Sulawesi

Sulawesi is a delightful potpourri of people and cultures and is probably one of the most interesting regions of Indonesia.  In the south are the seafaring races of the Bugis and Makassarese, in the north are the friendly folk of the Manado-Minahasa area, and in the central highlands are the Toroja people with their fascinating funeral rites.

We have put together some individual examples of Bugis & Toraja Tours which we can arrange.  Arriving into Ujung Pandang we suggest a four night overland tour which will take in Tanjung Bira, Sengkang and Tana Toraja.

The highlight will almost certainly be to see first hand the Torajan Graves where relatives have buried their ancestors high on the cliff faces in the company of wooden effigies.  From Tana Toraja one can either return to Ujung Pandang or proceed northwards to Palu and onwards to Manado.

Manado is famous with divers and snorkellers the world over for its incredible offshore reefs and Bunaken Sea Gardens, and we can arrange to include a diving tour with equipment in your personal Indonesia itinerary.

Sulawesi / Bugis & Toraja Itinerary

Overland Tour

Day 01: Arrive at Ujung Pandang airport and drive to Tanjung Bira for overnight at Bira  Cottages.  On the way visit Tana Bern to see construction of traditional Perahu dhows by the  skillful Makassarese.

Day 02: After breakfast drive to Sengkang for overnight at the Apada Hotel and sunset view   across Lake temple.   During the drive visit Kajang Village to have a look at a traditional house   of the Ammatoa.

Day 03: Morning sunrise over the Lake.   After breakfast visit a traditional silk factory before  driving via the winding road through Palopo to Tana Toraja for 2 nights at the Marante Highland   Resort.

Day 04: After breakfast a morning tour in Tana Toraja visiting Lemo, Suaya cliff graves Londa and Kete-Kesu to see traditional Tonganan houses and rice barns. After lunch in a local restaurant afternoon tour of Marante, Nanggala including traditional weaving by Sa’dan women.

Day 05: Early morning depart via Makale to Pare Pare for breakfast at a cliff top restaurant. After breakfast drive down the coast to Hasanuddin Airport, Ujung Pandang for onward afternoon flight to Manado, Surabaya, Bali, Lombok, Irian Jaya, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

Day 01: (Alternative:Drive from Ujung Pandang direct to Sengkang.)

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