Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival TMC Airport – Sumba Cultural House – Sumba’s Cashew & Coffee Product Journey – Lendongara Hill Sunset
Meals:
Accommodation:
A. The Sima Hotel (Deluxe Room)
B. Mario Beach Hotel (Superior Sea View)
C. Ella Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Day 2 : Weekuri Lake – Mandorak Beach – Ratenggaro Village – Pero Beach Sunset
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will explore more of the South-West part of Sumba Island. You’re going to the Kodi area, and you will make a visit to Weekuri Lake, a crystal-clear lake that makes it a great place to swim and to relax. Spend some time in the lake for a short (or long) dip. Do not miss the opportunity to walk around the rocks and reefs where you can also see the Oceans from one side. Next to Weekuri Lake, you will find Mandorak Beach, guarded by two huge rock ridges pointing to the middle and crystal-clear water. Lunch boxes will be provided here because there are no restaurants in the area.
The next visit will be to Ratenggaro Village. Here you will see the traditional high rooftops houses (actually the highest rooftops in whole Sumba) made all by hand and traditionally. This village is the only one of a few traditional villages left in the area, and while the village is just a compound of some houses, each house can accommodate up to 50 family members. During the harvesting season, however, most of the villagers will stay in their fields to work and only leave the elders and children in the village. This village is beautiful because it is built in front of the beach. After visiting the village, you will go to Pero beach to enjoy the sunset view. Then back to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch Box
Accommodation:
A. The Sima Hotel (Deluxe Room)
B. Mario Beach Hotel (Superior Sea View)
C. Ella Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Day 3 : Local Market – Waikacura Ricefield – Lapopu Waterfall
After breakfast, you will check out the hotel today, and go explore West Sumba. On the way, you will visit a local market where you can engage with the locals and see that they sell their local products directly. Try to connect with them with our guide assistance! Continuing to make a visit to the Waikacura area, do a short trek in the ricefield, where you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the small river located in the middle of the ricefield. Then you go to the local restaurant for lunch. Next on our adventure will be the Lapopu Waterfall. After a drive through the endless hilly and green landscape of Sumba, you will arrive near the waterfall. To visit the waterfall, you will need to do a small hike of approximately 15 minutes and cross a bamboo bridge to get there. There is a nice spot to sit down where you can watch the water find its way down the hill. After that, you will go to your resort.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch
Accommodation :
A. Rua Beach Resort (Deluxe Room)
B. Bobocabin Sumba (Deluxe Cabin)
C. Morikka Inn (Deluxe Room)
Day 4 : Praijing Village – Anakalang Village – Walakiri Beach Sunset
Having breakfast and checking out from of the hotel. Today you will go to the east part of Sumba, and during the long drive you will make some visits on the way. Our first visit will be to the village of Praijing. Praijing village is a traditional village uphill, surrounded by lots of greenery. This is one of the few villages where you can actually have a beautiful overview of the entire village and get an idea of how the village is conducted. Take some time to walk around the village; the elders occupy most of the houses, and kids are always around to share their smiles. Next, drive to East Sumba. On the way, you make a visit to the village of Anakalang, which is located in central Sumba. In this village, you will get a chance to visit the big megalithic tomb stone owned by the late king of Sumba in Pasunga Village. A lunch box will be provided. Next, go to your hotel in East Sumba for check-in. Take a bit of rest until the perfect time for the sunset at Walakiri Beach. You will be watching the sunset here while exploring the beach with its beautiful mangroves. Don’t hesitate and walk towards the small and magical trees that are growing inside the water. When the sun has disappeared, go to the hotel, where you can take a rest.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch
Accommodation :
A. Morinda Villa (Deluxe Hill View Room)
B. Kambaniru Beach Resort (Deluxe Garden Room)
C. Padadita Beach Hotel (Superior Room)
Day 5: Ikat Tenun Village – Out WGP Airport
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will continue the trip to do the last visit of our trip today, to the village that produces Ikat Tenun, the traditional Sumbanese fabrics and costumes. You may try to wear the Ikat Tenun and make a family picture by wearing a Sumbanese traditional costume here. Then go to the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination. End of the trip.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : –