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

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 

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

Itinerary:

Day 1: Makassar - Toraja

Erotic Mountain in Enrekang

Day 2: Full Day Toraja Tour 

After breakfast we will visit Lemo which is an ancient grave with tau-tau on the cliff. Then we continue to a natural burial cave in Londa. We'll have lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Bori Kalimbuang. After lunch we will visit Bori Kalimbuang to see megalith stones.  We will finish the day with a visit to Kete Kesu, a village with old traditional houses. Back to hotel then free program.

Lemo Stone Grave

Londa Cave Grave

Menhir in Bori Kalimbuang

Kete Kesu Traditional Village

Samalona Island

Getting There

Boat to Samalona Island

Sleeping

There are some accomodations running by local people on Samalona island that you can rent for half day or for few days. If you stay over night then the boat charter fee will be different. Make sure you talk to the boat man about the drop off and pick up price before you leave the dock.

House for Renting in Samalona

Activities

• Snorkeling

There are some good spots for snorkeling. If you book through us, we'll make sure the boat man will take you to the spot. If you don't have snorkel gear you can rent them at some snorkel gear rentals on the island.

Snorkeling in Samalona Island

• Swimming

The water is crystal clear so it's really good for swimming. In certain parts, please be careful not to step on some sea urchins.

Eating

• A local warung on the island serves different kind of fish. You can also choose if you want it to be grilled or fried. Beside fish they also serve instant noodle, coffee, tea, and beer.

A Local Guy is Grilling Fish for Customers

Editor's note: this post was originally published in March 

2020 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.