Sumba Island Tour: 6 Days of Culture, Waterfalls & Beaches

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Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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Duration

6 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Sumba Island Tour – 6 Days of Culture and Nature

Explore dramatic landscapes and living traditions on our Sumba Island Tour, a six-day journey through western and eastern Sumba. Discover traditional villages, turquoise lagoons, waterfalls, and sweeping grasslands. Along the way, your private driver and English-speaking guide help you connect with the island’s scenery and culture.

This 6-day Sumba tour package starts in Tambolaka and ends in Waingapu. Enjoy five nights of accommodation, local meals, and private transportation throughout your adventure.

Discover Traditional Villages and Coastal Beauty

First, visit Ratenggaro Village, where tall thatched roofs rise above ancestral stone tombs. Learn about local customs before heading to Pero Beach for coastal views.

Next, explore Weekuri Lagoon and the sandy shores of Mandorak Beach. Take time to enjoy the scenery and swim when conditions allow. Then, continue to Praijing Village for another perspective on Sumbanese architecture and daily life.

These encounters bring a personal touch to your Sumba cultural tour.

Explore Waterfalls and Rolling Hills

Your journey continues to Lapopu Waterfall before the long transfer to East Sumba. Here, open landscapes create beautiful settings for your Sumba nature adventure.

Admire Tanarara Hill, walk to Waimarang Waterfall, and watch the sunset at Walakiri Beach. Its distinctive mangroves offer memorable photography opportunities.

Afterward, follow countryside trails toward Tanggedu Waterfall. Finish the day with panoramic views from Wairinding Hill. Waterfall visits involve uneven paths, so bring comfortable walking shoes.

Experience East Sumba’s Local Heritage

Finally, explore Prailiu Village and discover traditional ikat textiles. Continue to Persaudaraan and Tenau hills for more countryside views.

This private Sumba tour combines cultural discovery with outdoor exploration. It suits travelers who enjoy photography, village visits, and scenic journeys.

Before booking, contact our team to confirm hotel choices and arrival details. Your adventure finishes with a transfer to Waingapu Airport, ready for the next chapter of your Indonesian holiday.

Highlights

  • Explore Sumba from Tambolaka to Waingapu.
  • Discover traditional houses in Ratenggaro and Praijing villages.
  • Enjoy Weekuri Lagoon’s turquoise waters and Mandorak Beach.
  • Explore Lapopu, Waimarang, and Tanggedu waterfalls.
  • Photograph Walakiri Beach’s distinctive mangroves at sunset.
  • Admire sweeping views from Tanarara, Wairinding, and Tenau hills.
  • Discover local heritage and ikat textiles in Prailiu Village.
  • Travel with your own private driver and English-speaking guide.

Included/Excluded

  • 6-day private Sumba tour.
  • 5 nights of accommodation: 1 night in Southwest Sumba and 4 nights in East Sumba.
  • Airport pickup in Tambolaka and drop-off in Waingapu.
  • Private car with driver, fuel, and parking.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • Meals according to the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees and village donations.
  • Drinking water during the tour.
  • Flights to and from Sumba.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks.
  • Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs.
  • Optional activities outside the itinerary.
  • Tips for your guide and driver.
  • Additional costs caused by flight delays or cancellations.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Ratenggaro Village – Pero Beach
Meet your guide at Tambolaka Airport. Explore Ratenggaro’s traditional houses, then enjoy sunset at Pero Beach. Overnight in Southwest Sumba.

 

Day 2: Weekuri – Mandorak – Praijing – Lapopu
Visit Weekuri Lagoon and Mandorak Beach. Continue to Praijing Village and Lapopu Waterfall before the long drive to Waingapu. Overnight in East Sumba.

 

Day 3: Tanarara – Waimarang – Walakiri
Admire Tanarara’s rolling hills. Next, walk to Waimarang Waterfall. Finish with sunset beside Walakiri Beach’s distinctive mangroves.

 

Day 4: Tanggedu Waterfall – Wairinding Hill
Travel through open countryside and trek to Tanggedu Waterfall. Later, enjoy sweeping views from Wairinding Hill.

 

Day 5: Prailiu Village – Persaudaraan – Tenau
Discover Sumbanese textiles and traditional architecture in Prailiu Village. Then, explore Persaudaraan and Tenau hills.

 

Day 6: Departure from Waingapu
Transfer to Waingapu Airport according to your flight schedule. A market visit may fit before departure if time allows.

 

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts at Tambolaka Airport and finishes at Waingapu Airport.

 

Does the package include flights?
No. Flight tickets are separate from the tour price.

 

Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel with a private car, driver, and English-speaking guide.

 

What accommodation does the package include?
The package includes one night in Southwest Sumba and four nights in East Sumba. Confirm hotel options before booking.

 

Does the tour involve trekking?
Yes. Waterfall visits involve walking on uneven paths. Some sections can be steep or slippery.

 

Can I swim during the tour?
Swimming depends on local conditions and access. Follow your guide’s advice at each location.

 

What meals does the tour include?
Lunch and dinner on Day 1, three meals daily on Days 2–5, and breakfast on Day 6, subject to departure time.

 

Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Weather, road conditions, flight times, and attraction access may affect the route. Day 2 involves a particularly long journey.

Tour's Location

Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
From: Rp35.885.844

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