Waterfalls
Tanggedu · Waimarang · Weekacura
Swim and play in the water at Tanggedu, the best known of Sumba's cascades, with Waimarang and Weekacura on the same route through the interior.
Planning
Planning a Sumba Trip
What to settle before you book: which trip, which length, which dates, and which airports.
Check Availability
Four Decisions, in Order
First, shared or private. Second, the length — four, five or six days. Third, the dates, which is where the open trip's fixed departures either fit or do not. Fourth, and the one people get wrong: the flights.
Every trip lands at Tambolaka (TMC) and leaves from Waingapu (WGP). They are different airports about four hours apart. A return ticket to Tambolaka will not work.
At a Glance
The Trip in Six Lines
- Duration
- 4D3N Duration Starts 12:00 WITA on day one, finishes 11:00 WITA on day four. Arrive the day before or by 12:00 PM on the day.
- Meeting point
- TMC Meeting point Tambolaka Airport, Southwest Sumba — or your hotel in Southwest Sumba. Drop-off is Waingapu Airport (WGP) in East Sumba.
- Destinations
- 10 Destinations Waterfalls, savanna hills, two traditional villages, a saltwater lagoon and four beaches, crossing the island east to west.
- Minimum participants
- 4 Minimum participants An open trip: you travel with other guests. Departure is confirmed once four people have booked the same date.
- Physical activity
- Medium Physical activity Short hikes to hilltops and waterfalls, some uneven ground, early starts. No specialist fitness required.
- Greenest season
- Dec–Mar Greenest season When the grass is green across the savanna. Departures below run August to December.
Highlights
What the Four Days Cover
Ten destinations, grouped into the three landscapes the island is known for.
Waterfalls
Tanggedu · Waimarang · Weekacura
Swim and play in the water at Tanggedu, the best known of Sumba's cascades, with Waimarang and Weekacura on the same route through the interior.
Villages & Savanna
Ratenggaro · Prai Ijing · Tanarara
The culture and customs of two traditional villages, then the yellow savanna hills of Tanarara against open sky. Warinding, Tanau and Persaudaraan hills follow, with a stop for photographs in the green of Waikelo Sawah.
Beaches & Lagoon
Weekuri · Mandorak · Pero · Walakiri
The saltwater lagoon at Weekuri, the cove at Mandorak, the Ratenggaro coast, and sunset twice — at Pero Beach on day one and Walakiri on day three.
Departures
Dates & Price 2026
Fixed departure dates. Pick one that fits your flights — the trip runs once four people have booked it.
- August
- 6-9 13-16 20-23 27-30
- September
- 3-6 10-13 17-20 24-27
- October
- 1-4 8-11 15-18 22-25 29-1 Nov
- November
- 5-8 12-15 19-22 26-29
- December
- 3-6 10-13 17-20 24-27 31-3 Jan
Message us with your preferred date and we will tell you how many places are already taken on it.
Price per person
USD 459
Per person, twin sharing
- Minimum quota: 4 participants
- Open trip departure will be confirmed once minimum quota is reached
- Price is based on twin-sharing room arrangement with same gender pairing
The Price
What USD 459 Covers
Included
- Sumba 4-day, 3-night tour package
- Tour leader throughout
- Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
- Nine meals across the four days
- Admission tickets to every attraction
- Donation fees at the villages
- Drone and mirrorless documentation, unedited
- Bottled water throughout the trip
- Day-one pickup from Tambolaka Airport or a nearby hotel
- Drop-off on the final day at Waingapu Airport
Not Included
- Flights to Tambolaka and from Waingapu
- Personal expenses
- Private or couple room supplement, USD 99 per room
- Travel insurance
Worth Knowing
Do not book non-refundable flights until an open trip departure is confirmed. It runs once four people hold the same date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "open trip" mean?
You join a small group of other travellers rather than booking the whole vehicle and guide privately. It keeps the cost at USD 459 instead of a private charter rate, and rooms are shared with a same-gender participant unless you pay the private room supplement.
Does this trip include horse riding?
No. The scheduled itinerary is sightseeing — traditional villages, waterfalls, savanna hills and beaches. Riding can be discussed separately around your dates; message us and we will tell you what fits.
What happens if fewer than four people book my date?
The departure is not confirmed until four participants have booked it. We will tell you where a date stands before you commit, which is why we suggest holding off on non-refundable flights until confirmation.
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.
Can I have my own room?
Yes, for USD 99 per room, subject to availability. Without it, rooms are twin sharing and you will be paired with a participant of the same gender.
How fit do I need to be?
Medium. There are short hikes to hilltops and waterfalls over uneven ground, and two early starts — 5:30 am on the final day. No specialist fitness or experience is needed.
Hold a Place on a Date
Tell us which departure you are looking at and we will confirm how many places are left on it.