4D TORAJA

DAY 01: MAKASSAR – RAMMANG RAMMANG

Pick up from your hotel in Makassar then visit Ramang – Ramang Village. Escape from the hustle and bustle of Makassar city, located in Maros regency. Soon, when you jump into the traditional canoe and paddle through the Puteh River surrounded by the Karst Tower or limestone cliffs and Nypa Fruticans, you will feel the cool breeze of the countryside. After half an hour of paddling among the beautiful scenery, you will enjoy a soft trek, visiting Passaung cave, a small cave with some prehistoric drawings. Back to the river and paddle again for another 15 minutes to Berua village which is surrounded by limestone cliffs. The word “Berua“ taken from the Makassarese language means “New“. Another soft trekking around the virgin Berua village and experiencing the local life. Lunch will be served at one of the local houses. After lunch, paddle out of the village and enjoyed other soft trekking among Karst Tower or limestone Park. Stone forest area is very wide. Then drive to back to Makassar for overnight

Accommodation: Aston Makassar Hotel or similar 4 star

Meals: Lunch

DAY 02: MAKASSAR – PALOPO – TORAJA

Enjoy your breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for flight to Palopo. After arriving in Palopo, we will drive for 2 hours to Toraja through scenic Road. Arrive Toraja land and start to visit the fascinating villages of Toraja with the unique Tongkonan Houses which shape like a ship bow and stern. LEMO, graveyard on the cliff. Afternoon visit LONDA, an ancient natural graves and puppets on the balcony representing the dead. KETEKESU, traditional Toraja village.

Accommodation          : Luta Resort Toraja                                            

Meals                          : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 03: TORAJA TOUR

This morning after breakfast, if the schedule permits, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the bustling life of the Torajans with a visit to their traditional Buffalo market in Bolu once a week. This market is important to the local society as buffalos and pigs are essential to the intricate funeral ceremony. Note: Bolu Market depends on the schedule and is only held twice a week, every Tuesday and Saturday. In case there is no market on the day you visit, we will replace it by a visit to a local market in Rantepao or on the next day Later, visit BATUTUMONGA, a mountainous area with fantastic scenery passing through the green paddy field. On the way visit the ROCK graves. Soft trekking passes the village to see the way of life of Toraja people. PALAWA, the oldest village of Toraja with old Tongkonan houses and rice barns surrounded. Then visit BORI, the stone showing the existence of the funeral site of the clan. Afternoon visit NANGGALA, a traditional village with Fantastic Tongkonan houses surrounded. MARANTE, the hanging graves. If you want to see the local Market, please ask your guide to have a stop before back hotel

Accommodation          : Luta Resort Toraja

Meals                          : Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 04: TORAJA – PALOPO – MAKASSAR

Enjoy your breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Palopo for flight to Makassar. Arrival in Makassar take another flight to next destination

Accommodation          : –

Meals                          : Breakfast