4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS

DAY 1 : MAKASSAR – TORAJA (L,D)

You will pick up in Makassar Airport or Hotel and we will start our journey to Toraja

Along the way we will visit Rammang – Rammang, where we will ride small boat on the Pute River. Here you can see amazing view of Karst stone that split by the river. We will walk around the paddy fields and visit the local village that hidden inside the karst stones area that hold stories from the prehistoric time. Lunch will be served in Pare – Pare, a small harbor town with warm atmosphere and great view. In the afternoon short break at Bambapuang Mountain for coffee/tea break. Later arrive in the evening in Toraja, check in to the hotel and dinner at the hotel. Then free program.

DAY 2 : FULL DAY TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D)

We will take you for a full day excursion in South Toraja, tour will start at 9:00am. First we will visit Tongkonan Papa Batu in Rembon. This is one of the oldest, most unique and mystical Tongkonan where to enter we need to knock three times with our head on the wood pillar. Inside this Tongkonan there is a sacred buffalo skull that the locals believe can heal sickness or curse. From here we will do short trekking to 1000 steps made by the Dutch soldier during colonial period. We will visit the only bones Tau Tau maker in Toraja that located in rembon where the locals from this village skillful in making statue from buffalo bones, bamboo weaving and many more traditional art exhibit. Afterward we will have lunch at a local restaurant that located in the middle of rice field. Next we will visit baby tree-graves in Kote. In the afternoon before going back to hotel we will go to Londa, a mystical area full with culture and history. In here we will see natural cave that used by the locals as burial site. There are two cave mouths where we will enter one side and then exit from the other. Back to hotel at around 16.00 pm. Later dinner in a local restaurant in town. Free Program.

DAY 3 : FULL DAY TORAJA (B,L,D)

First we will visit Kete Kesu, a traditional Torajan village surrounded by rice field that famous for the warm atmosphere, natural view and skillful wood craftsmanship of the locals. From here we will visit Bolu Maket where you will find iconic animals such as Torajan White Buffalo, Torajan Pigs and also well-known local produces such as Torajan coffee, lada kattokon (Toraja Chili) and many more. Then we will continue to Lo’ko’ Mata, a huge square-shape rock that locals use as burial place where from here we will do short trekking to Battutumonga.

Along the way you will see beautiful view of rice field, mountains and traditional villages. We will arrive in Battutumonga where lunch will be served while enjoying the view of Rantepao city and other surrounding areas.

After lunch we will visit To’ Barana which is the central for Toraja traditional garment factory. In here you can see how the locals make the famous Toraja Ikat (Garment) using traditional method past from generations. Next is Rantepao market as the centre of Toraja souvenirs, here you can find many souvenirs to bring home from goods such as traditional music instruments from bamboo, all size and shape of Toraja wood crafting, and many more. Before returning back to the hotel we will stop at Toraja Coffee House where you can relax while enjoying authentic premium Toraja Coffee. Return back to hotel at around 4:30pm. Later dinner at the hotel. Then free program. *Funeral ceremony will be visited based on availability

DAY 4 : TORAJA – MAKASSAR (B,L)

We will depart in the morning at around 9:00am for Makassar. Along the way we will stop in Bambapuang for coffee/tea break while enjoying the breathtaking view of mountains. Next we will have lunch in Pare-Pare. Small harbour city famous for grilled seafood. After lunch we will visit traditional fisherman port where you can see how the locals process their catch that was catch using Phinisi boats. Later we will visit Buginese houses in Pangkep. In the evening drop to Airport to catch your outbound flight.

3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS

DAY 1 MAKASSAR – TORAJA (L,D)
You will get pick up in Makassar Airport or Hotel and we will start our journey to Toraja. Along the way we will visit Rammang – Rammang, where we will ride small boat on the Pute River. Here you can see amazing view of Karst stone that split by the river. We will walk around the paddy fields and visit the local village that hidden inside the karst stones area that hold stories from the prehistoric time. Lunch will be served in Pare – Pare, a small harbor town with warm atmosphere and great view. In the afternoon short break at Bambapuang Mountain for coffee/tea break. Later arrive in the evening in Toraja, check in to the hotel and dinner at the hotel. Then free program. 

DAY 2 FULL DAY TOUR TORAJA (B,L,D)
We will take you for a full day excursion in South and North Toraja, tour will start at 9:00am. First we will visit Londa, a mystical area full with culture and history. In here we will see natural cave that used by the locals as burial site. There are two cave mouths where we will enter one side and then exit from the other. From here we will visit Kete Kesu, a traditional Torajan village surrounded by rice field that famous for its wood crafting. Afterwards, we will visit Bolu Maket where you will find Toraja iconic animals such as Torajan White Buffalo, Torajan Pigs and also local produces such as Toraja coffee, the infamous Lada kattokon (Toraja Chili) and many more. Then continue to Lo’ko Mata, a huge square-shape rock that local use as burial site from here we will do short trekking to Battutumonga. Along the way you will see beautiful view of rice field, mountains and local villages. We will arrive in Battutumonga where lunch will be served while enjoying the view of Rantepao city and other surrounding areas. Next is to Rantepao market as the centre of Toraja souvenirs, here you can find many souvenirs to bring home from goods such as traditional music instruments from bamboo, all size and shape of Toraja wood crafting, authentic Toraja garment and many more. Before returning back to the hotel we will stop at Toraja Coffee House where you can relax while enjoying premium Toraja Coffee. Return back to hotel at around 4:30pm. Later, dinner at a local restaurant in town. Then free program. *Funeral ceremony will be visited based on availability. 

