Also called Celebes, Sulawesi is one of the largest and most populated islands in Indonesia. Not very touristy because of its poor road network and hotel infrastructures, this region is nonetheless very interesting on many levels.
Like other Indonesian islands, trekkers and culture enthusiasts are attracted by the mountains of the Toraja country as well as its people, whose funeral rites, unique in the world, are full of grand ceremonies and unique rituals.
Discover Toraja country, a blurred boundary between the living and the dead. This superb trek between mountains and rice fields allows you to discover a little-known but incredibly rich culture. Accompanied by a local guide, this animist culture will no longer have any secrets for you.
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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.