Discover Toraja Lombok Bali Culture & Nature

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Upon arrival in the morning  at Hasanuddin International Airport of  Makassar, meet with your guide and proceed to Rammang-rammang Village (the karst mountain) for a short walk on the rice fields, continue onboard a motorized fisherman boat to visit Kampung Berua and the traditional Bugis/Makassar Village. Light trek in the countryside to explore the local  life is planned. Continue your visit by car to discover  Leang-Leang Cave and Parang Tinggia Village to see hundred of bats nested surrounding trees, quiet impressing.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Palopo (not available daily) . On arrival in Palopo, drive to  Toraja (2,5 hours). En route visit Old Mosque and the traditional fisherman village in Palopo. We will drive on many curves and ascend road till we reach the altitude of 1000 m where you will witness superb views of rain forest and Palopo City from a distance. As we approach Toraja Land, the view gradually changes to rice terraces, traditional houses and unique Toraja Village. Arrive in Toraja in the afternoon, check in for overnight.

After breakfast, visit the fascinating villages of Tana Toraja with the unique Tongkonan Houses shaped like a ship bow and stern. Continue with LEMO, a grave yard on the cliff, SUAYA some old royal stone graves of the seventh king and SANGGALA, the tree for the dead babies. Then having lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch visit LONDA, ancient natural graves and puppets on the balcony representing the dead. Continue with visiting  KETEKESU, traditional Toraja Village.

After breakfast, visit buffaloes market, the local market then dropped off at a traditional village where you will start  trekking to the northern part of Toraja, deep into the country side. Trek up and down the hills passing through Toraja Villages, we will admire the beautiful landscape of Toraja countryside, rice terraces, old houses, coffee and cacao plantation, old graves etc. We will have the chance to see Toraja people doing their daily activities, people taking palm wine from palm tree, pounding rice, drying coffee etc. We will be walking on the footpath, rice terraces for about 3 – 4 hours (depending on your fitness level), late afternoon transfer back to hotel by car. Please be informed, if any funeral ceremony take place and guest is interested to see, then itinerary will be rearranged by guide on the spot to suit with guests preference.

After breakfast, transfer to Airport in Palopo (2.5 hours drive) to catch your flight (not available daily) back to Makassar then continue flight to Bali . Arrive in Bali, then transfer to your hotel in Sanur area for overnight .

Free Days on the Beach

Free Days on the Beach

Leave Gili trawangan early morning to Bangsal harbor, Lombok by local boat. Then we drive to Mataram city . The ethnic and religious diversity of the island and its population consisting of Sasak people, Balinese Hindus, and other ethnicities from further west and east in Indonesia becomes visible on a tour through the most interesting places and sites around the bustling yet relaxed capital city Mataram.

Visit the bustling Kebon Roek Market where, during the busy morning hours, locals are immersed in the daily activities of trading goods such as vegetables, spices, fish and meats as well as tobacco and other agricultural goods. This market is where all communities blend together. Visit Mayura Water Palace with its “floating pavilion” built in the middle of an artificial lake surrounded by mangosteen trees. It is part of the former kingdom of Karangasem in East Bali and was built in 1744. It combines both Hindu and Islamic architectural features and is quite a sight to behold. Continue to Lingsar Temple in the outskirts of Mataram to discover a fascinating syncretism between Balinese Hinduism and Lombok’s mystical take on Islam, the so called Waktu Telu. Built in 1714 by King Anak Agung Ngurah, the beautiful complex is nestled among rice fields and hosts different shrines with locational relationships to both the islands’ holy mountains. Nearby Pura Agung Narmada has been built as the summer palace of King of Mataram in 1805. When he was no longer able to climb the mighty Mount Rinjani to make offerings in the crater-lake Segara Anak, he built the palace as replica of the volcano and its lake. Narmada Palace and Park invite for a stroll through lush gardens that also host a swimming pool fed by natural holy springs. Drive to Tete Batu for overnight

Today after breakfast, begin a trek across the rice fields, plantations and fruit gardens of Tetebatu. Depending on the season, different crops are grown such as chilies, tobacco, and fruits like rambutan, jackfruit or durian and guavas. Farmers are usually busy with seeding, ploughing or harvesting and a trek through the fields and forests gives unique insight into the lifestyle of the rural community. Pass a monkey forest where, with a bit of luck, it’s possible to see monkeys jumping from tree to tree before arriving at the scenic Tibu Topat Waterfall. Enjoy the soothing waters of this gorgeous spot and be sure to snap a few photos. Afterwards, return by car to the hotel in Tetebatu. Upon arrival, take some time to freshen up before checking out. We will drive to Sade Sasak traditional village with stop on the way for lunch. Then we will drive to Lombok Kuta beach for overnight .

