Tours 2

Fort Rotterdam Historical Site

Rammang Rammang Karst Village

Lake Tempe Floating Village

Silk Weaving Sengkang

Sengkang Textile

Tana Toraja Traditional Village

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Makassar & Toraja Tour Itinerary

This combination tour of Makassar and Toraja offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of Sulawesi, from the urban heartbeat of the island's largest city to the timeless traditions of its remote highlands. With a balanced mix of historical insights, natural beauty, and cultural exploration, this itinerary promises a memorable experience that captures the essence of Indonesia's incredible diversity.

Day 01: Arrive Makassar

On arrival in Makassar meet our guide then transfer to hotel for overnight

Day 02: Makassar to Ramang-Ramang

Morning visit Fort Rotterdam which was built about 1545 under King Tunipallangga of Gowa. This Fort contains the La-Galigo Museum where you can find exhibits such as a model of the fort, ethnographic displays, musical instruments and heraldry and reconstructions of archaeological sites. Nowadays it is famous as a cultural center. Visit also to Paotere harbor. Finally transfer to Rammang Rammang for overnight.

Accommodation : Ramang-Ramang Eco Lodge, Double room
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 03: Ramang-Ramang – Puteh River

After breakfast then we start the trip. Soon when you jump into the traditional canopaddling through the Puteh River that surrounded by the Karst Tower or limestone cliffs and Nypa Fruticans, you will feel the cool breeze of the countryside. After half an hour paddling among the beautiful scenery, you will enjoy a soft trekking, visiting Passaung cave, a small cave with some prehistoric drawings inside. Back to the river and paddle again for another 15 minutes to Berua village which is surrounded by the limestone cliffs. The word “Berua“ is taken from the Makassarese language means “New“. Another soft trekking around the virgin Berua village and experienced the local life. After lunch, paddle out of the village and enjoyed other soft trekking among Karst Tower or limestone Park.
Accommodation Plan : Ramang-Ramang Eco Lodge, Double room
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 04: Ramang-Ramang to Sengkang

Transfer to Sengkang for overnight.

After having lunch you can start a traditional boat trip at Lake Tempe. For the rest of the day you will visit the floating house, Bajo people, and the silk weaving. Then you can see the beautiful sunset from the boat, before heading back to your hotel.

Sengkang, is known as the "City of Silk" due to its long-standing tradition of silk weaving.

Accommodation : BBC Sengkang, Deluxe
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 05: Sengkang to Toraja

Today you will continue the tour to Toraja. A drive-trip to Toraja Land with approximately 5 hours on the road, across the Bugis Vilage with their typical houses on poles along the magnificent mountain passes. Upon arrival at Toraja, you will have lunch at the local restaurant, then check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free program on your own leisure. Dinner on your own expenses.
Accommodation : Luta Resort Toraja, Superior
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 06: Toraja Tour

After breakfast at hotel, we will visit to the royal family tombs at Suaya, the cliff side stone grave with wooden effigies ''tau - tau " on the balcony at Lemo, the baby's graves in the huge tree at Kambira. the next interesting place to visit are Londa, the natural cave grave, and Kete Kesu, traditional wooden carving village and hanging grave.
Accommodation : Luta Resort Toraja, Superior
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 07: Toraja Tour

Visiting Palawa, a village with the beautiful scenery of the Toraja family houses ' Tongkonan', Sa' dan To'Barana, the traditional cotton weaving village, Batutumonga, the highland area And the beautiful landscape, Lo' ko mata, the graves on the rocky slope, Which mean, the hole of the grave seems like an eye. And then trekking from Pana to Tikala,
Accommodation : Luta Resort Toraja, Superior
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 08: End of Tour

After breakfast drive to Makassar or to Palopo Airport for flight to Makassar.

From the fascinating cultural landscapes of Toraja you can continue your journey to the tranquil and wild splendor of the Togean Islands. Located in the center of Sulawesi. This archipelago, which is located in the center of Central Sulawesi, provides a striking contrast to Toraja with its serene beaches, pristine turquoise waters, and abundant marine life that is just waiting to be discovered..

You also e an opportunity to visit local Bajo villages, communities of sea nomads who live in stilt houses perched above the water.