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This tour only once a year (on February and March), Sumba Pasola : ( Horsemen Fighting Ritual Ceremony ), February in Lamboya – Kodi and March in Wanukaka and Gaura.
Pasola is a thanks giving ceremony to the ancestral spirit of people from West Sumba East Nusa Tenggara. More then 50 men riding horses which divided into two groups – from upper and lower villages. Before they start, the Rato ( Traditional priest leader ) Prays in between of two groups, then he throw a spear to start the game. Immediately followed by those horse riders race their horse and throw their spears toward the opponent over and over. This is a blood sacrifice!
Day 01 : Denpasar – Tambulaka – Waikabubak (West Sumba )
Flight arrival by Merpati, Wings air or Trans Nusa Air ,
On arrival at Airport of Tambulaka Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to Monalisa Cottages or Similar for lunch and accomodation . Afternoon city tour visit; traditional market and villages nearby the city of Waikabubak such as: Prai Ijing , Tarung and WAI Tabar to see stone graves and traditional houses Of Sumbanese also visit local market of Waiakbubak afternoon return to hotel for dinner and overnight.( L, D )
Day 02 : Waikabubak – Wanukaka Full Day Pasola (B,L,D )
Early morning breakfast ( 04.00am ) at hotel, drive to Wanukaka about 35 Minute drive to attend the Pasola, Direct to the beach to see ceremony of catching sea worm by the Rato, then back to the field for attending the Pasola During the Day. Lunch box will be provided on the Spot. Afternoon, return to hotel for Accommodation and meals at Monalisa cottages or similar .
Day 03 Waikabubak – Kodi Full Day Tours (B,L,D)
After breakfast at Hotel Drive to Kodi Area for Visit: Tosi Village, Parona baroro Village, Rotenggaro Village and Ranggabaki Village, this place to see all the house are very high roof more than ten meters high. Lunch box will prepare on the beach, afternoon return to Hotel via Waitabula and waijewa we witness the Coffee plantation , dinner and over night at Hotel Monalisa.
Note: If No pasola schedule at that day, We just visit Kodi Village and its surroundings
Day 04 : Waikabubak – Tambulaka – Denpasar ( B )
After Breakfast at your hotel , Transfer to Tambulaka /Waingapu Airport to catch flight for your next destination.
Price includes :
– Tours and transfers as per itinerary.
– Accommodation on DBL/ TWIN -sharing basis .
– Full board meals (BLD). Breakfast service by Indonesian Breakfast.
– Porters, donations and entrance fees.
– English-speaking guide only, Mineral Water
Tour Leader FOC for 10 Pax UP Only.
Price does not include :
– Ticket Flight by Merpati , Trans Nusa , Wings Air, Batavia Via Tambulaka or Waingapu.
– Any personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, drinks, tips, and all were not mentioned in above program, etc.
– Insurance
Note : Minimum Booking for 2 Persons