Makassar – Bugis – Toraja

Highlights

- A timeless discovery, the rites and ceremonies of the Toraja
- A different and fascinating culture
- Phinisis boat building workshops
- Floating houses on Lake Tempe

Description:

On the island of Sulawesi fare up in the mountain lays the small plateau, the home of the Toraja people.

Driving on to the plateau you immediately realize the difference from other parts of Indonesia, even the houses looks different like they are upside down.

The hanging graves, ancient ceremonial burial places and huge cremation celebrations are just some of the unique tradition found only within the plateau.

Day 1: Arrival Makassar

Arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, meet and greets by our guide and directly transfer to the hotel in Makassar for check-in.

Rest of the day is free at own leisure.

Day 2: Makassar – Bira

After breakfast at hotel, we pick you up for short Makassar City tour visit to Fort Rotterdam which is also the house to the Lagaligo Museum.
This museum consists of two buildings, one housing Ethnology and one for the other history.

On to Paotere the old harbor of Makassar, which is home to the handsome and world famous “Phinisi” or Bugis schooners.

Afterward drive to Tanjung Bira via Bantaeng, on the way we will stop to visit Boat Builders at Tana Beru to see how the Buginese make their famous Pinisi schooner.
Lunch served en-route.

Day 3: Bira – Watampone – Sengkang

Set out to precede to Watampone and Sengkang, on the way we will visit Andi Mappasisi Museum to see the heirloom the Bugis Kingdom at Watampone.

In the afternoon visit the silk weaving industries at Sengkang.
Lunch served en-route.

Day 4: Sengkang – Palopo – Toraja

After breakfast at hotel, we visit Lake Tempe by traditional motorized canoe where we can see floating houses and way of life of the Fisherman.

Set out to Toraja, passing through on Buginese village, some stop en-route.
In the afternoon arrive in Rantepao – Toraja.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Palopo.

Day 5: Toraja

Full day exploring the Toraja Highlands visiting Lemo to see the cliff displaying ancestral sculptures and the hanging graves.

Continue to Londa, which has an ancient ceremonial burial place. Kete Kesu is a wonderful Toraja village where we see ‘Tongkonan’ houses and rice barns. It is famous for its woodcarving.

Lunch serve en route.

Day 6: Toraja

After breakfast, we set out on a trip to Batutumonga to enjoy the magnificent views over Rantepao and surrounding valleys. Ideal for a walk along the rice fields and the daily Torajan live.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Afternoon also visit Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantepao.

Day 7: Rantepao – Makassar – Departure

Early departure from Rantepao and transfer to Makassar via Pare-pare.
Stop at Pare-pare for lunch at local restaurant, then we proceed directly to the airport for flight to your next destination.

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Included:

- Transportation in air-conditioned car / minibus / coach
- Transportation from/to your accommodation
- All entrance fees to visits
- Guide
- Double room with air conditioning in selected or similar rooms
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Not included:

- Personal expenses
- Gratuity

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