visit tana toraja sulawesi indonesia with komodotours.com

TOUR CODE	:	SUL- AD06
PACKAGE NAME	:	MAKASSAR - BUGIS - TANA TORAJA ADVENTURE TOURS
DURATION	:	6DAYS / 5NIGHTS
MINIMUM	:	TWO PERSONS
SCHEDULE	:	EVERYDAY

Toraja people had little notion of themselves as a distinct ethnic group before the 20th century. Before Dutch colonization and Christianize, Torajans, who lived in highland areas, identified with their villages and did not share a broad sense of identity. Although complexes of rituals created linkages between highland villages, there were variations in dialects, differences in social hierarchies, and an array of ritual practices in the Sulawesi highland region. “Toraja” (from the coastal languages’ to, meaning people; and riaja, uplands) was first used as a lowlander expression for highlanders.

As a result, “Toraja” initially had more currency with outsiders—such as the Bugis and Makassarese, who constitute a majority of the lowland of Sulawesi—than with insiders. The Dutch missionaries’ presence in the highlands gave rise to the Toraja ethnic consciousness in the Sa’dan Toraja region, and this shared identity grew with the rise of tourism in the Tana Toraja Regency. Since then, South Sulawesi has four main ethnic groups—the Bugis (the majority, including shipbuilders and seafarers), the Makassarese (lowland traders and seafarers), the Mandarese (trader s and fishermen), and the Toraja (highland rice cultivators. CLICK HERE

Day 01: Makassar - Sengkang (L,D)
According to your schedule of arrival, you will meet our Tour Guide at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar. Then we drive to Sengkang, famous as the center of traditional sutera silk clothes factory in South Sulawesi. On the way, we visit Bantimurung waterfall which also famous for its colorful butterflies. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, arrive in Sengkang and directly to the Lake Tempe where we will have a boat trip to discover the way of life of Buginese fishermen with their floating houses. Dinner and overnight stay at simple accommodation in Sengkang.

Day 02 : Sengkang - Toraja (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will visit the traditional silk factory where women hand spin and weave silk clothes. Than drive to Tana Toraja via Palopo where we will find many spectacular views along the road from Palopo to Tana Toraja. Lunch en route. In the afternoon arrive in Tana Toraja. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : Full day Tana Toraja Tour (B,L,D)
A After breakfast, we will visit thestonehanging grave of Lemo with its Tau-Tau effigies. Then to Kambira where we can find the peculiar baby graves in the trees. Onwards we will explore the architecture of Tongkonan houses in Ketekesu village and Londa, which is a natural grave with entombed deceased. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Rantepao. In the afternoon, we visit Nanggala and Siguntuk, local Torajan villages famous for their old Tongkonan houses and rice barns. Then back to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : Full day Tana Toraja Tour (B,L,D)
In the morning we will visit Tinombayo where we can enjoy the spectacular view of the megalith stones spread over the extensive rice fields. Then to a burial cave of Lokomata. From Lokomata, we continue our trip to Batutumonga where we will a have short trekking, enjoy the beautiful panorama and experience a moment of the unique Torajan life style.. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Batutumonga. In the afternoon, we will visit Pallawa & Sa’dan, local Torajan villages famous for their wood carving. Then back to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 : Toraja - Makassar (B,L,D)
This morning, we drive back to Makassar with the different road ( via Pare-Pare ). On the way stop on the Bambapuang for a coffee break and enjoy the extraordinary view of mountButtukabobong. Lunch will be served at seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. Afternoon arrival in Makassar and we will take you to a local restaurant for having dinner. Then check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 - Makassar - Departure (B)
After breakfast, we will take you on a short city tour in Makassar visit Sulawesi Mianiature Garden, Tanjung Bunga and the Fort Rotterdam. After that, you will be transferred directly to Hasanuddin Airport Makassar for you flight to the next destination.

PACKAGE PRICE AVAILABLE AT KOMODOTOURS.COM

TOUR CODE	DESCRIPTION	2 - 3	4 - 6
SUL - AD006	6Days / 5Nights TANA TORAJA TOURS	882	708

All prices are quoted in American Dollar net per person. Subject to change without prior notice.

PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDE
* airport transfers in Sulawesi
* accommodation at hotel in Toraja
* full board meals
* all sightseeing as per itinerary
* land transportation
* english speaking guide
* mineral water

PACKAGE PRICE NOT INCLUDE :
- Airfare to and from Makassar
- Airport taxes
- Soft drink and alcohol beverage
- Personal expenses
- Phone call
- Laundry service
- Travel Insurance
- Tip and gratuities

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