Tana
Toraja is a highland region in the Indonesian
province of South Sulawesi, best known
today for its exquisite Arabica coffee
and as an exotic destination for cultural
tourism.
Toraja
is situated in the northern side of South
Sulawesi. In the distance, a jagged ridge
or mountains stretches north to distant,
isolated valleys. Piercing the tickets
of bamboo and coconuts palm, on hillocks
in the middle of paddies field.
With
majestic panoramas, captivating villages
and dramatic ceremonies, Tana Toraja is
the undisputed highlight of any journey
to Sulawesi. Since the opening of several
star rated hotels, the Toraja highlands
and unique way of life have become easily
accessible to visitors.
This
unique culture, the scenic beauty, cool
climate and gentle people are the main reason
that Toraja is gaining popularity as a tourist
destination. Travel to Indonesia will not
complete if you didn't visit Toraja highlands!
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Duration: 04 Days/03 Nights
Mini participants : two persons
Itinerary:
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN MAKASSAR / TRANSFER TO TANA
TORAJA (L,D) On
your arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, you will meet our Tour Guide. Then
transfer directly to Tana Toraja with a drive approx. 8 hours, passing through
the Buginese villages with their typical wooden houses. Lunch will be served at
a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon, refreshment will be made
at Bambapuang Café on the Puncak Lakawan, overlooking to the
beautiful erotic Mt. Buttukabobong. Late
in the afternoon, arrive in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02 : FULL DAY TANA TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D) After
breakfast, we will take you on a full day tour around Tana Toraja. In the
morning, we will visit Lemo to see the hanging graves with their rows of
Tau-Tau effigies. Continue to Londa, a burial cave where we can find entombed
deceased. Then we will visit the most famous Torajan village Kete Kesu where
we will see the architecture of traditional Tongkonan houses with the
rice barns. After that, time to explore the secret of the peculiar baby graves
in Suaya / Kambira. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the
afternoon, we will visit Pallawa & Sa’dan famous as the center of
wood carving in Tana Toraja. Then we back to the Hotel for dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 03 : FULL DAY TANA TORAJA (B,L,D) After
breakfast, we will have another excursion around Tana Toraja. Today we will
visit Marante & Nanggala, local Torajan villages famous for their
big Tongkonan houses and old rice barns. Then to Bori’ to see the
ancient and old megalith stone. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in
Rantepao. After lunch, take a picturesque drive to Batutumonga. On the
way, we will stop in Tinombayo to enjoy a wonderful superb of extensive
rice terraces with the megalith stones and impressive mountain view. At last, we can take relax with
some drinks and snacks in Batutumonga while enjoy the view of Rantepao
city from the hill top. Also we can take a change to have a soft trekking to
explore several local villages with the typical daily life style of the
society. After enough time, back to Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 : TANA TORAJA—MAKASSAR / TRA
NSFER AIRPORT
(B,L) After
breakfast, check out hotel. Then drive back to Makassar
via the same road. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare.
In the afternoon arrive in Makassar, and
transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport Makassar to catch your flight for your
next destination. End of Tour. Thank you very much for joining us for your Trip
in Sulawesi. Hope to see you again. Selamat
jalan & Terima kasih / Thank you.
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South Sulawesi Tour