SOUTH SULAWESI ROUND TRIP
SOUTH SULAWESI ROUND TRIP
05 days /04 nights
Day 01
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, transfer to Sengkang a small village located in the center of the former Bugis kingdom on the Lake Tempe. On the way we will visit Bantimurung located 42 km east-north Makassar, in a steep limestone valley with tropical vegetation and a 15 meter high waterfall. lunch en route. In the afternoon we will try to catch the beautiful views of the sunset over the Lake Tempe we will cross the lake by motorized canoe and visit the fishermen families living on the floating villages. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
NOTE : Lake Tempe is Shallow lake by NO rain for a long Time, it will be dry and we can Not cross the lake.
Day 02
After breakfast, we visit a traditional silk factory, where women hand spin and weave silk cloth. Then transfer to Tana Toraja via Palopo, passing through spectacular view along the road to Toraja. Lunch en route. In the afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 03 After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First we will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Suaya to discover the secret of the Baby Tree , Also visiting today Londa, to see an ancient grave where the deceased are entombed. At Kete Kesu, one of the oldest Torajan villages we can see Tongkonans, and old rice barns, also famous for its traditional colorful woodcarving. Lunch in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04 After breakfast we set out on a trip to Batutumonga enjoying superb 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 visiting Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 05 After breakfast, transfer back to Makassar. Lunch will be served in a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. Afterwards, transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport Makassar to catch your flight to your next destination.
– Deluxe : Toraja Heritage Hotel**** (standard room) + Pondok Eka Hotel Sengkang
(deluxe room, very basic Sulawesi type hotel)
– Comfort : Luta Resort Toraja*** (superior room) + Pondok Eka Hotel Sengkang
(deluxe room, very basic Sulawesi type hotel)
– Tourist : Hotel Indra Toraja** (Deluxe room)+ Pondok Eka Hotel Sengkang (deluxe
Room), both are very basic Sulawesi type hotel
Hotel based on program, full board meals, Private AC car, entrance fee’s with German or English speaking guide (subject to availability).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
Cancellation Conditions
30 days before arrival : Full refund, 30 – 10 days before arrival : 50% cancellation fee will apply, 5 days before arrival : 70% cancellation fees will apply, Within 5 days of arrival : No refund.