2025
Explore South Sulawesi
Yansen Ada Mangopo
Visit South Sulawesi 9D/8N
Day 1 : Makassar/Leang-leang/Rammang-Rammang
Makassar to Leang -Leang and Rammang-Rammang
Explore Leang-Leang caves — admire ancient handprints on stone walls dating back thousands of years.
Visit Rammang-Rammang karst landscape: enjoy a scenic boat tour through limestone cliffs
Discover Kars Village for an authentic glimpse into local life amidst stunning natural surroundings.
Day 2 : Driving To Toraja Land
Morning departure from Rammang-Rammang towards Tana Toraja region (Rantepao)
En route stop at Bamba Puang Enrekang for afternoon tea or coffee with breathtaking panoramic views — perfect for rest and photos.
Continue journey to Rantepao; check-in and relax after travel.
Day 3 : Culture Tours Toraja
Attend a traditional funeral ceremony if one is scheduled an extraordinary cultural insight into Torajan customs (subject to availability).
Lemo: Stone cliff graves adorned with wooden effigies (tau tau) on balconies overlooking valleys.
Baby graves carved into living trees—a unique burial tradition symbolizing life cycles.
Tampang Allo / Londa: Ancient cave tombs featuring rows of ancestral statues guarding entrances.
Day 4 : Toraja with amazing Lanscape
Traditional buffalo market & general Torajan market vibrant scenes full of local color and culture.
Kalimbuang Bori: Impressive monolith stones used in rituals and ceremonies reflecting ancient beliefs.
Tongkonan houses showcasing distinctive architecture symbolic of social status.
Start from Tinimbayo village → pass through Lempo village → reach Batutumonga viewpoint a long the way observe rice terraces sculpted into hillsides, daily activities of villagers, traditional houses, and lush landscapes.
Day 5 : Rafting in Sa'dan River
Experience exhilarating rafting along the Sa'dan River near Mai'ting
One exciting way to enjoy the natural beauty of Toraja is by rafting grade III on the Maiting River, located in the village of Dende’ Ma’dong. The journey to the river offers exotic scenery and refreshing cool air. Along the rafting route, you will pass several challenging rapids such as the rapid, which is unique because the boat must hit a large rock to get through, and the “Iguana’s Mouth” rapid, named after a rock formation that resembles an iguana’s open mouth. Besides the thrill of rafting, you can also enjoy the beauty of tiered waterfalls and see iguanas crawling on the river rocks. Usually, rafters take a break and have lunch at a white sandy area that resembles a beach. The journey ends at Tapparan Village, leaving an unforgettable adventure experience in the nature of Toraja.
Day 6 : Toraja/Sengkang/Lake Tempe
Drive from Tana Toraja to Sengkang area.
Visiting floating houses on Tempe Lake
Observe silk weaving
Bird watching around Tempe Lake’s rich ecosystems (bring binoculars).
Day 7 :Sengkang/Tanah Beru/Bira
Drive towards Bira coastal town known for beautiful beaches.
Stop en route at Tanah Beru shipyard—the heartland of Phinisi wooden schooner building
Drive to Accomodation
Day 8 : Liukang Loe and Kambing Island
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Ba'tan, Kesu, North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi 91834
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Take a Boat from Bira to Kambing Island for Snoorkeling
Having Lunch at Liukang Loe Island and Sunset
Back to Bira
Day 9 : Drive to Makassar
Early Morning drive to Makassar.
Stop at Jeneponto to see Traditional Salt maker.
Check-in at Makassar Hotel or Hassanudding Ariport
Explore the Hidden Gems of South Sulawesi with Us
Ready for an unforgettable 9-day journey through culture, nature, and paradise? From the mystical limestone cliffs of Rammang-Rammang to the cultural heart of Tana Toraja, the tranquil beauty of Sengkang, and the white sandy beaches of Bira, this is South Sulawesi like you've never seen it before.
Snorkel in crystal-clear waters around Kambing Island, experience centuries-old traditions, and travel through landscapes that feel untouched by time.
Let ExploreToraja take you beyond the ordinary — where adventure meets authenticity.
