Immerse yourself in the unique and vibrant culture of the Toraja people in the highlands of South Sulawesi. This Toraja Highlights Package offers an unforgettable journey through one of Indonesia’s most fascinating and culturally rich regions.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Makassar – Pare pare – Toraja ( L D )
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport, our guide will meet you and take you directly to Torajaland. Approximately 8 hours drive through magnificent road a cross villages, beautiful mountain and the natural countryside. Lunch will be served at Sea Food Restaurant in Pare - Pare. Proceed to Torajaland, Late afternoon arrive in Rantepao and check in at hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 :
Toraja Excursion ( B L D )
Breakfast at hotel. One full day have been set a side for an excursion through Toraja Land. The highlight of this region include the ancient stone grave at LEMO and LONDA where the bodies of the dead are placed in holes carved into rocky cliffs or inside natural caves according to the traditional animistic rituals that are still performed today as they have done from generation to generation. In addition you will see traditional Toraja Houses at Kete Kesu’. Visit also the nice place Hanging Grave in TANGPANG ALLO and BABY GRAVE in SANGGALLA. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Any traditional ceremonies or funerals that can be reached by foot will be also included.
Day 3 :
Toraja Excursion / Short hiking ( B L D )
After breakfast at hotel, drive up to the mount of Batutumonga, enjoy the beautiful mount panorama and rice terraces. Take a short trekking/Hiking from villages to the others, make a direct contact with the local people. Lunch en route. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 :
Toraja – Airport ( B L )
After early breakfast, we ought to leave Torajaland, so you may catch your plane in Makassar. Your trip down from the mountain will take you at the same road as before with a refreshment stop at puncak lakawan and lunch in pare-pare. There will be an mple time at airport for you to check in your luggage.