Sumba Island

Best time to visit

Sumba is known as the “Forgotten Island” of Indonesia. Exploring Classic Sumba Tribal Village do include Weekuri Lagoon, a heavenly turquoise swimming hole, miles from anywhere with marvel of nature, the lagoon is fringed by trees and located right next to the ocean of Sumba. Luxury holidays in Sumba travellers will also be delighted that seven endemic birds and over 200 bird species can be found in nature reserves on Sumba.

A well-kept secret amongst surfers and adventurers, this hidden gem is, surprisingly, only an hour’s flight away from the major tourist hub of Bali. Yet it has thus far remained largely untouched by the crush of Eat-Pray-Lovers that inundate its better-known neighbor. Sumba’s ancient indigenous culture is largely intact to this day. They practice an animistic faith called Marapu, centered on honoring ancestral lineage. The island is destination for luxury holidays in Sumba and Sumba tours traveler; it doesn’t have the bars, restaurants, shops, and café culture of a place like Bali. Unless you are a true backpacker looking to homestay hop (always an option), opt for one of these all-inclusive hotels.

CULTURE & HISTORY

Culture of Sumba

The most famous tourist attraction in Flores is Kelimutu, a volcano containing three colored lakes. It located in the district of Ende close to the town of Moni. These crater lakes are in the caldera of a volcano and have highly acidic water. The colored lakes change colors on an irregular basis, depending on the oxidation state of the lake from bright red through green and blue. Furthermore, Labuanbajo (on the western tip of Flores) is a town often used by tourists as a base to visit Komodo- and Rinca National Park.

Labuanbajo also attracts many scuba divers, as whale sharks inhabit the waters around it. West coast of Flores is one of the few places that attract many divers. Near of it there are Komodo Island where Komodo Dragon can be found in the wild. The island is part of the Komodo National Park and a UNESCO heritage site. In September 2004, at Liang Bua cave in western Flores, paleoanthropologists discovered small skeletons that they described as a previously unknown hominid species named as Homo floresiensis.

ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE

Wildlife of Sumba

Explore Flores driving from Ende to Labuan Bajo. During this trip you will encounter unbelievable landscapes, whether you are a solo travelers , traveling with friends or on a family vacation, Flores Overland Tours will give you a great experience and a feeling of never seen with Flores travel company! In this program there is a mixture of exploring local traditional cultures, enjoying swimming in natural waterfalls and hot springs as well as the hiking the famous 3 color lake!