Nestled in the eastern reaches of Indonesia, Sumba Island emerges as a hidden gem, beckoning intrepid travelers with a unique blend of cultural richness and breathtaking natural beauty. This enchanting destination, part of the East Nusa Tenggara province, unfolds like a tapestry woven with age-old traditions, megalithic wonders, and landscapes that range from rolling hills to pristine beaches.
DAY 1 KUL-DPS Gather KLIA T2 06 AUG 24 for our flight KUL-DPS (1025-1325) Transfer from airport to our hotel in Kuta. Free and easy evening exploring Kuta on own or just chilling by the beach for sunset watching. OVERNIGHT KUTA
DAY 2 TAMBOLAKA Early morning transfer from hotel to Ngurah Rai Airport for our flight DPS-TMC (0920-1045) Pickup from airport to Kampung Adat Ratenggaro, about 1.15-hour drive (47km).Spending 1 or 2 hours at Kampung Adat before going to nearby Pero Beach (7km) to enjoy the first sunset in Sumba. Driving back to Tambolaka town for dinner and rest and relax for the night. OVERNIGHT TAMBOLAKA
DAY 3 WAINGAPU After breakfast, we are going to the Waikuri Lagoon, which is around 1 hour drive from hotel (47km). Waikuri/Weekuri Lagoon is famous for its crystal clear water where you can enjoy dipping and swimming in it or just sunbathing by the pool. Around 3km from the Waikuri Lagoon is the beautiful Mandorak Beach, a well hidden gem in Sumba.The enchanting white sand combined with the clear blue sea water, with the addition of the two large edges of rocks, is truly sensational. After our packed lunch/ lunch nearby, we are going for a long drive towards Waingapu town (4.5 hours = 204km) We are going to stop by at Wairinding Hills first for its stunning hilly landscape and enjoying the sunset, which is around 30minutes before Waingapu town. Dinner at local restaurant. OVERNIGHT WAINGAPU
DAY 4 WAINGAPU After breakfast in hotel, we are going for 1 hour drive to Pantai Puru Kambera (35km) for a short stop to dip in the crystal clear blue water and if you are lucky, can sightseeing the beautiful red jellyfish swimming happily in the water Next destination is Puru Kambera Savanna (11km), the savanna of east Sumba, which is home to the roaming wild horses. On some days, we can see thousands if not millions of locusts flying freely in the air without a worry. After a short drive along the savanna, around 20mins (7km), we are going to reach the point of walking to Tanggedu Waterfalls. You can opt for walking under the sun along the savanna landscape for around 1km or just hop onto the motorcycle ready to send you to the stairs of walking down to waterfall with a small fee for return ride (50k rupiah). Enjoy our packed lunch first at this stunning waterfall and jump into the cold water afterwards for a refreshing dip! Next, we are going to see another beautiful sunset at Bukit Tanau which is around 1.5hr drive from the waterfall. But before that we are going to stop for “jagung bakar” and “kopi Sumba” break by the roadside, just like the locals do in the evening. Dinner will be the grilled fish at nearby Waingapu Port before we called it a day and rest and easy at the hotel. OVERNIGHT IN WAINGAPU
DAY 5 WAINGAPU After breakfast in hotel,1 hour drive from the hotel to our first stop of the day, Palindi Piarakuku Hills (37km). The viewpoint of the green hilly landscape on top of a small hills with many interesting stone carvings scattered around it. Wai Marang Waterfalls is located around 2 hours’ drive from the viewpoint hill, (97km). We are going to enjoy our packed lunch first to get the energy to walk down to the waterfalls through luscious greenery along the way. The uniqueness of this waterfall is the pond formation of clear blue water with the limestone wall and a small waterfall flowing through between the stone that separated it from the bigger pond on the top Next and the final destination for the day will be the Walakiri Beach which is famous for its “Dancing Trees”. The mangroves there are so unique as they are appearing to dip and sway to summon the dreamy sunset or sunrise Dinner will be local food/restaurant. Rest and easy for the night. OVERNIGHT WAINGAPU
DAY 6 WAINGAPU-TAMBOLAKA Last day in Waingapu, wake up to a relax and easy morning for a nice breakfast before getting on a long drive back to Tambolaka (4.5hours = 210km). A quick stop at the Eiger store in the Waingapu town for a window shopping or to replenish the stock of the outdoor gears at an affordable price. Eiger is the famous local Indonesian brand for it. On the way to Tambolaka, we make stops at Rumah Adat Kampung Prai Ijing and a cool dip in Bendungan Sawah Waikelo. OVERNIGHT SINAR TAMBOLAKA
DAY 7 TAMBOLAKA-DENPASAR Morning airport transfer to catch flight back to Denpasar 12 AUG 24 MON (1225-1355). Transfer to hotel in Kuta for free and easy day. OPTION: to connect flight back to KUL in the evening. OVERNIGHT KUTA
DAY 8 DENPASAR-KUALA LUMPUR Free and easy morning. Check out and transfer to airport for our flight home with all the memories of Sumba 13 AUG 24 (TUE) DPS-KUL (1345-1655)
INCLUSIONS:
1. Twin sharing accommodations in hotels in Kuta and Sumba
2. Airport transfer, transportation with driver in Sumba
EXCLUSIONS:
1. International and domestic flight
2. Travel insurance
3. Tourist levy IDR150,000 one way into Bali, to pay online via Love Bali website: https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id
4. Meals are not included (except hotel breakfast whenever available)
5. Tipping for drivers
6. Entrance fees, optional activities, personal shopping etc.
Deposit of RM1000 is payable to secure the place in the trip.
Whatsapp Yong Lee Keng at +60123158353 or email yongleekeng@gmail.com for further details