After breakfast, be picked up from the hotel by the guide and driver then transfer to Pink Beach on the east coast of Lombok. From here, start an exciting snorkeling excursion to  three different spots.

First, snorkel at a spot near the beach which features lots of coral in different shapes and sizes. There are blue coral, purple coral and yellow coral. Then continue by boat to the two small islets of Gili Petelu, connected by an exotic beach. Gravel on this beach make the water very clear and perfect for discovering the underwater-world. While on one side of the islets it’s possible to encounter small reef sharks, the other side is usually swarmed by lots of colorful fish. Continue to some of the deserted beaches around this area to enjoy a snack lunch under the shade of a tree or on the  boat or relax on the beach. Next, sail to Tanjung Luar past a small island with a fishermen village and huge fishing nets on wooden structures built in the ocean, which are usually inhabited by sea gulls. From Tanjung Luar,  continue by car to Kuta. En route make a brief stop at a salt panning place, where sea salt is cooked in fire and collected in conical containers almost resembling ice cream cones. Return to Kuta late in the afternoon for overnight .

Breakfast at hotel. Flight to Bali . Upon arrival in Bali, transfer to your hotel in Ubud for overnight

Leave hotel early morning with first stop will be Penglipuran ; one of traditional village in Bali, Continue the tour and visit another ancient village called Bayung Gede which is believed to be the one from which all the ancient villages of Bali derive. Many people come here to see the hanging newborn placentas, unique to Bayung Gede. In Trunyan, the bodies of the dead are placed on the ground without burial, but here it is the placenta that is not buried. It is the only village in Indonesia to have this custom then drive to Kintamani for lunch while overview of lake and mount Batur. After lunch we will drive to Gunung Kawi Tampak Siring and Tegallalang rice paddies before back to hotel for rest.

Take part in a day of shamanic healing and spiritual cleansing at Tirta Empul Temple. Firstly we will meet the Balinese healer near Ubud who will combines Yagna, Yatra and Mantra healing practices. The Yagna practice is performed to remove the negative factors in life, and to help find peace and happiness. Mantra practice, performed by reciting mantras, removes the lower vibrations of your system and elevates your energy. A mantra is a precise combination of sacred sounds, which forms a core of spiritual energy to stimulate high spiritual vibrations, inducing spiritual awakening and invigoration. The Yantra practice is designed to remove the afflictions that prevent you from achieving a certain goal. This can result in the removal of obstacles in your career or the bad intentions of your enemies. The ritual also protects you from negative forces, heals your aura and balances your chakra. The whole ritual is known as melukat by the locals and is done to spiritually purify the mind and soul. It can be practiced in any place considered sacred by the Balinese, then we will drive to Tirta Empul temple for most recommended this kind of purification.

After this first experience, we head a Balinese lunch in Ubud and after lunch we will visit Ubud palace and Monkey Forest before we back to hotel for overnight

Breakfast at hotel. Check out time at hotel at 12.00 noon . Transfer to Airport at 22.00 for your flight home

Explore Exotic Indonesia

Arrive in Jakarta International Airport  . Transfer to your hotel for overnight

Breakfast at hotel. Start your day in Jakarta with city tour around the city. First stop will be Old City Batavia. The Istiqlal Mosque with passing by Indonesia President palace before we stop at Indonesia monument. Back to hotel for rest .

Breakfast at hotel .Transfer to Jakarta Airport from flight to Pangkalan Bun by Trigana Air IL 708 at 09.25.

Upon arrival at the airport of Pangkalanbun direct transfer to the boat for cruise up for Rimba Lodge and afternoon watching proboscis monkeys and wild Orang Utan by boat. Dinner and overnight are provided on Klotok .

Breakfast at Klotok then half day trek for exploring The Orang Utans. Research for feeding time at 13.30  at camp Leaky by trekking at rainforest about half hours  watching  such as the King during feeding time at 14.00. Meals & overnight provided at Klotok.

Breakfast at Klotok, morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Semarang by Nam Air IN 195 at 08.30 . Arrive Semarang 09.30.

Upon arrival in Semarang , Meet and greet  by our guide and drive to Borobudur temple

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE was built during the golden age of Syailendra Dynasty, sometime in the beginning of the 8th century.The word BOROBUDUR is believed to mean monastery on a hill. It is derived from the words baram and buduhur. Bara is from Sangskrit word Vihara meaning a complex of temples monasteries or dormitories, Beduhur is a old Javanese word meaning above. BOROBUDUR TEMPLEwas built on a small hill in the Kedu Basin, a rich, fertile valley surrounded by the spectacular volcanoes.

