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West Sumba · around Tambolaka

West Sumba Private Tour: Destinations & Attractions

Traditional villages, Weekuri Lagoon, beaches and waterfalls. West Sumba is where every trip begins, at Tambolaka Airport.

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Weekuri Lagoon, Sumba
Weekuri Lagoon, Sumba
Destinations in West Sumba
9
Nights in West Sumba
1–2
Tambolaka Airport, where trips start
TMC

At a glance

West Sumba at a Glance

The first half of every trip: pick-up at Tambolaka, then villages, the coast and waterfalls before the drive east.

Airport
Tambolaka Airport (TMC): every trip starts here at 12.00 WITA
Hotel
Sinar Tambolaka or equivalent, twin share; villa upgrade available
Nights
1 on the 4D3N, 5D4N and open trip, 2 on the 6D5N
Sunsets
Pero Beach on every trip, Weekacura Waterfall on the 6D5N
Arrive
The day before, or on a flight that lands before 12.00

Destinations in West Sumba

9
  1. Ratenggaro Traditional Village
  2. Pero Beach
  3. Weekuri Lagoon
  4. Mandorak Beach
  5. Prai Ijing Traditional Village
  6. Waikelo Rice Field
  7. Weekacura Waterfall
  8. Matayangu Waterfall
  9. Lapopu Waterfall

Things to do

Things to Do in West Sumba: Villages, Beaches and Waterfalls

What each trip does at every West Sumba stop, and on which day.

Waikelo Rice Field, Sumba Rice field

Waikelo Rice Field

Free activity and a photo session in the rice field, before the trek to Weekacura Waterfall.

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Weekacura Waterfall, Sumba Waterfall

Weekacura Waterfall

Trekking to the waterfall, then the sunset and a photo session.

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Matayangu Waterfall, Sumba Waterfall

Matayangu Waterfall

Trekking, free activity, a photo session and lunch, together with Lapopu Waterfall.

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Lapopu Waterfall, Sumba Waterfall

Lapopu Waterfall

Time at the waterfall. On the 6-day trip: trekking, a photo session and lunch with Matayangu.

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Accommodation

Where You Stay in West Sumba

Twin-share rooms at a 3-star hotel near Tambolaka, or the villa as an upgrade. Upgrades are priced per night, per room.

Sinar Tambolaka Hotel, Southwest Sumba Included

Southwest Sumba

Sinar Tambolaka

Or an equivalent hotel

Upgrade, per night per room

Suite room
+ USD 15
VIP (living room)
+ USD 45
Villa Sinar Tambaloka, Southwest Sumba Upgrade

Southwest Sumba

Villa Sinar Tambaloka

Instead of the hotel room

Upgrade, per night per room

Villa, 1 bed
+ USD 35
Villa, 2 beds
+ USD 40

FAQ

West Sumba FAQ

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Which West Sumba destinations are on every trip?

Ratenggaro Traditional Village, Pero Beach, Weekuri Lagoon, Mandorak Beach and Prai Ijing Traditional Village. The 5D4N adds Lapopu Waterfall; the 6D5N adds Lapopu, Matayangu and Weekacura waterfalls and Waikelo Rice Field.

Where does the trip start?

At 12.00 WITA at Tambolaka Airport (TMC) or a hotel near it, with pick-up from 11.00. Arrive the day before, or on a flight that lands before 12.00.

Where do we stay in West Sumba?

At Sinar Tambolaka or an equivalent, twin share: 1 night, or 2 on the 6D5N. A suite is USD 15 more per night, the VIP room USD 45, and Villa Sinar Tambaloka USD 35 (1 bed) or USD 40 (2 beds).

Which trip sees the most of West Sumba?

The 6D5N: two nights in West Sumba and all nine destinations on this page.

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