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Day 1: Arrival in Makassar / Transfer to Rantepao (L,D)
Arrive at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar. Our Tour Guide will welcome you. Then, drive to Tana Toraja for about 8 hours. Pass through Buginese villages with their unique wooden houses on stilts. First, visit Sumpangbinangae, a Bugis fishermen village. See the Pa’bagan fishing system and local activities on the mainland.
Lunch at Kupa Beach Restaurant, with a view of the sea and islands. In the afternoon, stop at Puncak Lakawan for coffee while enjoying the view of Mt. Buttukabobong. Late afternoon, arrive in Rantepao, the capital of North Toraja Regency. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Full Day Tana Toraja Tour (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit Lemo, where stone graves line the cliffs with Tau-Tau effigies representing the dead. Then, head to Sangalla to visit Tampangallo, an ancient burial cave filled with bones, coffins, and Tau-Tau statues. Take a short 15-minute walk to Suaya to see traditional villages and the graves of the Sangalla Royal Family.
Next, drive to Kote to see the famous Baby Graves on a Tree. Lunch at Panorama Restaurant, where you can try Torajan dishes like Pammarasan (meat with black seasoning) and Pappiong (chicken cooked in bamboo).
After lunch, take a soft walking tour in Karuaya, passing through villages, hills, and rice terraces. Before returning to the hotel, visit Kete’ Kesu, an important village with old Tongkonan houses and rice barns. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Full Day Tana Toraja Tour (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit Londa, home to one of the world’s most unique graves. Then, explore Bolu Buffalo Market, where locals buy and sell buffalos for funerary rituals. Next, visit Bori, where ancient monoliths and a Torajan house display over 300 buffalo horns.
Continue to Sa’dan, the Toraja Weaving Center, where women create traditional Ikat and Sarong fabrics. Visit Pallawa, an ancient village showcasing the original Torajan lifestyle.
Drive up to Tinimbayo Highlands for a stunning view of rice terraces and villages. Lunch at Saman Batutumonga Café & Restaurant, offering a breathtaking view of Rantepao. After lunch, visit Lo’komata, a giant rock filled with graves.
In the afternoon, explore Landorundun, a remote village with peaceful walking trails, traditional houses, and rice fields. Return to Rantepao via Buntulobo. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Tana Toraja – Sengkang / Lake Tempe (B,L,D)
After breakfast, drive 4-5 hours to Sengkang via Enrekang. Sengkang is in the heart of the former Bugis Kingdom, known for silk weaving. Lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
In the afternoon, arrive in Sengkang. Take a motorized canoe across Lake Tempe to see Bugis fishermen living in floating houses. Enjoy tea or coffee in one of the houses. If lucky, catch a beautiful sunset over the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at BBC Hotel Sengkang or a similar hotel.
Day 5: Sengkang – Bira Beach (B,L,D)
After breakfast, drive 6 hours to Bira Beach via the East Coast of South Sulawesi. Lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Stop in Tana Beru to see the construction of traditional Phinisi wooden boats.
In the afternoon, arrive at Bira Beach. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 6: Bira Snorkeling (B,L,D)
After breakfast, take a boat to Liukang Island, located in front of Bira Beach. Enjoy snorkeling and explore the colorful coral reefs. Afterward, return to the resort.
Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Apparalang Beach Cliff and Zero Point of Sulawesi. Then, return to Tanjung Bira. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 7: Bira – Bissappu Waterfall Tour – Makassar (B,L)
Check out at 7:30 AM. Drive back to Makassar via the Southern Coast. On the way, stop at Bissappu Waterfall, located in the beautiful countryside. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrive in Makassar in the afternoon. Transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport for your next flight.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN TORAJA:
- Luta Hotel & Resorts***
- Toraja Misiliana Hotel***+
- Toraja Heritage Hotel****
- Santai Toraja Hotel***
- Toraja Torsina Hotel**
HOTELS RECOMMENDED IN MAKASSAR:
- Aston Hotel Makassar****
- Claro Hotel Makassar*****
- Arya Duta Hotel Makassar*****
- Novotel Hotel Makassar****
- FAVE Hotel Makassar***
HOTELS RECOMMENDED IN SENGKANG:
- BBC HOTEL SENGKANG***
- SERMANI HOTEL SENGKANG
HOTELS/RESORTS RECOMMENDED IN BREACH
- Amatoa Resort
- Bara Beach Resort
- Hakuna Matata Resort
- Same Resort
TOUR GUIDE PROVIDED:
- English Speaking Guide
- Spanish speaking guide
- French Speaking Guide
- German Speaking Guide
- Dutch Speaking Guide
- Italian Speaking Guide
- Japanese Speaking Guide
- Mandarin Speaking Guide
We can arrange to include flight tickets from Bali, please contact us!
INCLUDED
- All transportation in Sulawesi
- All entrance fees
- Hotel accommodation
- All meals ( B, L, D )
- English speaking guide
- Mineral water in the car
EXCLUDE
- Flight tickets
- Personal expenses
