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If you are travelling to South Sulawesi and want to visit Tana Toraja by land then bus is an option for you, beside renting a car with driver. There are many bus companies that go to Rantepao, Tana Toraja. They are:

  • Metro Permai
  • Bintang Prima
  • Bintang Timur
  • Primadona
  • Litha & Co
  • Alam Indah
Busses to Rantepao, Tana Toraja leave twice a day. First at 9 am and arrive around 7 pm in Rantepao. Second at 9 pm and arrive around 5 am in Rantepao. The bus ticket price starts from 150,000 rupiah. You can go straight to Daya Bus Terminal from airport or your hotel to take the bus. If you need any help with booking a bus ticket, please let us know.

If your arrival is not match with busses schedule, then you have two options. First, you can do a day trip in Makassar and surrounding while waiting for the night busses or morning busses. We offer some day tours if you need one. Second, you can charter a car with driver for a drop off in Toraja. Check our services here.
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Tanjung Bira in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi is well known for it's powdery white sand, blue turquoise water, and beautiful underwater sea life, but beside that you can see the construction of Phinisi boat in Tana Beru which has done by local crafters from generation to generation. In 2017 UNESCO recognized Phinisi art of boatbuilding in South Sulawesi as the world's intangible cultural heritage.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Makassar - Boat Making Village - Tanjung Bira

Pick up at Sultan Hasanuddin airport/ hotel in Makassar then proceed to Tanjung Bira. Driving to Tanjung Bira takes around 5-6 hours with two stops. First for lunch in Bantaeng area and then to see the boat making village around Bontobahari district. Check in at hotel then free program.

A local craftsman is making a boat near Bira

Day 2: Liukang Island 

After breakfast at the hotel, we will go to Liukang island for snorkeling, swimming, or sunbathing. After that we will go to Apparalang cliff. We will have lunch at a local restaurant on Liukang Loe island. After lunch we will head back to the hotel then free program.


Bara Beach 

Day 3: Tanjung Bira - Bissappu waterfall - Makassar

Check out at 9 am then continue to Bissappu waterfall in Bantaeng. Located not far from the main road, the height of this waterfall is around 50 meters. After that we will have lunch in local restaurant then continue to the airport or your hotel in Makassar.

 
Bissappu Waterfall 

Inclusions:

  • Private car ( Avanza or similar). We provide some type of cars depending the number of guests. Please contact us for more info.
  • English speaking driver.
  • Gasoline.
  • Parking & toll.
  • Entrance fees based on program.
  • Accomodation at Baracoco Bungalows or similar.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Boat charter to Liukang Island.
  • Snorkeling gears.
  • Mobile WiFi hotspot.
  • Baby car seat.
  • Baby stroller.
  • Cooler box.

Exclusions:

  • Flight ticket to Makassar.
  • Lunch.
  • Dinner.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tipping.

Note:
  • The tour is a private tour.
  • A tour guide can be requested for this tour. Please contact us if you want a tour guide for this tour.
  • Time and tourism site is subject to change based on your request.


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






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Jeneponto is a regency located around 91 km from Makassar. It's a regency between Makassar and Bira beach, Bulukumba. This regency suddenly popular because of kitesurfing, but actually Jeneponto has other things to offer.

Getting There

  • Public transport from Mallengkeri terminal
From Mallengkeri terminal, you can get a public car that goes to Jeneponto for Rp. 30,000. For you that want to visit Jeneponto Kitesurfing  this option maybe won't work because the public transport will drop you off on the main road which is still around 6 km from Batikite Kitesurf location.

  • Rent a car with driver
We have some drivers that can take you from Makassar to Jeneponto. Wether you want to visit Tama'lulua waterfall, Lembah Hijau Rumbia or Jeneponto Kitesurfing. We can also pick you up there if you want to go back to Makassar or continue your trip to Bira. 

What to Do in Jeneponto

  • Kitesurfing in a shallow and flat waters stretch around 2 km. This place has just opened recently and always full of travellers who love kitesurfing. 
View from Batikite Resort.
  • Swimming in Tama'lulua Waterfall. This waterfall is located in Rumbia village, around 27 km from town center in Jeneponto.

Tama'lulua waterfall

  • Take instagramable pictures at the second wind farm in Indonesia 
Posing at Jeneponto wind farm

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Bara beach is everyone's favorite because it's a tranquil and peaceful beach. If you are looking for an accomodation that's just step away from Bara Beach, then one of these 6 accomodations might be perfect for your holiday in Tanjung Bira, South Sulawesi.


      1. Bara Beach Bungalows

Bara Beach Bungalows is located at the end of Bara beach. Bara Beach Bungalows is a perfect place to enjoy sea view from your sun bed. If you want to swim, there are stairs to Bara Beach.
For parents, they can enjoy a glass of juice while watching over the kids playing on the beach.

