General Information
Tour Highlights
- See the exotic form of burial in ancient, megalithic tombs
- Learn how the colorful and intricate ikat cloth is created
- Visit traditional Sumbanese villages and learn about their well-preserved way of life first-hand from locals
- Relax at the exclusive Nihiwatu Resort
Tour Detail
Duration: 10 days/ 9 nights
Start/ End: Waingapu / Nihiwatu
Tour Route: Waingapu – Rende – Anakalang – Nihiwatu
Date: No Fixed Departure – Anytime You Wish
Tour Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interests in the inquiry form
Tour Guide: Private local guide (English speaking guide or other languages as you want)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Waingapu
Day 02: Rende
Day 03: Anakalang – Nihiwatu
Day 04: Nihiwatu
Day 05: Nihiwatu
Day 06: Nihiwatu
Day 07: Nihiwatu
Day 08: Nihiwatu
Day 09: Nihiwatu
Day 10: Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Waingapu
Arrive in Waingapu, Sumba’s largest town, and check into the hotel of your choice. We recommend the Elvin Hotel, the top-rated hotel in town. That afternoon, you’ll get to know your exotic surroundings as you are driven to the picturesque Prainatang Valley. Take a short 15-minute climb to Prailang. Wander through an old hilltop village composed of ten small huts and imagine ancient lifestyles in simpler times. Finish the day with an evening stroll in the quaint harbor area before retiring for the day.
Day 02: Rende
Travel to East Sumba and see the intricate ikat cloth designs, considered to be the most beautiful in Sumbanese weaving. Visit a small village and learn how locals make the stunning cloth. This is a highly-skilled process involving preparing the cotton, spinning it into thread, tying the design into thread, dyeing, and finishing the final weaving on backstrap looms. Later that day, follow the coast from the Savu Sea to Rende. Rende is an ancient village some 3 hours from Waingapu with grand traditional houses and massive megalithic tombstones. Along the way, stop for lunch and take a stroll on the beach at either Kamber or Londalima’s beachfront.
Day 03: Anakalang – Nihiwatu
Begin the day bright and early to travel to the uncharted, wild west of Sumba. Stop by the Waingapu morning market and stock up on authentic Sumbanese bites and souvenirs before setting off. Next, marvel at the iconic tombs dating all the way back to the Stone Age in Anakalang. This is one of the few locations in the world where you can see the megaliths still being built and used to honor the deceased today as it has been for centuries. Visit the small village of Kampung Pasanga and see the impressive vertical tombstone containing the remains of a past Chief and his wife. Finally, you will reach the island getaway of Nihiwatu Resort. With just seven bungalows and three villas on one of the three best beaches on earth (according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine), Nihiwatu is Sumba’s best hotel and it boasts privacy and comfort as well as world-class diving, snorkeling, fishing, and surfing.
Day 04: Nihiwatu
After breakfast, consider going for a drive around the island, stopping at points of interest. Pay a visit to a local village and market and talk with the residents to get an idea of how life works in this remote region. For the remainder of the day, relax on the beach or treat yourself to the spa.
Day 05: Nihiwatu
The trip concludes here by journeying to Denpasar and returning home. Alternatively, you may also choose to extend your stay on Sumba at the 5-star Nihiwatu Resort and continue exploring the island’s ancient way of life and natural beauty.
Day 06: Nihiwatu
Spend your day today relaxing in paradise. Lounge on the beach, swim in the sea, and lounge by the pool all day. Work on a golden tan to take back home as a token of your retreat to paradise.
Day 07: Nihiwatu
Rise early this morning for a full day of outdoor adventure. After breakfast, set out to the sea for a day in the water. Go diving or snorkeling on some of the island's reefs. This part of the world is renowned for its underwater biodiversity. Afterward, relax a bit more on the beach and then enjoy a sunset dinner.
Day 08: Nihiwatu
Spend the morning at your own leisure at the resort. After lunch, set out for a horseback riding and trekking excursion. Explore the lush area on the island around the resort and seek out secluded beaches. Afterward, go for a sunset stroll along the shore before dinner.
Day 09: Nihiwatu
Depending on the conditions and time of year, go with a guide to see turtle hatchlings crawl from their nests on the beach and return to the sea. Consider going for a boat trip to see the island from a different perspective. Enjoy a final sunset dinner on the island this evening.
Day 10: Departure
Spend the morning at your own leisure, but be sure to get some final beach time in before checking out of the resort. You will be transferred to the airport for your departing flight this afternoon. Your Asia luxury holiday ends. Hope you enjoyed it and wish that we could serve you next time in Indonesia.
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