Alternative Indonesia

Bali and Sumba in Luxury

DAY 1 International flight

Depart from the UK on an indirect overnight flight to Bali.

DAY 2 Sumba

After a final breakfast on the west coast, you will be picked up for the transfer back to the airport where you will board a domestic flight to the island of Sumba. Although one of Indonesia's larger islands, Sumba is relatively unexplored by tourists. The island is characterised by rolling hills, verdant rice paddies, traditional animist villages and some stunning, deserted beaches. It also so happens to be home to one of our favourite hotels in Asia, Nihi Sumba.

The Nihi Sumba team will pick you up from the airport for the transfer to the hotel, a journey of around two hours. Spend the rest of the day exploring the resort, relaxing by your private pool and enjoying delicious meals overlooking the blissfully isolated beach.

DAY 3 Ubud

After time in blissful (more-or-less) isolation, it's time to return to Bali for a stay in Ubud. You'll return to the airport in Sumba for the short flight back to Bali, from where it's a 90 minute drive north to Ubud. Holing up in one of our recommended luxury hotels will ensure you come back to Bali without a tourist-swarmed bump, but still within easy reach of one of the islands most popular towns.

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps barter for gifts in the local market, shop in the trendy boutiques on Monkey Forest Road or visit the Ubud Palace in town. For dinner this evening, we can recommend all manner of wonderful options, whether you're after a super swish tasting menu or a roadside satay joint.