DAY 3 TORAJA – MAKASSAR (B,L)
After breakfast and check out we will depart at around 8:30am for Makassar. However before we leave Toraja we will visit the famous Lemo village. Afterward we will visit Kote ‘Baby Grave’ where you can see how locals buried infants in living tree. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in the middle of rice field before continuing the trip to Makassar. Dinner will be in Pare-Pare. In the evening arrive in Makassar drop to the Makassar airport to catch evening flight or to hotel in Makassar for extension stay.

5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1 MAKASSAR – SENGKANG (L,D)
You will get pick up in Makassar Airport or Hotel and we will start our journey to Sengkang. Along the way we will visit Rammang – Rammang, where we will ride a small boat on the Pute River. Here you can see amazing view of Karst stone that split by the river. We will walk around the paddy fields and visit the local village that hidden inside the karst stones area that hold stories from the prehistoric time. Lunch is en route. Then in the afternoon visit to Sengkang Silk village where you can see how the locals make the famous Buginese silk using traditional method. In the afternoon check in to hotel. Later dinner at a local restaurant in town then free program. 

DAY 2 SENGKANG – TORAJA (B,L,D)
After breakfast and check out we will continue our adventure to Toraja. However before leaving Sengkang we will visit the floating village in Lake Tempe. This is the only tribe that live on a floating house in a lake in all island of Sulawesi. We can come into their house and share experiences while observing their way of life. Here also we can do birth watching because Tempe Lake is the home of numbers of wild birds as well as other animals. We will have lunch at a local restaurant en route. In the afternoon arrive in Toraja check in to hotel and dinner then free program. 

DAY 3 FULL DAY TOUR TORAJA (B,L,D)
We will take you for a full day excursion in South Toraja, tour will start at 9:00am. First we will visit Tongkonan Papa Batu in Rembon. This is one of the oldest, most unique and mystical Tongkonan where to enter we need to knock three times with our head on the wood pillar. Inside this Tongkonan there is a sacred buffalo skull that the locals believe can heal sickness or curse. From here we will do short trekking to 1000 steps made by the Dutch soldier during colonial period. We will visit the only bones Tau Tau maker in Toraja that located in rembon where the locals from this village skillful in making statue from buffalo bones, bamboo weaving and many more traditional art exhibit. Afterward we will have lunch at a local restaurant that located in the middle of rice field. Next we will visit baby tree-graves in Kote. In the afternoon before going back to hotel we will go to Londa, a mystical area full with culture and history. In here we will see natural cave that used by the locals as burial site. There are two cave mouths where we will enter one side and then exit from the other. Back to hotel at around 16.00 pm.
Later dinner in a local restaurant in town then free Program.

DAY 4 FULL DAY TOUR TORAJA (B,L,D)
We will take you for a full day excursion in North Toraja, tour will start at 9:00am. First we will visit Kete Kesu, a traditional Torajan village surrounded by rice field that famous for the warm atmosphere, natural view and skillful wood craftsmanship of the locals. From here we will visit Bolu Maket where you will find iconic animals such as Torajan White Buffalo, Torajan Pigs and also well-known local produces such as Torajan coffee, lada kattokon (Toraja Chili) and many more. Then we will continue to Lo’ko’ Mata, a huge square-shape rock that locals use as burial place where from here we will do short trekking to Battutumonga. Along the way you will see beautiful view of rice field, mountains and traditional villages. We will arrive in Battutumonga where lunch will be served while enjoying the view of Rantepao city and other surrounding areas. After lunch we will visit To’ Barana which is the central for Toraja traditional garment factory. In here you can see how the locals make the famous Toraja Ikat (Garment) using traditional method past from generations. Next is Rantepao market as the centre of Toraja souvenirs, here you can find many souvenirs to bring home from goods such as traditional music instruments from bamboo, all size and shape of Toraja wood crafting, and many more. Before returning back to the hotel we will stop at Toraja Coffee House where you can relax while enjoying authentic premium Toraja Coffee. Return back to hotel at around 4:30pm. Later dinner at t the hotel. Then free program. *Funeral ceremony will be visited based on availability.

DAY 5 : TORAJA-MAKASSAR (B,L)
We will depart in the morning at around 9:00am for Makassar. Along the way we will stop in Bambapuang for coffee/tea break while enjoying the breathtaking view of mountains. Next we will have lunch in Pare-Pare. Small harbour city famous for grilled seafood. After lunch we will visit traditional fisherman port where you can see how the locals process their catch that was catch using Phinisi boats. Later we will visit Buginese houses in Pangkep. In the evening drop to Airport to catch your outbound flight.