Private Driver Makassar

Makassar or formerly known as Ujung Pandang is the capital of South Sulawesi. Makassar is the biggest city in Sulawesi island and also the 5th biggest city in Indonesia with population around 1.7000.000 people. Because of it's location, it's easy to find flights to Makassar from Kalimantan, Java, Bali and easy to find flights to the eastern part of Indonesia. There are also direct flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. 

Many travellers come to Makassar because they want to visit Tana Toraja and then But beside Tana Toraja, Makassar has more interesting places to offer and many delicious food to try. 

Here are 28 things to di in Makassar and places around Makassar that you can visit as a one day tour. 

• Losari Beach  

• Fort Rotterdam

• Paotere Harbour

This harbour starting to use in 1909 and still operating until nowadays. Here you can see many traditional boats that transporting things from Makassar to islands around Makassar. This attracts photograper to hunt some photos here. Beside that you can also see fishermen upload their catch from the boat. 

How to get to Paotere Harbour:

Just type "Pelabuhan Paotere" on Google Maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

Paotere Harbour entrance fee: Rp. 10.000

• Terong Traditional Market

Starting to operate in 1960, Terong market supplies many provinces in Sulawesi, western part of Indonesia, and eastern part of Indonesia. Here you can see local people selling rice, vegetables, fruits, spices, fishes, meats, and many more. 

How to get to Pasar Terong:

Just type "Pasar Terong" on Google Maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

• Lae-lae Island

Lae-lae island is located 1,5 km from Makassar. This island was inhabited by Japanese soldier during World War 2. Now this island is inhabited by around 2000 people. On this island you can watch sunset, swimming, fishing, etc. 

• Samalona Island

Samalona island is part of Spermonde Archipelago. It's llocated around 6,9 km from the coast in front of Fort Rotterdam. It takes only around 30 minutes to get to this island, that's why it becomes local people's favourite place for holiday. In the past this island was used as a base to attack Benteng Ujung Pandang or now known as Fort Rotterdam. There are also 7 ship wrecks from World War 2 around this island. Samalona island is inhabited by 7 families. 

• Kodingareng Keke Island

Kodingareng Keke one of many islands in Spermonde Archipelago. Located around 14 km from Makassar. This island is uninhabited, but at daytime, many fishermen come to have rest here. 

• Lego-lego Food Court

Lego-lego food court is located in Center Point of Indonesia. Near 99 domes mosque.  Here is not just a place to find food and drinks but also a place to spend time with family because it has big open space and play ground. 

How to get to Lego-lego food court:

Just type "Lego-lego Sulsel" on Google maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

• 99 Domes Mosque

Like it's name, this mosque has 99 domes. Why 99 domes? Because it's inspired by "Asmaul Husna" or God names. In Islam God has 99 names. It's located near the sea in Center Point of Indonesia. Really close to Lego-lego food court. This mosque can host until 13.000 people. 

How to get to 99 domes mosque:

Just type "Masjid 99 Kubah CPI Makassar" on Google maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

99 domes mosque entrance fee: free

• Pantai Indah Bosowa

Indah Bosowa Beach or Pantai Indah Bosowa is popular for teenagers in Makassar.  It's only 6 km from Losari Beach so many people go here. Beside watching sunset, here you can swim, casing, there is also banana boat for max. 5 people. If you are hungry, there are some cafes on the beach area. There are also some huts/ gazebos for rent if you need them. 

How to get to Indah Bosowa beach:

Just type "Pantai Indah Bosowa" on Google maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

• Akkarena Beach

photo by: @nurulshabir

• Somba Opu Street

photo by: @difoto.ai_

Somba Opu street is a popular area to buy souvenirs from Makassar. Makassar is famous with good medicated oils, cajuput oils, snacks, coffee and fabrics. Not just that, you can also buy t-shirts, magnets, Tongkonan house model, Phinisi boat model on this street.

• Trans Studio Mall

If you are in Makassar and you need to buy some stuffs for your travelling, then Trans Studio Mall is the best options. There are many international brands such as Mango, Uniqlo, Watsons, L'Occitane, Frank & Co. and many more. If you want to work with your laptop, or just spending time at coffeeshop there are some coffeeshop like Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, etc. 

How to get to Trans Studio Mall:

Just type "Trans Studio Mall Makassar" on Google maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

• Museum Kota Makassar

Museum Kota Makassar was built in 1918. It was the office of the first mayor of Makassar, Mr. D. J. Hambrink before the government turn it into a museum in 2000. Here you can see cannon, cannonball, photo of Queen Wilhelmina, coins,  photos of mayors of Makassar, maps of Makassar in 16th century, and many more. 

