point
Start: TMC Airport (Tambolaka), ETA 10.00-12.15 | Finish: WGP Airport (Waingapu), ETD 12.30-16.00
Included
- Transfers as per itinerary
- 1 night accommodation in South West Sumba
- 2 nights accommodation in East Sumba
- AC land transportation
- Visits with English-speaking driver guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- All entrance fees and donations
- Mineral water with a free tumbler
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Soft drink, juice, and alcohol
- Personal expenses such as tips to guide and/or driver, laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
- Extra costs due to causes beyond our control, such as delays or flight cancellations
- Anything not mentioned in the Included section
FAQs
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