Explore South Sulawesi to discover the Authenticity of Culture and daily of Bugis People those live in Makasar, the capital of the provice and drive to Bira for white sandy beach, then Sengkang and fare up in the mountain lays the small plateau, the home of the Toraja people. Driving on to the plateau you immediately realize the difference from other parts of Indonesia, even the houses looks different like they are upside down. The hanging graves, ancient ceremonial burial places and huge cremation celebrations are just some of the unique tradition found only within the plateau.

ITINERARY

Day 01:  Arrival Makassar – Bira (L,D)

On you arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, you will meet our Asian Explore local Tour Guide. Then drive to Tanjung Bira, located on the southern tip of Sulawesi island famous for its ancient mariners and beautiful white sandy beaches. On the way, we will visit the Bissappu waterfall in Bantaeng district. Lunch en route. Stop also will be made in Tana Beru, the center of traditional Phinisi boat building. In the afternoon, arrive in Tanjung Bira. Dinner and overnight stay at a cottage / Bungalow in Bira—simple accommodation.

Day 02:  Morning Free-Kajang tour (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you free at leisure at Bira Beach where you can take a change for swimming, snorkeling, relax under the sun shine or take a soft trekking to visit the local fishermen villages with their typical daily life style. Lunch will be  served at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will take you to the village of Primitive Kajang Tribe where we will explore the secret of the black color culture of Ammatowa. After enough time, back to Tanjung Bira for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03:   Bira—Sengkang via Sinjai (B,L,D)

After breakfast, depart to Sengkang via Sinjai. Lunch will be served in Wattampone. After lunch, we will visit the Museum of Andi Mappasissi to see all ancient collection from the royal family of the former Bone kingdom. In the afternoon, arrive in Sengkang onwards we will visit the Lake Tempe where we will have a boat trip to explore the daily life of the local Bugis fishermen who do live on the floating houses. Dinner and overnight stay at Pondok Eka Sengkang / similar—simple accommodation.

Day 04:   Sengkang—Toraja (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will visit the weaving center where we can see women hand spin and weave traditional sutera sarong silk clothes. Then drive to Toraja via Palopo. On the way from Palopo to Toraja offers us many spectacular views where we will also stop on Puncak Paredean for having refreshment while enjoy the beautiful mountainous panorama. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, arrive in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 05:  Full day Toraja tour (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will take you on a full day Toraja tour. First, we will visit Lemo where we can find hanging graves with their rows of Tau-Tau sculptures. Then we will visit to Tampangallo, an ancient and natural grave in a cave with its entombed deceased. On to Kambira, where we will explore the extra ordinary of the baby graves on tree which called “ Tarra Tree “. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Rantepao. After lunch, we will visit Marante & Nanggala, local Torajan villages with big Tongkonan houses and rice barns. In Nanggala we also could find bats hanging on trees around this village. At last we will visit Kete’ Kesu, a local Torajan village which listed on the world heritage book where we can see old Tongkonan houses with their rice barns. Then we back to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06:  Full day Toraja tour (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will take you on another full day tour around Tana Toraja. In the morning, we will visit Bori’ where we can find ancient megalith stones which already exist since thousands years. Then we will take you to Tinombayo highland to enjoy the superb view of the rice terraces and Torajan local villages from the hill-top. Then we will visit Batutumonga where we can view the town of Rantepao. Then we will visit Lokomata where we will find graves on a giant megalith stone. Continue our trip by taking a soft trekking from Pana to Tikala passing through the several Torajan villages with the local daily life style. Lunch will be served at a local Restaurant in Rantepao. In the afternoon, we will visit Pallawa & Sa’dan famous as the center of wood carving and weaving center in Tana Toraja. After enough time, we back to the Hotel.

Day 07:  Toraja-Makassar via Pare-Pare (B,L,D)

After breakfast, check out hotel. Then drive back to Makassar via Pare-Pare. On the way we will stop on Puncak Bambapuang to view the spectacular view of the erotic mountain Buttukabobong. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon arrive in Makassar, and transfer directly to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08:  Morning City tour-Departure  (B)

After breakfast, we will take you on a short city tour around Makassar by visiting Balla Lompoa Museum, the palace of the former Gowa kingdom where we can find all ancient collections from its royal family. Then to Sulawesi Miniature Garden to see the all types of South Sulawesian traditional houses and the Fort Somba Opu. Continue to the local Makassarese fishermen harbor in Je’neberang river. Then transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport to catch your flight for your destination.

This ‘Explore Makasar Toraja’ package includes:

• • • • 7 – nights accommodation at your chosen Hotel, based on twin-sharing (2 persons per room)
      • Meals mentioned in the itinerary as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
      • Private transportation in a chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle
      • Activities and excursions as per itinerary
      • Bottled drinking water during transfers and tours
      • Tours and activities as indicated in the itinerary
      • Professional and licensed English-speaking guide (additional charge applies for other language speaking guide)
      • All entrance fees, donations and parking fees as per itinerary

This ‘Explore Makasar Toraja’ package does NOT include:

• • • • Visa fee / arrangements if applicable
      • Any domestic or international flights
      • Any alcoholic beverages
      • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone call, room service, mini bar, etc
      • Personal health and travel insurance
      • Gratuities/ tipping for driver and/or guide and porterage
      • Any High Season and Peak /festive season surcharge (see below)
      • Any additional excursion/optional tours/activites that are not mentioned in the itinerary

Good to know

• • • • Minimum of 2 persons per booking
      • Additional charges apply during high season and peak season period
      • Price and booking confirmation are subject to room availability
      • Private basis only (no seat in coach available)