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Banggai ArchipelagoThe Banggai Islands, off eastern Central Sulawesi: Lake Paisupok on Peleng Island, reef diving, and the Banggai cardinalfish, native only to these islands.Read more
BangkaBangka Island, off the northern tip of North Sulawesi: soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts, reached by boat from Likupang.Read more
BiraTanjung Bira, at the southern tip of South Sulawesi: white sand beaches, clear water for snorkelling, and the pinisi boatyards of Tana Beru nearby.Read more

Banggai Archipelago
Lake Poso
Lore Lindu
Luwuk
Palu
Sombori Island
Togean Islands

Banggai ArchipelagoThe Banggai Islands, off eastern Central Sulawesi: Lake Paisupok on Peleng Island, reef diving, and the Banggai cardinalfish, native only to these islands.Read more

Bangka
Bunaken
Lembeh Strait
Likupang
Manado
Tangkoko
Tomohon

BangkaBangka Island, off the northern tip of North Sulawesi: soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts, reached by boat from Likupang.Read more

Bira
Makassar
Rammang Rammang
Selayar Island
Taka Bonerate
Tana Toraja

BiraTanjung Bira, at the southern tip of South Sulawesi: white sand beaches, clear water for snorkelling, and the pinisi boatyards of Tana Beru nearby.Read more

Gorontalo

GorontaloGorontalo, on the northern arm of Sulawesi: whale sharks off Botubarani, diving at Olele, the hilltop Otanaha fort, and the Nantu forest of the babirusa.Read more

Kendari
Wakatobi

KendariKendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, lies around a long bay. It is known for silver filigree and is the gateway to Wakatobi, Labengki and Sombori.Read more

Mamasa
Mount Gandangdewata

MamasaMamasa, a cool valley in the highlands of West Sulawesi with its own Toraja culture: carved tongkonan houses, hand weaving and hot springs.Read more

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Sulawesi Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Region and SeasonPlan a Sulawesi trip in one place: the six regions and what each is known for, when to go, the two gateways, sample routes, visa, money and safety.Read more
How to Get to Sulawesi: Flights, Ferries and Entry PointsFly to Makassar (UPG) or Manado (MDC), Sulawesi's two international gateways with visa on arrival. Flights, Pelni ships and entry points, October 2026.Read more
Things to Do in Sulawesi: Diving, Wildlife, Culture and IslandsDiving at Bunaken, Lembeh and Wakatobi, tarsiers at Tangkoko and the tongkonan of Tana Toraja: 21 things to do in Sulawesi, by region and best month.Read more

Sulawesi Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Region and Season
Things to Do in Sulawesi: Diving, Wildlife, Culture and Islands
Sulawesi at a Glance: Facts and Figures
Tanjung Bira Travel Guide: What's Worth the Stop
Togean Islands: which island, which day
Three days in Rantepao, end to end
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Sulawesi Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Region and SeasonPlan a Sulawesi trip in one place: the six regions and what each is known for, when to go, the two gateways, sample routes, visa, money and safety.Read more

Sulawesi Cave Art: The World's Oldest Dated Rock Art and How to Visit
Pinisi Shipbuilding at Tana Beru: Inside the Bugis Boatyard
Attending a Toraja Rambu Solo' funeral
The Bajau at Mola, in the present tense
Reading a tongkonan: the carvings at Ke'te Kesu'
Understanding Rambu Solo': The Torajan Funeral Ceremony
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Sulawesi Cave Art: The World's Oldest Dated Rock Art and How to VisitSulawesi has the oldest dated cave art in the world, a hand stencil on Muna island at least 67,800 years old. This guide covers the dated finds and the caves visitors can enter.Read more

Tarsier Spotting at Tangkoko: A Practical Field Guide
The maleo bird and the volcanic egg field
Five Lembeh critters worth the early dive
The Maleo Bird: Sulawesi's Volcano-Nesting Marvel
Anoa: The Dwarf Buffalo Almost No One Has Seen
Babirusa: Where to See the Pig-Deer of Northern Sulawesi
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Tarsier Spotting at Tangkoko: A Practical Field GuideTangkoko's tarsiers wake at six and weigh less than a phone. How to see them: the rangers, the timing and the rules.Read more

Konro Bakar: Where to Eat Makassar's Grilled Buffalo Ribs
Pallubasa (Pallu Basa): Makassar's Beef Soup and Where to Eat It
Cakalang fufu and the Manado smokehouses
Minahasan Cuisine: Spicy, Wild, and Misunderstood
Coto Makassar: What It Is and Where to Eat It
Pallubasa vs Coto: The Subtle Difference
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Konro Bakar: Where to Eat Makassar's Grilled Buffalo RibsKonro bakar is grilled buffalo ribs, the dish of Makassar's late-night stalls. Where to eat it, the cut few people order and why it beats coto.Read more

