Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere. (Indonesia-wide)

Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check. (Indonesia-wide)

Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali. (Indonesia-wide)

Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed. (Indonesia-wide)

Sockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage. (Indonesia-wide)

Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin. (Indonesia-wide)

110 police · 113 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)

Major city · Indonesia

Waikabubak

Spend 2 days in Waikabubak to see the Pasola festival (Feb–Mar) and visit nearby villages; reach it from Tambolaka in 1‑2 h by shared car.

Not yet checkedSources What these labels mean

Waikabubak is the second base of western Sumba, offering the Pasola horse‑jousting festival in February‑March and several walkable villages. A short stay lets you experience the culture and stay in local hotels before heading east to Waingapu or back to Tambolaka.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports

Weather: see forecast
Currency: IDR
Best months: Feb–Mar (Pasola season)
Airport: TMC
Nights: 2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Waikabubak: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover

Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…

Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

In this guide

Forecast and monthly weather
What things cost
Where to sleep3 areas
Getting around
Day-trips2 trips
What to watch out for2 notes
Emergency numbers
Pocket card
Airports1 airport

Not in this guide yet

Walking areas with bag rules
Day plans checked against opening hours
Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
Field-checked times and prices

Emergency numbers for Waikabubak110 ▾

Police110
Fire113
Ambulance118
General emergency112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Waikabubak, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Pasola festivalTarung VillagePrai Ijing VillageHotel Manandang

Airports: TMC Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (Tambolaka) (Shared car to Waikabubak about 1‑2 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

Jan
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Mar
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Best: Feb–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Waikabubak: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)

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Mar

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Apr

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May

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Jun

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Jul

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Aug

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Sep

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Flag a bemo or ojek for short trips; most sights are walkable. Public bus from Tambolaka is cheap but often full.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

Ubud full guide480 km (298 mi)298 mi (480 km) west of Waikabubak

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tambolaka

Door to door: ≈2 h

Shared car (Travel) about Rp50,000 per passenger, 1‑2 h road

Main gateway airport and transport hub.

Waingapu

Door to door: ≈4 h

Road, 3‑4 h by car or bus

Eastern Sumba town, useful for extending a Sumba itinerary.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Manandang

Rooms from Rp325,000 per night (2026 estimate)

Hotel Pelita

Rooms from Rp250,000 per night

Sutomo Homestay

Rooms from Rp175,000 per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated

Budget: Rp70,000–100,000 excl. bed
Mid: Rp100,000–150,000 excl. bed
High: Rp150,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Shared car (Travel) from Tambolaka	Rp50,000 per passenger
Public bus seat	Rp15,000 (check for extra fees)
Bemo ride into town	Rp5,000
Tarung Village entrance donation	Rp20,000 per person
Prai Ijing Village entrance fee	Rp50,000 per person

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Waikabubak is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure, especially on buses and in crowded markets.

Public bus may be overcrowded and only departs when full; have cash for extra fees.
Pasola dates vary each year; confirm the schedule for February‑March before travel.

Emergency numbers

Police: 110
Fire: 113
Ambulance: 118
General emergency: 112

Pocket card

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Hotel nameHotel address (copy it in the local script from your booking)Hotel phoneYour embassy or consulate phone

WaikabubakWaikabubak

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please

Emergency

Police110
General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in Bali (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

Tambolaka → Waikabubak (shared car): about Rp50,000 per passenger, 1‑2 h
Bemo into town: Rp5,000

Say or show

Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf)
Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (di mana toilet)

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Waikabubak. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

Best months: Feb–Mar (Pasola season) · month by month →
1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
Cost per day in 3 bands
2 day-trips, door to door
2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
Walking clusters with bag rules
Day plans checked against opening hours
Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

Sources

secondaryWikidata – Waikabubak coordinates
secondaryWikivoyage: Waikabubak, revision 4987494 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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