Southwest Sumba
Ratenggaro Traditional Village
Traditional houses under thatched roof towers up to 30 metres high, the tallest on Sumba, shaped by the Marapu belief. 1.5–2 hours from Tambolaka.
Destinations & Routes
Sumba Surf Charter Destinations & Routes
From traditional villages and a lagoon in the southwest to savanna hills and waterfalls in the east.
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Route
Tambolaka → Waingapu
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Places
Up to 18 on the 6D5N trip
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Regions
Southwest, West and East Sumba
Explore the Routes
Explore the Sumba Routes
Every place on the 4D3N, 5D4N and 6D5N itineraries, from west to east.
Southwest Sumba
Ratenggaro Traditional Village
Traditional houses under thatched roof towers up to 30 metres high, the tallest on Sumba, shaped by the Marapu belief. 1.5–2 hours from Tambolaka.
Southwest Sumba
Pero Beach
Famous sunsets in Pero Batang, Kodi. Waves run moderate to high, so swimming is not advised; watch the water blow off the rocks instead.
Southwest Sumba
Weekuri Lagoon
A greenish-blue lagoon of salty and brackish water about 60 km from Tambolaka, with views from the coral cliffs. You can swim here.
Visited with Weekuri Lagoon
Mandorak Beach
On the second day of the 4D3N and 5D4N trips, and with Weekuri Lagoon on day two of the 6D5N trip.
West Sumba
Prai Ijing Traditional Village
Pointed reed-thatched roofs in Tebara tourism village, 2.6 km from Waikabubak and about 43 km from Tambolaka Airport. Local women weave traditional fabric here.
6D5N · Day 1
Weekacura Waterfall
A short trek to sunset and photos at the waterfall on the first day of the 6D5N trip.
5D4N · 6D5N
Lapopu Waterfall
On day two of the 5D4N trip, and with Matayangu Waterfall on day three of the 6D5N trip.
6D5N · Day 3
Matayangu Waterfall
Trekking, free time, photos and lunch with Lapopu Waterfall on day three of the 6D5N trip.
East Sumba
Warinding Hill
A savanna like a living painting in Pambota Jara Village, Pandawai. Sunrise and sunset; horses can be rented from locals for photos.
East Sumba
Tanarara Savanna
Named for its red earth. The grass turns green or brown with the season, with local horses grazing across endless hills.
East Sumba
Waimarang Waterfall
Three tiers in Waimarang Village. Most visitors stop at the first, where shallow ledges suit non-swimmers.
East Sumba
Tanggedu Waterfall
Water play and scenic views, with trekking on the 5D4N and 6D5N trips.
East Sumba
Walakiri Beach
Mangrove trees in Watumbaka Village, Pandawai, that turn to silhouettes against the setting sun.
5D4N · 6D5N
Purukambera Savanna
Photos and free time on the savanna before Tanggedu Waterfall.
Last morning
Tanau Hill
An early start on the final morning of every trip, with sunrise on the 5D4N and 6D5N trips.
Last stop
Persaudaraan Hill
The final stop before Waingapu Airport on every trip.
Trip Durations
Routes by Trip Length
Open the list on each card to see every place on the route.
4D3N Sumba Trip
- Nights
- 1 night Southwest Sumba · 2 nights East Sumba
- Meals
- 9 meals
- Price
- Open USD 459 · Private USD 390 – 700
11 places on the route
Ratenggaro Traditional Village · Pero Beach · Weekuri Lagoon · Mandorak Beach · Prai Ijing Traditional Village · Warinding Hill · Persaudaraan Hill · Waimarang or Tanggedu Waterfall · Tanarara Savanna · Walakiri Beach · Tanau Hill
5D4N Sumba Trip
- Nights
- 1 night Southwest Sumba · 3 nights East Sumba
- Meals
- 12 meals
- Price
- Private USD 490 – 850
14 places on the route
Ratenggaro Traditional Village · Pero Beach · Weekuri Lagoon · Mandorak Beach · Prai Ijing Traditional Village · Tanggedu Waterfall · Warinding Hill · Lapopu Waterfall · Waimarang Waterfall · Tanarara Savanna · Walakiri Beach · Tanau Hill · Purukambera Savanna · Persaudaraan Hill
6D5N Sumba Trip
- Nights
- 2 nights Southwest Sumba · 3 nights East Sumba
- Meals
- 15 meals
- Price
- Private USD 570 – 1,020
18 places on the route
Prai Ijing Traditional Village · Waikelo Rice Fields · Weekacura Waterfall · Mandorak Beach · Weekuri Lagoon · Ratenggaro Traditional Village · Pero Beach · Tanggedu Waterfall · Tanau Hill · Lapopu Waterfall · Matayangu Waterfall · Warinding Hill · Waimarang Waterfall · Tanarara Savanna · Walakiri Beach · Purukambera Savanna · Mondu Hill · Persaudaraan Hill
Highlights
Highlights Along the Route
What each trip length takes in.
- Culture and customs of Ratenggaro and Prai Ijing traditional villages
- Ratenggaro Beach, Mandorak Beach and Weekuri Lagoon
- Sunsets at Pero Beach and Walakiri Beach
- Water play and scenic views at Tanggedu Waterfall
- Waimarang Waterfall, plus Lapopu (5D4N and 6D5N), Weekacura and Matayangu (6D5N)
- Yellow savanna hills at Tanarara, plus Purukambera Savanna (5D4N and 6D5N)
- Warinding, Persaudaraan and Tanau hills, plus Mondu Hill (6D5N)
- Green Waikelo Rice Fields (6D5N)
- Wide panoramas along the drive home
Destinations FAQ
Destination Questions
Which places does the 4D3N trip visit?
Ratenggaro Traditional Village, Pero Beach, Weekuri Lagoon, Mandorak Beach, Prai Ijing Traditional Village, Warinding Hill, Tanarara Savanna, Waimarang or Tanggedu Waterfall, Walakiri Beach, Tanau Hill and Persaudaraan Hill.
Which trip visits the most places?
The 6D5N trip, with 18 places including Waikelo Rice Fields, Weekacura and Matayangu waterfalls and Mondu Hill.
Do we visit Waimarang or Tanggedu Waterfall?
The 4D3N plan visits Waimarang or Tanggedu Waterfall on day three. The 5D4N and 6D5N trips include both.
How far is Weekuri Lagoon from Tambolaka?
About 60 km.
Where does the trip start and end?
It starts at Tambolaka Airport (TMC) in Southwest Sumba at 12.00 WITA and ends at Waingapu Airport (WGP) in East Sumba at 11.00 WITA.