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9 Days South Sulawesi

Sulawesi (Sengkang - Toraja - Makassar)

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 People

Languange

English

Overview

TOUR CATEGORIES : City Tour, Culture, Heritage, Group Tour, Overland, Regular Tour

The highlights of South Sulawesi will all be covered in only 6 days. It starts with a long drive to Sengkang, a regency with a well-known Lake Tempe. Enjoy a morning cruise with a traditional long wooden boat to discover a floating village in the middle of the lake before continuing to Rantepao where the Toraja ethnic group resides. You will visit many kinds of graves; rock graves, hanging graves, tree graves among the lush of the highlands. Toraja unique houses is not to be missed during the stay in Rantepao. The tour ends as you arrive in Makassar, the historical capital of South Sulawesi

Maps

Hotels

Sengkang

BBC Hotel Sengkang (Standard, Superior, Deluxe Level)

BBC Sengkang Hotel (Balai Bausat Centre) is the new one hotel in Sengkang, Wajo Regency, South East Sulawesi, began operations in November 2013. BBC Hotel Sengkang decorated in modern minimalist style for their room which is an excellent choice for an overnight stay in Sengkang, the hotel also near to the famous Tempe Lake where you will find several floating fishing villages. Hotel BBC Sengkang has 30 rooms including 11 standard rooms (all in Twin Bed), 7 superior rooms (all in Double Bed), 10 deluxe rooms (all in Double Bed), 1 junior suite (Double Bed) and 1 Suite (Double Bed). The rooms have a modern furnished, and equipped with air conditioning, flat screen TV, bathroom with tub / shower. BBC Hotel Sengkang also features with banquet facility or conference hall which is can be accommodate up to 300 person and Cafe.

Toraja

Indra Toraja (Standard Level)

Hotel Indra Toraja is ideally situated in Tana Toraja; one of the city’s most popular locales. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations. Hotel Indra Toraja also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Tana Toraja. Guests of the hotel can enjoy on-site features like 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage. All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel’s recreational facilities, which include garden, karaoke are designed for escape and relaxation. Hotel Indra Toraja is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort and convenience in Tana Toraja.

Luta Resort (Superior Level)

LUTA Resort Toraja is located in the center of Rantepao at an altitude of 700 meters (2,300 feet), with view over the ricefields and mountains. While in the back of the resort flows Saddang River which will take you to the rural nature. The resort is also close to many interesting tourism objects such as Kete’Kesu Traditional Village, Londa ancient sites, and Karassik megalith village. Toraja is synonymous with exotic natural and cultural heritage is very interesting megalithic. The resort is easily accessible and close to various public services such as supermarkets, traditional markets, ATMs, and art centers. You will see first hand the social life of Toraja people, as trading activity. And on a particular day, once in every week there is market day. The name of market called Bolu, Luta Resort Toraja close to the Bolu Market. You will see the unique social life of Torajan while hundred of Animal such like Buffalows and pigs were traded. Luta Resort is inspired by the minimalist architectural style of traditional houses Torajan clan. Inside however, the resort has been furnished to the highest standards to Provide the perfect blend of tradition and comfort. With 3,500 meters area of building, Luta Toraja Resort has 36 rooms. You can choose different types of rooms such as standard, superior, deluxe, Junior suites to president suites room. Luta Resort Toraja opened summer of 2010 We are happy that our guests from all over the world are coming to explore the well known traditions and culture of Toraja.

Toraja Heritage Hotel (Deluxe Level)

At an altitude of 700 meters (2,300 feet) with views across to a huge mountain range, the Toraja Heritage Hotel follows the architectural style of traditional Torajan clan houses with a massive roof shaped like a ship’s prow. Inside however, the resort has been furnished to the highest standards to provide the perfect blend of tradition and comfort. The Toraja Heritage Hotel is the first four star International hotel in Toraja. The 134 rooms and suites have marble bathrooms and balconies facing the rice fields. Toraja handicrafts have been used to great effect in all the guest rooms, and all have international standard amenities.

Makassar

Favehotel Losari (Standard Level)

Favehotel Losari – Makassar is a trendy budget hotel. Dashing guestrooms that work well and are fun and fresh, a friendly and hip environment at a price point that leaves money in your pockets, uncompromising standards for cleanliness and safety and these with the action of downtown Makassar right at your doorstep.

