10 Days – 9 Nights South Central Sulawesi

Upon arrival at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport Makassar, meeting services. Afterwards, we continue for a short city tour in Makassar by visiting Paotere Harbour to see the traditional harbour of Bugis-Makassarese sailors. Then, proceed to Fort Rotterdam, the Old Dutch Fortress. In the late afternoon we will visit “Anjungan Pantai Losari Makassar” the Boulevard and the icon of Makassar where you enjoy the Sunset (if the weather allows). Overnight at hotel.

Today, full day tour will be started by visiting Rammang-rammang the limestone valley, located in Maros Regency, taking for approximately 90 minutes drive from downtown. The karst mountains are surrounded by beautiful rice fields (the rice fields look nicer from May till August). Afterwards, we will take you to explore the karst mountain formation using small wooden boat at the Pute River. If you are lucky, you could also see the real endemic from the forest such as birds and monkeys. We will also take you for a walk to visit the pre-historic cave, where you can see the pre-historic paintings, then short explore inside the cave to see the stalactite and stalagmite. Break and lunch will be taken at the Kampung Berua, afternoon we will have a little walk at the Stone Garden of Rammang-Rammang. Then, drive back to Makassar. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, set out on a picturesque drive to Toraja for approximately 8 hours drive, passing thru the Buginese area. Stopover in Pare-Pare, the harbour city between Makassar and Toraja. continue driving to Toraja precedes a scenic drive with many photo-stops enroute. Afternoon stop at Puncak Lakawan which is also known as erotic mountain. In the late afternoon arrive at Rantepao, Toraja. overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, a full day tour exploring Toraja. First we will visit Lemo to see rows of tau-tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Kambira to discover the secret of the baby tree. visiting Londa, to see an ancient grave where the deceased are entombed. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest torajan villages, we can see tongkonan and old rice barns, also famous for its traditional colourful woodcarving. overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, we set out on a trip to Batutumonga, enjoying superb views over Rantepao and surrounding valleys from the top of Toraja. Then we will do a short walking for approximately 2 hours passing thru the rice field, local village where you can also see the daily life of the people in Toraja. Then, we will continue to visit Bori the Megalith area. This area symbolizes the great funeral ceremonies, which is held in the past. overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, depart to Pendolo via Palopo. The drive to Palopo takes approximately 2 hours. You could enjoy beautiful panorama along the way. Palopo is a small Muslim port known as the oldest harbour city in Indonesia. You could also find the oldest mosque in Indonesia here. Then, continue driving to Pendolo for another 6 hours passing thru the Palmolive Plantation. In the late afternoon arrive in Pendolo, a small village on the south shore of Lake Poso. overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive for around 4 hours, to Tentena. On arrival we will take you to visit the Balinese Transmigration Village. Afterwards, we will visit the twelve steps waterfall which is called Sulewana Waterfall. Free program in the afternoon for your leisure at the Lake Poso. overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive to Palu, the capital city of Central Sulawesi for around 8 hours. On the way, we will pass Kebun Kopi, the rain forest area. We will also pass Poso regency, which was famous as the centre of the black ebony wood. In the afternoon arrive in Palu. overnight at hotel.

After breakfast we will take you for tour to Donggala. We will first stop at Kampong Lere to see the traditional house of Joyo Kodi, the former King of Kaili people. Then, we will stop at the fishing village, where you could take a look at the daily activities of the locals. Free at your own leisure on sandy beach around Donggala. In the afternoon drive back to Palu. overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Mutiara Airport at Palu to catch your flight to the next destination.