To the East lies Merapi and Merbabu and to the North lies Sumbing and Sindoro.The unsual jagged Menoreh Hills encircle the temple to South and West. The temple is also located near the meeting place of two rivers, the Elo and the Progo, these rivers are believed to be symbolic of Gangga and Yamuna, two rivers feeding the Indus valley in India. We get a sense of the grandness of the landscape when we rise to final terrace of the monument wich opens up into 360 degrees view of the magnificent valley.

Breakfast at hotel .Enjoy your first day in Jogjakarta by visiting Sultan Palace,Taman Sari then to Batik Centre. Late afternoon visit Prambanan Temple and last ratu Boko temple before back to hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at hotel. Merapi takes and Merapi gives. Merapi destroyed and then Merapi provide. And Merapi always keep his promises.
Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia that erupting around 5 years cycle. Last 2010 eruption of Merapi was considered as the biggest eruption of Merapi in the century. it swept all the jungle and buried many villages deep under the pyroclastic cloud, Hot sand, Tons of stones and Ashes.
Our adventure will start early to get the better chance to see the whole Merapi. We explore Merapi ex eruption area using Jeep with the stunning view of the devastating effect of the eruption, the nature that try to heal and the amazing landscape.
Then, we will visit Ullen Sentallu Museum which is the best museum in Jogjakarta. Ullen Sentallu Museum is the museum about Javanese Culture and tradition, Jogjakarta-Solo Kingdom history, Hindus and Buddhist statue and history and many Javanese traditional things. This Museum will provide guide that will explain about the collection that they have in the museum

Breakfast at hotel .Transfer to Jakarta Airport from flight to Pangkalan Bun by Trigana Air IL 708 at 09.25.

Upon arrival at the airport of Pangkalanbun direct transfer to the boat for cruise up for Rimba Lodge and afternoon watching proboscis monkeys and wild Orang Utan by boat. Dinner and overnight are provided on Klotok .

At 3.30 in the early morning you will be wake up & start Mt. Bromo tour, to witness sunrise from rim of crater. The tour will conducted by pony riding ( own expenses ) cross sea of sand and climb up 245 stairs. After enjoy the surrounding of Mt. Bromo, back to hotel for breakfast and drive to Surabaya to visit Submarine Monument  Monumen Kapal Selam / navi museum / SEE Suramadu National Bridge.Last visit Sampoerna before check in at your hotel in Surabaya  

Early morning flight to Ujung Pandang .Arrive and drive to Toraja via Pare Pare.

Your journey takes you through several villages of the Bugis people whose stilted houses line magnificent mountain passes. Stop at a local restaurant in Pare-pare for a late lunch.

After lunch, the journey leads through several villages of the Bugis people, whose stilted houses line magnificent mountain passes. Stop at a local restaurant in Pare-Pare for a late lunch. The drive continues through the hills reaching Rantepao in the late afternoon. Rantepao is the small capital of Toraja, with an estimated population of around 450,000. The Toraja ethnic group is renowned for their elaborate funeral rites, traditional houses and spectacular carving and dancing. Here, spend next two days exploring the Toraja villages and learning about their unique culture and customs.

Check in to the hotel in Rantepao.

Dinner at the hotel.

This morning after breakfast, if the timing is right, have the chance to be immersed in the bustling life of the Torajan’s with a visit to their once-a-week traditional Buffalo Market in Bolu. This market is important to the local society as buffalos and pigs are an essential part of the intricate funeral ceremonies that take place here.

Note: Bolu Market depends on the schedule and is only held once every 6 days. In case there is no market on the day of visit, we will replace it by a visit to a local market in Rantepao. Afterwards, head south of Toraja and visit two traditional villages. After exploring these cultural hotspots, head to the villages of Lemo and Suaya, which are enveloped  by cliffs pierced with graves and tau tau (hanging effigies) of deceased nobility. These cliffs are also referred to as the ‘death balconies’ due to their perilous locations. Lunch is served in a traditional ‘Liong Tongkonan’ (local name for housing structure). While enjoying some unique local food, learn about the spiritual elements of ancestral Torajan architecture.

After lunch, visit Londa Village where wooden coffins are suspended by ropes and poles extending from the cliffs. Continue to Kete Kesu, a village which has one of the finest ensembles of Tongkonan (Toraja traditional houses) on the island. These boat-shaped houses have tall roofs made of slender bristles and create strange silhouettes in the sky. The Tongkonan facades boast many carved and painted motifs and a wooden buffalo head typically adorns the wealthiest homes. Kete Kesu Village also has a rice granary of the traditional Toraja country style. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon.

