High in the misty mountain valleys of South Sulawesi is the enchanted land of Tana Toraja, where death is just as important as life. Join us on this four-day trip to explore this magical region and step into a realm of the Torajan people who are known for their unique customs and rituals.
From tongkonan houses shaped like buffalo horns to elaborate funeral ceremonies and animal sacrifices, this private, guided trip is the perfect opportunity to experience the culture and lifestyle of the Torajan people. Visit ancient burial sites where the deceased are buried in caves, sheltered in tombs carved out of rocks or suspended from cliff walls along with hand-carved tau-tau, wooden effigies watching over the graves from balconies.
Discover the complex culture of the Torajan people, a combination of ancestor worship and animistic beliefs, while breathing in fresh mountain air in this lush, idyllic terrain that looks both wild and tamed at the same time. For more details, please scroll down.
This Yogyakarta Tour Package takes you to explore the city of Yogyakarta and its surroundings, the most famous part of Java. Visit the active volcano Mount Merapi and explore the picturesque base by jeep. See famous Buddhist and Hindu temples, explore the city palace, and enjoy a trip to Dieng Plateau.
The 300-year-old city of Yogyakarta is the cultural heart of Java. A variety of religious influences, Buddhist, Hindu, and other indigenous beliefs, resulted in the construction of the impressive temples of Borobudur, Prambanan, and the Dieng temple complex. Indonesia’s oldest palace is still the seat of Yogya’s royalty. Yogyakarta also offers an abundance of Javanese art, painting, silverwork, batik handcraft, traditional Javanese dances, as well as contemporary art.
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Explore the natural beauty of the scenic Toraja highlands on this 4-day guided trip from Makassar. Experience the unique culture of the Toraja people and witness the amazing traditions.
Visit the cliff-side stone graves with wooden effigies on the balcony at Lemo, the royal family tombs at Suaya, the baby grave in the huge tree at Kambira, the traditional dance performance at Sangalla, the natural cave at Londa and the traditional wooden carving village at Kete Kesu.
Known for their animistic beliefs and grand burial ceremonies on cliffs or hanging graves, the Toraja people practice an ancestral cult even today where death and afterlife ceremonies are great feasts when buffaloes are sacrificed in the final death ceremony, after which the deceased's remains are placed in a coffin and interred in caves hollowed out in high cliffs.
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Are you looking for adventure in Java? This Mount Semeru trekking tour takes you to the highest active volcano in Java at 3676 meters above sea level! Trek with a certified mountain guide and crew on this 4-day trip to explore the beauty of the stunning volcano.
Arrive on the first day and we'll transfer you to Ranupani Village where you can enjoy a local homestay before beginning on foot the following day, where you'll hike to Ranukumbolo and on to Kalimati, enjoy the incredible scenery of lakes, forest and jungle en route. On the third day, we'll wake up in the middle of the night to summit Semeru Peak in time to see a spectacular sunrise (weather permitting) and be back in Ranukumbolo for lunch and a much-deserved rest by the lake. On the last day, we'll end our hiking after a few hours' walk and a homestay lunch.
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Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Home-stay, Tent
Age Range
15-79 yrs
Operated in
english, indonesian
Destinations
East Java, Ranupani, Kalimati, R
East Java, Ranupani, Kalimati, Ranu Kumbolo, Surabaya