Overview

Day 01: Arrival in Makassar (D)
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, you’ll be greeted by our team and transferred to your hotel. Along the way, enjoy a short city tour including a visit to the historic Fort Rotterdam, a well-preserved Dutch fortress, and Paotere Anchorage, a traditional harbor home to Makassarese and Buginese Phinisi boats. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight in Makassar.

Day 02: Makassar – Maros Karst Towers – Sengkang (B, L, D)
After breakfast, depart at 07:30 AM for Rammang-Rammang Village, escaping the bustle of the city with a scenic one-hour drive. Upon arrival, board a traditional canoe and paddle along the peaceful Puteh River, flanked by dramatic karst limestone cliffs and lush Nypa palms. Upon reaching Berua Village, enjoy a gentle trek through the village and observe daily life. Take a short break at a local home with tea, coffee, and fried bananas. Continue with another light trek through the Karst Tower Park, then transfer to Sengkang, with lunch en route. Upon arrival, visit Lake Tempe, where you’ll board a motorized canoe to meet fishermen families living on floating houses. Enjoy birdwatching and, if lucky, a beautiful sunset over the lake. After a coffee and snack break on the water, return to Sengkang for check-in and dinner.
Note: Lake Tempe water levels are low during the dry season, and lake crossing may not be possible.

Day 03: Sengkang – Toraja (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit a traditional silk weaving center, where local Buginese women produce silk using age-old techniques. Enjoy panoramic views of Sengkang from a nearby hill before continuing the journey to Toraja via Siwa and Palopo, a route offering breathtaking natural vistas. Stop for lunch en route. In the late afternoon, arrive in Rantepao, the cultural heart of Tana Toraja. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 04: Toraja – Cultural Sites (B, L, D)
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore the unique culture and burial traditions of Tana Toraja. Visit Lemo, home to cliffside graves and Tau Tau wooden effigies, then continue to Kambira to learn about the baby tree graves. Next, visit the ancient burial cave at Londa, where the deceased are laid to rest in natural rock chambers. After lunch at a local restaurant in Rantepao, proceed to Karuaya for panoramic views, then enjoy a short walk to Kete Kesu, one of the region’s oldest traditional villages featuring original Tongkonan houses and ornately carved rice barns. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Toraja – Batu Tumonga, Trekking & Weaving Villages (B, L, D)
After breakfast, travel to Timonbayo for stunning views of megalithic stones scattered across expansive rice fields. Continue to Lokomata, known for its stone burial caves. Journey onwards to Batutumonga for a soft trek through rice terraces and village paths, experiencing the rhythm of daily life in rural Toraja. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Batutumonga. In the afternoon, visit Bori, a megalithic ceremonial site, followed by a stop at Pallawa and Sa’dan Tubaranna, villages famous for traditional Torajan weaving. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06: Toraja – Return to Makassar – Departure (B, L)
After breakfast and check-out, begin the drive back to Makassar. Stop at Puncak Lakawan for a coffee break and to soak in the stunning mountain views. Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare, then continue to Hasanuddin Airport for your flight to the next destination.

Kindly note:
Accommodations in Sulawesi, especially outside city or regency areas, are generally simple and may not meet international standards in terms of comfort and service. In remote locations, guests may stay in local homes with mattresses on the floor and shared bathrooms, often equipped with squat toilets. Many of these accommodations lack Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Bed sizes vary by property, though most offer only queen-sized beds. Hotels are typically older, with limited renovations, and provide basic facilities and a simple breakfast.