East Nusa Tenggara

Sumba

Beautifully untamed

Sumba Island, found in eastern Indonesia amidst the Lesser Sunda Islands, is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Its rugged terrain is complemented by pristine beaches and lively traditional villages. The island is famous for its unique megalithic burial sites, where massive stone tombs and monuments stand as reminders of ancient beliefs and customs.

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7 Days Sumba Cultural and Nature Exploration Tour

7 days
SumbaPrivate journeyCustomizable

Experience the rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty of Sumba on this 7-day journey. Begin in Waingapu, exploring Prai Natang Village with its traditional houses and stunning hilltop views. Discover ancestral villages such as Pau, Rende, and Melolo, home to royal tombs, megalithic stones, and buffalo-skin houses, reflecting Sumba’s ancient heritage. Travel to Waikabubak and visit iconic West Sumbanese villages, including Prai Ijing, Kampung Tarung, and Waitabar, known for buffalo horn-adorned houses and the Wulla Poddu ceremony, a Merapu New Year celebration. Explore the scenic Wanukaka and Lamboya regions, featuring rice fields, pristine beaches, waterfalls, and the famous Skull Tree and Watu Kajiwa stone graves. Enjoy traditional Pasola festival sites, Ikat weaving villages, and hands-on experiences like palm sugar and salt production, offering insight into Sumba’s vibrant culture and daily life. Relax at beaches and waterfalls, taking in the breathtaking natural landscapes. Conclude your tour with unforgettable memories of Sumba’s heritage, scenic beauty, and warm local hospitality.

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Day 1Arrival in Waingapu – Prai Natang Village

Upon in Waingapu, your guide will greet you. Afterward, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit Prai Natang Village, perched atop a hill with breathtaking views of the valley and river below. As you pass through the spirit gate, you'll see traditional houses and experience the authentic way of life in this serene village. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2Waingapu – Pau – Rende

After breakfast, embark on a journey to the traditional villages of Pau and Rende, passing through Melolo. Here, you'll see royal tombs made from megalithic stones and traditional houses, some of which have walls crafted from buffalo skin, used in ritual ceremonies. The trip continues with a visit to a Mau Jawa village to witness palm sugar production (during the dry season). Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 3Waingapu – Waikabubak

After breakfast, drive to Waikabubak in West Sumba, approximately 137 km away (about 4 hours). Along the way, stop at Kampung Pasunga to see the grand stone graves and traditional houses of the West Sumbanese people. Upon arrival in Waikabubak, check in at your hotel . In the afternoon, visit Prai Ijing, Kampung Tarung, and Waitabar, where you'll see traditional houses adorned with buffalo horns. These villages are also the site of the Wulla Poddu ceremony, a Merapu New Year's celebration held every November.

Day 4Waikabubak – Wanukaka – Lamboya

After breakfast, set out for Wanukaka, with a short stop at Lapale to take in the stunning view of the vast rice fields with Wanukaka Beach in the background. yOur next stop is Kampung Waigali to see the Skull Tree, an altar used in ancient headhunting rites. then visit the Pasola field at Laihuruk and Kampung Praygoly to view the oldest stone grave, "Watu Kajiwa," believed to be the ancestors' boat. The tour continues to Lamboya, with stops at Waiwuang, Waruwora, and Wuntalaka villages. In the afternoon, relax at Marosi Beach or Lai Popu Waterfall, where you can swim or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Day 5Manandang – Kodi – Mario Beach

After breakfast, head to Kodi, located two hours west of Waikabubak. visit Rotenggaro and Tossi villages, known for their traditional Posala events held every February. Lunch will be served at Pero Beach or Waikury Lagoon, where you can admire the Sumbanese traditional village with its iconic thatched-roof houses towering up to 10 meters.

Day 6Hotel – Half Day Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, followed by a visit to Katewel to observe local salt production using traditional methods. you will also visit the Sumba Cultural Houses Museum and the Talasi Foundation to see how cashews are processed into fresh milk. Afternoon is free for you to relax on the beach.

