Highlights of Tana Toraja

Tana Toraja a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia.The word Toraja is derived from the Buginese term riaja, which means “highland people”. The Dutch colonial government named the people Toraja in 1909.The Torajans are famous for their elaborate burial rites, their burial sites carved into the cliffs, their massive traditional covered houses called tongkonan, and their colorful wooden carvings. their color. Toraja funeral rites are important social events, often attended by hundreds of people and lasting several days.

outline itinerary :

Day 01 Makassar – Toraja
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin International 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 and overnight at Hotel.
Meals : L,D

Day 02 Toraja-Lemo-Kambira-Suaya-Londa-Kete Kesu
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 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.
Meals : B,L,D

Day 03 Toraja Weaving Center-Marante-Nanggala
After breakfast, another full day discovery tour Toraja with visiting Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the Traditional Weaving Center as well as Marante and Nanggala a traditional Torajan village that renowned for their large Tongkonan and rice barns. Lunch in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Meals : B,L,D

Day 04 Toraja Batu Tumonga Soft Trekking
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 also enjoy a walk along the rice fields where you can see the daily life of Torajan people. Lunch in local restaurant in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Meals : B,L,D

Day 05 Toraja – Makassar – Departure
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 flight for your next destination
Meals : B,L

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