SOUTH SULAWESI TOURS
:: MAKASSAR – TORAJA – SENGKANG – BIRA – MAKASSAR
South Sulawesi tours packages is a combination of the tourism highlights in the area such us Makassar city, Tana Toraja, Sengkang, Kajang, and Bira beach. This route is a best round trip of South Sulawesi. Makassar is a largest town in Sulawesi Island is an ideal area to start the trip, within Sultan Hassanudin international airport as the entry point from Bali, Jakarta, Manado, Surabaya, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Papua and many other places of Indonesia.
From Makassar, we can get the private car with Guide and driver and begin the 08 hours drive to Tana Toraja. On this trip we will visiting and sees :
- Bugis villages are traditional settlements inhabited by the Bugis people, an ethnic group primarily found in the southern part of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Ramang ramang village The village is set amidst a stunning karst topography, with limestone formations that have been shaped over millions of years. Ramang Ramang is known for its numerous caves and cliffs. The caves often contain stalactites and stalagmites, adding to the natural beauty of the area. Ramang Ramang has become a popular tourist destination, offering activities such as cave exploration, hiking, bird watching, and boat rides along the river that flows through the karst landscape.
- Tana Toraja is one of the best trekking field in Sulawesi , this activities will made us get closer to be informed about the local wisdom, habitation, also get more knowledge the cultures and natures beauty of Tana Toraja.
- Tempe lake, is a place where we will going to visit the Bajau People in Sengkang district. Bajau people is a tribes who live on the water during their life in all year round. Beside visiting the Bajau community, we will visit the local people producing the Silk within the weaving loom, the Cocoon silk and how do they weave the silk thread become a cloth.
- Kajang Tribes at Ammatowa villages in Bulukumba – South Sulawesi. These people living in their Black dress style in their habits, with no modern facilities such us : electricity, mobile phone, televisions, and another modern facilities. The communities choose to live in their own cultures and traditions at 300 ha, tropical forest. The communities still in practice of the Kingdom governance, which is their has the King, Ministry, etc.
- Bira Beach, at Bulukumba district. More about 50 Km away, from Kajang. The area is the best choice to relax after long journey. A long white sandy beach within two island for snorkeling and doing another activities. Overnight here, and doing full day trip for snorkeling also doing turtles observation, in Kambing Island and Liukang Loe
- Makassar city, is a capital of South Sulawesi province. a best choice to end of your South Sulawesi tours. In Makassar it’s self , there will be some place where we can visits before departure to next destination such us : Port Roterdarm, Traditional wooden phinisi boat harbor, etc.
TOUR PICTURES
Bugisnese village – South Sulawesi
Gunung Nona, Enrekang – South Sulawesi
White long sandy beach – Bira, Bulukumba
Funeral Ceremony – Tana Toraja
Kajang tribes – Ammatoa Villages, South Sulawesi
River boat to Berua village – Ramang ramang
ITINERARIES :
TAttraction : Sightseeing tours, Trekking and snorkeling tours
Duration : 08 Days / 07 Nights.
