Rammang-rammang, Toraja, Tentena, and Ampana Tour 6 Days 5 Nights

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In 6 days you can discover Rammang-rammang, Toraja, Tentena, and end the tour in Ampana for you that would like to spend many days in Togean.   Explore caves with some of the oldest rock art, see five types burial rituals of the Torajanese, elaborate funeral ceremony in Toraja, swimming in the third deepest lake in Indonesia, visiting a waterfall with 12 levels, then end the trip in Ampana to visit Togean islands.

Toraja, Tentena and Ampana Tour 6 Days 5 Nights Itinerary:

Day 1:  Rammang-rammang Tour 

Pick up at Sultan Hasanuddin airport/ hotel in Makassar then proceed to Leang-leang prehistoric park. In Leang-leang you will see 27 hand stencils and a deer hog painting in Pettakere Cave. This hand stencils and painting was made around 5000 years ago.


Leang Pettakere in Maros

Beside the Pettakere cave we can also go to information center to see the fossil replica of the first human that they found in Leang Jarie. This fossil is 2750 years old.

And you can also see a neon artwork created by Craig A. Kraft that inspired by prehistoric painting in Jing cave.


Fossil replica of Maros Prehistoric Human


Spiky Haired Woman of Sulawesi 

After Leang-leang, we will continue to our accomodation in Rammang-rammang. After check-in at Eco Lodge, then we have lunch in Eco Lodge. After that we'll walk to Kunang-kunang cave, then we go to Taman Batu Kampung Laku then to Berua village. The boat ride to Berua village is around 20 minutes. Berua village is a village with 17 houses surrounded by limestone hills. Enjoy the fresh air, sound of the birds, and walking along rice fields and fish ponds.  


Wooden Boat to Rammang-rammang 


Berua Village

Then we will do light trekking to Padang Ammarrung hill where you can enjoy the view of Rammang-Rammang village from the top of the hill with a cup of coffee or a coconut served by a local old couple. 

After that we will walk back to the boat and wait for the bats to get out from the cave. 


Watching bats coming out from the cave

Back to accomodation then free program.

Day 2: Rammang-rammang - Toraja (B)

After breakfast then we will go to Toraja. Driving to Toraja takes around 9-10 hours with some stops. First we will stop for lunch in Teras Empang Pare-pare or other places around. Next stop is in Buntu Kabobong or Erotic Mountain, Enrekang for a cup of coffee or tea then continue to Toraja. Arrive in Pia's Poppies then free program.


Enjoying the View of Buntu Kabobong

Day 3: Toraja Full Day Tour (B)

After breakfast We will go to the south part of Toraja, tour starts at 9 am. First we will visit Lemo which is an ancient grave with tau-tau on the cliff. 

Then we continue to Tongkonan Papa Batu. Tongkonan Papa Batu is a 700 years old Tongkonan with stone roof. The total weight of the whole roof is around 10 tons.


Effigies or Tau-tau Maker in Lemo


Old Tongkonan with Stone Roof

After that we will have lunch in Panorama restaurant or other places nearby.
After lunch we will go to Tampangallo, a cave grave with many old wooden coffins (erong) and old effigies. After that we will visit Sarapung baby grave, a baby grave in a Tarra tree.


Panorama Restaurant in Sangalla


Mr. Usman (a local guide) is explaining about Tampang Allo Cave


Sarapung Baby Grave Entrance


Then last stop will be Kete Kesu. A traditional village that has 6 traditional houses (Tongkonan) and 12 rice storages (Alang). Some of the houses are around 300 years old. There are also modern grave (Patane), hanging grave, and cave grave. Back to hotel then free program.


Kete Kesu Village 

Day 4: Toraja Full Day Tour (B)

We will go to the north part of Toraja, tour starts at 9 am. First we will visit Bolu market. Here you can see livestock market where they sell water buffaloes, pigs, roosters and we can also see the traditonal market. 

Katokkon seller in Bolu Traditional Market. Photo by: @adhekfadhillah


After that we will stop to see beautiful rice terraces in Tinimbayo then continue to Batutumonga for lunch with the view of rice field and the view of Rantepao from above. We will have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we'll have trekking along the rice field. 


Rice terraces in Tinimbayo 


Then we will go to Bori to see a field for funeral ceremony with 102 menhirs. Each stone represents a different funeral. Here you can also see stone grave and baby grave.
Back to hotel then free program.


Mr. Usman is Showing Bori Kalimbuang to Clients


Buffalo Fight, Part of Funeral Ceremony 


Day 5: Toraja - Tentena (B)

After breakfast then leave to Tentena with some stops on the way. After arrive in Tentena, check-in at Dolidi Ndano or similar hotel. Free program.


View of Poso Lake from Dolidi Ndano



Day 6: Tentena - Ampana (B)

After breakfast, we will leave to Ampana.  Ampana is around 200 km from Tentena and it will take around 5 hours to get there. But before that, we will visit Saluopa waterfall first. Arrive in Ampana and the tour is over.

Saluopa Waterfall



Note: 

  • This program is flexible and without visiting a funeral ceremony. If you want to see a funeral ceremony please let us know in advance so we can find an information about schedule of funeral ceremonies that happen to be held when you'll be here.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Wear hiking shoes or hiking sandals
  • Don't forget your sunscreen and mosquito repellant.
  • Please check the boat schedule to Togean before you book everything. We can help you to book the speed boat in advance.

Inclusions:

  • Car + Driver + Gasoline. We provide some type of cars/ bus depending the number of guests.
  • Tour guide for 2 days tour in Toraja.
  • Entrance fees based on program.
  • 1 night accomodation at Eco Lodge Rammang-rammang or similar.
  • 3 nights accomodation at Pia's Poppies or similar.
  • 1 night accomodation in Dolidi Ndano or similar.
  • Breakfast 
  • Boat charter to Rammang-Rammang village.
  • Parking and toll fees.

Exclusions:

  • Flight ticket to Makassar.
  • Lunch.
  • Dinner.
  • Donation if you want to attend a funeral ceremony.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tipping.

For further info:
Phone/ Whatsapp: +6282194918590
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/southsulawesitours
E-mail: ikhsanahmad@gmail.com





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