Thursday, August 25, 2022

Flights Makassar to Tana Toraja


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. 

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Transport from Tentena to Rantepao 2022


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
Busses from Palu that goes to Rantepao will do a stop around 4 pm everyday in Pusalemba Bus Terminal before they continue the trip to Rantepao. Please let us know if you need any help to book bus tickets. 

  • Private car with driver  from Tentena to Toraja
If you don't want to take the public bus, then a private car with driver from Tentena to Rantepao is another option for you. Please let us know, if you need a private car with driver from Tentena to Rantepao, North Toraja. 

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Monday, July 11, 2022

South Sulawesi Tours 9 Days 8 Nights

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 



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.


Kete Kesu Traditional Village



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

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. 


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 - Sengkang (B,L)

After breakfast then leave to Sengkang with some stops on the way. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. After arrive in Sengkang, check-in in Amira Guesthouse.  After check-in, we go to take the boat to Tempe Lake to see local fishermen that live on floating houses. On the way to floating houses, we can see fishermen doing their job and some birds spesies.
You can enjoy sunset view from the floating house with some cups of tea and fried bananas. Back to hotel then free program.


Sunset at Tempe Lake

Day 6: Sengkang - Bira (B,L)

After breakfast, we will leave to Tanjung Bira.  Tanjung Bira is around 220 km from Sengkang.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Arrive afternoon in Bira then free program.

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

After breakfast we will visit Kajang tribe. This tribe has kept their tradition for many generations. To enter this sacred village, we must wear black clothes and black sarung. Not just that, we must also walk barefeet in the village. After that we will have lunch at a local restaurant then head to Apparalang cliff.
Back to hotel then free program.

 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






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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Tana Toraja Entrance Fee 2022


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


Kete Kesu Entrance Fee

IDR 30,000/ person
Londa Entrance Fee

IDR 30,000/ person
Lemo Entrance Fee

IDR 30,000/ person
Bori Parinding Entrance Fee

IDR 30,000/ person
Loko Mata Entrance Fee

IDR 30,000/ person
Pallawa Entrance Fee

IDR 30,000/ person


South Toraja Entrance Fee 2022


Kambira Baby Grave Entrance Fee

IDR 20,000/ person
Tampang Allo Entrance Fee

IDR 20,000/ person
Suaya Entrance Fee

IDR 20,000/ person
Jesus Statue

IDR 20,000/ person
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Friday, June 24, 2022

How to Get to Toraja 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 public transport (bus)
There are many bus companies that go to Rantepao, Toraja. Metro Permai, Primadona, Bintang Timur, Bintang Prima, Borlindo, Litha, Alam Indah, etc. Some bus companies leave twice a day from Daya Terminal in Makassar, one that we know leave twice a day from Daya Terminal in Makassar is Metro Permai. First at 9 am and second at 8 pm. It takes around 9-10 hours to get to Toraja with 2-3 stops for coffee break/ lunch/ dinner and for rest room.

To take these busses you can go to Terminal Daya which is located around 18 km from the downtown. 

If you need any help to book the bus ticket with Metro Permai company, We'd be glad to help.

  • By airplane via Toraja Airport
There is only one company that flies to Toraja Airport. Wings Air flies from Sultan Hasanuddin airport in Makassar to Toraja airport and Toraja airport to Sultan Hasanuddin airport in Makassar. The flight schedule from Sultan Hasanuddin airport Makassar to Toraja airport is every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The flight from Makassar to Toraja takes 45 minutes.

Toraja airport is located around 30 km from Rantepao and there is no public transport. Make sure you book a pick up before hand. 

If you need an airport pick up at Toraja Airport, We provide an airport pick up at Toraja Airport to your hotel in Rantepao. Please check here for more info.

  • Hire a car with driver
Another option to go to Rantepao, Toraja from Tentena is with charter car. We provide transfer from Makassar to Toraja with an English speaking driver or you can rent a car with English speaking driver to Toraja. Minimum rent for Toraja is 3 days. We also provide a guided tour to Toraja. Please contact us here for more info. 

