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Soul of South Sulawesi

Duration

6 days

On specific dates

Wednesdays

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with 4 travellers

Max group size

16 travellers

From USD $903

WHAT TO EXPECT

Explore the rich culture and dramatic landscapes of South Sulawesi on this 6 day journey from Makassar to the highlands of Toraja. Begin with Makassar’s historic Fort Rotterdam and traditional Paotere Harbor before gliding by canoe through the limestone karsts of Rammang Rammang and visiting floating houses on Lake Tempe. Continue to Toraja to discover its remarkable traditions, from hanging graves and Tau Tau statues to ancient Tongkonan houses and megalithic sites. Soft treks through rice terraces and visits to traditional weaving villages reveal the unique heritage and striking scenery of this fascinating region.

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Soul of South Sulawesi

Day 1: Arrival in Makassar
Welcome to South Sulawesi! Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a short city tour featuring Fort Rotterdam, a historic Dutch fortress, and Paotere Anchorage, a bustling harbor where Bugis and Makassarese boats dock.

Overnight in Aston Makassar (or similar)
Day 2: Makassar to Sengkang (B/ L)
After an early breakfast, depart for a peaceful escape to Rammang-Rammang Village. You will be picked up at 7:30 AM for a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of Makassar city. After an hour's drive, arrive at Rammang-Rammang Village, where the genuine smiles of the locals will greet you at a small jetty. Feel the cool breeze as you board a traditional canoe and paddle along the Puteh River, surrounded by stunning limestone karst towers and lush Nypa fruticans. Enjoy a gentle trek through Berua Village, and savor a traditional snack of fried banana with tea or coffee at a local house. After your break, paddle out of the village and continue your soft trek amidst the Karst Towers in Limestone Park, with lunch along the way. Next, we travel to Sengkang, where you’ll head straight to Tempe Lake. Here, we swap our car for a motorized canoe and cross the lake to visit fishermen families living in floating houses. Enjoy a coffee and snack break at one of the floating houses before canoeing back to Sengkang and checking in at your hotel for the night.

Overnight in BBC Hotel Sengkang (or similar)
Day 3: Sengkang to Toraja (B/ L)
Start the day with a visit to a traditional silk factory, where skilled Buginese women weave intricate silk fabrics. Next, travel through the picturesque landscapes of Siwa and Palopo en route to Toraja. Arrive in Rantepao, the heart of Toraja, and check into your hotel.

Overnight in Toraja Misiliana Hotel (or similar)
Day 4: Toraja (B/ L)
Today, delve into the unique culture of the Toraja people. Visit Lemo, famous for its Tau Tau statues and hanging graves, followed by a visit to the baby graves of Kambira. Onwards to Londa with its ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried but placed among the rocks. Lunch at a local restaurant in Rantepao. Onwards to Kete Kesu with a stop in Karuaya to enjoy the beautiful and typical Toraja panorama, from here we will continue with a short walk to Kete Kesu, one of the oldest Toraja villages. Here you still find two rows of the original village houses, the traditional ancestral houses of the Toraja people, Tongkonan, as well as traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarvings.

Overnight in Toraja Misiliana Hotel (or similar)
Day 5: Soft Trekking and Traditional Villages (B/ L/ D)
Embark on a journey to Timonbayo for panoramic views of rice fields dotted with ancient megalith stones spread over the extensive rice fields. Then to a burial cave of Lokomata. From Lokomata, we continue our trip to Batutumonga where we will a have short trekking, enjoy the beautiful panorama and experience a moment of the unique Torajan lifestyle. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Batutumonga. In the afternoon, we will visit Bori (the megalith) then Pallawa & Sa’dan Tubaranna, local Torajan villages known as the weaving center of Rantepao. Continue to Batutumonga for a short trek through the picturesque landscape, followed by a visit to Bori to see more megaliths. In the afternoon, visit Pallawa and Sa’dan Tubaranna, renowned weaving villages. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.

Overnight in Toraja Misiliana Hotel (or similar)
Day 6: Toraja to Palopo Departure (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Palopo Airport for your flight to Makassar, where you’ll connect to your next destination.

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- Toraja cliffside graves: witness the striking Tau Tau statues and hanging tombs carved into the rock at Lemo and Londa
- Kete Kesu village: explore a traditional Toraja settlement lined with ancestral Tongkonan houses and intricately carved rice barns
- Lake Tempe floating houses: share coffee with fishing families living in stilted homes drifting gently on the lake
- Sengkang silk weaving: watch Buginese artisans create vibrant silk fabrics using centuries-old techniques

Accommodation

5 nights in 3-4 star hotels
Meals

Daily breakfast
4 local lunches
1 local dinner

Transport

Arrival and Departure Transfers
Transport in Air-conditioned Vehicles
Touring

English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees for locations specified
Tipping for Guide and Driver

SKU: SGJ082-ID-Apr26/Mar27 Categories: Indonesia, Small Group Journeys Tags: 6-Days, Indonesia, Small Group Journeys

Departure Dates

START DAY	END DAY	TWIN ROOM	SINGLE ROOM
Wednesday, 15 April 2026	Monday, 20 April 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 13 May 2026	Monday, 18 May 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 10 June 2026	Monday, 15 June 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 15 July 2026	Monday, 20 July 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 12 August 2026	Monday, 17 August 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 16 September 2026	Monday, 21 September 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 14 October 2026	Monday, 19 October 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 11 November 2026	Monday, 16 November 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 16 December 2026	Monday, 21 December 2026	903	1160
Wednesday, 13 January 2027	Monday, 18 January 2027	903	1160
Wednesday, 17 February 2027	Monday, 22 February 2027	903	1160
Wednesday, 17 March 2027	Monday, 22 March 2027	903	1160

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