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7 Days in Sumba: All the Must-Sees
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7 Days in Sumba: All the Must-Sees
For travellers who want to see Sumba beyond just the fancy resorts.
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Highlights

All the Sumba Must See in 1 Week
See nature in East Sumba & culture in West Sumba
One of Asia's Greatest Road Trips
See Sumba's Endless, Iconic Palindi Hills
Witness Surreal Dancing Trees at Walakiri Beach
Uncover iconic villages + ancient culture
See Tanggedu Waterfalls, the Grand Canyon of Sumba
Swim at Lapopu's Towering Falls
Float in Crystal Clear Weekuri Lagoon
Explore Gorgeous Rice Terraces

Day-by-day

  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
Why this works
  • Most people stay in West Sumba where the fancy resorts are, but they miss the otherworldly nature sights of East Sumba.
  • This itinerary works because it takes you through all of Sumba’s highlights, starting in East Sumba (endless hills, hidden waterfalls, and the famous dancing trees) and ending in West Sumba (cultural villages & glam resorts).
  • This includes an English-speaking driver who’s super passionate about Sumba, so you’ll get to really understand the culture, not just see the sights.
Day 1
1
Fly to Sumba, Explore Rende Village
Fly to Sumba, Explore Rende Village
Fly to Waingapu, East Sumba & visit Rende Village to see royal tombstones, ikat weaving & ancient traditions.
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Day 2
1
Endless Hills, Waterfalls,  Dancing Tree
Endless Hills, Waterfalls, Dancing Tree
Hike Palindi Hills’ endless hills, swim at Waimarang’s turquoise pool & see Walakiri’s dancing trees at sunset
Day 3
1
Grand Canyon & Wairinding Sunset Hills
Grand Canyon & Wairinding Sunset Hills
See Tanggedu’s dramatic cliffs and waterfalls, then enjoy Wairinding Hills’ breathtaking sunset views.
Day 4
1
Epic Falls & Timeless Prai Ijing Village
Epic Falls & Timeless Prai Ijing Village
Swim at Lapopu’s towering falls, then meet locals and see their traditional homes in Prai Ijing Village.
Day 5
1
Crystal Lagoon & Iconic Villages
Crystal Lagoon & Iconic Villages
Float in Weekuri Lagoon’s clear waters, explore iconic Ratenggaro Village & relax at Mandorak’s hidden beach.
Day 6
1
Lush Rice Paddies, Waterfalls & Chill
Lush Rice Paddies, Waterfalls & Chill
Explore Wee Kacura’s lush paddies and secret waterfall, then relax at your West Sumba resort
Day 7
1
Farewell Sumba
Farewell Sumba
Chill in your resort in the morning. Fly from Tambaloka, West Sumba in the afternoon.
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TIPS & ADVICE
Know before you go
Best Time to Go
Visit Sumba in the dry season (May–Sep) for golden hills, clear skies & accessible roads. Visit Walakiri Beach at su...
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Pasola Festival
The Pasola Festival (Feb–Mar) is a cool, ancient jousting ritual. Dates are set by local priests only 1–2 weeks ahead...
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Budget
For 2 people, this 7-day Sumba itinerary costs approx. SGD 1400 (USD 1020) per person, including 3–4 star accommodati...
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Getting There
Sumba has two airports: Waingapu (east) and Tambolaka (west). Fly from Bali, start in Waingapu, and end in Tambolaka ...
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