How to get  to Rantepao, Toraja from Tentena

  • By public transport (bus) 
To get to Rantepao, Toraja from Tentena you can use a bus. There are 3 companies that go from Palu to Rantepao: Rappan Marannu  Ketty, and Batutumonga. These busses leave Palu around 9 am everyday an will be in Tentena Terminal around 4 or 5 pm. The price is between 200-250 per person. 

  • Hire a car with driver
Another option to go to Rantepao, Toraja from Tentena is with charter car. We provide transfer from Tentena to Rantepao, Toraja with an English speaking driver or you can rent a car with English speaking driver to Toraja. Minimum rent for Toraja is 3 days. We also provide a guided tour to Toraja. Please contact us here for more info. 

How to get  to Rantepao, Toraja from Ampana

  • By public transport (bus) 
To get to Rantepao, Toraja from Ampana you must first use minivan to Poso because there is no bus that goes directly to Rantepao, Toraja. After you arrive in Poso, you can get a bus from Palu that goes to Rantepao, Toraja.
  • Hire a car with driver
Another option to go to Rantepao, Toraja from Ampana is with charter car. We provide transfer from Ampana to Rantepao, Toraja with an English speaking driver. We also provide a guided tour to Toraja. Please contact us here for more info. 

Sleeping

Here is a list of some accomodations in Rantepao:

  • Santai Toraja Hotel 
Photo is taken from agoda.com

Located at Jalan Innovasi in Rantepao. The hotel has spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and the bathrooms have water heater. 

  • Pia's Poppies
Photo is taken from booking.com

Simple hotel but rooms are clean and spacious. They provide hot shower and you will get welcome drink.

  • Rosalina Homestay



Rosalina homestay runs by Enos ad his family. Rooms are clean and they provide hot shower. Beautiful view of rice field from the balcony. We are ready to help if you need to book a room here.

  • Ne paku Manja Homestay
Ne'paku Manja homestay runs by Meyske and her family. The homestay is on the second floor of the house. It's located in a village called La'bo, close to Kete Kesu tourist object. We are ready to help if you need to book a room here.

What To Do In Toraja

  • Lemo



Located 9 km south of Rantepao, Lemo stone graves are still being used by the locals to bury the dead. From far away, you can see wooden effigies or locally known as tau-tau with colorfull dress.

  • Londa



Londa is located 7 km south of Rantepao. To get to the tomb cave, we must descend number of stairs and we will need to rent a lantern from the loccals.

  • Kete Kesu



Kete Kesu is a village with 6 traditional houses called Tongkonan and 12 rice barns called Alang. It is located 4 km south east of Rantepao. Beside of the beautiful houses, you can also see some type of graves behind the Tongkonan houses.

  • Tampang Allo



Natural cave grave that has many erong (wooden coffin), tau-tau (effigy), and hundreds of skeletons. 
 
  • 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

Most of restaurants are located in Jalan Ahmad Yani and Jalan Andi Mappanyukki in Rantepao. Here are some of them:

  • Aras Cafe



Cafe that serves Torajanese food, Indonesian food and western food. It's a cafe and also an art gallery. 

  • Monika Cafe
Serves Torajanese food, Indonesian food, and Pizza. There is live music and you can even sing too, if you'd like.

  • Ayam Penyet Mbak Ria
Serves many choices of Indonesian food and juices. The place is spacious so it's good for a big group.




     
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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Indonesia Travel Restrictions April 2022

 

 
Gedung Pancasila, part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' building complex. Image by: kemlu.go.id


The Indonesian Government has reopened its Visa on Arrival services for tourism or governmental visit, at the following entry points:


Airports

  1. Soekarno Hatta, Banten
  2. Ngurah Rai, Bali
  3. Kualanamu, North Sumatra
  4. Juanda, East Java
  5. Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi
  6. Sam Ratulangi, North Sulawesi
  7. Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Seaports

  1. Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Riau Islands
  2. Batam Centre, Riau Islands
  3. Sekupang, Riau Islands
  4. Citra Tri Tunas, Riau Islands
  5. Marina Teluk Senimba, Riau Islands
  6. Bandar Bentan Telani Lagoi, Riau Islands
  7. Bandar Seri Udana Lobam, Riau Islands
  8. Sri Bintan Pura, Riau Islands