• Tallo Kings Cemetery Complex

Photo by: Muh Firdaus W

Tallo Kingdom was founded in the middle of 15th century when  The 6th king of Gowa, Tunatangka'lopi died. His son, Batara Gowa Tuminanga ri Paralakkena became the 7th king of Gowa, while his brother Karaeng Loe di Sero ruled part of the region as first king of Tallo kingdom. The two kingdoms of Tallo and Gowa subsequently engaged each other in combat and competition, after an agreement was reached, the two kingdoms reunited and it's called Gowa-Tallo kingdom. 

• Prince Diponegoro Cemetery

Photo by: @andikset

Prince Diponegoro was born in Jogjakarta, 11th of November 1785. His father was Sultan Hamengkubuwono III.  He led the war against colonialism in Java from 1825-1830. After his defeat, he was captured and exiled to Manado. After seberapa years in Manado, he was moved to Fort Rotterdam in Makassar. He then died in Makassar at the age of 69 years old. 

• Bugis Waterpark

Photo by: @bugis.waterpark

Bugis Waterpark is the biggest waterpark in the eastern part of Indonesia. There are many attractions like Turbolance, Space Boat, Kids Pool, Pinisi Slide, and many more. 

How to get to Bugis Waterpark:

Just type "Bugis Waterpark Adventure" on Google maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

Bugis Waterpark Adventure entrance fee: 

Rp. 100.000 - Rp. 200.000.

• Lantebung Mangrove Forest

Photo is taken from www.infodesa.online

Lantebung mangrove forest has a colourful wooden bridge that goes through Mangrove forest until the pier. Here you can enjoy beautifull view of the mangrove forest, the sea, see local people looking for crabs, and hunting good photos. 

How to get to Lantebung Mangrove Forest:

• Somba Opu Fort

• Sheikh Yusuf Tomb

Photo by: @rannadahlan

• Kings of Gowa Cemetery Complex

Photo is taken from http://visitsulsel.blogspot.com

Kings of Gowa cemetery complex is located on a hill in Somba Opu district, Gowa. There are 21 cemeteries in this complex including Sultan Alauddin and Sultan Hasanuddin tombs. In this complex you can find 4 types of cemeteries. 

• Balla Lompoa Museum

Photo by: @sakinahparamithaaulia

Balla Lompoa Museum is located in K. H. Wahid Hasyim street in Gowa. This museum which used to be a palace was built in 1936 by the 31st king of Gowa. After the 36th king of Gowa moved to Makassar, the palace changed its function in to a Museum. 

How to get to Balla Lompoa Museum:

Just type "Museum Balla Lompoa" on Google maps. If you are not on walking distance, you can order online taxi with Grab or GO-JEK application or you can rent a car with English speaking driver in Makassar for 12 hours. 

• Rammang-rammang 

Rammang-rammang is located around 37 km from Makassar. It's an area in the middle of karst mountains in Bantimurung Bulusaraung national park. The best way to explore the area is by a motorized boat. You can visit Kampung Laku stone garden, Kunang-kunang cave, Telaga Bidadari, and the famous Berua village. 

• Bantimurung Waterfall

Bantimurung waterfall is located in Bantimurung district, Maros. Around 40 km or one hour from Makassar. Bantimurung waterfall is located not far from Leang-leang prehistoric cave and Rammang-rammang, so you can visit these places on a one day tour. 

• Leang-leang Archeological Park

• Takapala Waterfall

Takapala waterfall is located in Tinggimoncong district, Gowa Regency. It's around 75 km from Makassar so you can still do it as an excursion. Near Takapala waterfall, there are many things to visit such as Ketemu Jodoh waterfall, pine forest, Malino traditional market, and Malino highlands. 

• Ketemu Jodoh Waterfall

Also located in Tinggimoncong district in Gowa Regency, Ketemu Jodoh waterfall hasil two story and each story is around 10 meters height. This waterfall is close to Takapala waterfall. 

• Malino Highlands

Tana Toraja in the north part of South Sulawesi is a popular place amongst the travellers that visiting South Sulawesi. Formerly Tana Toraja could be reached after 9-10 hours by car/ bus, but now you can fly from Makassar to Toraja because there is a flight from Makassar (UPG) to Toraja (TRT). 

Toraja new airport is located in Mangkendek, Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi. It was built to replace Pongtiku airport. There is only one company that flies to Toraja Airport. Wings Air flies from Makassar to Toraja and Toraja to Makassar every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The flight from Makassar to Toraja takes 55 minutes. 

Toraja Airport is around 30 km from Rantepao, the capital of North Toraja. There is no public transport in Toraja Airport, make sure you book a pick up before you fly to Toraja Airport. 

Please contact us, if you need a pick up or a tour in Toraja. 

Tentena is located in Central Sulawesi, between Ampana and Rantepao, North Toraja. Tentena situated at the northern end of Poso Lake and it has some tourist attractions that worth to visit. That's why many tourists do a stop over in Tentena before they continue the trip to Rantepao. 

