Festival Pasola Lamboya (4D/3N)
Day 1: Arrive In Tambolaka – Ratenggaro Village – Weekuri Lake – Mandorak Beach
Upon arrival at the airport of Tambolaka in Waitabula, meet and greet with the guide, and we will begin the journey. First we will have lunch in a local restaurant, then we will drive for 1 hour to visit the traditional village of Ratenggaro in the Kodi area. Here we will see the traditional high-roofed houses (actually the highest rooftops in all of Sumba), made all by hand and traditionally. This village is the only one of a few traditional villages left in the area, and while the village is just a compound of some houses, each house can accommodate up to 50 family members. During the harvesting season, however, most of the villagers will stay in their fields to work and only leave the elders and children in the village. Next, we will make a visit to Weekuri Lake, a crystal-clear lake that makes it a great place to swim and relax. Spend some time in the lake for a short (or long) dip. Do not miss walking around the rocks and reef, where you can also see the ocean from one side. Mandorak Beach is located next to Weekuri Lake and is protected by two massive rock ridges pointing toward the center and crystal-clear water. After that, we go to the hotel.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation:
A. Mario Beach Hotel (Deluxe Bungalow)
B. Mario Beach Hotel (Superior Sea View)
C. Ella Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Day 2: Waikacura Ricefield – Lamboya Village
Breakfast at the hotel, and check out. Today we will explore the west part of Sumba Island. Your first stop will be in Waikacura, where you will walk through the rice fields. Locals may be found doing farmer activities, and there is a beautiful view of the river and a small waterfall at the end of the trek. After this visit, we will be heading to Lamboya Village to see the preparations for the Pasola festival. Sumba is pretty much known for its Pasola festival, where horsemen from two opposing groups battle with spears. This festival is held once a year during February and March in the regencies of South West Sumba and West Sumba. The schedule of Pasola is determined by the priest, or Rato, in Sumba, and it is held on a good day to thank the ancestors for their lives and to ask for fertility for the land. Then, if we still have time, we will go to the nearest beach to relax. After that, we go back to the city of West Sumba to check in to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Accommodation:
A. Rua Beach Hotel (Deluxe Room – ROH)
B. Morikka / Manandang Hotel (Standard Room)
C. La Casa De Luna (Standard Room)
Day 3: Pasola Lamboya – Lapopu Waterfall
Breakfast box will be provided, and we will drive to Lamboya early in the morning to see the Pasola, which you can only find on this beautiful island. During the festival, you may see the horses, the locals wearing their traditional clothes, and how fast the men ride the horse while looking for their opponents to attack them with the spears. We will finish about 1 p.m., and after that, we will go to the local restaurant to have lunch. Our next stop on our adventure will be the Lapopu Waterfall. After a drive through the endless hilly and green landscape of Sumba, you will arrive near the waterfall. To visit the waterfall, you will need to do a short hike of approximately 15 minutes and cross a bamboo bridge to get there. There is a nice spot to sit down where you can watch the water find its way down the hill. After that, we will go back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch Box
Accommodation:
A. Morinda Villa (Deluxe Hill View)
B. Kambaniru Beach Hotel (Deluxe Garden View)
C. Padadita Hotel (Superior Room)
Day 4: Out Tambolaka (TMC) Airport
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until the transfer time to the airport. End of the trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: -