Tour area : Makassar – Toraja – Sengkang – Bira – Makassar
Grade : Easy
Start – end : Manado
DAY 01 : MAKASSAR – TORAJA
- Meet you at Sultan Hasanudin airport in Makassar, pick up service. Discover the Hidden Karst Wonderland of Rammang-Rammang, Next point is Pare pare city to get experience of the heights of beauty. Puncak Lakawan in Enrekang, often referred to as the “Erotic Mountain,” highlights. will be the next place for stop over to Rantepao a unique role as a portal to the rich cultural heritage, striking landscapes, and the deep-rooted traditions of the Torajan people. We are going to check in at hotel in Rantepao on our arrival in Tana Toraja. Free at leisure to have dinner in the hotel. Lunch will serve at local restaurant. Sleep overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 02 : NORTH TORAJA TOURS
- After breakfast we will visit Bolu buffalo market and food market. The market’s role as both a cultural hub and a place where locals gather for buffalo trading and community events, all set against the rich traditions of the region. After that we are going to visit Bori Kalimbuang, a place with a unique stone megaliths and traditional burial practices. From here we drive up to Tinimbayo hills, a scenic viewpoint of the panoramic views over lush rice terraces, valleys, and traditional Torajan villages. For the next visit is going to the place where visitors can immerse themselves in breathtaking landscapes while experiencing local traditions and communities, named Batutumonga for another visits and lunch. Dawn to Tongkonan Penanian within 14 rice barn in front,. In Summary this place is a vital piece of Toraja heritage, embodying a combination of architectural beauty, cultural symbolism, and a strong sense of identity and lineage. Afternoon return to hotel in Rantepao. Lunch en route. Diner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 03 : FUNERAL TORAJA TOURS
- Breakfast at resort, Toraja exploration. Today we are focusing to visit the Torajan traditional funeral ceremony, and doing some other natures sightseeing. Lunch in local restaurant. Our time mostly spending here, and what is the next place to visitis depend on the funeral location. Afternoon return to hotel. Dinner, and Overnight
DAY 04 : SOUTH TORAJA TOUR
- Breakfast at hotel, and we will visit South Toraja tourism destination such : Lemo burial site – It’s a sacred burial site that features unique cliffside graves and carved effigies known as tau-tau, which represent the deceased. After this place, we will visit Londa Burial site – the site consists of natural limestone caves filled with wooden coffins, skeletal remains, and effigies known as tau tau, which are wooden statues representing the deceased. After that going to visit Suaya king burial site – the tombs at Suaya are reserved for high-ranking individuals, specifically kings and nobles. Kambira burial tree – This tree serves as the final resting place for babies or young children who died before they developed teeth, symbolizing purity and innocence in Torajan culture. From Suaya we will continue drive to Kete-kesu traditional village – is a represents a vital part of Toraja culture, preserving ancient traditions while providing a glimpse into the unique beliefs and practices of the Toraja people. Afternoon return to hotel, Dinner, Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04 : TORAJA – SENGKANG
- Breakfast at hotel, early morning transfer to Sengkang town to reach a bajau community people who live on Tempe lake. Stop for lunch in Pare Pare. On arrival in Sengkang we are directly to the river harbor to take. a boat to explore Tempe lake, Afternoon return to mainland and check in at hotel. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel.
DAY 05 : SENGKANG – BIRA
- Breakfast at hotel, depart Sengkang town and leaving for Tanjung Bira – renowned for their powdery white sand and calm, shallow waters, making them perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and beach activities, also is the most famous, offering beautiful sunset views. On the way stop in Ammatowa, Kajang – a black dress commuities This dress code is not only a cultural identifier but also signifies to their beliefs and social status. Lunch on the way. Afternoon arrive in Bira, check in at bungalows. Dinner. Overnight
DAY 06 : LUKANG LOE SNORKELING
- Breakfast at resort, start in the morning to explore Bira within snorkeling in Liukang loe and also we can explore the Turtle conservation with the private boat. Afternoon return to Bira beach to have the beautiful sunset. Lunch at the local restaurant on the island. Next is return to hotel and Dinner.
DAY 07 : BIRA – MAKASSAR
- Breakfast at hotel. Morning departure to Makassar. On the way stop for boat builder in Tana Beru, Port Rotterdam, its a dutch fortress use during the war world war two. Also we can visit the Paotere harbor where we can see the wooden traditional boat. Afternoon arrive in Makassar city, check in at hotel. Dinner at the restaurant in town.
DAY 08 : HOTEL – AIRPORT
- Breakfast at hotel and then free at leisures until your time departure to airport. For short Makassar city tour, we can leave hotel earlier. After that we drive you to airport for your next destinations. End of services. Home sweet home.
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RATES : Euro/person
Includes : Accommodation based at hotel or cottage , executive air conditioned cars, 3 time meals a day, mineral drinking water, tea, coffee, speaking english guide, entrance fees.
Exclude : Flight ticket, alcohol drinks, tipping, private expenses