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Traditional houses in Sumba

Indonesia: Sumba explored

13 days from £4,400pp
Traditional houses in Sumba
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Tour highlights

  • Take in the breathtaking coastline of Sumba with sheer cliff faces and immense stretches of white sand beaches pounded by huge surf.

  • Visit local Sumban villages, first seeking permission from tribal chiefs.

  • See the traditional homes with buffalo horn and other artefacts decorating the entrance.

  • Chew betel nut like a local and watch a traditional ceremony unfold.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Denpasar.

  • Arrive at Denpasar Airport, where you will be met and driven to your hotel in Ubud by private vehicle.

    • Blessing at Tirta Empul, Ubud
      Blessing at Tirta Empul, Ubud
    • Monkey Forest, Ubud, Indonesia
      Monkey Forest, Ubud, Indonesia
    • Sunset over the paddy fields outside Ubud, Indonesia
      Sunset over the paddy fields outside Ubud, Indonesia

  • Today, enjoy a full day exploring Ubud and the surrounding villages with your guide. Mas, Celuk and Batuan are all famed for their handicrafts — this is a great place to find gifts and souvenirs.

    • Eel fisherman in Ubud, Indonesia
      Eel fisherman in Ubud, Indonesia
    • Mass Cremation Procession
      Mass Cremation Procession
    • Mass Cremation Ceremony Procession
      Mass Cremation Ceremony Procession

  • This morning is at leisure. This afternoon, enjoy a cookery lesson in a local village. Create some traditional Balinese dishes under the watchful eye of the chef, and then enjoy them for dinner this evening.

    • Ubud - Ayung River
      Ubud - Ayung River
    • Ubud Ayung Valley
      Ubud Ayung Valley
    • Puri Sunia - Private Pool Villa - Ubud
      Puri Sunia - Private Pool Villa - Ubud

  • Fly to the island of Sumba today, to explore the villages and tombs of the island. Upon arrival, settle into the Sumba Nautil, and enjoy the sunset over the ocean.

    • Western Sumba
      Western Sumba
    • Beach near Sumba Nautil, Indonesia
      Beach near Sumba Nautil, Indonesia
    • Beach near Sumba Nautil, Indonesia
      Beach near Sumba Nautil, Indonesia

  • Spend the day visiting some of the region's highlights including megalithic tombs and traditional villages.

    • Beach near Sumba Nautil, Indonesia
      Beach near Sumba Nautil, Indonesia
    • Beach near Sumba Nautil, Sumba
      Beach near Sumba Nautil, Sumba

  • Morning at leisure. This afternoon, visit a local market with your guide or perhaps attend a local ceremony if you get the chance.

  • Spend the last two days in Sumba around your hotel — perhaps wander down to the beach or just relax around the pool.

  • Day at leisure. You may like to enjoy some trekking to remote villages in the region with a local guide.

  • Fly back to Bali where you will be met at the airport by your private guide and transferred to the peaceful east coast.

    • Candidasa
      Candidasa
    • Candidasa, Indonesia
      Candidasa, Indonesia
    • Candidasa, Indonesia
      Candidasa, Indonesia

  • Enjoy a full day touring the eastern region of Bali today with your guide. Sights include the looming mountains of Batur and Agung, as well as the Mother Temple — Besakih.

    • Rice paddy view on the mountain to beach cycling tour, Candidasa
      Rice paddy view on the mountain to beach cycling tour, Candidasa
    • Pasir Putih beach (also known as the Virgin/White Sandy Beach)
      Pasir Putih beach (also known as the Virgin/White Sandy Beach)
    • Area around Candidasa
      Area around Candidasa

  • Day at leisure. You may like to enjoy a snorkelling trip to the Blue Lagoon, or perhaps explore the surrounding countryside by bicycle.

  • Day at leisure. You will be transferred back to the airport in time for your departing flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Ubud
 
Tambolaka
 
Candidasa
 

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