Toraja–Sulawesi
6 day / 5 night itinerary
Overview
Arrival in Makassar; drive to the hilly region of Tana Toraja (circa 8 hours) via traditional Buginese villages and typical houses. Lunch stop in Pare-Pare (excluded) with view over the bay; afternoon stop at Puncak Lakawan for mountain views; Rantepao. Full day exploring Toraja: Lemo (Tau Tau statues, hanging graves), Kambira (baby trees), Londa (ancient tombs in rocks), Karuaya (panorama), Kete Kesu (old village, Tongkonan houses, rice barns). Second day: Timonbayo, Lokomata burial cave, Batutumonga (short trekking, panorama), Bori megalith, Pallawa & Sa'dan Tubaranna weaving. Drive back to Makassar. Lunches excluded on overland days (pay locally). Accommodation: 1 night Makassar, 3 nights Rantepao, 1 night Makassar.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Makassar
Arrival at Makassar airport; meet guide and driver; transfer to hotel.
Today's Activities
- Arrival at Makassar airport
- Meet guide and driver
- Transfer to hotel
- Overnight Makassar
Makassar – Tana Toraja
Early breakfast, check-out; drive to Tana Toraja (~8 hours) via Buginese villages. Lunch stop Pare-Pare (excluded); afternoon stop Puncak Lakawan (mountain views); arrive Rantepao late afternoon.
Today's Activities
- Early breakfast, check-out
- Drive to Tana Toraja via Buginese villages
- Lunch stop Pare-Pare (excluded)
- Puncak Lakawan (mountain views)
- Arrive Rantepao; check-in; free time
- Overnight Rantepao
Toraja: Lemo, Kambira, Londa, Karuaya, Kete Kesu
Full day in Tana Toraja: Lemo (Tau Tau, hanging graves), Kambira (baby trees), Londa (ancient tombs in rocks); lunch excluded in Rantepao; Karuaya (panorama), Kete Kesu (old village, Tongkonan, rice barns).
Today's Activities
- Lemo (Tau Tau, hanging graves)
- Kambira (baby trees)
- Londa (ancient tombs in rocks)
- Lunch excluded in Rantepao
- Karuaya (panorama), Kete Kesu (Tongkonan, rice barns)
- Overnight Rantepao
Toraja: Timonbayo, Lokomata, Batutumonga, Bori, Pallawa
Timonbayo (megalith stones, rice fields); Lokomata (burial cave); Batutumonga (short trekking, panorama, Torajan lifestyle); lunch excluded in Batutumonga; Bori (megalith); Pallawa & Sa'dan Tubaranna (weaving center).
Today's Activities
- Timonbayo (megalith stones, rice fields)
- Lokomata (burial cave)
- Batutumonga (trekking, panorama); lunch excluded
- Bori (megalith)
- Pallawa & Sa'dan Tubaranna (weaving center)
- Return to hotel; overnight Rantepao
Rantepao – Makassar
Breakfast; transfer back to Makassar via Enrekang; coffee at Puncak Lakawan; lunch excluded in Pare-Pare; transfer to hotel Makassar.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer back to Makassar via Enrekang
- Coffee at Puncak Lakawan
- Lunch excluded in Pare-Pare
- Transfer to hotel Makassar
- Overnight Makassar
Makassar – Airport
Breakfast; free programme until transfer to airport; end of service.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Free programme until transfer to airport
- End of service
What's Included
- AC land transportation
- Accommodation as stated (twin/double share)
- Daily breakfast
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not Included
- Airfares
- Airport taxes and extra baggage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Lunches and dinners not indicated (e.g. Pare-Pare, Rantepao, Batutumonga)
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