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
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 moreHow 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 moreThings 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
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
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 priceRoad routes27 routes between the towns of Sulawesi, each with its distance and drive time.All land routesTours with transport includedTours put the driving, the stops and the nights together into one trip.See the toursBalanced pace
Travel deep into the central highlands of South Sulawesi for a 3-day journey through the cultural heartland of Tana Toraja. Stay overnight in an authentic ancestral Tongkonan village home, trek through emerald rice terraces, and discover ancient cliff hanging graves, wooden Tau-Tau effigies, and sacred burial sites
3 stops · 3 days
Makassar → Enrekang → Rantepao (Tana Toraja)
1 day
Rantepao → Lemo & Londa → Kete Kesu → Villagestay
1 day
Villagestay → Batutumonga Trek → Return Transfer to Makassar
1 day
Immerse yourself in Toraja’s highlands, sleep in a Tongkonan village, and witness ancient cliff-burial traditions.
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.
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Day 2
Day 3
You will stay as a guest of a local Torajan family. Facilities are simple, comfortable, and clean, offering authentic local hospitality, home-cooked meals, and an immersive look into daily village life.
Torajan funeral ceremonies are traditional events hosted by family clans and do not run on fixed tourist schedules. If a ceremony is taking place during your visit, your local guide will make arrangements to attend respectfully.
The light trekking around Batutumonga is soft to moderate, following dirt paths through rice terraces and pine slopes with gentle incline suitable for most fitness levels.
3 day trip3D2N Manado Highland & Island EscapeExperience the perfect mix of high-altitude volcanic landscapes and vibrant underwater ocean life in North Sulawesi.
3 day trip3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights TourDiscover historic 17th-century fortresses, towering karst mountains, ancient caves, and coastal sunsets in South Sulawesi.
3 day trip3-Day Mount Bawakaraeng Guided Hiking & Camping ExpeditionConquer South Sulawesi's iconic 2,830m peak, trek through pine forests, and camp above a sea of clouds.Dive centres, tour operators and guides in the places on this trip. Each one has its own page and contacts.
Tour operatorVerifiedMakassarPT Sekeluarga Healing AdventureSee details
Tour operatorNot yet claimedPhoto: sahabatpinisi.comMakassarSahabat Pinisi MakassarSee details
GuideNot yet claimedPhoto: mamatiahomestay.wixsite.comToraja UtaraYacob Kakke, Toraja Tour And Trekking GuideSee detailsSo, ready to start?
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