For the rooms, you can choose  deluxe double bungalow, deluxe triple bungalow, or deluxe family bungalow. All rooms equipped with an air conditioner, flat screen tv with a dvd player.



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      2. Baracoco Bungalows

Baracoco is also located in front of Bara Beach behind some coconut trees. You can relax on the hammock with the sea breeze in Baracoco Bungalows. The rooms are clean and spacious. They are equipped with fan.


A Bungalow in Baracoco



      3. Seascape

Seascape is sitting on Bara Beach. The accomodation has modern minimalist touch. There are 4 rooms and all rooms are large and equipped with air conditioner. If you take the room on the second floor then you'll have the ocean view from your balcony.


Seascape Room



      4. Nini's Beach Bungalows

Nini's Beach Bungalows located on the cliff in front of Bara beach. The turquoise water is only few stairs away from this place. All units have a terrace facing the sea. The bungalows are clean and spacious. There is a fan in each bungalows.


Two Bungalows at Nini's

   
      5. Tevana House Reef

Located only 5 minutes from Bara beach. The restaurant offers Thai food, Malaysian food and many more. Some units have sea view and some with garden view. The rooms are clean and well decorated. Beds are large and comfy. Each room equipped with a fan.


Picture taken from Booking.com


      6. Cosmos Bungalows

Also located on the cliff facing Bara Beach. The restaurant has an amazing view and perfect place to spend the time. The rooms are clean and equipped with fans. All staffs are friendly. 


Picture taken from Booking.com


Those are 6 accomodations right in front of Bara beach. If you are interested and planning to go there, please read our article about how to get  to Tanjung Bira, here.








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Why Should You Book With Us?


  • We provide English speaking drivers.
  • We drive safely.
  • We give fair price
  • We are flexible.
  • We have good reviews on Tripadvisor and Facebook.



Thank you for considering your tour with us in South Sulawesi and we hope to welcome you soon! Please check our testimonial page to see our reviews.
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If you are visiting Rammang-rammang village and you want to have breakfast or lunch in Rammang-rammang village then I can recommend you some nice restaurants or we say "warung" near Rammang-rammang area. They are:


  • Cafe Perjuangan

Located at dock one or dermaga 1 this place is owned by Mr. Ridwan, who is also a boat man. This place serves nasi goreng rammang (fried rice), ayam goreng Kalasan (fried chicken), soto ayam (chicken soup), and many more. Price starts from 12,000.

Nasi Goreng Rammang




  • Rammang-rammang Eco Lodge & Cafe
Located near dock two or dermaga dua. Beside a restaurant, it's also an accomodation if you want to stay overnight in Rammang-rammang. This place use eco friendly materials but still looks nice. It also has a good view of the river and lime stones.

Rammang-rammang Eco Lodge & Cafe



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Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi is well known for their unique culture and traditions. Beside that Toraja is also popular with beautiful sceneries and beautiful traditonal houses called Tongkonan. 

Toraja 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary:

Day 1: Makassar - Toraja

Pick up at Sultan Hasanuddin airport/ hotel in Makassar then proceed to Toraja. Driving to Toraja takes around 9-10 hours with some stops.
We will stop for lunch in Reza Cafe Pare-Pare to try the local food from Pare-Pare. Next stop is in Buntu Kabobong or Erotic Mountain, Enrekang for a cup of coffee or tea then continue to Toraja and check in at hotel. Then free program.


Reza Cafe Pare-Pare 

Day 2: Toraja Full Day Tour 

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 Buntu Burake. The view from this hill is so beautiful. You can see mountains and Makale town, the capital of Tana Toraja. Beside that you can see Jesus Statue here. 


Lemo Stone Grave


Jesus Statue in Makale

After that we will have lunch in Panorama restaurant. After lunch we will go to Kote baby grave. In Toraja, they put dead babies inside the trees. After that we will visit Tampangallo, a cave grave with many old wooden coffins (erong) and old effigies.  

Kote Baby Grave 
Old Effigies in Tampangallo Cave Grave.

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.

Hanging Coffin in Kete Kesu


Day 3: Toraja Full Day Tour

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. 



Bolu Livestock Market


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. 


View of 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.


Day 4: Toraja - Makassar

After breakfast we will go back to Makassar to catch your flight or drop off at the hotel if you stay overnight in Makassar. We will have some stops on the way back to Makassar.


Note: 
  • This program is flexible and you can customized it based on your preferences and needs.
  • 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.


Inclusions:

  • Private car ( Avanza or similar). We provide some type of cars depending the number of guests. Please contact us for more info.
  • English speaking driver.
  • Gasoline.
  • Parking & toll.
  • Entrance fees based on program.
  • Accomodation at Torsina hotel or similar.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Mobile WiFi hotspot.
  • Baby car seat.
  • Baby stroller.
  • Cooler box.

Exclusions:

  • Flight ticket to Makassar.
  • 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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