Sulawesi Adventure

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most fascinating Islands. Tana Toraja is an indigenous ethnic group in the mountainous region of South Sulawesi wich makes this region a remarkable ground of ​​adventure.

We propose you discover Tana Toraja in a different way. This adventure travel  will you make discover  the best spots of Tana Toraja by  cycling, trekking, overnight in local house, rafting….We create exclusive experiences to visit Indonesia off the beaten track. 

 Arrival flight: Makassar

Departure flight: Palopo

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MAKASSAR

Welcome to your Toraja  culture tour! Your local guide will meet you upon your arrival at Makassar  Airport . You’ll be transferred by private car to the hotel. . After checking in to your hotel, the rest of your day will be free to spend at your leisure. Overnight in Makassar.

Meals included: -----

DAY 2: MAKASSAR – RAMANG RAMANG – TANA TORAJA

After breakfast we will start the transfert to Tana Toraja. Before we will visit Ramang Ramang, 2nd largest in the world by UNESCO. Located in Maros (1.5 hours). Boat along Pute River that divides between the limestone hills using local wooden boats. Walk about 45 minutes to see the caves decorated with stalactites and stalagmites, and there is some pre-historic paintings.. Back to the pier and transfer to Tana Toraja.  uring this trip, we will enjoy the astonishing tropical landscape.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 3: MEET THE TORAJA

During thIS days we will visit the region of Tana Toraja, its traditional villages, with their houses in the shape of hulled boat – Kete y Palawa -, the ancient  graves on the stone of Lemo, Londa or Kambira. We will also visit the colourful markets and if a traditional ritual is held, we will assist.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 4: CYLCLING TORAJA

This cycling tour is perfectwho are looking for cultural adventure in a traditional society off the beaten track. We will start this tour from Kepe and we will have the chance to visit the most intersenting and less visited villages of the area.

Then we will visit the mountain area of Batutumonga and we can make a moderate trekking if we want. We will bike  through the settlements where we can see how the Toraja live in the mountain and we can enjoy the incredible nature of this region.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 5: TREKKING RANTEPAO – LIMBONG

Today  we will go to  the village of Salu (12 km from Rantepao), the starting point of an unprecedented trekking through the South area of Tana Toraja.

From this point, we will start the way up to the Valley of the Mailing River. En route passing paths, rice fields, coffee plantations and small Toraja house settlements. For lunch, a picnic and we will spend the night in a local and typical house in the beautiful village  of Limbong. (Around 4 hour Trekking, 2h ascent + 2h flat)

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

DAY  6: LIMBONG – RAFTING RIO MAULU

After breakfast, we will walk down to the River Maiting  (Approx. 1 Hour way down). Once down in the river, we will carry out the rafting (Level 2 .- Easy); we will have a formidable visual experience passing by the deep canyons, natural waterfalls and villages; seeing animals as iguanas and tropical birds. Back to hotel in Rantepao.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch.

DAY 7: TANA TORAJA – PALOPO – OUT

We drive you to the airport in Palopo (2 hours) for your flight to your next destination. Trip ends here and we wish you have enjoyed your stay with us!

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect tailor-made tour in Sulawesi  just for you. Contact us with your holiday ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!