Cross-border posts

  1. Entikong, West Kalimantan
  2. Aruk, West Kalimantan
  3. Tunon Taka, North Kalimantan
  4. Mota’in, East Nusa Tenggara

Eligible nationalities

  1. Argentina
  2. Australia
  3. Austria
  4. Belgium
  5. Brazil
  6. Brunei
  7. Darussalam
  8. Bulgaria
  9. Cambodia
  10. Canada
  11. China
  12. Croatia
  13. Cyprus
  14. Czech Republic
  15. Denmark
  16. Estonia
  17. Finland
  18. France
  19. Germany
  20. Greece
  21. Hong Kong
  22. Hungary
  23. India
  24. Ireland
  25. Italy
  26. Japan
  27. Laos
  28. Latvia
  29. Lithuania
  30. Luxembourg
  31. Malaysia
  32. Malta
  33. Mexico
  34. Myanmar
  35. Netherlands
  36. New Zealand
  37. Norway
  38. Philippines
  39. Poland
  40. Portugal
  41. Qatar
  42. Rumania
  43. Saudi Arabia
  44. Seychelles
  45. Singapore
  46. Slovakia
  47. Slovenia
  48. South Africa
  49. South Korea
  50. Spain
  51. Sweden
  52. Switzerland
  53. Taiwan
  54. Thailand
  55. Timor Leste
  56. Tunisia
  57. Turkey
  58. United Arab Emirates
  59. United Kingdom
  60. United States of America
  61. Vietnam

The Visa on Arrival costs Rp. 500.000 and is valid for 30 days. The Visa on Arrival can get extended once, with 30 days, at a local Immigration Office in Indonesia. The Visa on Arrival cannot be converted into another type of stay permit.

Requirements

  1. Official national passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the entry date
  2. Copy of a return ticket, or ticket continuing the journey to another country
  3. Show proof of being in the possession of health insurance that covers medical expenses and Covid-19 treatment.
  4. Documents required in accordance with the provisions of the Indonesian Health Protocol issued by the Covid-19 Task Force.
  5. In case of a governmental visit, the traveller must also attach an invitation letter regarding the attending of a meeting / conference issued by the Indonesian Ministry / Department / Institutions concerned.

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

4 Days 3 Nights Bira Tour
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. Another unique thing from this area is Kajang Tribe. This tribe still untouched by the modernization.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Makassar - Boat Making Village - Tanjung Bira 

Pick up at Sultan Hasanuddin airport/ hotel in Makassar at 8 am then proceed to Tanjung Bira. Driving to Tanjung Bira takes around 5-6 hours. We will have lunch in Aroma Laut, Bantaeng. After that we will visit boat making village. A boat building village that involves mystical beliefs and mythology during boat building process. Check in at hotel then free program.


Traditional Phinisi Boat Making near Bira


Day 2: Kambing Island & Liukang Loe Island 

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 free program.

Snorkeling in Kambing Island


Day 3: Kajang Tribe Tour & Apparalang Cliff 

After breakfast we will visit Kajang tribe. This tribe has kept their tradition for many generations. To enter this sacred village, we must wear black clothes and black sarung. Not just that, we must also walk barefeet in the village. After that we will have lunch at a local restaurant then head to Apparalang cliff.
Back to hotel then free program.


A Kajang woman. Photo by: @explorebulukumba



Apparallang Cliff


Day 4: Tanjung Bira - Bissappu waterfall - Makassar (B,L)

Check out at 9 am then continue to Bissappu waterfall in Bantaeng. Located in Bonto Salluang village, 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 Kambing Island & Liukang Island.
  • Snorkeling gears.
  • Mobile WiFi hotspot.
  • Baby car seat.
  • Baby stroller.
  • Cooler box.

Exclusions:

  • Flight ticket to Makassar.
  • Meals.
  • 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: www.facebook.com/southsulawesitours
  • E-mail: ikhsanahmad@gmail.com










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