Plan Your Trip
Plan your Sumba trip, season by season.
When the hills turn green or yellow, what to pack for heat and trekking, and how getting there and booking work.
- Best months: December to March
- Arrive Tambolaka, depart Waingapu
When to Go
Green, then yellow: Sumba by season.
The savanna grass shifts from green to brown with the season.
Trip Guides
Everything to sort before you fly.
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How to Get to Sumba
Tambolaka and Waingapu airports, pick-up times, and when to fly in and out.
Read the guide
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Booking and Payment
Down payment, balance, WhatsApp confirmation, cancellation and terms.
Read the guide
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Where to Stay
Twin-share hotels in Southwest and East Sumba, and room upgrades.
Read the guide
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Sumba Destinations
Beaches, waterfalls, hills and traditional villages on the routes.
Read the guide
What to Bring
Your Sumba packing list.
Sumba is quite hot and the trails can be slippery, so pack for sun, water and trekking.
- Sunblock SPF 30 to 50
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Snacks and supplements
- Drybag or backpack
- Change of clothes
- Swimsuit
- Trekking sandals or shoes
- Power bank
- Personal medicines
- Toiletries (optional)
- Wet tissue
- Telkomsel SIM card
- Additional cash
Good to Know
Practical tips from the trip terms.
Register any time, subject to availability
Know when you want to go?
Tell us your dates.
Dates depend on accommodation availability. Contact our team for personalized assistance.
Down payment minimum 50%. Balance at the latest 14 days before departure.