Overview

Day 01: Arrival Makassar – Bira (L, D)
Upon arrival at Makassar Airport, you will be met by your guide and driver, then enjoy a scenic 5-6 hour drive to Tanjung Bira. En route, stop to visit Bissappu Waterfall in Bantaeng. Lunch is served along the way. At Tana Beru, witness the traditional construction of Perahu wooden boats, crafted by the skilled Bugisnese and Makassarese sailors. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Bira.

Day 02: Bira – Snorkeling at Liukang Island (B, L, D)
After breakfast, take a local boat ride (about 30 minutes, weather permitting) to Liukang Island for snorkeling (equipment available for rent at your own cost). Enjoy a barbecue lunch on the island before returning to Bira in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Bira – Kajang – Watampone – Sengkang (B, L, D)
Visit the Kajang Tribe, a traditional community known for their black clothing and simple lifestyle led by the “Amatoa,” living isolated from modern influences. Afterwards, travel via Watampone to Sengkang, located in the heart of the former Bugis Kingdom. Lunch en route. Upon arrival, explore Lake Tempe by motorized canoe, visiting floating fishing villages and enjoying the sunset. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (Note: Crossing Lake Tempe may not be possible during the dry season due to low water levels.)

Day 04: Sengkang – Toraja (B, L, D)
Visit a traditional silk factory to observe Buginese women spinning and weaving silk. Then, take a short hike up a hill for panoramic views of Sengkang City. Continue your journey to Toraja via Siwa and Palopo, enjoying spectacular landscapes along the way. Lunch en route. Arrive in Rantepao in the afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at your hotel.

Day 05: Toraja – Lemo, Nongnongan, Londa, Karuaya, Kete Kesu (B, L, D)
Spend a full day exploring Tana Toraja. Visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and hanging graves. Continue to Nongnongan to discover the unique “baby trees.” Explore Londa, known for ancient tombs where the deceased are placed among rocks instead of buried. After lunch in Rantepao, stop at Karuaya for scenic views before walking to Kete Kesu, one of the oldest Toraja villages with traditional Tongkonan houses and colorful carved rice barns. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 06: Toraja – Batu Tumonga, Soft Trekking, Weaving Centers (B, L, D)
Visit Timonbayo for breathtaking views of megalith stones scattered across rice fields, followed by a trip to the burial cave of Lokomata. Trek through Batutumonga, enjoying panoramic vistas and a glimpse of Torajan lifestyle. Lunch at a local restaurant in Batutumonga. In the afternoon, visit the megalith site of Bori, then explore Pallawa and Sa’dan Tubaranna, villages famous for traditional weaving. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 07: Toraja – Makassar (B, L, D)
After breakfast, check out and travel back to Makassar. Stop at Puncak Lakawan for a coffee break and stunning views. Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare, then transfer to your hotel in Makassar for dinner and overnight.

Day 08: Makassar – Rammang-Rammang Maros – Airport (B, L)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, take a city tour of Makassar, visiting Anjungan Losari Beach, a new cultural icon showcasing South Sulawesi’s four ethnic groups. Visit Fort Rotterdam and the Lagaligo Museum, which houses ethnological and historical exhibits. Explore Paotere Traditional Harbor to see the famous Phinisi boats. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring directly to the airport for your onward flight.

Kindly note:
Hotels in Sulawesi generally do not meet international standards in terms of facilities and service, especially those located outside city centers or in regency areas. Many accommodations are quite basic—some even offer stays in local homes where guests sleep on floor mattresses and share squat toilets with the host family. Amenities such as Wi-Fi and air conditioning are often unavailable. Bed sizes vary between hotels but are mostly limited to queen size. Overall, most hotels are older properties that have not been renovated, providing very simple accommodations with modest breakfast options.