Dinner will be served in the hotel.

Overnight in Rantepao.

After breakfast in the morning, head to Palawa, a typical Toraja village, and then on to the highlands of Batutumonga for stunning views across the Toraja Valley.

In this incredible surrounding, take lunch at Mentirotiku Local Restaurant.

According to preferences, take a 1 or 2-hour light trek through fascinating Toraja villages.

Perched on the slopes of Mt Sesean, these villages offer beautiful views of rice fields dotted with large black rocks -remains of ancient volcanic eruptions. The one-hour trek leads through the villages of Lempo and Tinongbayo, while the easy two-hour walk leads through the villages of Bori and Tikala. In both instances, there will be an opportunity to meet locals and observe their traditional lifestyles. These villages have ancestral stone circles, part of the local lore of the Toraja people, with each stone representing an important noble who has passed away. They also feature impressive Tongkonan houses.

Return to Rantepao, with a stop at a Todi weaving factory where the ancient technique and motifs for Torajans textile known as Ikats are preserved. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon.

Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Rantepao.

Note: Between July and September (dry season) many funerals take place and during this period, and many Toraja migrants return home for the holidays. The program will be tailored to allow guests to attend a ceremony if they choose to do so.

 

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and begin the day’s journey to Sengkang.  Stop enroute in Enrekang and enjoy a  late lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch, continue to the village of Sengkang, a former capital of the Bugis Kingdom which overlooks Lake Tempe, the largest lake in Sulawesi.  

Enjoy a Local Bugis style feast dinner at Glory Restaurant while soaking up spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Overnight in Sengkang.

Depart from Sengkang to Makassar city Tour , firstly we will visit The fort of Makassar harbour, also known as Fort Rotterdam dates back to 1545 and built by King of Gowa. Today, it is considered one of the best preserved examples of Dutch architecture in Indonesia. Walk to Museum Negeri La Galigo in the same complex, where about 5,000 itesm of exhibits, including sailing boats, artefacts from Tana Toraja, ancient musical instruments, and ethnic costumes are displayed. Paotere, is a large port where Bugis Pinisi sailing ships berth. They are hand-built in the South Sulawesi style by Bugis or Makassan shipwrights and trading all over Indonesia. UNESCO formally recognised the cultural significance of the boat-building and listed it as world’s Intangible Cultural Heritage The port and the nearby fish market are atmospheric places from dawn until mid-morning, when giant tuna and every sea creature imaginable are traded Somba Opu, a street lined up with souvenir shop, within walking distance from Losari beach. Late afternoon flight to Bali . Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for overnight

Breakfast at hotel . Relax on at hotel or enjoy optional tours

After breakfast drive to Monkey Rorest, Ubud palace ,Tegallalang for rice paddies. Then we will drive Kintamani for lunch with enjoy breathtaking view of Mount and Lake Batur then to Coffee plantation and last to Tirta Empul temple before back to hotel .

Breakfast at hotel . Free days in the hotel  

Depart after breakfast to visit  lake Temple at Lake Beratan of Bedugul, continue to Jatiluwih ; Unesco heritage rice paddies in Bali then last we will stop at Tanah Lot Temple for sunset before we drive to Nusa Dua for overnight

Breakfast at hotel . Relax on the beach or enjoy optional tours

Transfer to Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport for flight HOME

South Sulawesi; Toraja Highland Tour

Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar,meeting services. we will take you out on the picturesque drive to Toraja with approx 8 hours driving along the Bugisnese villages with their typical houses. We will stop for a photo-taking during the trip. Lunch (Exclude) will be served in a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon stop on the PuncakLakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Arrive in Rantepao in late afternoon. Overnight at Hotel Misiliana (Deluxe Room).

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At KeteKesu one of the oldest Torajan villages we can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumah adat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Lunch (Exclude) in Rantepao. Overnight at Hotel Misiliana (Deluxe Room).

After breakfast, another full day discovery trekking tour of Toraja, first you will be transferred to Kandora village where your trekking trip be began. Passing thru this Palipu village then onwards to Suaya via Gantarang village then to Tampangallo. Stop in Buntu Lobe to see the children performing music bamboo orchestra and traditional dance of Toraja. Afterwards visiting Kote village where you can see the baby grave in the tree. In the afternoon we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel Misiliana (Deluxe Room).

After breakfast, drive back to Makassar. Lunch (Exclude) will be served at a local restaurant in Pare-Pare then transfer directly to Hotel Santika Makassar (Deluxe Room)

After breakfast, Transfer directly to Airport to catch flight for your next destination.

