Waterfalls
Tanggedu · Waimarang · Lapopu · Weekacura · Matayangu
Water play and trekking at Tanggedu and Waimarang on every length. Lapopu joins from 5D4N; Matayangu and Weekacura from 6D5N.
On the Ground
Sumba Private Driver & Guide
Airport meet, 4x4 with driver, and a tour leader — sold as a complete trip rather than by the day.
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How We Sell Ground Services
We do not hire out a driver by the day. What we run is a complete private trip: airport pickup at Tambolaka, vehicle and driver throughout, a tour leader, hotels, meals and entrance fees, ending with the drop-off at Waingapu.
Selling the pieces separately would leave you managing the gaps between them, which is the part that actually goes wrong on Sumba.
At a Glance
The Trip in Six Lines
- Days to choose from
- 4·5·6 Days to choose from 4D3N, 5D4N or 6D5N. The longer lengths add Purukambera savanna, Lapopu and Matayangu waterfalls, and more hills.
- Minimum participants
- 2 Minimum participants Private means the vehicle and guide are yours. Two people is enough to run it — no waiting for a group to fill.
- Meeting point
- TMC Meeting point Tambolaka Airport, Southwest Sumba — or a nearby hotel. Drop-off is Waingapu Airport (WGP) in East Sumba.
- Destinations
- 10 Destinations Villages, waterfalls, savanna and beaches, crossing the island from Southwest to East Sumba.
- Physical activity
- Med–hard Physical activity More demanding than the open trip: waterfall trekking, hill climbs and a 5:00 am sunrise start on the final day.
- Green season
- Dec–Mar Green season When the savanna is green. The trip runs year-round — private departures are not tied to fixed dates.
Highlights
What the Island Gives You
Grouped into the three landscapes, with the longer trips reaching further into each.
Waterfalls
Tanggedu · Waimarang · Lapopu · Weekacura · Matayangu
Water play and trekking at Tanggedu and Waimarang on every length. Lapopu joins from 5D4N; Matayangu and Weekacura from 6D5N.
Villages, Savanna & Hills
Ratenggaro · Prai Ijing · Tanarara · Purukambera
The culture and customs of two traditional villages, the yellow savanna of Tanarara, and sunset from Warinding, Mondu, Persaudaraan and Tanau hills. Waikelo Rice Field on the six-day route.
Beaches & Lagoon
Weekuri · Mandorak · Ratenggaro · Pero · Walakiri
The saltwater lagoon at Weekuri, the cove at Mandorak, the Ratenggaro coast, and sunset at Pero and Walakiri.
Prices
Price Per Person
Private trips are priced by group size — the more of you, the less each pays, because the vehicle and guide are shared between you rather than between strangers. The rate steps with vehicle capacity rather than falling smoothly, so message us with your exact group size before booking.
4D3N
1 night Southwest Sumba, 2 nights East Sumba
9 meals
5D4N
1 night Southwest Sumba, 3 nights East Sumba
12 meals
6D5N
2 nights Southwest Sumba, 3 nights East Sumba
15 meals
| Travellers | 4D3N | 5D4N | 6D5N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 700 | 850 | 1,020 |
| 3 | 550 | 670 | 800 |
| 4 | 440 | 540 | 640 |
| 5 | 530 | 650 | 780 |
| 6 | 470 | 570 | 670 |
| 7 | 440 | 530 | 630 |
| 8 | 390 | 490 | 570 |
| 9 | 440 | 550 | 640 |
| 10 | 410 | 500 | 590 |
- The prices above are per Person.
- 6-10 Person using 2 cars
Starting from
USD 390
Per person
The lowest per-person rate in the table above. Tell us your group size and preferred length and we will confirm the exact figure.
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The Price
What the Rate Covers
Included
- Private vehicle and driver throughout
- Tour leader throughout
- Hotels on a twin-share basis
- Meals — 9 on 4D3N, 12 on 5D4N, 15 on 6D5N
- Entrance fees to every attraction
- Donation fees at the villages
- Drone and mirrorless documentation
- Mineral water throughout the trip
- Day-one pickup from the meeting point
- Drop-off at Waingapu Airport at the end
Not Included
- Flights to Tambolaka and from Waingapu
- Personal expenses
- Resort upgrades, where offered
- Travel insurance
Worth Knowing
If you are an agent or operator looking to sub-contract ground handling, contact us directly rather than booking through this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the private trip and the open trip?
On a private trip the vehicle, driver and tour leader are yours alone, it runs on your dates with as few as two people, and the schedule can flex. The open trip is a shared departure on fixed dates at a single per-person rate, with a four-person minimum.
Which length should I choose?
Four days covers the headline destinations. Five adds Purukambera savanna and Lapopu Waterfall with a more relaxed pace. Six adds Matayangu and Weekacura waterfalls, Waikelo Rice Field and Mondu Hill, and gives you a second night in the southwest instead of rushing east.
Why does the price per person go up at five and nine travellers?
The rate steps with vehicle capacity rather than falling smoothly. Message us with your exact group size before booking and we will confirm the figure — and tell you whether adding or dropping one traveller changes it.
Which airport do I fly into and out of?
In to Tambolaka (TMC) in Southwest Sumba, out of Waingapu (WGP) in East Sumba. They are different airports about four hours apart by road — the trip crosses the island, so a return ticket to Tambolaka will not work.
Does it include horse riding?
No. The scheduled itinerary is sightseeing — villages, waterfalls, savanna and beaches. Riding can be discussed separately around your dates.
How demanding is it?
Medium to heavy. There is trekking to waterfalls over uneven ground, hill climbs, and sunrise starts at 5:00 am on the final day of the five and six-day routes. No specialist fitness is needed, but it is more active than the open trip.
Tell Us Your Dates
Send your group size and the length you have in mind, and we will come back with an exact price.