Year of the Fire Horse at NIHI
A five day equestrian add on experience, priced per guest and inspired by the spirited horses of NIHI Sumba, marking the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026.
From NIHI’s iconic Swimming With Horses to sunrise walks beside the herd or gentle riding, mindful equine connection, a Spa Safari at Nihioka, and two elemental dining moments, this journey moves through fire, water, and land in rhythm with Sumba’s wild terrain.
EXPERIENCE PRICING
• Package is bookable at USD 1,388++ per person
• Subject to 21% service and tax charge
• All year long up to 22 Dec 2026 available
• Starts from 17 Feb 2026
Suggested : minimum 5 days 4 nights stay to avoid tight schedule.
*Offer does not include accommodation and is available to in house guests only.
Swimming With Horses
Swim alongside NIHI’s horses as they move freely through the ocean, guided by experienced handlers. A calm, grounding experience shaped by water, movement, and trust.
Equine Connection Session
Choose Equine Yoga, Guided Meditation, or Grounded Equine Connection.
A quiet, on-land session led by an equine specialist, focusing on breath, awareness, and mindful interaction with the horses.
Sunrise Beach Ride
A gentle, guided horseback ride along the shoreline at sunrise. Available for guests within riding weight limits.
Sunrise Beach Walk With Horses
For guests not riding. Walk the shoreline beside the horses as they move with their handlers in the early morning light.
Half Day Spa Safari at Nihioka
A half day wellness journey at Nihioka Spa including ocean-view treatments, a nourishing lunch, and a thirty minute equine massage experience with the horses.
Chef’s Fire & Flow Tasting Menu
A bold, elemental exploration of flavor.
Private Nature-Immersive Dinner
A sunset or starlit setting celebrating passion, strength, and harmony.
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Nihigram
Mornings at Nio Beach Club, where the first dip of the day comes with sweeping views of Nihiwatu Beach.
With the sound of the waves, the warmth of the Sumba sunshine and the beach just footsteps away, there’s no better place to begin your day at NIHI Sumba.
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Raw, wild and beautifully untouched. Sunrise at NIHI Sumba, where local fishermen head out to sea as the first light of day breaks over the coastline.
As the sun sets, horses make their way along the beach, ridden by Sumbanese horsemen dressed in traditional ikat, a beautiful reflection of the island’s rich cultural heritage.
These are the scenes that make Sumba so extraordinary, where centuries of tradition remain part of everyday life and the connection between the people, their horses and the land runs deep. 🤍
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Wake up to uninterrupted oceanfront views at Marangga Villa, dive into your private plunge pool and spend sun soaked afternoons with a glass of wine in hand, accompanied by the soothing sound of the ocean.
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The beauty of NIHI Sumba is found in moments like these.
The gentle ocean breeze, the sound of waves washing against the shore, and our horses peacefully enjoying their daily swim in the turquoise waters of Nihiwatu Beach.
Enjoy your morning swim at Nio Beach Club, surrounded by untouched nature, where the serenity of the island invites you to slow down and appreciate the magic of simply being here.

Netflix is great, but imagine playing a tennis match at NIHI Sumba.
Horses wandering nearby, the ocean breeze drifting across the court and the sound of waves crashing onto the shore.
Welcome to the Ride & Racquet Club, where even a game of tennis feels extraordinary.

AI could never replace this.
Quite literally one of the most beautiful sights on earth. A herd of horses running free, as nature intended, along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach.
The thunder of hooves against the sand, manes flying in the wind and the sheer beauty of watching them gallop together against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
Some moments are simply too beautiful to recreate. 🤎
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Introducing Raja Puncak, NIHI’s spectacular brand new three bedroom villa.
Our newest villa sits at the highest point of the resort, with sweeping views over Nihiwatu Beach and the wild landscapes of Sumba.
An endless infinity pool, private check-in and cocktails at sunset create an extraordinary setting to experience the raw, wild beauty of Sumba from above.
A new icon at NIHI. This is Raja Puncak.

From Nihiwatu Beach, set out on horseback beyond NIHI and into the Sumbanese landscape, riding through palm-shaded jungle, rice fields and local villages.
Along the way, you may find yourself caught in a very Sumbanese kind of traffic jam as a local farmer guides his water buffalo towards the beach.
It is these unscripted encounters that make riding at NIHI Sumba so special, a journey shaped by the landscape, the people and the everyday rhythm of island life.

The magic of Nihiwatu Beach reveals itself slowly, from the soft morning mist to the last light of sunset.
Mist hangs over the coastline, horses move across the sand, and scenes of Sumbanese culture unfold along the shore. As the sun slips lower, turtles make their way towards the ocean and the whole beach seems to slow for a moment.
Wild, beautiful and completely Sumba.
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NIHI is a place that feels almost like a dream, surrounded by the raw beauty of the island, untouched nature, wild beaches and a culture that remains deeply rooted in tradition.
Days are spent watching horses along the shoreline, taking in dramatic landscapes and looking out across the Indian Ocean from the privacy of your own villa.
The kind of place that belongs on a bucket list. A journey worth travelling across the world for, and a dream you never quite want to wake up from.

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