4-Day Cultural Tour of North Toraja and Pare Pare from Makassar
Highlights
North Toraja, Makasar, Pare Pare
nature, archaeological, cultural
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Spend a wonderful holiday in the Tana Toraja of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, and home to the Toraja ethnic group. Marvel at the natural beauty of Makassar's mountain area, visit the stone graves of Lemo and explore the natural cave grave of Tampangallo and the Kete Kesu Village. Also, taste local cuisines in Rantepaoa, and experience a host of other enchanting experiences.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Makassar - Toraja
Pick-up from the Makassar Hasanuddin airport by a tour representative and drive directly to Toraja land. The trip from Makassar to Toraja land will take 9 hours. Stops will be made once for lunch and coffee breaks.
Stop for lunch in Pare-Pare.
After lunch, continue to Enrekang. Stop in Enrekang for a coffee break while enjoying the spectacular view.
In the afternoon, arrive in Toraja.
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Day 2: Toraja Culture Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on the first day of the Toraja culture tour.
First, visit Lemo, the stone grave on the wall with high rocks with wooden statues on the grave balcony.
See Kambira, the baby grave inside the living tree, Londa.
Next, see a natural cave hanging coffins with bones and skulls around the cave - Karuaya & Tampangallo.
Afterwards, visit Kete Kesu, a tourist village in the Tana Toraja region known for its traditional customs. Observe the life of the community in this region.
Also, see the majestic grave of nobles.
In the afternoon, drive back to the hotel.
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Day 3: Short Trek into the Torajan Village
After breakfast, set out for the next Toraja tour in the morning.
First, visit Bori, an ancient Megalithic stone in the ring field.
Visit Palawa, an old village with long rows of traditional houses.
See Tinimbayo Hill, a small hill with thousands of terraced rice fields.
Next, go on a short trek for 3 hours into the Torajan village, passing rice fields, sightseeing, and enjoying spectacular views.
- Note: In a 2-day Toraja tour, there's a chance to witness a funeral ceremony carried out by locals to get a better understanding of their culture.
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Day 4: Back to Hasanuddin Airport
After breakfast, drive from the hotel to transfer to Makassar airport to catch the flight to the next destination.
End of the tour services.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.