Nature Experience of Sulawesi

Duration: 16 Days

Overview

Sulawesi, with its stunning endemic biodiversity such as tarsiers and anoa, offers unforgettable nature experiences through destinations such as Bunaken and Wakatobi National Parks with their rich underwater beauty, Tana Toraja with its mountainous landscape and enchanting terraced rice fields, Bantimurung Waterfall surrounded by exotic butterflies, and Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park with its rich flora and fauna, making the island a paradise for nature lovers seeking adventure and unique beauty.

Highlights

  • Home to unique species such as tarsiers and anoa, which are found nowhere else.
  • Bunaken and Wakatobi National Parks, world-class diving destinations with stunning coral reefs.
  • Tana Toraja, with its terraced rice fields and rich culture, offers unforgettable scenery.
  • Bantimurung waterfall, with its beautiful limestone cliffs and habitat for a variety of butterflies.
  • Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park, which has a very high biodiversity.

Itinerary

Arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar and meet and greet with our local guide for transfer to your hotel in Rammang-Rammang for overnight. Rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel. After that  hike through the Stone Garden to enjoy panoramic views of the unique rock formations and visit the nearby Leang-Leang Caves, where you can see ancient prehistoric handprints and paintings. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local warung before exploring Kingkong Cave, known for its fascinating limestone formations. End your day with a visit to Telaga Bidadari, a serene hidden lagoon perfect for relaxing and taking in the beauty of the area.

NOTE :

The tour will be adjusted due to weather and time travel. You can discuss with the guide for possible visit and alternative.

Breakfast at hotel. After check out, transfer by boat from Rammang-Rammang. Continue drive to Sultan Hasanuddin Airport at Makassar. Board the flight to Manado. Upon arrival at Manado, you will be transferred to your hotel by our driver and guide. Rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel and relax until the afternoon. After check out from the hotel, depart from Manado and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive to Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation near the reserve. Have lunch at the lodge (own expenses). At around 15.00, embark on your first guided wildlife trek into Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The afternoon is ideal for spotting the Black Crested Macaque, endemic to North Sulawesi. As dusk approaches, your guide will help you find the elusive Tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates.

Return to lodge and enjoy your dinner (own expenses).

Start your day with an early sunrise trek. The jungle is most active in the morning and this is the best chance to see more wildlife, including hornbills, kingfishers, and possibly cuscus. Return to lodge around 09.00 for breakfast. Take a bird-watching tour around 10.30 or explore the nearby mangrove forests to see the diverse birdlife of the area including Sulawesi Hornbill. Return to your lodge for lunch around 12.30. At 15.00, head back into the forest for another afternoon trek. Focus on finding more wildlife, including some nocturnal animals starting their activities. Capture the sunset over the forest. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Breakfast at hotel. After check out, you will be transferred to Gorontalo. The drive time is around 11-12 hours depends on traffic. You can stop by on some places if you want. Check in at hotel at late evening. Rest for the next day excursion.

Breakfast at the hotel and relax until the afternoon. After check out, you will be transferred to Harbor. You will go to Wakai Island by overnight Ferry with estimated travel time 12-13 hours depends on weather. Your boat will depart around 16.00-17.00. Arrive at Wakai the next day and continue to Togean Island by local boat. Early check in at the accommodation. Rest of the day at leisure or you can arrange the excursion based on availability with the help of your local guide.

Today you are free to explore the area by yourself. You can dive or snorkel as per your own arrangement.

Breakfast at the hotel. After check out, you will be transferred to Wakai Island by local boat from Togean Island. Upon arrival at Wakai Island, change to speedboat for transfer to Ampana. Meet and greet with our driver and guide and you will be transferred to your hotel at Poso (around 3 hours drive). Check in at your hotel at late evening. Rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and depart to  Central Sulawesi Natural Resources Conservation to see rare mongkey Makaka Tongkeana. After having lunch continue to Lore Lindu National park enjoy the beauty of Lore Lindu National Park dinner and overnight at local house.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning start early with a local guide explore trails like the Napu Valley where you can spot endemic species like the maleo and Sulawesi babbler. Afternoon continue trekking, enjoying the rich flora and fauna. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in a scenic spot. Evening return to your accommodation & dinner.  Prepare for a tour to see Tarsius activity at night.

Today you will do another trekking to find flora and fauna that hasn’t been explored the previous day.

Breakfast at local house and relax until the afternoon. After check out time, you will be transferred to Palu for about 3-4 hours drive depends on the traffic. Upon arrival, check in and rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Mutiara Sis Aljufri Airport for flight to next destination.

More Information

Price: 3.268 / person

Inclusions

  • 15 nights accommodation based on twin share
  • Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel;
  • Ferry boat from Gorontalo to Wakai Island;
  • Boat transfer from Wakai to Togean Island, vice versa;
  • Boat transfer from Wakai Island to Ampana;
  • Entrance fee to National Parks;
  • Meals and tours as mentioned in itinerary;
  • Air conditioned vehicle.
  • Local English speaking guide during tour in Tangkoko, Togean Island, and Lore Lindu

Exclusions

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