Indonesia · Culture

13-Day South Sulawesi Cultural Tour with Toraja and Island Hopping

13 Days Round trip from Makassar City Moderate pace
Sulawesi
Tea plant
Tana Toraja World Heritage Site
Rammang Rammang Karst Village
Bori Parinding
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness breathtaking sunsets and explore traditional ship making
  • 02 Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and hop between islands at Liukang Loe
  • 03 Discover ancient cliff burials and megalithic heritage sites in Toraja
  • 04 Immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of floating communities
  • 05 Marvel at prehistoric art in Maros-Pangkep Geopark

Embark on a 13-day journey through South Sulawesi's cultural and natural highlights, from Makassar and Tanjung Bira to Sengkang, Toraja, Parepare, Maros-Pangkep Geopark, Malino Highland, and Samalona Island. Experience traditional shipmaking, beachside sunsets, island hopping and snorkeling at Liukang Loe, and the remarkable cliff burials and megalithic heritage of Toraja. Encounter indigenous villages and floating communities, then explore prehistoric art and karst landscapes before concluding with historic sightseeing at Fort Rotterdam and island hopping near Makassar.

Experience traditional shipmaking, beachside sunsets, island hopping and snorkeling at Liukang Loe, and the remarkable cliff burials and megalithic heritage of Toraja.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Makasar, Pare Pare, Tana Toraja Regency
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Makassar and Losari Waterfront

  • Pick-up from the airport.
  • Enjoy sightseeing at the Losari Waterfront.
2
Day 02

Drive to Tanjung Bira and Sunset at Bara Beach

  • Drive for 5 hours from Makassar to Tanjung Bira.
  • Visit the traditional wooden ship maker in Tanaberua.
  • Enjoy the sunset at Bara Beach.
3
Day 03

Liukang Loe Island Hopping and Snorkeling

  • Enjoy island hopping and snorkeling at Liukang Loe Island.
  • Visit the Southernmost Tip Monument of Sulawesi Island.
4
Day 04

Kajang Indigenous Village and Transfer to Sengkang

  • Visit the indigenous village of Kajang.
  • Drive for 5 hours from Bira to Sengkang.
5
Day 05

Mampu Cave and Lake Tempe Floating Village

  • Explore a cave in Mampu that used to be a prosper kingdom.
  • Visit a floating village in the middle of Lake Tempe.
6
Day 06

Journey to Toraja and Lemo Cliff Burial

  • Drive for 5 hours from Sengkang to Toraja.
  • Visit the cliff burial site in Lemo.
7
Day 07

Toraja Market, Bori Stone Burial, and Sadan Weaving

  • Visit the Toraja Traditional Market.
  • See the stone burial in Bori.
  • Explore the megalith heritage in Kalimbuang Bori and the tree baby burial.
  • Visit the traditional weaving site in Sadan.
8
Day 08

Ketekesu, Londa, Tampang Allo, and Buntu Burake

  • Visit the traditional house in Ketekesu (UNESCO Heritage).
  • Explore the cave burial in Londa.
  • See the hanging burial in Tampang Allo.
  • Visit the highest Jesus statue in Buntu Burake.
9
Day 09

Scenic Drive to Parepare via Enrekang

  • Drive for 4 hours from Toraja to Parepare.
  • Enjoy mountain sightseeing in Enrekang.
  • Enjoy the waterfront of Parepare.
10
Day 10

Maros-Pangkep Geopark and Rammang-rammang

  • Visit the karst village in Rammang-rammang.
  • See the prehistoric palm painting in Leang-leang.
  • Explore the "Firefly" Cave.
  • Enjoy a boat trip.
11
Day 11

Tea Plantation and Highland Views in Malino

  • Visit a tea plantation.
  • Visit a waterfall.
  • Enjoy the highland panorama.
12
Day 12

Fort Rotterdam and Samalona Island Hopping

  • Visit Fort Rotterdam.
  • Enjoy island hopping to Samalona Island.
13
Day 13

Departure from Makassar

  • Transfer to the airport for departure.
Bara Beach, Liukang Loe Island, Lemo cliff burials, Fort Rotterdam

Where this trip takes you

Bara Beach, Liukang Loe Island, Lemo cliff burials, Fort Rotterdam

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Makassar City 3 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide fee
  • Private car
  • Gasoline
  • Activity fees
  • Private boat

What's Not Included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Makassar, Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Tour start
Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 days finish where they began, in Makassar City.

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