What is already provided on the trip?

Mineral water, meals during the trip, entrance and donation fees, a tour leader, a 3-star hotel on twin share and drone and mirrorless documentation.

Do I need trekking shoes?

Yes. The terms require trekking shoes or trekking sandals: the paths to the waterfalls can be slippery and steep.

Why bring a hard disk?

Your documentation files are copied on day 3 of the trip and are usually over 32 GB. A flash drive takes too long for files that size.

Will my phone work in Sumba?

Telkomsel is a good provider in Sumba. Bring a power bank as well.

Packing guide

Sumba Island Tour Packing Guide The must-bring list from our 2026 terms

Q: Do I need special medicines?

Bring your personal medicines. If you have a history of asthma, hypertension, heart disease, acute gastritis, diabetes, epilepsy, sinusitis or a similar condition, consult a doctor before the trip.

Waimarang Waterfall pouring into a turquoise pool between rock walls

Everything here comes from the trip terms: what to pack for hot days, waterfall treks and your documentation files, and what is already provided.

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Weather: Hot: hat & SPF 30–50
Treks: Trekking shoes or sandals
Photos: Hard disk, 32 GB+
Signal: Telkomsel
Water: Provided
Bag: Dry bag or daypack

Must bring

The full list.

From the Must Bring Items in the 2026 open trip and private trip terms.

Already provided: mineral water on the trip, meals, entrance and donation fees, a 3-star hotel and drone and mirrorless documentation.

Sunblock SPF 30–50
Sunglasses
Hat
Snacks and supplements for the activities
Dry bag or backpack
Change of clothes
Comfortable sandals or shoes for trekking
Power bank
Bath tools (optional, if needed)
Personal medicines
Wet tissues
A hard disk for your documentation files

Why it matters

Six notes from the trip terms.

Sumba is hot

Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunblock SPF 30–50.

Trekking shoes or sandals

Required: the paths to the waterfalls can be slippery and steep.

A water-resistant daypack

Recommended, with enough changes of clothes.

A hard disk, not a flash drive

Documentation files are copied on day 3 and are usually over 32 GB; a flash drive is too slow.

Telkomsel works well

A good mobile provider in Sumba. Bring a power bank too.

Personal medicines

Required if you have a history of asthma, hypertension, heart disease, acute gastritis, diabetes, epilepsy or sinusitis; consult a doctor first.

Packing questions

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