Indonesia Expedition: Sulawesi & Toraja Tribes
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Tour Overview
Lace up your hiking boots and embark on a 12-day adventure through Sulawesi Island in Indonesia. Meet members of the local Sulawesi and Torajan tribes, hike through rice terraces and bamboo forests and explore the large Torajan burial sites and caves in Rantepao. Cruise along Danau Tempe Lake, visit a floating village and learn about the conservation efforts of fishermen in Puntondo. Discover the megalithic stones marking a ceremonial ground in Bori, stay in traditional Tongkonan houses and maybe search for a delicious Toraja coffee in your free time.
Trip Code: TISX
Start
Makassar
End
Makassar
Destination
Indonesia
Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Tongkonan Guesthouse (2 nights), Bungalow ( 1 night)
Days
12
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Trek through central Sulawesi and Torajan villages. Take in the beautiful landscape of rice terraces, cacao plantations and bamboo forests as you walk, and chat with Torajan locals along the way.
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Step inside Toraja’s Tongkonan houses, with boat-shaped roofs and intricate carvings, then sit down to a traditional home-cooked meal.
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Explore Rantepao, where you’ll see some of the largest Torajan burial sites and caves in Indonesia. Meet members of the local tribe and gain an insight into their cultural views on life, death, family and ancestral connections.
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Take a boat tour on the Danau Tempe Lake and discover the life of those who call the floating village home.
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Learn about the Puntondo community’s environmental conservation efforts. Visit the fishing village and take part in their programs, from mangrove conservation to seaweed harvesting.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Tongkonan Guesthouse (2 nights), Bungalow ( 1 night)
Included activities
- Ramang Ramang - Boat Trip & Village Visit
- Tana Toraja - Hill Tribe Trek
- Tana Toraja - Hill Tribe Trek
- Ke’te Kesu' Village - Tongkonan Complex
- Tana Toraja - Tampang Allo
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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