Day 7Hotel – Departure

After breakfast at your hotel. Spend the morning at your own pace until it's time to transfer to Tambulaka Airport for your onward flight.

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6 Days Sumba Megalithic Adventure

6 days
SumbaPrivate journeyCustomizable

Embark on an unforgettable West Sumba tour and immerse yourself in the island’s rich culture, ancient traditions, and stunning landscapes. Over 6 days, discover authentic Sumba villages, iconic Pasola festival sites, and breathtaking beaches. Begin in Tambolaka, visiting traditional Sumba Cultural Houses, vibrant local markets, and witnessing skilled artisans practicing hand-weaving and Ikat weaving, a centuries-old Sumbanese craft. Travel through scenic coastal areas and explore ancient megalithic tombs at Rende and Pasunga, as well as mysterious sacred sites like the Skull Tree and Watu Kajiwa, which reveal Sumba’s ancestral customs and beliefs. Experience daily life in villages such as Rangga Baki, Lapelape, and Lamboya, and witness traditional houses with unique architecture crafted from buffalo skin and natural materials. Along the way, enjoy West Sumba’s pristine beaches, rolling rice fields, and panoramic hilltop views. This cultural and adventure tour of West Sumba is perfect for travelers seeking a mix of history, tradition, and natural beauty. Conclude your journey in Waingapu with lasting memories of Sumba’s warm hospitality, vibrant culture, and unique heritage.

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Day 1Arrival Tambulaka

Upon arrival at Tambolaka of West Sumba, short city sightseeing by visiting Sumba Cultural Houses, traditional Market where the local people activities selling and buying their daily life including the hand weaving workshop.

Day 2Waitabula - Kodi - Tambolaka

After breakfast, today, you will visit some villages including Beach area. You will also visit Pasola Village where local people do Traditional festival and Unique traditional village at Rangga Baki.

Day 3Tambolaka - Wanukaka - Lamboya Area

After breakfast, Proceed for day tour to Wanukaka Area. On the way you will have stop to Lapelape Village, fantastic widest rice field view with Wanukaka beach as the background. Afterward, continue to Kampung Waigali to see the Skull Tree. These skull were the heads of the killed enemies to their villages and speared them up on so-called skull-trees (Andung) in the middle of the village. Then proceed to visit Pasola Village where local people do Traditional festival. Continue Prai Goly, Waiwuang village to see the oldest stone grave called "Watu Kajiwa" which believe as their ancestor's boat. Then Proceed to lamboya village and stop at, Waru wora and Wuntalaka Village located on the hill.

Day 4Lamboya - Waingapu - City Tour

After breakfast, check out and start drive overland to Waingapu ( East of Sumba ). On the way some stop to Pasunga village to see the Greatest stone Grave and the traditional houses of Sumbanese. In the Afternoon you will visit Prai Liu and Kallu Village, to see the Central of Ikat process.

Day 5Waingapu - Melolo - Pau - Rende

After Breakfast, today you will visit to Melolo village to see the traditional village of Pau and Rende to see the royal tombs which are made from the megalithic stone and its houses where one of the wall construction was made from the Buffalo skin, Afternoon drive back to Hotel.

Day 6Waingapu - Departure

After breakfast, Transfer to airport for your flight to next destination.

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5 Days Sumba Traditional Tour

5 days
SumbaPrivate journeyCustomizable

Experience the cultural and natural beauty of Sumba Island on this 5-day journey across West and East Sumba. Begin in Tambolaka with visits to traditional villages and a stunning sunset at Mananga Aba Beach. Explore the Kodi area, famous for ten-meter-high Sumbanese houses and the serene Waikuri Lagoon. Travel through Waikabubak, Wanukaka, and Lamboya, visiting sacred sites like the Andung (skull tree), Kajiwa Stone, and Pasola Field, and enjoy picturesque hilltop villages and pristine beaches. Continue to Waingapu and Rende Village, home to ikat weaving centers and unique buffalo-hide houses, passing through the expansive Melolo Savanna. This tour is a perfect blend of heritage, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, offering an authentic Sumba experience.

