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01 Arrival WAINGAPU Upon arrival meeting service and transfer to Hotel for
lunch. Afternoon visit the traditional village of Prailiang. It is a beautiful
ride through the savannah of the north coast of Sumba. There are buffaloes, cows
and horses roaming the field. The village is situated on the hilltop over viewing
the valley of Mondu half cut by a river. Short walk to the village is a must.
There are ten traditional houses but only six of them permanently occupied. Afternoon
return to Hotel.
Day
02 SUMBA IKAT EXCURSION In the morning visit the market of Waingapu and Prailiu
to see the Ikat Weaving and then proceed eastwards towards Pau and Rende two of
the many villages well known for their beautiful Ikat. En route stop at place
where Sabu People produce Palm Sugar out of Palm Wine (during dry season only:
April to October). Picnic lunch at one of the beach in the area. Afternoon visit
Pau and Rende - the two Royal villages furnished with huge carved stone tombs
and traditional houses. They are also known as the center of Ikat Weaving of Sumba. Day
03 WAINGAPU - WAIKABUBAK In the morning drive to Waikabubak en route stop at
Anakalang to see the huge and carved stone tombs. Afternoon visit the traditional
villages around the town, such as Tarung, Waitabar and Paletilulu. Day
04 KODI EXCURSION Visit the market (Sumba weekly market, West Sumba: Wednesday
and East Sumba on Saturday). After visiting market drive to Kodi - the area is
known for the tall traditional houses and probably the tallest on the island.
There are plantations of coffee, cashew nut, banana, and coconut and teak wood
forest en route. Arrival Kodi area visit some villages such as: Ratengaro and
Parona Baroro. Picnic lunch at Tossi beach. Afternoon visit Bondo Kawangu and
if possible meet the Pasola Priest in Tossi village.
Day
05 MEET the PASOLA PRIEST of LAMBOYA Early in the morning drive southward and
then trek to Sodan - the village of Rato, the Pasola Priest of Lamboya. It is
a walk with beautiful panoramic views, passing valley cut by a river with rice
fields and roaming buffaloes. After meeting Rato walk down hill till reach the
spot what we called SODAN POINT - from where one will view the beautiful Sodan
valley furnished by villages with traditional houses soaring from coconut trees
and garnished with snake bent Kadengar river. Trek along the valley until reach
bridge at the other side and take car to Marossi beach for picnic lunch and get
yourself refreshed by swimming or relaxing on the white sand beach. Afternoon
return to Hotel en route stop at Pasola field of Lamboya. Day
06 WAIKABUBAK - TAMBOLAKA - NEXT DESTINATION In the morning transfer to Tambolaka
airport to take flight to the next destination. > KOMODO
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