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Sulawesi Adventure: The Culture of Tana Toraja

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    You'll arrive in Indonesia today at any time that works for you. Once you get to your hotel, there's time to settle in and meet your CEO and the other travelers on the trip. It's a good chance to get oriented before things kick off tomorrow.

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  2. Day 2

    Ubud

    Today is yours to explore Ubud at your own pace. This region is really the cultural heart of Bali, so there's a lot to choose from. You could visit the monkey forests, take a local cooking class, make spiritual offerings at temples, or walk through traditional Balinese villages. It all depends on what interests you most.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Medahan Village Happy Local Family Adventure
    • Ubud Spiritual Tour
    • Laplapan Village Cooking Class
    • Monkey forest visits
    • Local cooking classes
    • Making spiritual offerings
    • Balinese village experiences
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ubud
  3. Day 3

    Bali to Makassar

    You'll fly from Bali to Makassar today, which is the largest city in Sulawesi. After you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is relaxed. It's a good day to decompress after traveling and get ready for exploring the region.

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    Breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Makassar
  4. Day 4

    Makassar to Sengkang via Maros

    After breakfast, you'll head north from Makassar toward Maros, which is known for its distinctive karst formations rising from the landscape. A small boat takes you out to reach a local village where you'll learn about the rice paddies and farming methods the people use. Later, you'll drive to Sengkang for the evening.

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    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Maros Adventure
    Landmarks/POIs
    Maros
    Sengkang
  5. Day 5

    Lake Tempe and Tana Toraja

    Your morning starts with a boat tour across Lake Tempe, one of Indonesia's largest freshwater lakes. You'll see floating homes and meet the Bugis people who live there. From there, you travel to Tana Toraja, a region defined by ancestral spirits, indigenous culture, and dramatic hill landscapes. If a traditional funeral ceremony is happening during your visit, there may be a chance to join an authentic experience.

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    Included Activities

    • Lake Tempe Boat Tour
    • Puncak Lakawan
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    Lake Tempe
    Tana Toraja
  6. Day 6

    Tana Toraja Cultural Sites

    You'll drive through the countryside toward Lemo Village with terraced rice fields and traditional villages around you. The main focus is visiting burial sites carved into limestone cliffs, stopping at Suaya to see the sacred Baby Tree and royal graves, exploring the ancient burial site at Londa, and having a traditional Torajan lunch. The day finishes with a walk through Kete Kesu village to see the local architecture and artwork.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Torajan Lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Suaya Baby Tree & Royal Graves
    • Lemo Village & Burial Site
    • Traditional Cave Burial Site of Londa
    • Local Torajan Lunch
    • Kete Kesu Traditional Torajan Village
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lemo Village
    Suaya
    Londa
    Kete Kesu
  7. Day 7

    Tana Toraja

    This is your free day to explore Tana Toraja however you'd like. Whether you want to trek through the hills, take a cooking class, or dive deeper into local culture and traditions, the choice is yours. It's a good chance to experience what interests you most in the region.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Toraja Village Trek
    • Toraja Cooking Class
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tana Toraja
  8. Day 8

    Tana Toraja to Makassar

    You'll leave Tana Toraja early and be back in Makassar by late morning. After lunch, your CEO will lead a tour of the historic city. You'll check out Fort Rotterdam, a 17th century structure that was once a major trading hub in Southeast Asia, walk through Paotere Harbor to see the traditional wooden pinisi ships, visit the Masjid 99 Kubah mosque, and wrap up with a sunset at Losari beach.

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    Included Activities

    • Fort Rotterdam Visit
    • Paotere Harbor
    • Masjid 99 Kubah Mosque
    • Losari Beach
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fort Rotterdam
    Paotere Harbor
    Masjid 99 Kubah
    Losari Beach
  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Your tour ends today, and you can depart at any time. If you're heading home from Makassar, book a domestic flight back to Jakarta or Bali first, then allow about 4 hours to get to the international airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • YELENA
    · May 6th, 2025
    Very interesting and knowledgeable tour about history, culture and traditions of Indonesia. Our CEO, Dewa, was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, caring. Our group was like a family. Thank you Dewa, drivers, local guides, hosts, hotel's staff for their services. Yelena V
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  • David
    · April 29th, 2025
    Amazing. Our guide Aj was outstanding and couldn't do enough for us.
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  • Brittany
    · April 26th, 2025
    Great tour with lots to see. The tour manager made it the best with a great attitude, advice and very friendly.
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