Discover Sulawesi Bugis Tribe and Toraja Land

Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, transfer to Sengkang, a small village located in the center of the former Bugis kingdom on the Lake Tempe. On the way you will visit Bantimurung located 42 km east-north Makassar, in a steep limestone valley with tropical vegetation, and a 15 meter high waterfall.  Lunch en route. In the afternoon, if you are lucky you will catch the beautiful views of the sunset over the Lake Tempe. We will take you across the lake by motorized canoe and visit the fishermen families living on the floating villages. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Sengkang.

NOTE: The water elevation in Lake Tempe will be low during the dry season. Not recommended to crossing the lake.

After breakfast, visiting the traditional Silk Factory where you can see the traditional spinning and weaving of silk material by Bugisnesse women. After that, proceed to Tana Toraja via Palopo, passing through spectacular view along the road to Toraja. Lunch en route. In the afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Suaya to discover the secrets of baby trees, and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Torajan villages you can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumah adat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Lunch in Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, another full day exploring Toraja. We will drive you to Batu Tumonga best known for its spectacular view of rice terraces. If possible you can walk along the countryside to see the daily life of Torajan people. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, visiting Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantepao, before heading back to the hotel for dinner at local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, transfer back to Makassar. Lunch will be served in a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. Afterwards, transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport Makassar to catch the flight for your next destination.

Sulawesi Tana Toraja Tour

Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, meeting services. Afterwards we will take you out on the picturesque drive to Toraja with approx 8 hours driving along the Bugisnese villages with their typical houses. We will stop for a photo-taking during the trip. Lunch will be served in a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon stop on the Puncak Lakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Arrive in Rantepao in late afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Suaya to discover the secrets of baby trees, and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Torajan villages we can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumah adat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Lunch in Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, drive back to Makassar. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pare-Pare. Arrive in Makassar in the afternoon. Directly transfer to the Hotel for dinner at local restaurant and overnight.

After breakfast, we will take you on a short city tour, visiting Fort Rotterdam the old Dutch fortress and Paotere Anchorage the Makassarese and Bugisnese boat harbor. Afterwards, transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport to catch the flight for your next destination.

Discover Toraja Highland and Mamasa

Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar, meeting services. Makassar is the capital city of South Sulawesi. We will take you on a short city tour, visiting Fort Rotterdam the old Dutch Fortress and Paotere Anchorage the Makassarese and Bugisnese boat harbor. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at the hotel. 

After breakfast, we will take you for drive down to Mamasa with the scenic panorama, passing through Bugisnese villages with their typical houses.  Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. Mamasa is a cool mountain resort, with numerous hot springs nearby. There are interesting walks among the rolling hills, rice terraces and villages. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel. 

After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day excursions around Mamasa. Visiting the traditional House Rante Buda, Kampong Tawalian, Osanga Village, the tombs from Tedong-Tedong Minanga and the weaving center of Rantesapu Bala. Lunch in local restaurant. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in hotel. 

After breakfast, the trip will be continued to Toraja. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Polewali. In the afternoon, stop on the Puncak Lakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Late afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at the Hotel. 

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Suaya to discover the secrets of baby trees and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Toraja’s villages we can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumah adat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Lunch in Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel. 

After breakfast, we will bring you out for a full day trip to Batutumonga, enjoying superb views of Rantepao and the surrounding valleys. You will enjoy a walk along the rice fields where you can see the daily life of Torajan people. Lunch in local restaurant in Rantepao. After lunch, visiting Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel. 

After breakfast, drive back to Makassar. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pare-Pare. Then transfer directly to Hasanuddin International Airport Makassar to catch the flight to your next destination.

Sulawesi Toraja Tour with Togian Island

Upon arrival in Makassar airport, pick-up by your guide for a full-day countryside Karst Tour around the village of Rammang-Rammang close to the city of Maros to enjoy the view of limestone cliffs. By motorized canoe along the river surrounded with Nipa Palms(nypafruticans) and feel the cool breeze of countryside and walk inside its valleys between rice fields surrounded by spectacular limestone mounds of various proportions, caves and rainforest, experience local farming and fishing life during your walk. Lunch will be served at a local homes in Maros. Before return to Makassar we could visit the caves with prehistoric drawings of Leang–Leang. Before to your hotel visit Anjungan Losari Beach, the new icon of Makassar, featuring the 4 ethnic groups in South Sulawesi. Here you have to trythe traditional snacks, called PisangEpe (pressed Banana ) while enjoying the sunset. Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, we will take you out on the picturesque drive to Toraja with approx 8 hours driving along the Bugisnese villages with their typical houses. We will stop for a photo-taking during the trip. Lunch (Exclude) will be served in a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon stop on the PuncakLakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Arrive in Rantepao in late afternoon. Dinner (exclude) at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Then continue to discover the secrets of baby trees in Kambira. Onwards to Suaya to the graveyard of Kings of Sangalla lies on the hillsides, and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At KeteKesu one of the oldest Torajan villages you can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumahadat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Lunch (exclude) in Rantepao. Dinner (exclude) at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, leaving for Pendolo through Palopo, capital of the Luwu regency and also known as a Port of Moslem. Lunch en route. Afterward, driving along the Palmolive plantations and will arrive in Pendolo in the late afternoon. Pendolo is a small village located on the South shore of Lake Poso. Lake Poso is a deep fresh water lake with white sandy beaches. Lunch (exclude) and Dinner (exclude) at local restaurant. Overnight in the Hotel in Pendolo.