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Day 1Denpasar - Tambulaka - West Sumba

Upon Arrival at Tambulaka Airport, your guide will meet you and transfer you to hotel. In the afternoon you will visit some traditional village, then enjoy the sunset at Managa aba Beach.

Day 2Hotel - Kodi Full Day Tours

After your breakfast , today you will visit some villages at Kodi Area by Visiting Tosi Village, Ratenggaro Village, Pero Beach, on this places, you will see Traditional houses with ten meters high. Afternoon you will visit Waikury Lagoon.

Day 3Hotel - Waikabubak - Wanukaka - Lamboya

After breakfast, today you are moving to Lamboya area. On the way you will visit some villages. First is Manola traditional village then continue to Prai Ijing, village and Waigali Village to See the Andung ( Scoultree ) then proceed to Praigoli Village to See the Kajiwa Stone and Pasola Field. Afterward return to Marosi Beach on the Way stop at Waiwuang Village, and Wuntalaka village, in this area the traditional houses are on the hilltop. Afternoon your check in for your accomodation.

Day 4Waikabubak - Waingapu - Rende

After breakfast , you will move to East Sumba. On the way you will stop at Pasunga Village to see the Greatest stone Grave and the traditional houses of Sumbanese. Upon Arrive in Waingapu, the capital of East Sumba. Afterwards, you will drive to Pau and Rende Village to see the Greatest stone grave and some of the traditional houses which one of them its wall build from the Buffalo skin and as the center of Ikat traditional weaving. You will pass thought the Melolo Savana. Enjoy the widest and beautiful view of grass field with its cattle’s. Stay overnight in Waingapu.

Day 5Waingapu - Airport - Denpasar

After breakfast at Hotel, check out to the Airport to catch your flight to next destination.

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4 Days Sumba Country Side Tour

4 days
SumbaPrivate journeyCustomizable

Experience the cultural treasures and breathtaking landscapes of West Sumba journey. Begin in Tambolaka and explore Waikabubak, the island’s cultural center, home to ancient stone graves, traditional thatched houses, and colorful local markets. Continue to Anakalang, where majestic megalithic tombs and royal graves reveal the island’s fascinating ancestral traditions. Journey through the scenic countryside of Mamboro, passing rural villages and rolling hills, before visiting Wanukaka and Lamboya, where hilltop villages overlook rice terraces and the Indian Ocean. This tour offers a deep insight into Sumba’s Marapu culture, timeless beauty, and warm local hospitality — a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature.

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Day 1Denpasar - Tambolaka - Waikabubak City Tour

Upon Arrival at Tambulaka Airport, your guide will meet you and transfer you to hotel. In the Afternoon, you will visit traditional market and villages nearby the city of Waikabubak, Prai Ijing, Tarung and Wai Tabar to see stone graves and traditional houses Of Sumbanese also visit local market of Waiakbubak. Afterwards back to your hotel.

Day 2Waikabubak - Anakalang - Mamboro Country Side

After Breakfast, Your guide will pick you up for your visit to Anakalang Area. You will visit Megalitic Stone at Pasunga, Then to Lai Tarung Village to see the house marapu or ancestors Afterwards to Galau Bakul Village to see The Royal tombs King of Anakalang ( Umbu Sawola ) continue drive to Mamboro Country side, you will pass some villages with great view.

Day 3Waikabubak - Wanukaka - Lamboya

After breakfast, Your Visit today to some other villages. You will visit Waigalli, Prai Goly, Waiwuang and Waru wora Villages which all Traditional houses and Grave Stones situated on the hill with great rice field view and India Ocean.

Day 4Hotel - Airport - Out

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your next destination.

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