A Journey Beyond Luxury
Across Land and Sea
A barefoot-luxury journey of immersive storytelling, this collaboration brings together Rascal‘s off-the-grid ocean escapes and NIHI Sumba’s legendary island sanctuary. It’s a soulful adventure across land and sea, where a shared passion for culture, nature, and elevated hospitality meets untamed exploration. Together, we offer exclusive, curated experiences across Indonesia’s 17,508 islands, all delivered with uncompromising style, comfort, and authenticity.
NIHI Sumba is more than just an award-winning resort and wellness sanctuary; it’s your gateway to exhilarating adventures and serene relaxation. Ride world-class waves, rejuvenate at the Nihioka Spa where you can experience the healing power of horses at the Equine Sanctuary, or indulge in our transformative Spa Safari experience. Dive into Sumba’s rich culture through waterfall hikes, visits to ancestral villages, e-bike explorations, or engaging with the Burch Family Foundation’s community projects.
Step aboard Rascal or Rebel to trace Indonesia’s most biodiverse waters. Kayak through volcano-carved coves, snorkel with manta rays and plant coral alongside our conservation team. On shore, share stories with island communities whose traditions stretch across generations, where Rascal’s partnerships support education, heritage, and local livelihoods.
This seamless blend of curated adventure, soulful stillness, and understated luxury, enhanced with exclusive guest privileges, promises memories to last a lifetime.
CABIN VOYAGES
- Complimentary CABIN upgrade to the next cabin category (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
- A Private STARLIT dinner onboard.
PRIVATE CHARTERS
- One-way flight between Bali and Sumba included
or - 7th night complimentary when booking a 7-night voyage.
INCLUSIONS
- All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- All activities, equipment usage, park fees (including scuba diving).
- Laundry (dry cleaning not available onboard).
- Meet & Greet service upon international arrival.
- Two-way private transfers between the airport and the destination harbor.
EXCLUSIONS
- Alcoholic beverages, flights, travel and dive insurances, relocation fees (where applicable), and crew gratuities.
SPECIAL BENEFITS
- One-time 60-minute full-body massage in the comfort of your villa.
or - One-time 60-minute massage with horses at Nihioka Spa (if Spa Safari is booked).
INCLUSIONS
- Three daily meals and all non-alcoholic drinks.
- High-speed Wi-Fi.
- In-villa mini bar (one full complimentary restock per day).
- Complimentary guided tour of projects by The Sumba Foundation.
- Water Activities: Stand-up paddle boarding and snorkeling around Nihiwatu Beach. Please note these activities depend on weather and wave conditions and are not available every day.
- Guests can join scheduled group yoga and meditation classes at the Yoga Pavilion.
- Daily happy hour at the Boathouse Bar from 5:30pm to 6:30pm with free-flow domestic beers and house wine.
- Complimentary round-trip shared transfer between Tambolaka Airport and NIHI Sumba in an open-air safari vehicle.
Stay period until 20th December, 2026.
- Room and package is subject to availability
- This offer is not available for group bookings
- NIHI’s minimum stay is 3 nights
- Minimum stay for Rascal Voyages: no minimum for cabin voyages (dates are based on schedules); 5 nights for private charters; 7 nights to qualify for the complimentary last night offer
- No check-out on December 31st, 2026
- This offer applies only to consecutive stays booked with Rascal Voyages and NIHI Sumba
Rascal Voyages || [email protected] , +65 8785 3122
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Nihigram
The festive season is just around the corner. Celebrate Christmas and New Year at NIHI Sumba, where festive traditions meet the wild beauty of the island. From family activities and festive celebrations to unforgettable sunsets in the evenings, make this season one to remember.
Discover Wild Wonderland at the Edge of Wildness with our full festive programme. Click the link in bio to learn more and speak to our NIHI Travel Designers.
Part One of Untamed Heartbeat explores the bond between the people of Sumba and their horses. Woven into culture and ceremony, horses are part of a deeper connection between people, the land and tradition.
NIHI CEO James McBride speaks about the island’s distinct character and Marapu culture, while owner Chris Burch reflects on its untamed spirit. Together, their perspectives offer a glimpse of what makes Sumba so special: its people, its wild landscapes and the traditions carried forward.
Watch the full film on YouTube via the link in bio.
#nihigram by @tarashupe
No soundtrack needed at NIHI. Wherever the day takes you, the ocean is there in the background, joined by the sounds of horses and nature. Sumba’s natural soundtrack, all around you throughout your stay.
Take your Pilates practice somewhere extraordinary. This May, join Em Krzus of The Pilates Project for four nights of reformer Pilates at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop.
Alongside personalised instruction, the retreat includes the experiences that make NIHI so special: swimming with the horses, our signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
Places are extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
We’re thrilled to share a first glimpse of Untamed Heartbeat, a four-part documentary series by Tara Shupe, coming soon to our social channels.
Journey into the spirit of Sumba, where deep-rooted traditions, community and the future move together. Here, the past lives on in what is carried forward: in the people, their culture and the future generations.
The series also shines a light on the work of The Sumba Foundation, NIHI’s Sumba Horse Project and English Goes to Kampung, and their contributions to the future of Sumba’s communities.
Together in a similar stride. We will run.
Stay tuned for Part One, coming soon.
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Film by @tarashupe
The magic of NIHI is found in its quiet moments: morning mist lifting over the hills, rays of light filtering through the palm trees, and horses running along the beach. As fishermen head out to sea and local boys ride along the shore, the island’s culture and daily life are all around you.
At NIHI Sumba, the resort is woven into these moments, offering a experience that feels deeply connected to the island. Recognised with Three MICHELIN Keys, the Guide’s highest hotel distinction, NIHI Sumba offers what Michelin describes as an extraordinary stay.
Be among the first to experience a Pilates retreat at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop for reformer Pilates.
Led by Em Krzus of The Pilates Project, this intimate four-night retreat pairs personalised instruction with the experiences that make NIHI Sumba so special: swimming with the horses, a signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
The retreat takes place this May, with places extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
Celebrate your wedding on the shores of Nihiwatu, with a beautifully set table on the beach, the sun setting and NIHI’s herd of Sumba Sea Horses wandering majestically by.
An extraordinary setting to gather with those you love, raise a glass and celebrate the beginning of your next chapter together.
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#nihigram by @tearosewedding
A land where the spirit of generations lives on, where the connection between people, nature and their ancestors runs deep, and where traditions are not simply remembered, but lived every day.
Children ride their ponies along wild beaches in traditional dress, villages are filled with life, and a deep sense of community is woven into the very soul of the island.
Nestled within this extraordinary landscape is NIHI Sumba, a paradise of beautiful private villas, unforgettable spa experiences and moments of pure tranquillity, surrounded by the raw, untamed beauty of the island. Beyond the resort, village life and centuries-old traditions are never far away, offering a meaningful connection to the people and culture that make Sumba so special.
It is this extraordinary connection between land, people and tradition that makes Sumba a place unlike anywhere else on earth.
And when you finally arrive, it’s even more beautiful than you imagined. 🧡
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