How to Get to Sulawesi: Flights, Ferries and Entry Points
Is Sulawesi Safe? Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Sea, Roads and Official Advice
Manado to Bunaken Ferry: Public Boat or Resort Transfer
Surviving a Pelni ferry, two nights at sea
Driving the Trans-Sulawesi, what to expect
Getting Around Sulawesi: Flights, Buses, and Ferries Explained
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How to Get to Sulawesi: Flights, Ferries and Entry PointsFly to Makassar (UPG) or Manado (MDC), Sulawesi's two international gateways with visa on arrival. Flights, Pelni ships and entry points, October 2026.Read more

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2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping TourJourney from Makassar into the cool highlands of Malino for a 2-day trekking adventure through mountain streams and pine forests to Lembah Ramma. Camp overnight in a tranquil valley beneath the shadows of Mount Bawakaraeng, surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic rock wallsRead more
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife SafariExperience Tangkoko Nature Reserve across two distinct wildlife activity windows on an overnight safari. Track troops of Sulawesi black crested macaques, bear cuscus, and nocturnal tarsiers at dusk, then wake for an early-morning canopy trek to spot rare endemic birds and early-rising primatesRead more
3D2N Manado Highland & Island EscapeDiscover the cool Minahasa Highlands and historic landmarks before venturing out on a boat excursion across Bunaken Marine Park and Nain Island. Wrap up your journey with local culinary experiences and a quick city shopping tour of ManadoRead more

2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping Tour
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife Safari
3D2N Manado Highland & Island Escape
3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak Traverse
5-Day Babirusa & Nantu Forest Expedition
14-Day Grand South & West Sulawesi Cultural Grand Overland Expedition
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2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping TourJourney from Makassar into the cool highlands of Malino for a 2-day trekking adventure through mountain streams and pine forests to Lembah Ramma. Camp overnight in a tranquil valley beneath the shadows of Mount Bawakaraeng, surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic rock wallsRead more

2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping Tour
3D2N Manado Highland & Island Escape
3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural Tour
3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak Traverse
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
5-Day Babirusa & Nantu Forest Expedition
8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
14-Day Grand South & West Sulawesi Cultural Grand Overland Expedition
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2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping Tour
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife Safari
3D2N Manado Highland & Island Escape
3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
Bunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort Escape
3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
7-Day Mount Gandang Dewata Remote Peak Traverse
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
5-Day Babirusa & Nantu Forest Expedition
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3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural Tour
Bunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort Escape
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
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3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights TourExplore Makassar’s rich Gowa heritage at Fort Rotterdam and Balla Lompoa Museum, followed by a scenic boat journey through the dramatic Rammang - Rammang karst landscape. Top off your trip with prehistoric cave art at Leang-Leang and shopping for authentic local crafts along Sombaopu Road.Read more

2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife Safari
3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural Tour
Bunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort Escape
8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
All Islands Adventure tours

2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife SafariExperience Tangkoko Nature Reserve across two distinct wildlife activity windows on an overnight safari. Track troops of Sulawesi black crested macaques, bear cuscus, and nocturnal tarsiers at dusk, then wake for an early-morning canopy trek to spot rare endemic birds and early-rising primatesRead more

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Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price
Road routes27 routes between the towns of Sulawesi, each with its distance and drive time.All land routes
Tours with transport includedTours put the driving, the stops and the nights together into one trip.See the tours

To Mamuju, 10.5 h
To Ampana, 10 h
To Tentena, 6.5 h
To Poso, 5.5 h
To Donggala, 1 h
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To Toraja, 9 h
To Sengkang, 5 h
To Bira, 5 h
To Parepare, 3.5 h
To Maros, 1.1 h
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To Parepare, 6.5 h
To Polewali, 4.5 h
To Majene, 3.5 h
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To Kwandang, 1.5 h
To Botubarani, 0.7 h
To Limboto, 0.4 h
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To Likupang, 1.2 h
To Bitung, 1.2 h
To Tomohon, 0.8 h
All land routes

Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price

To Moramo, 1.8 h
To Toronipa, 0.9 h
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Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price

Toraja to Tentena, 10 h
Tentena to Ampana, 5.5 h
Sengkang to Toraja, 5.5 h
Poso to Ampana, 4.5 h
Parepare to Toraja, 4.5 h
Polewali to Mamasa, 3 h
All land routes

Private car with driverDoor to door across Sulawesi, with a local driver. Send us your route, and we reply with a price.Ask for a price

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Palu

Places to stay in Palu

Palu is the capital of Central Sulawesi, at the head of Palu Bay. Most places to stay are hotels and guesthouses in the city. Palu is also the usual start for trips to Lore Lindu National Park.

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