After breakfast, crossing the Lake Poso to Tentena. The trip will take approx. 3 hours by boat. Lake Poso is the one of the most beautiful clear fresh water lake, in Indonesia. Lunch (exclude) in Tentena. After lunch, free program. Dinner (exclude)and overnight in a hotel or cottage.

After breakfast, you will visit a waterfall with twelve steps known as WeraSaluopa in Tonusu and take a walk through a Balinese transmigration village. Lunch (exclude) en route. In the afternoon you can take a walk or just relax beside the lake. Dinner (exclude) and overnight in a hotel or cottage.

After breakfast, depart to Ampana. Lunch (exclude) en route. Drive passing picturesque villages, white sandy beaches and coconut plantations. In the afternoon arrive in Ampana. Dinner (exclude) at local restaurant and overnight at Cottages.
Note :Sulewana waterfall are change to hydraulic power and not permit to enter and Pamona cave are too many mosquito and not interesting anymore.

cruising to Togian Island by Ferry (about 5h). If you are lucky you can see the dolphins playing next to the boat. Boat from Black Marline will be Pick up in Wakai. In the afternoon arrive at Togian Island. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Private Tour to Una-Una Island. From Black Marlin to Una-Una about 1h by Boat. In Una – Una Island they Can Snorkeling, walking in the Beach and etc. In the late afternoon back to Hotel for Dinner and Overnight

Free Program

Free Program

Half Day Tour—
Today you can expect a special experience: Take a snorkel trip in a lake full of non-toxic jellyfish. By Lake Jellyfish Lake in Palau and another Jellyfish Lake on Kalimantan there are few comparable habitats of these magnificent jellyfish world. Unlike your congeners in the Pacific but the jellyfish on UnaUna are larger and have a reddish color on. Return to Kadidiri. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, Boat From Black Marline will drop to Wakai. After that transfer back to Ampanaby Ferry. Afterwards, take a long drive to Luwuk, Arriving Luwuk in the late afternoon (about 4 hours driving). Overnight at Hotel Aston (Luwuk)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch the flight for your next destination.

Hotels based on Aston Makassar****(Superior Room), Luta ResortToraja***(Superior room), Hotel Mulia Lake Poso (simple accommodation)/Hotel National Lake Poso (simple accommodation),SiuriTentena, Marina CottagesAmpana, Black MarlinTogian(Standard), Estrella Luwuk (Superior).

Explore Manado in North Sulawesi

Arrive at Sam Ratulangi Airport-Manado, transfer to your hotel for overnight.

After breakfast, city tour of Manado byvisiting the Chinese Temple Ban Hian Kiong, the monument of Sam Ratulangi and the Japanese Caves, was built during the Second World War. Lunch (excluded) will be in local restaurant in Manado. After lunch we will take you to Tangkoko Rain Forest. Tangkoko is a protected rain forest with varied flora and fauna in a mountainous area. Here we can see rare animals such as the Macaca Nigra (Sulawesi Black Monkey), Hornbill and Tarsius Spectrum, the smallest monkey in the world. In the evening drive back to Manado and overnight at hotel
Note : Visit Tarsius in Tangkoko would be better at 15.00pm The guest have more chance to see Tarsius for afternoon visit than morning visit (morning visit at 05.00am, starting around 03.00am from hotel)

After breakfast, you will enjoy a cruise by motorized canoe to the island of Bunaken to dive in one of the most beautiful sea gardens. Tour includes snorkel and fins. Lunch (excluded) on the sandy beach of the island. Early afternoon back to Manado. Overnight at the Hotel.

