SUMBA ISLAND 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

OVERVIEW:
This itinerary of 5 days 4 nights covers visiting to natural beauty and cultural distinctiveness of Sumba Island. Though the island is arid, there are some waterfalls and rice field on the island. Road in general is very good, some winding road and, yet some roads to more remote area your trip will be bumpy. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted for example if you want to see more places and take photography trip. Accommodations can be upgraded as per your preference. Trip is available with driver only tour or guided tour. Some areas due to remoteness, the lunch will be on box. Feel free to contact our tour planner for your Sumba Island exploration.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 : TAMBOLAKA-RATENGGARO VILLAGE-WEKURI LAGOON-MANDORAK BEACH (LUNCH/ DINNER)
Upon arrival Tamlaka Airport you will be picked up by our representative. Have lunch at local restaurant with Indonesian menu. Drive towards Southwest which takes about 80 Minutes, which administratively situated in Southwest Sumba Regency.
RATENGGARO VILLAGE : This village by the beach has the highest roof in Sumba Island that it makes the village visually dramatic. The houses are made out of wood and other local material. Some children offer for taking photo or offering wearing traditional costume.
WEEKURI LAGOON : Prepare your swimming suit as in this lagoon you can jump to this salt water light turquoise lake. You can also enjoy the view of the Indian Ocean from here.
MANDORAK BEACH : Is a tranquil beach where you can enjoy the magical sunset. The beach itself is surrounded by low rock fortress with some trees and there is a large gazebo where you can relax while waiting for the sunset.
STAY : SIMA HOTEL /MARINGI /MARIO HOTEL/SINAR HOTEL

DAY 2 : TAMBOLAKA-WEKUCARA WATERFALL-PRAIJING VILLAGE-LAPOPU WATERFALL-WAIRINDING SAVVANAH-WAINGAPU (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
After breakfast and then check out about 09.00. You will be having an overland trip from Tambolaka to Waingapu with some beautiful magical places to visit enroute.
WEKUCARA WATERFALL : This waterfall is situated not far from the road and you can access it easily through the rice field for about 100 meters. Wekucara is a tiered type waterfall that you can enjoy swimming in some of the pools here. If you are not into swimming, you can enjoy the breeze and rice field view from a hut here.
PRAIJING VILLAGE : This traditional village has view point where you can take photos withl the Sumba house as background. You can also walk around the village to meet locals, see them make Sumba ikat weaving, feel the atmosphere if the village.
LAPOPU WATERFALL : Lapopu Waterfall is a fan type waterfall with a natural pool where you can enjoy swimming. It takes walking about 10-15 minutes only to reach the waterfall.
WAIRINDING SAVANNAH: Is a vast hilly prairie where you can enjoy sunset time, there are horses grass at the hill owned by local here.
STAY : VILLA MORINDA / PADADITA HOTEL/ HOTEL TANTO

DAY 3 : WAINGAPU-HILIWIKU HILL-WAIMARANG WATERFALL-WALAKIRI BEACH-WAINGAPU (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
HILIWIKU HILL : Enjoy sunset from this hill which is situated about 40 minutes’ drive from Waingapu. The hilly grasses are green from January to June, and September to October the hills yellow in dry season.
WAIMARANG WATERFALL : This beautiful punchbowl type waterfall is perfect for swimming, during the dry season the water is light blue. It takes walking about 15-20 minutes through forest to reach the waterfall.
WALAKIRI BEACH : The beach has mangrove vegetation along the coastal area and it is popular with its beautiful photogenic dancing mangrove trees.
STAY : VILLA MORINDA / PADADITA HOTEL/ HOTEL TANTO

DAY 4 : WAINGAPU-PRAILIU VILLAGE-SAVANA PURUKAMBERA-TANGGEDU WATERFALL-TENAU SAVANNAH-WAINGAPU (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
PRAILIU VILLAGE : This traditional village has the preserved traditional houses and there is the tomb of Prailiu king situated in the complex.
PURUKAMBERA SAVANA : Purukambera Savannah is situated nearby the coastal area where horses and other livestock grassing and roam freely
TANGGEDU WATERFALL : Is a curtain type waterfall situated in a canyon with unique rock formations. It takes riding motorbike taxi for about 5 minutes and walking through more than 240 steps to reach the waterfall.
TENAU HILL : Is a beautiful grass hills where you can enjoy sunset.
STAY : VILLA MORINDA / PADADITA HOTEL/ HOTEL TANTO

DAY 5 : TRANSFER OUT (BREAKFAST)
Free program until transfer to Waingapu Airport or Tambolaka Airport. End of service.

INCLUDE;
Private Transfer
Driver as Guide
English Speaking Guide
Hotel with Breakfast
Meals as programmed
Entrance Fees and Donation
Mineral Water Daily
Local Guide at Wai Marang Waterfall
Local Guide at Tanggedu Waterfall
Motorbike Taxi Tanggedu Waterfall
Parking Fees

EXCLUDE:
Tipping
Travel Insurance
Photo with horse or traditional costume (IDR 50,000 each)

WHAT TO BRING:
Swimming suit
Water Friendly Footwear
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Towel
Some IDR cash
Raincoat/Umbrella during rainy season (Dec-Feb)

SPECIAL NOTE:
-There are some places in Sumba without phone signal or internet connection
-Meals are Indonesian food and local food
-Some road to the places of interests are bumpy and winding
-Let us know if you want to tour with driver only/without English speaking guide throughout the tour
-For photography or video or special visit please let us know that we can arrange accordingly for models, itinerary, horses, etc.