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4 days toraja highland tour

WB.SSE-001
7 DAYS SOUTH SULAWESI EXPLORATION TOUR


This tour is designed for the visitors who wish to have more adventurous exploration. The tour destination is Sulawesi Island, one of the big islands in the northern territory. One of the most interesting places to be discovered in this island is Kajang where you can observe the native people daily life. These indigenous people live in simplicity and refuse to use modern utensils. Other discoveries which are not less attractive such as historical remain of former Bugis Kingdom, silk weaving centre, trader community of Wajo Bugis. Another interesting point of this tour is the chance to see the scenic beauty of nature along the way enroute to destination.

Day 01: Ujung Pandang - Malino
Upon arrival at Hasanudin airport of Ujung Pandang, you’ll be met and taken for a short City Tour of Ujung Pandang visiting the 17th century Dutch fortress and Benteng Somba Opu - the miniature houses of South Sulawesi. After lunch, proceed directly to Malino. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 02: Malino - Kajang
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Tana Beru to the traditional Makasar ways of Pinisi boat building. Afterwards, proceed to Kajang - a place where the people preserve their indigenous way of life. The black dressed people resist modernization, thereby refuse to use modern utensils. They are committed to their own teaching Pasang which is transmitted for generations. The Kajang people are a collective society, decisions are made by all and for all or in other words, they practice a true democratic system. Lunch enroute, check in at hotel for dinner and overnight.


Day 03: Kajang - Sengkang
Breakfast at hotel, depart for Sengkang to visit the silk Sarong weaving centre with lunch enroute. Arrive at Sengkang, check in at hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 04: Sengkang - Rantepao
After breakfast, morning boat trip at Lake Tempe to see the ways of life of the people who live at the lakeside. Afterwards depart for Rantepao, via Palopo, the capital city of the former Luwu Kingdom in South Sulawesi, which is now the Regency of Luwu. On the way you can see the clove plantations, beautiful panoramas and the sea views at Palopo. Lunch enroute. In the afternoon arrive in Rantepao and head directly to check in at hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Rantepao
After breakfast, leave the hotel for a full day Toraja Highland Tours, visiting Lemo - the cliff tombs, Suaya - the Royal tombs and Sanggala - the baby grave on the tree. Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Rantepao. After lunch, visit the burial cave at Londa and traditional carving village at Ke’te Kesu. Dinner and overnight at hotel.





Day 06: Rantepao
After breakfast, leave the hotel for a full day Toraja Highland Tours, visiting Palawa - traditional Torajan Village with full of buffalo horns in front of their houses, Sa’dan - the traditional weaving village and Bori - the ancient Megalithic stone (menhir). After lunch, visit Marante - the hanging grave and Nanggala - traditional Torajan village with fourteen granaries. Afterwards, back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.



Day 07: Rantepao - Ujung Pandang / Departure
After an early breakfast, depart for Hasanuddin Airport for flight to your next destination, passing through the same route as arrival. Lunch will be served either at Seafood Restaurant at Pare - Pare or at airport restaurant.

Rates are quoted nett / person in US Dollar on sharing basis.

Description

No. of Pax

2-3

4-5

6-up

Bed/Breakfast

410

345

321

Tour inclusions:

Accommodation in 3 star hotel include daily breakfast
AC Car
Fullboard Meals
Entrance Fee
English Speaking Guide