After breakfast, we will driving up to the Minahasa Highlands. We will visit Tomohon a small town situated between two active volcanoes with its unique local market which sells dog rats, bats and snake meat. Afterwards visit Wolaoan village to see how traditional Minahasa wooden houses are constructed and visit Tondano. Lunch (excluded) served in a restaurant near Tondano Lake, the biggest lake in the province. After lunch visiting Pulutan where things like potteries and made of clay, Linow lake is a changing color lake with panoramic surroundings. Late afternoon back to your hotel for overnight

After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for catching the flight to your next destination.

South Sulawesi Round Trip

After breakfast, we will take you out for a scenic drive to TanjungBira. On the way, you will visit Bissappu waterfall in Bantaeng. Lunch (excluded) en route. The Bugsinese and Makassarese is the expert of wooden boat makers and a skilful Sailor in Indonesia. At TanaBeru you can see Traditional Perahu construction. Overnight at accommodation in Bira.

After breakfast, we will take you for an Island trip to Liukang or Ara for snorkeling (optional), by using a local boat approx 30 min, but depends to the weather.(Snorkeling equipments can be rented in Bira at your OWN cost). In the afternoon back to Bira. Overnight at accommodation in Bira.

After breakfast, transfer to Sengkang. Located in the center of the Former Bugisnese Kingdom. In Watampone you will visit the museum of Andi Mapasissi to see his collection from the former Bugis Royalties. Lunch (excluded) en route. Crossing the lake by motorized canoe and visiting the fisherman families who live on the floating villages. You may have a chance to catch the beautiful views of the sunset over the Lake Tempe. Overnight at hotel in Sengkang.
NOTE: The water elevation in Lake Tempe will be low during the dry season. Not recommended to crossing the lake.

After breakfast, visiting the traditional Silk Factory where you can see the traditional spinning and weaving of silk material by Bugisnese women then proceed to Tana Toraja via Palopo, passing through spectacular view along the road. Lunch (excluded) en route. In the afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Then continue to discover the secrets of baby trees in Kambira. Onwards to Suaya to the graveyard of Kings of Sangalla lies on the hillsides, and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Torajan villages you can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumahadat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, another full day exploring Toraja. We will drive you to BatuTumonga best known for its spectacular view of rice terraces. If possible you can walk along the countryside to see the daily life of Torajan people. Lunch (excluded) will be served at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, visiting Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantapao before heading back to the hotel for overnight.

After breakfast, transfer back to Makassar. A coffee-break at Puncak Lakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Lunch (excluded) will be served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. Afterwards transfer directly to Hotel in Makassar for overnight.

After breakfast, we will take you on a short city tour, visiting Fort Rotterdam the old Dutch fortress and Paotere Anchorage the Makassarese and Bugisnese boat harbor. Afterwards, transfer directly to Hasanuddin International Airport for your next destination.

Hotels based on Luta Resort Toraja***(Superior room) / Misiliana Toraja***(Deluxe room), Bara Beach Bira (Deluxe Bungalow) / Anda Beach (Sea view room),BBC hotelSengkang(Superior room), Best Western Hotel*** Makassar (Deluxe room)

Highlights of Indonesia; Bali, Java ,Tana Toraja, Flores and Komodo Island

Arrive in Ngurah Rai International Airport, Meet and greet by our guide and transfer to hotel for overnight in Ubud.

Breakfast at hotel and enjoy your day relax in the pool.
At 15.30 drive to Laplapan village Ubud for cooking class. Local guide helps to get everything and tells more about cuisine of Bali. Then proceed to local family visit the neighborhood and with a help of locals make a dinner from ingredients bought at the market and after dinner back to hotel for overnight.

Breakfast. Bali sightseeing: Gunung Kawi temple, Tampak Siring village, Tirta Empul temple, Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Lunch (at clients own expense). After lunch visiting Gunung Kawi Sebatu temple. If time lets proceed to Tegalalang rice terrace. Come back to Ubud. Overnight at hotel.

Visiting a unique Balinese houses setting where over fifteen family from one ancestor leaving harmoniously in one compound. Involve with them on their daily life to get a closely feeling, you will be welcomed  and teach how to wear Bali traditional uniform ,it is also for your souvenir .

