Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Makassar

   • Meet your guide at Makassar Airport.

   • Begin city sightseeing.

   • Visit Fort Rotterdam, a historical Dutch fort.

2. Day 2: Discover Maros-Pangkep

   • Drive from your hotel in Makassar to the Maros-Pangkep region.

   • Visit Leang-Leang Archaeological Park to explore prehistoric cave paintings and the museum.

   • Explore the Rammang-Rammang Karst Complex, the third-largest karst area in the world, featuring a sparkling cave and a unique stone forest.

   • Drive approximately four hours to a hotel in Pare-Pare.

3. Day 3: Travel to Toraja

   • Continue the road trip with a four-hour drive to Toraja.

   • Stop for coffee while enjoying views of the Enrekang mountains.

   • Sightsee from Burake Hill for panoramic views of Toraja land.

   • Visit an authentic cave burial of the Toraja royal family.

   Sleep in Toraja.

4. Day 4: Explore the Culture of Toraja

   • Attend a traditional ceremony if available.

   • Observe local interactions at a traditional market.

   • Visit the Bori Megalithic Site and the tree grave for infants.

   • Tour a traditional weaving workshop.

   • Explore a cliff burial site and meet a traditional effigy maker.

5. Day 5: Journey to Tentena

   • Drive approximately eight hours to reach Tentena.

   Relax at your accommodation.

6. Day 6: Explore Megaliths of Central Sulawesi

   • Take a half-day excursion to see the Palindo megalith statue.

7. Day 7: Road Trip to Ampana

   • Drive approximately six hours to reach Ampana.

   Spend the evening at leisure.

8. Day 8: Travel to Togean Islands

   • Take a boat to the Togean Islands.

   • Relax on the beach and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.

9. Day 9: Island Hopping Adventure

   • Visit and snorkel in the stingless jellyfish lake.

   • Visit and snorkel near the Bajau village, home of the sea nomads.

10. Day 10: Travel to Gorontalo

    • Take the night ferry to Gorontalo if available.

    • Stay longer in the Togean Islands if the ferry is unavailable.

    • Use the time for diving or relaxing.

11. Day 11: Discover Gorontalo

    • Snorkel with whale sharks if they are present.

    • Explore the city of Gorontalo.

    Spend the night in Gorontalo.

12. Day 12: Drive to Kotamobagu

    • Travel approximately five hours by road.

    • Stop at a scenic beach along the way.

    Sleep in Kotamobagu.

13. Day 13: Continue to Tomohon

    • Drive approximately four hours to Tomohon.

    • Visit a natural hot spring and enjoy a swim.

    Sleep in Tomohon.

14. Day 14: Explore Tomohon and Surroundings

    • Visit the traditional market known for exotic offerings.

    • Tour a local distillery producing traditional Minahasan liquor, and take part in a tasting session.

    • See the volcanic Lake Linow.

    • Hike to a nearby waterfall.

    Sleep in Tomohon.

15. Day 15: Travel to Tangkoko Nature Reserve

    • Hike a nearby volcano in the morning for approximately two hours round trip.

    • Visit the Minahasan sarcophagus megalith site.

    • Drive approximately two hours to reach Tangkoko.

    Sleep in Tangkoko.

16. Day 16: Wildlife Experience in Tangkoko

    • Take an early morning trek through the rainforest to spot Sulawesi endemic wildlife.

    • Drive approximately two hours to Manado.

    • Visit a scenic waterfall en route.

    Sleep in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.

17. Day 17: Explore Bunaken Marine Park

    • Take a boat for island hopping around Bunaken.

    • Enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs.

    Return to Manado for overnight stay.

18. Day 18: Free Day in Manado

    • Relax at your leisure.

    • Choose an optional activity such as scuba diving or a cultural visit.

    Sleep in Manado.

19. Day 19: Discover Manado City

    • Take a half-day city sightseeing tour.

    • Visit local landmarks and enjoy regional cuisine.

    Sleep in Manado.

20. Day 20: Depart from Manado

    • Transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.

    • Conclude your journey across Sulawesi.