Tambolaka · TMC
West Sumba
Ritual combat, high-roofed villages and a dramatic coast.
- Pasola grounds in Wanokaka and Lamboya
- Ratenggaro Village and Weekuri Lagoon
- Flights with Wings Air and NAM Air
Culture
Sumba Cultural Tour
Marapu villages, the Pasola and ikat weaving, explored with a local Sumbanese guide.
Two Regions: West or East Sumba
Your arrival airport shapes the whole tour.
Flights Bali to Sumba
Waingapu · WGP
East Sumba
Golden savannas and Sumba’s finest ikat weaving.
- Ikat villages of Prailiu and Rende
- Wairinding Hills and Puru Kambera Beach
- Flights with Wings Air
West Sumba: The Pasola Festival
A sacred fertility rite, not a staged show.
Rival horsemen throw spears when the nyale sea worms arrive; spilled blood is believed to bring a good harvest.
- Where
- Wanokaka, Lamboya and Kodi
- When
- February and March
- Guide
- Highly recommended for village protocol
- Custom
- Offer betel nut to village elders
East Sumba: The Weaver’s Art
Sumba’s ikat tradition is rooted in the east.
In Prailiu and Rende, threads are resist-dyed with indigo and kombu root before weaving.
One ceremonial cloth can take months, even years, and tells the story of ancestors and Marapu belief.
- Waingapu to Wairinding Hills
- 45 min
- Key weaving villages
- 2
- To make one ceremonial cloth
- Months
- Best time at Wairinding
- Sunrise
Sample Tour: Four Days in West Sumba
A balanced introduction to culture and nature.
3-Day ItineraryWhat’s Included: Your Tour, Handled
Land arrangements taken care of end to end.
Cultural Tour FAQ
Quick answers before you go.
Plan Your Cultural Tour
Share your interests and dates, and we will build your tour with a local guide.