Aston Hotel Makassar (Superior & Deluxe Level)

Aston Makassar Hotel & Convention Center is the ideal modern and stylish business and conference hotel with international standard of 4-star facilities, located in the heart of Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi and the main hub to the eastern part of Indonesia. Advantaged by being nestled only with 30-minute drive from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and Port of Soekarno Hatta and nearby to the local government offices, shopping center and tourism destinations. The hotel is the most convenient choice for both business and leisure travelers, or for a more permanent stay in Makassar. Combining exceptional service and attention to details, Aston Makassar Hotel & Convention Center offers 177 tastefully and modern decorated guestrooms which furnished with arrange of international standard amenities. Featuring 8 meeting rooms and 1 ballroom which accommodate up to 1000 guests, this establishment is ideal to host meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and social events.

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Makassar – Hotel Sengkang

Upon arrival Makassar, you will be transferred to your hotel in Sengkang. Sengkang is a small and quiet town with a population that is almost 100% Islamic Bugis who dominantly live in traditional wooden pile dwellings.

Accommodation :
Standard : BBC Hotel Sengkang
Superior : BBC Hotel Sengkang
Deluxe : BBC Hotel Sengkang

Meals included : N/A
Travel time : Approximately 6 hours

Day 02 : Sengkang – Tempe Lake Boat Tour, Transfer to Toraja

Morning depart from your hotel to have boat tour. From a small pier where you board a traditional colorful motorized canoe. The canoe trip will take you through the small Walennea River to the Tempe Lake, a lake that covers an area of at least 1.000 ha in the dry season and expands to around 35.000 ha during the wet season when all surrounding areas are flooded. On the lake, you can observe the local fishermen catch fish in different ways using nets, fishing roads and bamboo fences. More than 20 species of water birds can be seen at this lake. Some of the fishermen live in floating houses near the edge of the lake. You will visit a floating house to drink tea and coffee together with its inhabitants.
Continue depart to Rantepao, a town and capital of North Toraja Regency which is known for the cultural center of Toraja ethnic group.

Accommodation :
Standard : Indra Hotel Toraja
Superior : Luta Resort Toraja
Deluxe : Toraja Heritage Hotel

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 10 hours

Day 03 : Toraja, Excursion Rock Graves/Tree Graves and Saddle Houses (Culture Tour)

Today you will have a full day exploring Toraja. First, you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Suaya to discover the secret of the Baby Tree, Also visiting today Londa, to see and ancient grave where the deceased are entombed. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Torajan villages we can see Tongkonan and the old rice barns, also famous for its traditional colorful woodcarving.

Accommodation :
Standard : Indra Hotel Toraja
Superior : Luta Resort Toraja
Deluxe : Toraja Heritage Hotel

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 8 hours

Day 04 : Toraja Village Walk Excursion

In the morning a full day discovery trekking tour of Toraja, first you will be transferred to Kandora village where your trekking trip be started. Passing through Palipu village then onwards to Suaya and Tampangallo. Stop in Buntu Lobo to see the children performing music bamboo orchestra and traditional dance of Toraja. Lunch in the village. Afterwards visiting Kambira village where you can see the baby grave in the tree. In the afternoon, return to your hotel.

Accommodation :
Standard : Indra Hotel Toraja
Superior : Luta Resort Toraja
Deluxe : Toraja Heritage Hotel

Meals included : Breakfast & Lunch
Travel time : Approximately 6 hours

Day 05 : Toraja – Makassar

Depart from Rantepao to Makassar. The city has a rich historical past. It was an important hub for the spice trade that ran between the Spice Islands of Indonesia and India, China and Europe. The Dutch-built Fort of Rotterdam (Benteng Ujung Pandang) in the centre of Makassar is a well-preserved reminder of that fascinating past.

Accommodation :
Standard : Fave Hotel Daeng Tompo
Superior : Aston Makassar
Deluxe : Aston Makassar

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 10 hours

Day 06 : Makassar – Departure

Today is the end of the trip. At appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel in Makassar to an Airport for flight to your next destination.

Accommodation : N/A
Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 1,5 hours

Included/Excluded

Accommodation
Land and water transportation
Meals as specified
Local English speaking guide at most sights during the tours
Entrance fee as specified
Land excursions as mentioned in the description
Boat tour in Lake Tempe
Village trekking

Visa
International flight
Travel insurances
Personal expenses like drinks, tipping, souvenirs etc.
Optional excursions and activities and their entrance fees
Other expenses not mentioned in the program
Any items not mentioned in the inclusions or the program above

9 Days South Sulawesi

Sulawesi (Sengkang - Toraja - Makassar)

Duration

Tour Type

Group Size

Languange

Overview

Maps

Hotels

BBC Hotel Sengkang (Standard, Superior, Deluxe Level)

Indra Toraja (Standard Level)

Luta Resort (Superior Level)

Toraja Heritage Hotel (Deluxe Level)

Favehotel Losari (Standard Level)

Aston Hotel Makassar (Superior & Deluxe Level)

Highlights

Itinerary

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