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Sulawesi Adventure: The Culture of Tana Toraja

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Experience the unique culture of Tana Toraja in Sulawesi.

Visit otherworldly grave and burial sites.

Set off on a boat tour on Lake Tempe.

Be immersed in local villages and learn about their traditional funeral practices.

Explore the 17th century trading hub of Fort Rotterdam in Makassar

Itinerary

For those hungry for authentic culture, the nine-day Sulawesi Adventure immerses you in the mystical traditions of Tana Toraja. Starting in Ubud and ending in Makassar, this tour journeys into the heart of Sulawesi’s highlands, where life and death are celebrated in unique and profound ways. Guided by a local expert, explore cliffside tombs, witness elaborate funeral ceremonies, and meet the Torajan people who view the afterlife as a sacred continuation. Breathtaking landscapes—misty mountains, lush rice terraces—frame every encounter. The standout aspect? Direct, respectful interaction with an extraordinary culture, offering insights and experiences few travelers ever witness.

day 1Ubud

Welcome to Indonesia! Arrive at any time.

Accomodation
Champlung Sari Hotel (or similar)
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Ubud

day 3Ubud/Makassar

day 4Makassar/Sengkang

day 5Sengkang/Tana Toraja Regency

day 6Tana Toraja Regency

day 7Tana Toraja Regency

day 8Tana Toraja Regency/Makassar

day 9Makassar

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (8nts)
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Note: Allow USD95-125 for meals not included.
Transport
All transportation is included
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: UbudYour Foodie Moment: Local Torajan Lunch, LondaMaros Village AdventureLake Tempe Boat TourPuncak Lakawan VisitSuaya Baby Tree & Royal GravesLemo Village & Burial Site ExplorationTraditional Cave Burial Site of LondaLocal Torajan LunchKe’te Kesu’ Traditional Torajan VillageFort Rotterdam VisitMasjid 99 Kubah Mosque visitFree time in UbudFree time in Makassar & Tana TorajaTransport to/from included activitiesInternal airfare

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