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Sumba, Must Have

Sumba, one of the pearl of the lesser sunda island, renewed for it’s natural beauty, cultural traditions and vibrant landscape. By crossing the island from West to East, you’ll embark for the adventure of your life, total immersion and cultural discoveries.
From Waikabubak,the main city of the Sumba West, you’ll explore its verdant hills, home to traditional villages made of house designed , with thatched roofs, megalithic tombs, and ancient rituals. As you make your way to Waingapu, the larges...

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Tambolaka
2h
Manola

Day 1Welcome to Sumba

Day 1Welcome to Sumba

  • Welcome at the airport of Tambolaka by your English speaking tour-guide and transfer to the traditional village of Manola, for a first step into local culture. On top of that, visit a lovely waterfall.

Meal and accommodations

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Ella Hotel

Manola
3h
Kodi

Day 2Surrounding Villages

Day 2Surrounding Villages

  • Morning transfers to the Kodi area, where you’ll explore numerous villages with traditional architecture.

    The houses of the West part of Sumba are indeed distinguished by their exceptionally tall thatched roofs (sometimes over 10 meters high).

    You'll also enjoy a picnic by the stunning Waikuri Lagoon before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Ella Hotel

Kodi

Day 3 Megalithic Tombs

Day 3 Megalithic Tombs

  • Transfers to Waikabubak.
    Along the way, you’ll make numerous stops in villages, when you arrive at the most important city of Sumba you’ll visit its vibrant market.

    In the afternoon, you’ll head toward Anakalang district to have a closer look at the mysterious royal megalithic tombs.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Manandang Hotel

2h
Wanukaka

Day 4 The Legendary Pasola

Day 4 The Legendary Pasola

  • The day is dedicated to the exploration of Wanukaka area where the legendary Pasola takes place (see description below).

    You’ll also visit several traditional villages perched atop the hills.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Manandang Hotel

Wanukaka
2h 30m
Mamboro

Day 5 Sumba and it’s Stunning Rice Fields

Day 5 Sumba and it’s Stunning Rice Fields

  • Morning transfers to Mamboro, renewed for its vibrant landscape, a blend of rice terraces, verdant hills and even savannahs.

    You'll also immerse yourself in the daily life of several villages.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Manandang Hotel

Mamboro
2h 30m
Lamboya

Day 6Authentic Marapu

Day 6Authentic Marapu

  • In the early morning, head toward the Lamboya region, home to authentic megalithic villages of the Marapu tribe.

    Enjoy a scenic hike through coconut plantations and traditional villages, where breathtaking hilltop panoramas await.

    Along the way, immerse yourself in the local culture as welcoming villagers share their customs and traditions.

    In the afternoon, unwind on the pristine shores of Marosi Beach.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Manandang Hotel

Lamboya
4h
Waingapu

Day 7Sumba East

Day 7Sumba East

  • The day is devoted to crossing Sumba, in destination of Waingapu, The main city of the east part of the island.

    Along the way, you’ll make stops at numerous villages,rarely visited by travelers, where you’ll notice the rolling hills gradually giving way to vast savannah landscapes.

    You’ll pass the night on the seafront.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Padadita Beach Hotel

Waingapu
4h
Waingapu

Day 8Timeless Traditions : Palm Liquor & Megalithic Heritage

Day 8Timeless Traditions : Palm Liquor & Megalithic Heritage

  • You’ll start your journey towards a typical village of the region,where the locals traditionally produce palm liquor during the dry season.

    You’ll also explore ancient royal villages, renowned for their megalithic tombs, with some houses featuring walls adorned with buffalo hides.

    Relaxation by the seaside in the afternoon.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Kalala Beach Hotel

Waingapu
5h
Waingapu

Day 9Wilds Beauty

Day 9Wilds Beauty

  • In the mid-morning, you head towards an ancient colonial village.

    You’ll enjoy the surrounding landscape of the savannah.If you are lucky you might have the opportunity to see wild horses and also you have the optional choice to do a horse ride about 5 km through traditional villages.

    Transfers to Waingapu in the late afternoon.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

Lunch: Included

Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Padadita Beach Hotel

Waingapu
30m
Departure

Day 10See you Soon in Sumba

Day 10See you Soon in Sumba

  • Free time until transfers to Waingapu airport. End of services.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Included

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