Walking along with local farmers in a farmer hat and equipment toward the rice field could be something different. Further more, involve with them in traditionally rice cultivating process up to planting rice is amazing experience in your life. While enjoying passing on the rice field line, more variety vegetables could be seen and meeting other local farmers, then hold a short chat

Enrich your knowledge with number of tropical fruits plantation and spices, while a local will demonstrate a climbing coconut. He will then serve you a young coconut as refreshment. After lunch we will continue our trip to visit Ulun Danu temple at Lake Beratan before check in at hotel in Munduk

After breakfast,Leave from Puri Lumbung Cottages on a soothing walk to observe the coffee, cloves, vanilla, avocado and other kind of plantation areas, proceed to the Red Coral waterfall .Go back to hotel for lunch via a different route where you will have the opportunity to see spice gardens and farming in action then stop at Melanting temple before drive to Pemuteran for hotel check in 

Free days on the beach or enjoy our optional activities 

At 3.30 in the early morning you will be wake up & start Mt. Bromo tour, to witness sunrise from rim of crater. The tour will conducted by pony riding cross sea of sand and climb up 245 stairs. After enjoy the surrounding of Mt. Bromo, back to hotel for breakfast and drive to Surabaya for catch flight IW 1813 to Jogjakarta about 1 hour . Arrive in Jogjakarta for overnight in your hotel 

Breakfast at hotel .Enjoy your first day in Jogjakarta by visiting Sultan Palace then visit Prambanan Temple and continue drive  about 2 hours to visit biggest Buddhist temple in the world; Borobudur temple.

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE was built during the golden age of Syailendra Dynasty, sometime in the beginning of the 8th century.The word BOROBUDUR is believed to mean monastery on a hill. It is derived from the words baram and buduhur.

Bara is from Sangskrit word Vihara meaning a complex of temples monasteries or dormitories, Beduhur is a old Javanese word meaning above. BOROBUDUR TEMPLEwas built on a small hill in the Kedu Basin, a rich, fertile valley surrounded by the spectacular volcanoes. To the East lies Merapi and Merbabu and to the North lies Sumbing and Sindoro.The unsual jagged Menoreh Hills encircle the temple to South and West. The temple is also located near the meeting place of two rivers, the Elo and the Progo, these rivers are believed to be symbolic of Gangga and Yamuna, two rivers feeding the Indus valley in India. We get a sense of the grandness of the landscape when we rise to final terrace of the monument wich opens up into 360 degrees view of the magnificent valley.

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Adi Sucipto Airport to catch flight GA 695 to Ujung Pandang (Makassar).

Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, meeting services. Afterwards we will take you out on the picturesque drive to Toraja with approx 8 hours driving along the Bugisnese villages with their typical houses. We will stop for a photo-taking during the trip. Lunch will be served in a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon stop on the Puncak Lakawan to enjoy the spectacular view. Arrive in Rantepao in late afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Onwards to Suaya to discover the secrets of baby trees, and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Torajan villages we can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumah adat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Lunch in Rantepao. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

Free day and enjoy swimming pool  at hotel 

After breakfast, drive back to Makassar. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pare-Pare. Arrive in Makassar in the afternoon. Directly transfer to the Hotel for dinner at local restaurant and overnight. 

Morning flight from Makassar to Ende via Denpasar by JT 741 & IW 1830 . Upon arrival transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Then drive up to Moni located in the slope of Mt. Kelimutu and  check in at Kelimutu Eco Lodge or similar for dinner and overnight. 

Early morning at 04:00 AM drive up to Mt. Kelimutu for about an hour drive. Upon arrival at the parking lot, trekking through over than 200 stairs up to the top at monument to see its picturesque three color lakes and the beautiful sunrise over the lakes if the weather permits. Then return to the parking lot and drive back to the hotel. After breakfast drive to Bajawa with stops in Ende for lunch. Then continue to Bajawa with stops to see blue stone beach at Penggajawa Village and Boawae traditional village located at the foot of Ebulobo Volcano. Late afternoon arriving in Bajawa and check in at Sylverin hotel or similar for dinner and overnight. 

After early breakfast drive up to Bena megalithic village. Then continue drive to Ruteng with stops in Aimere to see the process of making palm wine and Borong for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch drive up to Ruteng with stops in Ranamese Lake and other photo stops according to local happenings. Afternoon arriving in Ruteng and check in at Wisma Bunda Maria or similar for dinner and overnight. 

After having breakfast drive to Labuan Bajo with stops in Cancar to see the spider web style of rice fields and Lembor. Lunch will be served in Labuan Bajo before transfer to hotel for overnight

Breakfast at hotel relax in swimming pool until 12.00 then transfer to the harbor to get on board an AC Cabin boat and depart to Rinca for about 2 hours sailing. On arrival in Loh Buaya, Rinca to see the activities of Komodo dragons and other wild animals in their natural habitat. Then proceed to Kalong island to see thousands of bats flying out from their nests. Dinner and overnight are on boat. 

Early morning sail to Bidadari island for snorkeling and swimming. After breakfast return to Labuan Bajo to catch your flight IW 1899 back to Denpasar, Bali.

Upon arrival in Bali,meet and greet by our guide then transfer to your hotel in Seminyak 

Relax on the beach or enjoy optional activities 

Transfer to Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport for home trip.