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Sumba Surf Charter

Transport & Accommodation

Sumba Surf Charter Fleet: Cars & Hotels

Sumba is explored by road, with nights in hotels in Southwest and East Sumba.

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Our Fleet

Our Fleet: Cars, Rooms and Capacity

Open trips travel in an Innova, and private groups of 6–10 use 2 cars. Rooms are twin share in 3-star hotels, with nights split between Southwest and East Sumba.

  • 4D3N: 1 night Southwest, 2 nights East
  • 5D4N: 1 night Southwest, 3 nights East
  • 6D5N: 2 nights Southwest, 3 nights East
  • Day 1: Sinar Tambolaka or similar
  • Days 2–3: Padadita or similar
  • Pick-up at Tambolaka, drop-off at Waingapu Airport

Accommodation

Where You Stay

Twin-share rooms in 3-star hotels: Sinar Tambolaka in Southwest Sumba and Padadita in East Sumba, or similar. Room upgrades are priced per night, per room.

Thatched villas at Villa Sinar Tambolaka

Southwest Sumba

Villa Sinar Tambolaka

  • Villa, 1 bed + USD 35
  • Villa, 2 beds + USD 40
Sinar Tambolaka Hotel building and guest rooms

Southwest Sumba

Sinar Tambolaka

  • Suite room + USD 15
  • VIP room with living room + USD 45
Twin room and lobby at Padadita Hotel

East Sumba

Padadita Hotel

  • Deluxe room + USD 30
  • Junior suite + USD 55

Crew & Safety

Tour Leader and Safety Standards

Your tour leader

  • Leads every day of the trip
  • Participants follow the tour leader's direction
  • The plan changes for safety when the weather turns

On the road

  • Pick-up 11.00–12.00 WITA at Tambolaka Airport or nearby hotels
  • Drop-off at Waingapu Airport on the last day
  • The itinerary can't be adjusted to flight times

Care for gear

  • Participants pay for any loss or damage to trip facilities
  • Don't damage trip facilities or documentation tools

Getting There

Getting to Sumba & Transportation

Seasonal Conditions in Sumba

December – March
Green season
April – May
Hills turn from green to yellow
June – November
Yellow season

Getting to Sumba & Transportation Options

Arrive
Tambolaka Airport (TMC), Southwest Sumba. Pick-up is 11.00–12.00 WITA at the airport or a hotel nearby, so arrive the day before or on a flight landing before noon.
Depart
Waingapu Airport (WGP), East Sumba. The trip ends at 11.00 WITA, and flying home the next day is advised.
On the road
The open trip travels by Innova. Private groups of 6–10 use 2 cars.
Flights
Not included. Buy your own round-trip tickets; the itinerary can't be adjusted to flight times.

Fleet FAQ

Cars & Hotel Questions

What vehicle do you use?
The open trip travels by Innova. Private groups of 6–10 participants travel in 2 cars.

Which hotels do we stay in?
Sinar Tambolaka or similar in Southwest Sumba on day one, then Padadita or similar in East Sumba. Both are 3-star, with twin-share rooms.

Can I upgrade my room?
Yes, per night per room: a villa at Villa Sinar Tambolaka (+ USD 35 with 1 bed, + USD 40 with 2 beds), a suite (+ USD 15) or VIP room with living room (+ USD 45) at Sinar Tambolaka, or a deluxe room (+ USD 30) or junior suite (+ USD 55) at Padadita. For Lelewatu Sumba Resort, ask for price.

Can I have a private room on the open trip?
Yes, for USD 99 extra per room, subject to availability.

Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Pick-up on day one from Tambolaka Airport or nearby hotels, and drop-off at Waingapu Airport at the end of the trip.
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