Overview
Day 01: Arrival Makassar – Bira (L,D)
Upon arrival at Makassar Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and driver. Then enjoy a scenic 5 to 6-hour drive to Tanjung Bira, stopping en route to visit Bissappu Waterfall in Bantaeng. Lunch is served along the way. Along the route, visit Tana Beru, famous for its traditional wooden boat (Perahu) construction, showcasing the exceptional skills of the Bugis and Makassarese boat makers and sailors. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Bira.
Day 02: Bira – Watampone – Sengkang (B,L,D)
After breakfast, travel from Bira to Sengkang via Watampone, the center of the former Bugis Kingdom. Lunch will be served en route. Upon arrival in the afternoon, take a motorized canoe ride across Lake Tempe to visit fishermen families living in floating villages and enjoy the stunning sunset. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Note: During the dry season, water levels in Lake Tempe can be low, making crossing less advisable.
Day 03: Sengkang – Toraja (B,L,D)
Start your day with a visit to a traditional silk factory in Sengkang, where you can observe Buginese women spinning and weaving silk. Then head to a nearby hilltop for panoramic views of Sengkang city. Afterwards, transfer to Toraja via Siwa and Palopo, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Lunch en route. Arrive in Rantepao in the afternoon, followed by dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at your hotel.
Day 04: Toraja – Lemo, Nongnongan, Londa, Karuaya, Kete Kesu (B,L,D)
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Tana Toraja. Visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and hanging graves, then continue to Nongnongan to learn about the mysterious baby trees. Next, visit Londa with its ancient tombs where the deceased are placed among rocks rather than buried. Lunch is served in Rantepao. In the afternoon, stop at Karuaya for beautiful Toraja panoramas, then take a short walk to Kete Kesu, one of the oldest villages, featuring traditional Tongkonan houses and intricately carved rice barns. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 05: Toraja – Batu Tumonga, Soft Trekking, Weaving Center (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit Timonbayo for spectacular views of megalith stones spread over vast rice fields. Continue to the burial cave of Lokomata, then on to Batutumonga for a short trek to enjoy breathtaking scenery and experience local Torajan life. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Batutumonga. In the afternoon, visit the Bori megalith site, followed by Pallawa and Sa’dan Tubaranna, villages known as the weaving center of Rantepao. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 06: Toraja – Makassar (B,L,D)
After breakfast and check-out, transfer back to Makassar. Stop at Puncak Lakawan for a coffee break and panoramic views. Lunch is served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. Continue to your hotel in Makassar for dinner and overnight.
Day 07: Makassar City Tour – Airport (B,L)
After breakfast and check-out, enjoy a city tour of Makassar. Visit Anjungan Losari Beach, the new city icon representing South Sulawesi’s four ethnic groups. Explore Fort Rotterdam, which houses the Lagaligo Museum with ethnology and history exhibits. Then visit Paotere Traditional Harbor to see the famous Phinisi boats. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Kindly note:
Hotels in Sulawesi generally do not meet international standards, especially those outside the city or in regency areas, where accommodations can be very basic. In some places, guests may stay in local homes with mattresses on the floor and share bathrooms featuring squat toilets. Many accommodations lack amenities like Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and bed sizes vary, though most offer only queen-sized beds. Most hotels are older, unrenovated, and offer simple facilities with basic breakfast options.
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