6D5N Secrets of Sumba Island

Upon arrival at Tambolaka Airport (TMC) in Waitabula, West Sumba, you will be warmly met by your private guide and driver. Begin your journey with lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Rumah Budaya Sumba (Sumba Cultural House), an authentic starting point built in traditional Sumbanese architecture featuring ancient Marapu stone carvings. Next, head to the Talasi Estate Factory to learn about local coffee and cashew production, take a guided walk through the estate, and sample freshly made cashew milk and local Weejewa coffee on-site. Afterward, proceed to your hotel for check-in and short relaxation before heading out to capture the scenic sunset views over the rolling green landscapes of Lendongara Hill. Overnight in South West Sumba.

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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a coastal adventure in West Sumba. Your first stop is Weekuri Lake, a stunning saltwater lagoon with crystal-clear waters perfect for a refreshing swim. Continue right next door to Mandorak Beach, a pristine turquoise bay framed by dramatic white cliff formations. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch box surrounded by the seaside scenery. In the afternoon, visit Ratenggaro Village, famous for its grand megalithic tombs and high-roofed traditional thatched houses some of the tallest on the island set directly along the oceanfront. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon for rest and leisure. Overnight in South West Sumba.

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After breakfast, begin with a visit to a vibrant local Sumba market, offering an authentic glimpse into daily life, traditional spices, and local handicrafts. Next, take a peaceful nature walk through the lush Waikacura Rice Fields, following a small meandering river winding through the green valley. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, drive deeper into the countryside to Lapopu Waterfall. Embark on a short 15-minute nature hike across a bamboo bridge to reach the roaring multi-tiered waterfall nestled in dense forest scenery. Afterward, transfer back to hotel for overnight stay.

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Check out of your hotel after breakfast as you begin your overland journey toward East Sumba. Your first stop is the hillside settlement of Praijing Village, an iconic traditional Sumbanese village surrounded by lush tropical greenery. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue driving into Central Sumba to visit Anakalang Village, stopping at Pasunga to admire the massive ancient megalithic king’s tombstone. Upon arriving in East Sumba in the late afternoon, ascend Wairinding Hill to watch the sunset cast golden hues across Sumba’s famous sweeping savannah hills. Check in to your hotel in East Sumba for overnight stay.

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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading out to visit a traditional Sumbanese Ikat Weaving Village to witness local artisans craft intricate, hand-woven fabrics using natural dyes. Drive through the expansive grass fields of Puru Kambera Savannah, where wild horses often roam freely against the ocean backdrop. Continue to Tanggedu Waterfall, a canyon waterfall often called the “Grand Canyon of Sumba.” Reach the waterfall via a 20-minute trek on flat terrain followed by a 15-minute walk down stone stairs. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before concluding your afternoon at Walakiri Beach, famous for its calm waters and unique “dancing” mangrove trees silhouetted against the sunset. Overnight in East Sumba.

breakfast · lunch

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and complete check-out procedures. Meet your guide and driver for your private departure transfer to Waingapu Airport (WGP) for your flight back home.

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