6 Days Sumba Megalithic Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable West Sumba tour and immerse yourself in the island’s rich culture, ancient traditions, and stunning landscapes. Over 6 days, discover authentic Sumba villages, iconic Pasola festival sites, and breathtaking beaches. Begin in Tambolaka, visiting traditional Sumba Cultural Houses, vibrant local markets, and witnessing skilled artisans practicing hand-weaving and Ikat weaving, a centuries-old Sumbanese craft. Travel through scenic coastal areas and explore ancient megalithic tombs at Rende and Pasunga, as well as mysterious sacred sites like the Skull Tree and Watu Kajiwa, which reveal Sumba’s ancestral customs and beliefs. Experience daily life in villages such as Rangga Baki, Lapelape, and Lamboya, and witness traditional houses with unique architecture crafted from buffalo skin and natural materials. Along the way, enjoy West Sumba’s pristine beaches, rolling rice fields, and panoramic hilltop views. This cultural and adventure tour of West Sumba is perfect for travelers seeking a mix of history, tradition, and natural beauty. Conclude your journey in Waingapu with lasting memories of Sumba’s warm hospitality, vibrant culture, and unique heritage.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Tambulaka
Upon arrival at Tambolaka of West Sumba, short city sightseeing by visiting Sumba Cultural Houses, traditional Market where the local people activities selling and buying their daily life including the hand weaving workshop.
DAY 2 : Waitabula - Kodi - Tambolaka
After breakfast, today, you will visit some villages including Beach area. You will also visit Pasola Village where local people do Traditional festival and Unique traditional village at Rangga Baki.
Day 3 : Tambolaka - Wanukaka - Lamboya Area
After breakfast, Proceed for day tour to Wanukaka Area. On the way you will have stop to Lapelape Village, fantastic widest rice field view with Wanukaka beach as the background. Afterward, continue to Kampung Waigali to see the Skull Tree. These skull were the heads of the killed enemies to their villages and speared them up on so-called skull-trees (Andung) in the middle of the village. Then proceed to visit Pasola Village where local people do Traditional festival. Continue Prai Goly, Waiwuang village to see the oldest stone grave called "Watu Kajiwa" which believe as their ancestor's boat. Then Proceed to lamboya village and stop at, Waru wora and Wuntalaka Village located on the hill.
Day 4 : Lamboya - Waingapu - City Tour
After breakfast, check out and start drive overland to Waingapu ( East of Sumba ). On the way some stop to Pasunga village to see the Greatest stone Grave and the traditional houses of Sumbanese. In the Afternoon you will visit Prai Liu and Kallu Village, to see the Central of Ikat process.
Day 5 : Waingapu - Melolo - Pau - Rende
After Breakfast, today you will visit to Melolo village to see the traditional village of Pau and Rende to see the royal tombs which are made from the megalithic stone and its houses where one of the wall construction was made from the Buffalo skin, Afternoon drive back to Hotel.
DAY 6 : Waingapu - Departure
After breakfast, Transfer to airport for your flight to next destination.
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