Bugis ( Lake Tempe Exploring ) – Toraja Tour Incl. Makassar
Language: English, Indonesian, Malay
Capacity: 1 person
Duration: 6 Days
Description:
Bugis(Lake Tempe Exploring ) – Toraja
ITENERARY:
Day 01. ARRIVAL IN MAKASSAR / DRIVE TO SENGKANG (L,D)
On you arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, you will meet our Tour Guide. Then drive to Sengkang. On the way, we will visit Bantimurung, a multi stepped waterfall also famous for its colorful butterflies. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, arrive in Sengkang onwards we will visit the Lake Tempe where we will have a boat trip to explore the daily life style of the local Bugis fishermen who do live on the floating houses. Then check in at Pondok Eka Sengkang / similar—simple accommodation.
Day 02. SENGKANG—TORAJA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will visit the weaving center where we can see women hand spin and weave traditional sutera sarong silk clothes. Then drive to Toraja via Palopo. On the way from Palopo to Toraja offers us many spectacular views where we will also stop on Puncak Paredean for having refreshment while enjoy the beautiful mountainous panorama. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, arrive in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 03. FULL DAY TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will take you on a full day Toraja tour. First, we will visit Lemo where we can find hanging graves with their rows of Tau-Tau sculptures. Then we will visit to Tampangallo, an ancient and natural grave in a cave with its entombed deceased. On to Kambira, where we will explore the extra ordinary of the baby graves on tree which called “ Tarra Tree “. Lunch will be served at a Maruang Restaurant. After lunch, we will visit Pallawa & Sa’dan which are famous as the center of wood carving in Tana Toraja. In the afternoon, back to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04. FULL DAY TANA TORAJA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will take you on another full day tour around Tana Toraja. In the morning, we will visit Bori’ where we can find ancient megalith stones which already exist since thousands years. Then we will take you to Tinombayo highland to enjoy the superb view of the rice terraces and Torajan local villages from the hill-top. Then we will visit Batutumonga where we can view the town of Rantepao. Then we will visit Lokomata where we will find graves on a giant megalith stone. Continue our trip by taking a soft trekking from Pana to Tikala passing through the several Torajan villages with the local daily life style. Lunch will be served at Celebes Restaurant in Rantepao. In the afternoon, we will visit Marante & Nanggala, local Torajan villages with big Tongkonan houses and rice barns. In Nanggala we also could find bats hanging on trees around this village. Then we back to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05. DRIVE BACK TO MAKASSAR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, check out hotel. Then drive back to Makassar via Pare-Pare. On the way we will stop on Puncak Bambapuang to view the spectacular view of the erotic mountain Buttukabobong. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon arrive in Makassar, and transfer directly to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06. SHORT CITY TOUR / TRANSFER AIRPORT (B)
After breakfast, we will take you on a short city tour around Makassar by visiting Balla Lompoa Museum, the palace of the former Gowa kingdom where we can find all ancient collections from its royal family. Then to Sulawesi Miniature Garden to see the all types of South Sulawesian traditional houses and the Fort Somba Opu. Continue to the local Makassarese fishermen harbor in Je’neberang river. Then transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport to catch your flight for your destination. End of Tour. Thank you very much for joining us for trip in Sulawesi. Hope to see you again. Selamat jalan & terima kasih / Thank you.
The above prices include private ac car based, tour as per program, English speaking guide, entrance fees, full board meals, mineral water during tour (Aqua), tax & service and accommodation based on the above hotels mentioned.
Cities: Indonesia, Makassar
Language: English
Duration : / 6 Days 0 Hours
Transportation: Included
Max. Persons: 4
PVT Trip: Yes
What's included?
*Accommocdation *Transportation
*English speaking Guide *Entrance fees
*Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*1 bottle mineral water 600ml/person/day
What's not included?
*Flight tickets *Airport Taxes
*Refreshments or Special orders
*Tips for services
Where to meet: Hassanuddin International Airport, Makassar, South Sulawesi.
