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A wild island: waterfalls, savannahs and villages of ancient clans
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1. Sumba — 5 days (west + east) from $1,000
Day 1 — lagoons and wild beaches of the west (Weekuri Lagoon, Mandorak Beach, Wemaneba Lagoon); Day 2 — traditional villages (Ratenggaro, megaliths), Watu Bella beach, ceremonies; Day 3 — waterfalls (Lokomboro, Wee Kacura).
Tour itinerary
- Sumba
- Day 1 — lagoons and wild beaches of west Sumba
- Tambolaka airport. Your guide will meet you in a comfortable car and help with your luggage.
- Weekuri Lagoon: the first stop — a picturesque lagoon with clear turquoise water, surrounded by rocks. A place to swim, rest after the flight and get a feel for the island.
- Mandorak Beach: a small secluded beach between the cliffs, with white sand and fishing boats on the shore. It looks especially atmospheric in photos thanks to the contrast of ocean, cliffs and traditional local boats.
- Wemaneba Lagoon: a quiet lagoon far from the tourist spots, where you can enjoy nature, peace and beautiful views of west Sumba.
- Night in the Tambolaka area
- Day 2 — traditional villages and Sumba’s culture
- Ratenggaro Village: one of the island’s best-known traditional villages, with tall wooden houses under conical roofs. Here you can see ancient megalithic tombs, learn about local life and take atmospheric photos. Sometimes you’ll meet local children riding white horses — one of Sumba’s iconic images.
- Pantai Watu Bella: a scenic beach with white rocks, powerful ocean waves and a feeling of untouched wilderness.
- Optionally, a visit to Mbawana beach or the Rumah Budaya Sumba museum
- A traditional ceremony in Kalembu Weri village: when possible, a visit to a local funeral ceremony in Dapa Elo village. You’ll see rare elements of Sumba’s culture — traditional costumes, ritual dances, rites and the life of the local community from the inside.
- Night in the Tambolaka area
- Day 3 — waterfalls and hills of east Sumba
- Lokomboro Waterfall: one of the island’s beautiful waterfalls, hidden among greenery and rocks.
- Wee Kacura: a small waterfall and natural pools among Sumba’s fields and countryside — a calm and very atmospheric place.
- Wairinding Hills: a drive to the east of the island to the famous Wairinding hills. These endless rolling landscapes are one of Sumba’s signature sights, especially beautiful at sunset.
- Night in Waingapu
- Day 4 — traditions, crafts and Sumba’s best waterfall
- Rende Village: a traditional village with ancient stone tombs and high-roofed houses, where you really feel the island’s link to ancient traditions and animist culture. (A local church can be visited on the way.)
Included
- a car with a driver for every day of the tour
- English-speaking guide
- accommodation for the driver and guide during the tour
- hotels in Tambolaka and Waingapu
- 2 nights in Tambolaka at $105 (a good hotel with a buffet, a long pool, a good restaurant and a gym) — cheaper options are available
- 2 nights in Waingapu at $30
- if we can arrange a visit to a local festival or event, or to be guests in a local home to experience the culture and traditions, it’s good manners to bring a small gift or leave a donation
Not included
- entrance fees at the sites ($2 to $4 per person at each)
- flights from your country to Sumba, Tambolaka airport (we help you find and buy them)
- Indonesian visas ($35 per person)
- meals (we’ll stop at cafés along the way)
Price
Price: 1000 (1–4 people)
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