Sumba Open Trip · 4D3N
Join the Sumba open trip, 4 days 3 nights.
A shared trip from Tambolaka to Waingapu with weekly departures in 2026, and the chance to meet new people along the way.
- USD 459 per person
- Minimum 4 participants
- Meeting point
- Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
- Best months
- December to March, green grass
- Physical activity
- Medium
- Participants
- Minimum 4, aged 10 to 50
- Transport
- Innova car
Open Trip Highlights
Savanna, villages, beaches and waterfalls.
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Tanggedu Waterfall
Water play and scenic views at the waterfall.
Explore
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Tanarara Hill
Yellow savanna hills against the blue sky.
Explore
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Ratenggaro and Prai Ijing
The culture and customs of two traditional villages.
Explore
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Pero and Walakiri
Sunset at both beaches, with Weekuri Lagoon and Mandorak Beach on day 2.
Explore
Schedule 2026
Sumba open trip departures in 2026.
Each departure is confirmed once the minimum quota of 4 participants is reached.
Open Trip Price
One price per person, twin share.
Hotel, 9 meals, entrance fees, a tour leader and documentation are included. Flight tickets are not.
Itinerary
Open trip itinerary, 4 days 3 nights.
Start 12.00 WITA at Tambolaka Airport (TMC), finish 11.00 WITA at Waingapu Airport (WGP). Open a day to see every stop.
1 Day 1 11.00 am · Meeting point at Tambolaka Airport (TMC), Southwest Sumba
- 11.00 am Meeting point at Tambolaka Airport (TMC), Southwest Sumba
- 12.00 pm Hotel check-in and lunch
- 01.30 pm Travel to Ratenggaro Traditional Village
- 02.30 pm Free activity and exploring Ratenggaro Traditional Village
- 03.30 pm Travel to Pero Beach
- 04.30 pm Free activity at Pero Beach and sunset
- 06.00 pm To the hotel and dinner
- 10.00 pm Rest
2 Day 2 06.30 am · Breakfast and hotel check-out
- 06.30 am Breakfast and hotel check-out
- 07.30 am Travel to Weekuri Lagoon and Mandorak Beach
- 09.00 am Free activity at Mandorak Beach
- 11.00 am Travel to Prai Ijing Traditional Village
- 01.30 pm Free activity at Prai Ijing Traditional Village
- 02.00 pm Travel to Warinding Hill
- 05.00 pm Sunset at Warinding Hill
- 06.00 pm Travel to Waingapu, East Sumba
- 07.00 pm Dinner and hotel check-in
3 Day 3 07.00 am · Breakfast
- 07.00 am Breakfast
- 07.30 am Travel to Tanarara Savanna
- 09.30 am Free activity at Tanarara Savanna
- 12.00 pm Lunch
- 12.30 pm Travel to Waimarang Waterfall or Tanggedu Waterfall
- 02.00 pm Free activity at Waimarang Waterfall or Tanggedu Waterfall
- 03.00 pm Travel to Walakiri Beach
- 05.30 pm Sunset at Walakiri Beach
- 08.00 pm Dinner and rest
4 Day 4 05.30 am · Toward Tanau Hill
- 05.30 am Toward Tanau Hill
- 06.30 am Free activity at Tanau Hill
- 07.30 am Back to the hotel
- 10.00 am Check-out, souvenir shop, Persaudaraan Hill, then Waingapu Airport (WGP): trip finished
What's Included
Included in the open trip.
Included
- Entrance fees to every destination
- Drone and mirrorless documentation (unedited)
- Donation fee
- Mineral water during the trip
- 9 meals during the trip
- Tour leader
- Hotel on a twin-share basis
- Pick-up on day one at Tambolaka Airport or a nearby hotel
- Drop-off at Waingapu Airport at the end of the trip
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Personal belongings and expenses
What to Bring
Pack for heat, trekking and water.
Sumba is quite hot, trekking footwear is required, and your documentation is copied to your hard disk on day 3.
- 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
Important notes
- Participants aged 10 to 50, physically and mentally healthy: the trip involves heavy physical activity, including trekking on a slippery and steep path to the waterfall. Outside that age range, book a private trip.
- The car used is an Innova.
- Two participants share one room. Rooms are arranged by the number of registered men and women so every participant gets a room.
- The trip starts at 12.00 WITA. Pick-up is on day one between 11.00 and 12.00 WITA at Tambolaka Airport (TMC) or a hotel in Southwest Sumba.
- The trip ends at 11.00 WITA at Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport, Waingapu. You may leave early.
- The itinerary can change depending on conditions at the destination.
- The itinerary can change due to force majeure.
- Participants must follow the tour leader's direction during the trip.
FAQ
Sumba open trip questions.
How is the trekking route?
The trekking trails range from moderate to strenuous. Prepare physically before the trip, avoid overexerting yourself, and wear trekking sandals (sold at outdoor equipment stores) for a safer, slip-free walk.
Is the Sumba open trip price nett?
Yes, the price is nett.
Do participants buy their own plane tickets?
Yes, participants buy their own round-trip flight tickets.
Does the file copy have to be on a hard disk?
Yes. The files are copied in full and are quite large, so a flash drive would be very slow. File transfers usually happen on day 3 of the trip.
Weekly departures in 2026
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Down payment minimum 50%. Balance at the latest 14 days before departure.