Sulawesi Adventure Tours, Explore Nature, Culture & Tribes
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Price per person: USD 950
Based on an individual private tour, min. 2 people in double or twin room.
Day 01: Makassar – Toraja (-/L/D)
Upon arrival at Makassar airport in South Sulawesi, our guide will be met you and by car drive to Rammang. Here you will ride a small boat on the Pute River with an amazing view of Karst stone that split by the river, walk around paddy fields and visit the local village around this area. then continue to Pare – Pare is a small harbor town with a warm atmosphere and nice view. Lunch in Pare-Pare. After lunch drive to Rantepao, Toraja Land. Dinner and overnight at Misiliana Hotel in Rantepao.
Day 02: Full Day Toraja Tour – Experience Nature and Tribes (B/L/D)
Breakfast at Hotel, Departure at 9 am from your hotel, drive to visit Lemo Stone Grave and Tau-Tau, Then to Sangalla area to see the royal graves from Sangalla Kingdom, and baby tree-graves in Kambira, a natural cave that locals use as a burial place in then visit the famous Toraja funeral ceremonies in Tampang Allo. In the afternoon visit Londa, a mystical cave area full with history. Lunch will be served in a traditional restaurant located in the middle of the paddy field. Before return back to the hotel, stop by at a coffee shop serving the best coffee in town. Return back to the hotel at around 5:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight at Misiliana Hotel – Rantepao
Day 03: Toraja Tour (B/L/D)
After Breakfast at Hotel, drive to North Toraja. First visit Kete Kesu, a traditional Torajan village surrounded by rice field and famous for its wood crafting. From here continue to Bolu Market to find iconic animals such as Torajan White Buffalo, Torajan Coffee, and another fresh produces. Then to Lo’ko’ Mata a huge square-shaped rock that used as burial by the locals. Short trekking in Battutumonga, on the way you will see beautiful view of rice field, mountains, and villages. Arrive in Battutumonga, take your lunch and enjoying the view of Rantepao and other surrounding areas, from here continue to Bori, an ancient site with megalith stones and commonly use as buffaloes sacrifice and then visit Rantepao market as the center of Toraja souvenirs. Return back to the hotel, Dinner, and Overnight at Misiliana Hotel – Rantepao
Day 04: Toraja – Sengkang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, drive to Sengkang. On the way visit the floating village in Lake Tempe. From the main road take a small boat to visit the village surrounded by wildlife and many types of birds. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit traditional Bugis Silk factory, a center of silk weaving factory in South Sulawesi, famous for its quality and colorful pattern. In the evening check-in into the hotel then later in the evening pickup by driver and guide for dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at BBC Hotel (Simple accommodation)
Day 05: Sengkang – Tanjung Bira (B/L/D)
Departure to Tanjung Bira, on the way, stop at Kajang tribe area. This is the home of the most distinctive forest tribe in Indonesia. In order to get into the village, we must be wearing special black clothes from top to bottom. The locals are extremely respectful to nature where they don’t use any type of technology and electricity. We will have lunch en route. In the afternoon visit Tana Beru where we will have a chance to admire the skillful hands of Buginese in constructing traditional Phinisi ship. Tana Beru is the center of Phinisi ship factory in east Indonesia. Lunch will be served en route at a local restaurant. Arrive in Tanjung Bira in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Bara Beach Hotel.
Day 06: Boat trip (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the traditional harbor to catch a boat ride to the diving spot. The boat ride is approx. 30-45, once arrive the diving instructor will accompany you during schnorkeling in magnificent water. Seafood grill lunch will be prepared for you by the locals. In the afternoon back to the hotel, free program. Dinner and overnight at Bara Beach
Day 07: Relaxing at Paradise (B/L/D)
Free program at Hotel, Later in the evening pick up by our guide for having dinner at a local restaurant Overnight at Bara Beach
Day 08: Tanjung Bira – Makassar – Out (B/L)
After breakfast, drive to Makassar at around 9:00 am. Some stop will be done on the way. Lunch will be at a local restaurant and in the afternoon drop at the airport in Makassar, flight to your next destination.
Includes:
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private tours, transfers, and all services as mentioned in the
itinerary - Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
- English speaking guides
- Boat fee at Rammang, Tempe Lake and Tanjung Bira,
- Snorkeling gears, entrances fees based on program,
- Donation at Toraja funeral ceremony,
- Lunch based on a set menu, dinner based on a set menu,
- Bottled mineral water,
- Accommodation based on twin sharing.
- Deluxe Room at Toraja Misiliana Hotel
- Deluxe Bungalow at Bara Beach,
- Superior Room at BBC Sengkang,
Excludes:
- Domestic flights
- Alcohol/ tea/ coffee/ juice/ soda
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- The diving program, diving gears,
