Sumba: Megalithic Traditions & Ikat Weaving

About This Experience

Sumba feels like stepping into a different era. This island in East Nusa Tenggara maintains animist traditions that have largely disappeared elsewhere in Indonesia. Massive stone tombs sit in village centers, horses roam freely, and ikat textiles tell stories of clan identity and spiritual beliefs. This experience takes you into traditional villages where you'll meet families who still practice ancestral customs, learn the months-long process of creating ikat cloth, and witness ceremonies that honor the connection between the living and the dead.

Highlights

• Visit traditional villages with megalithic tombs
• Learn ikat dyeing from village weavers
• Attend a Pasola festival rehearsal (seasonal)
• Explore hidden waterfalls and savannahs
• Stay in a traditional Sumbanese high-roofed house

What's Included

• Accommodation in traditional and modern stays
• All land transportation
• Local cultural guides
• Village visit permissions and offerings
• Ikat weaving workshop materials