Meet the Toraja

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

We propose you  deep immersion in the Toraja culture outside the tourist trails. Our passionate local guides will make you discover their culture, customs and traditions from inside.Get off the beaten track to discover cultural diversity, meet local people, find unusual places...

The word Toraja comes from the Bugis language,  which means “people from the highlands”. Nature is just amazing. We know all the secret places in Tana Toraja : hidden waterfalls, the most peaceful places...We will be happy to make you discover Tana Toraja in a different way so that you can feel the authenticity of Tana Toraja. 

Arrival flight: Makassar

Departure flight: Palopo

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MAKASSAR

Welcome to your Toraja  culture tour! Your local guide will meet you upon your arrival at Makassar  Airport . You’ll be transferred by private car to the hotel. . After checking in to your hotel, the rest of your day will be free to spend at your leisure. Overnight in Makassar.

Meals included: ---

DAY 2: MAKASSAR – RAMANG RAMANG – TANA TORAJA

After breakfast we will start the transfert to Tana Toraja. Before we will visit Ramang Ramang, 2nd largest in the world by UNESCO. Located in Maros (1.5 hours). Boat along Pute River that divides between the limestone hills using local wooden boats. Walk about 45 minutes to see the caves decorated with stalactites and stalagmites, and there is some pre-historic paintings.. Back to the pier and transfer to Tana Toraja.  uring this trip, we will enjoy the astonishing tropical landscape.

Meals Included : Breakfast

DAYS 3 – 4: MEET THE TORAJA

During these days we will visit the region of Tana Toraja, its traditional villages, with their houses in the shape of hulled boat – Kete y Palawa -, the ancient  graves on the stone of Lemo, Londa or Kambira. We will also visit the colourful markets and if a traditional ritual is held, we will assist. Then we will visit the mountain area of Batutumonga and we can make a moderate trekking of two hours walking through the settlements where we can see how the Toraja live in the mountain and we can enjoy the incredible nature of this region.

Meals Included : Breakfast

DAY 5: TANA TORAJA – PALOPO – OUT

We drive you to the airport in Palopo (2 hours) for your flight to your next destination. Trip ends here and we wish you have enjoyed your stay with us!

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect tailor-made tour in Tana Toraja just for you. Contact us with your holiday ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!