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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
Day 01: UJUNG PANDANG TO TANJUNG BIRA
 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:TANJUNG BIRA TO SENGKANG
After breakfast drive to Sengkang
for overnight at the Apada Hotel and sunset view across Lake temple.
During the dri ve visit Kajang Village to have a look at a traditional house of the
Ammatoa.
Day 03:SENGKANG TO MARANTE HIGHLANDS -TANA TORAJA
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:TORAJALAND
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:TORAJA TO PARE PARE TO UJUNG PANDANG
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. |
