East Nusa Tenggara
Sumba, the Quiet Island Beyond Bali
Savannah, limestone cliffs and long empty beaches, with one of the most sought-after resorts in Asia and almost nothing else. The island most guests only hear about after they have already been to Bali twice.
Private flight · 1h 10m from Bali
Overview
Sumba is an hour and ten minutes by air from Bali, and it feels much further away. Savannah, limestone cliffs, long empty beaches and traditional villages make it one of the least developed islands in the region, with a very small number of exceptional places to stay.
AVORA arranges flights to Tambolaka, clifftop suites or private pool villas, village visits with a local guide, and days built around waterfalls, wild horses and a private dinner above the ocean.
What we arrange
- Private or scheduled flight to Tambolaka
- Clifftop resort suites and private pool villas
- Traditional village visits with a local guide
- Waterfalls, wild horses and empty surf breaks
- Private dinner set above the ocean
How we plan it
Accommodation on Sumba is extremely limited and usually needs to be reserved several months ahead. Three to five nights works well.
Sumba accommodation is extremely limited and typically requires booking several months ahead.
Questions guests ask
How do I get to Sumba from Bali?
By a scheduled or private flight to Tambolaka, which takes a little over an hour.
What is there to do on Sumba?
Beaches, waterfalls, horse riding, surfing, and visits to traditional villages with a local guide.
How far ahead should I book?
Several months, as the best resorts have very few rooms.
