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3-Day Mount Bawakaraeng Guided Hiking & Camping Expedition

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About this tour

Challenge yourself with a 3-day guided trek up Mount Bawakaraeng, one of South Sulawesi’s highest and most majestic peaks. Hike through tropical forests, open mountain ridges, and idyllic valleys like Lembah Lohe, culminating in a summit camp with sweeping 360-degree views above the clouds

What's included6

  • Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off in Makassar (AC vehicle + driver)
  • Experienced local trekking guides, porter team, and handy-talkie communications
  • Full camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, headlamps, trekking poles)
  • All meals (3 meals per day during the climb) and drinking water
  • Lembah Lohe entrance permits, park fees, and e-tolls/parking
  • First aid kit and emergency raincoats

Not included3

  • Personal clothing and hiking boots
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and porters

Where you go

3 stops · 3 days

  1. Makassar → Malino Basecamp → Mount Bawakaraeng Forest Campsite

    1 day

    Day 1
    Discover Makassar

  2. Forest Campsite → Mount Bawakaraeng Summit → Lembah Lohe Valley

    1 day

    Day 2

  3. Lembah Lohe Valley → Malino Basecamp → Makassar

    1 day

    Day 3
    Discover Makassar

Tour highlights

  1. 01Departure from Makassar & Ascent through Pine Forests
  2. 02Summit Push & Descent to Hidden Lembah Lohe
  3. 03Valley Trek & Return to Makassar

Conquer South Sulawesi's iconic 2,830m peak, trek through pine forests, and camp above a sea of clouds.

Itinerary in detail

The route, day by day. Every day can change with who is travelling, so treat this as the shape of the trip rather than a fixed schedule.

Day 1

Departure from Makassar & Ascent through Pine Forests

  • Pickup from Makassar city hotel or Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. Enjoy a scenic drive up into the cool highlands of Malino (~3 hours) to meet your guide and porter team at the basecamp for gear check and safety briefing.
  • Begin the trek along shaded trails winding through lush pine groves and tropical moss forests. As the gradient increases, take periodic breaks at established trail posts (pos).
  • Arrive at the designated forest camp area. The crew sets up tents while you enjoy a hot dinner prepared in the mountain air.

Day 2

Summit Push & Descent to Hidden Lembah Lohe

  • Wake up for an early summit push along steep mountain ridges. Reach the 2,830m peak of Mount Bawakaraeng to witness a sunrise over a sea of drifting clouds.
  • After breakfast at the peak and photo stops, descend toward the serene, hidden valley of Lembah Lohe.
  • Set up camp surrounded by sheer cliff faces and mountain streams. Relax around the campsite for a freshly cooked group dinner and starlit night.

Day 3

Valley Trek & Return to Makassar

  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast by the mountain stream before packing camp. Begin the final descent hike back down toward the basecamp.
  • Reach the trail end for a hot lunch and refreshment before transferring back to Makassar for hotel or airport drop-off.

Questions about this trip

Answered by the team who runs it.

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How fit do I need to be for this trek?

You should have a moderate to good level of fitness. The trail involves sustained uphill hiking with elevation gain, steep terrain, and mixed forest ground.

Do I need to carry my own heavy camping gear?

No, the tour includes a porter team to carry camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags, and food supplies. You only need to carry a small daypack with your personal items, water, and camera.

What temperatures should I expect on the mountain?

Temperatures near the peak and valley campsites drop significantly at night, often reaching 10°C to 15°C (50°F–59°F). Warm layers, a fleece/jacket, and thermal socks are recommended.

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