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SULAWESI OVERLAND: MAKASSAR-TORAJA-PENDOLO–TENTENA-BADA VALLEY-TOGIAN ISLAND 13 DAYS

13 Days
the Togean Islands offer a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and opportunities for adventure, making them a sought-after destination for travelers looking to experience Indonesia off the beaten path.
  • Location: Situated in the middle of the Tomini Bay, the Togean Islands are known for their remote and untouched beauty.
  • Natural Beauty: The islands boast stunning white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, and rich marine biodiversity. Coral reefs surround many of the islands, making them ideal for snorkeling and diving.
  • Biodiversity: The Togean Islands are part of the Coral Triangle, which is recognized as the global center of marine biodiversity. Visitors can encounter a wide variety of marine life, including colorful coral reefs, turtles, sharks, and various species of fish.
  • Local Culture: The islands are inhabited by the Bajo people, also known as the Sea Gypsies, who have a unique maritime culture. Visitors can experience their traditional way of life and learn about their fishing techniques and boat-building skills.
  • Activities: Popular activities include snorkeling, diving, island hopping, and exploring the lush tropical forests. There are also opportunities to visit traditional villages and learn about local customs and traditions.
  • Accessibility: While remote, the Togean Islands have become more accessible in recent years. Travel typically involves a combination of flights to Palu or Ampana, followed by a ferry or speedboat ride to the islands.
  • Bus,City car (E.x Inova)
  • Heritage Hotel

Itinerary

Day 1 :
MAKASSAR – ARRIVAL (L)

Pick-up from airport in the morning, have a short explore by taking a boat trip from River Pute to Rammang-Rammang, visiting some beautiful caves around the limestone hills area with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. We will also have a short time to explore the black karst stone forest trying to catch good photos of the karst stones with various unique formations. After enough time, drive through to the center of Makassar for overnight,dinner by own

Day 2 :
MAKASSAR 8-9 HOURS DRIVE TO TANA TORAJA (B/L)

After bfreakfast we will take you out on the picturesque drive to Toraja with approx 8-9 hours driving along the Buginese villages with their typical houses. We will stop for a photo-taking during the trip. Lunch will be served in KUPA BEACH restaurant. In the afternoon stop on the Puncak Lakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Arrive in Rantepao in late afternoon. Overnight at Hotel Dinner by own

Day 3 :
FULL DAY – TORAJA TOUR (B/L)

pick up at Hotel, a full day exploring Tana Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Later continue to discover the secrets of baby trees in Nonongan. Onwards to Londa with its ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. Lunch break in a local restaurant in Rantepao. Onwards to Kete Kesu with a stop in Karuaya to enjoy the beautiful and typical Toraja panorama, From here we will continue with a short walk to Kete Kesu, one of the oldest Toraja villages. Here you still find two rows of the original village houses, the traditional ancestral houses of the Toraja people, Tongkonan, as well as traditional rice barns with colorful wood carvings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 :
PALLAWA WEAVING CENTER, BATU TUMONGA SOFT TREKKING,BORI (B/L)

Pick up at Hotel, we will bring you to visit Pallawa & Sa’dan To’baranna, local Torajan villages known as the weaving center of Rantepao. Afterwards drive up and stop over in Tinimbayo where we can enjoy the spectacular view of the megalith stones spread over the extensive rice fields. Then to a burial cave of Lokomata. From Lokomata, transfer to local restaurant for having lunch with rice field view. After lunch continuing our trip to Batutumonga where we will a have short trekking down around 2-3 hours to Lempo village, enjoy the beautiful panorama and experience a moment of the unique Torajan life style (interaction with local life), see coffee plantation, bamboo forest and rice terrace). Then we will visit Bori village to see the stone menhir before back to the hotel for overnight

Day 5 :
TORAJA – PENDOLO- LAKE POSO (B/L)

After Breakfast in hotel and Drive To PENDOLO ( 8 -9 Hours) Lunch at local restaurant. late in the afternoon arrive in Pendolo Chek in Hotel MULIA Simple Accm (non star) Dinner by own

Day 6 :
PENDOLO - TENTENA (B/L)

Abf, By Private Boat to Tentena along the way will visit to Original Village of Pamona Tribe. lunch en route. arrive in Tentena continue to visit SALUOPA WATER FALL and BALINESE VILLAGE. chek in Hotel Siury Cottage Dinner By own

Day 7 :
TENTENA -TOUR BADA VALLEY (B/L)

Abf, Drive to Bada Valley ( +_ 3 hours) Start early and head towards Bada Valley, En route, visit Lore Lindu National Park, known for its diverse flora and fauna. trek to see the famous megalithic statues (known as 'Tutu Kampu') scattered throughout the valley, Visit the traditional villages of Besoa and Napu. the tour will be guiding by Local Guide. Lunch en route Dinner by own

Day 8 :
TENTENA – AMPANA/HARBOUR- KADIDIRI TOGEAN ISLAND (B/L)

Abf, drop to Ampana Harbour take about (2 or 3 Hours) drive. lunch at local rest. after having lunch continue to Ampana to take a PUBLIC BOAT Cross to KADIDIRI Island. Overnight hotel dinner by own

Day 9 :
DIVING/SNORKLING IN TOGEAN
Day 10 :
DIVING / SNORKLING IN TOGENA SPOT UNA-UNA/ KADIDIRI/DONDOLA/PULAU DUA
Day 11 :
DIVING / SNORKLING IN TOGEAN UNA-UNAN/KADIDIRI/DONDOLA/PULAU DUA
Day 12 :
TOGEAN – TRANSFER BACK TO AMPANA OVERNIGHT
Day 13 :
AMPANA – PALU

by land about 8-9 hour hours (the capital of central sulawesi) flight back home