There are some options for transport from Tentena to Rantepao, North Toraja. They are:

• Public bus from Tentena to Toraja

In 9 days you can explore South Sulawesi.  Explore caves with some of the oldest rock art, see five types burial rituals of the Torajanese, visit Kajang traditional tribe, see the making of traditional phinisi boat, and snorkel in island near Bira.

South Sulawesi Tour 9 Days 8 Nights Itinerary:

Day 1:  Rammang-rammang Tour (L)

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.

Rock Art Paintings in Leang Pettakere.

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.

Here you can also see photos of rock art paintings from caves around Maros and Pangkep karst, including the 44.500 year old painting in Leang Tedongnge.

Fossil replica of Maros Prehistoric Human

A photo of Leang Tedongnge Rock Art Painting

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. Back to accomodation then free program.

Kunang-kunang Cave

Taman Batu Kampung Laku

Walking in Berua Village

Day 2: Rammang-rammang - Toraja

After breakfast then we will go to Toraja. Driving to Toraja takes around 9-10 hours with some stops. First stop will be for lunch in D'Carlos Cafe Pare-pare or other places around. At D'Carlos Cafe you can order local Dishes that is not easy to find anywhere else. Next stop is in Buntu Kabobong or Erotic Mountain, Enrekang for a cup of coffee or tea then continue to Toraja. Arrive in the hotel then free program.

Local Dishes at D'Carlos Cafe

Day 3: Toraja Full Day Tour (B,L)

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.

Tau-tau or Wooden Efigies in Lemo

Jesus Statue in Makale

Kote Baby Grave

Old Effigies in Tampangallo Cave Grave

Kete Kesu Traditional Village

Day 4: Toraja Full Day Tour (B,L)

Bolu Livestock Market

Rice terraces in Tinimbayo

Mr. Usman is Showing Bori Kalimbuang to Clients

Buffalo Fight, Part of Funeral Ceremony

Day 5: Toraja - Sengkang (B,L)

Sunset at Tempe Lake

Day 6: Sengkang - Bira (B,L)

Day 7: Kajang Tribe Tour & Apparalang Cliff (B,L)

A Kajang woman. Photo by: @explorebulukumba

Day 8: Kambing Island - Liukang Loe Island - Passohara Cave - Boat Making Village(B,L)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will go to Kambing island and Liukang island for snorkeling, swimming, or sunbathing. We will have lunch at a local restaurant on Liukang Loe island. After lunch we will head back to the hotel then we go to boat making village. There are some ship building villages that involves mystical beliefs and mythology during boat building process. Back to hotel then free program.

Photo by: @mugni.alkamil

Photo by: @sphtanus

Day 9 : Tanjung Bira - Makassar (B,L)

Check out at 9 am then continue to Makassar. We will have lunch in local restaurant then continue to the airport or your hotel in Makassar.

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

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. 
• 3 nights accomodation at Pia's Poppies.
• 1 night accomodation at Amira Guesthouse 
• 3 nights accomodation at Bara Beach Bungalows.
• Breakfast and lunch.
• Tea/coffee and fried bananas at floating house.
• Boat charter to Rammang-Rammang village.
• Boat charter to Tempe lake.
• Boat charter to Kambing island and Liukang Loe island.
• Snorkeling gears
• Parking and toll fees.

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

Tana Toraja has so many interesting and unique tourist attractions. Here is the list of Kete Kesu entrance fee, Londa entrance fee, Lemo entrance fee, Kambira baby grave entrance fee, Tampang Allo entrance fee, Jesus Statue entrance fee, and many more. This price below is price for foreign tourists.

North Toraja Entrance Fee 2022

South Toraja Entrance Fee 2022

Toraja was a name given by Buginese people to people that live in Toraja. It comes from two words, tau means people and riaja  means uphills. Even now most of Torajanese are christian but they still practice the old belief system or "aluk to dolo".

Most Torajanese live in Tana Toraja and North Toraja.Makale is the capital of Tana Toraja and Rantepao is the capital of North Toraja. Most tourists stay in Rantepao because it's closer to many tourist destinations. 

How to get  to Rantepao, Toraja from Makassar

• By airplane via Toraja Airport

• Hire a car with driver

Sleeping

Here is a list of some accomodations in Rantepao:

• Santai Toraja Hotel 

Photo is taken from agoda.com

• Pia's Poppies

Photo is taken from booking.com

• Rosalina Homestay

What To Do In Toraja

• Sarapung

Baby grave near Tampang Allo. The Torajanese believe that infants who died without teeth are pure and have no sin so they buried them in Tarra tree because it produces white sap which resembles breast milk. 

Eating

• Aras Cafe