THE UNSPOILED TORAJA, 5 Days, USD 546.00/ person twin-share
Tour based on minimum 2 pax traveling
Single Occupancy is charged additionally : USD 126.00
Grade of Hotel used : 3 star hotel & villager’s house
Tour’s Level of difficulty : Easy (Soft Trekking, 4 WD Jeep exploring)
Dates : Anytime, privately arranged
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 MAKASSAR/ TORAJA LAND
Arrival in Makassar or South Sulawesi’s airport, your guide will meet you and take you to Torajaland by car or minibus, an 8-9 hour ride with scenic stops, with chance also to see and look into Bugisness typical house. Stay overnight at Hotel in Rantepao, the capital of Toraja Regency. (L, D)
Day 2 TORAJA LAND
After breakfast you will have a full day meeting people and exploring the culture of Torajaland. Visit ancient graves, traditional village for Torajan typical houses, and the weaving village. We may be able to attend ceremonies if they coincide with our visit. (B, L, D)
Day 3 RANTEPAO/ MAKALE- BARUPPU
After breakfast depart by jeep to Barruppu at the northern tip of Torajaland, passing through Batutumonga and Lokomata along the way, is your chance to enjoy the hidden and authentic beauty of Toraja hinterland. Day hiking opportunities abound. Overnight at a local villager's house. (B, L, D)
Day 4 BARUPPU/ RANTEPAO
After breakfast takes a short trek to visit nearby hanging graves, then return to Rantepao via Lolai Hill. You may wish to purchase supplies for a picnic en route. Overnight at Hotel in Rantepao with dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5 TORAJA LAND/UJUNG PANDANG
Depart Torajaland for Ujungpandang, with chance to stop at Bantimurung to see the waterfall and butterfly breeding center. Arrive in Ujungpandang by late afternoon, check in at Pantai Gapura on the beach side (B, L)
Meals indication (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Rate Includes:
Transfer and tours as per itinerary with private AC vehicle, 4WD Jeep charter for touring Baruppu, Local English speaking guide or other language on request (subject to availability), Luggage handling, Any available admissions/ donations at places of interest mentioned, Parking fees, Meals on full-board basis (3xbreakfast, 3xlunch and 3xdinner), Overnight based on 3Nights at Toraja Missiliana Hotel and 1Night at villager’s house, Current prevailing govt. tax and service charge, Local insurance coverage
Rate Excludes:
Air ticket, airport departure tax, all your personal expenses, beverages and other meals, tipping, and things that are not indicated above
Note: Toraja Land is situated in the highland with more rain possibilities, therefore the favourable time touring the area would be during dry season, April – October. Travelling during the month of June there usually more chances to see funeral ceremony as people just finished from harvesting their farms when they usually have more funds to do the ceremony
