Eco-Trip Sulawesi & Rote Island

18 DAYS / 17 NIGHTS

Sustainable jungle trekking in Sulawesi, overnight in local houses,  being environmentally conscious and overseeing sustainable practices wherever possible... We are glad to introduce  modest practices such as reduced use of plastics, work with eco-hotels, collaborate with organic farms...We always try to  reduce the environmental impact and have a possitive one in local economies. 

This trip to Sulawesi, Bali and Rote Island will make you travel in a different and more sustainable way. Local inmersion and full contact with nature. We are specialized in organizing tailor-made, off-the beaten tracks authentic trips, to ensure our travelers experience the main sites in an authentic and original manner. Let us guide you through our wonderful destination.

Arrival flight: Makassar

Departure flight: Kupang

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

DAY 3: MEET THE TORAJA

During thIS 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 4: RANTEPAO – BARUPPU

Right after breakfast transer to the village of Baruppu. This village is not touristic and the village is more traditional. During our stay in Baruppu we will have the chance to get in touch with local families not used to receive visits.  We will have dinner with them and spend the night in a local house. This will make is discovery how real life is in Toraja.

Trekk: 2-3 hours.

Meals Included : Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 5: BARUPPU – SAPPAN

After local breakfast we will start our trekk to Sappan. This trekk is longer tan the previus one and it will take around 6-8 hours to arrive to Sapan. Sappan is a remote village in Toraja region. En-route you will find a beautiful landscape, old traditional houses, local people daily live and more. Overnight in local house.

Meals Included : Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 6: SAPPAN – LOKOMATA – BATUTUMONGA – RANTEPAO

Today the trekk will be also long but worth it.  We will be walking around 6-7 hours until Lokomata. After that we will ho to Batutumonga. There is no better place in Toraja to experience the beauty of nature than Batutumonga. Located on a dramatic ridge, high on the slopes of Gunung (Mount). Batutumonga offers relaxing ambiance, cool temperature, and beautiful views. On different viewpoints, you will discover the scenery is spectacular. It offers a mixture of terraced paddy fields, forests, and open grassland. On a clear day, you can see Rantepao in the distance. It is the perfect place sit, relax and drink a warm cup of Tana Torajan coffee before do the transfer back to the hotel in Rantepao.

Meals Included : Breakfast and lunch

DAY 7: TORAJA – SENGKANG (TEMPE LAKE)

After breakfast, heading est, depart to the village of Sengkang, in Bugis’ territory.  After lunch, by canoe visit to the Tempe Lake, where the Bugis fishing community live. They have floating houses in the centre of the Lake. They only leave their houses to trade. We will visit their floating house and will enjoy their hospitality having a tea with them. Accommodation in Sengkang.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8: SENGKANG – BIRA BEACH

After breakfast, heading south, to Cape Bira. During this journey we will visit the Bugis’ villages of the region, sugar and cacao plantations and the rice fields.  At midday, we will get Bira. After lunch, we will have time to enjoy the beach. Accommodation in Bira.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9:  LIUKAN ISLAND – TANA BERU

After having breakfast, we will take a boat of the local fishermen to go to the nearby island of Liukan where we can enjoy its coralline environment; we will see (snorkelling) corals and a lot of fishes. Then, in the island, we will visit the fishing community of “konjo” that lives there. They are well known by its hand weaving popular called “ikat”. Before return to Bira, we will have time to relax in the idyllic beach of Liukan

In the afternoon, we will visit the village of Tana Beru, where hand wood ships (phinisí) are still made.  We will see the shipyard and the town just located behind them. Next, we will come back to Bira to have dinner and sleep.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10: BIRA – MAKASSAR – BALI (UBUD)

After breakfast, we will depart to Makassar, capital of Sulawesi Island, to take the flight to Bali. Arrive at Denpasar Airport where you will be greeted by our private driver and enjoy  a chauffeured ride to Ubud.  Rest of the day free at your own leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAYS 11-12-13;   UBUD

Free dayS in Ubud. Spend the day exploring the village of Ubud, its market, the sacred Monkey Forest or enjoy their restaurants.  We will inform you about the best things to do in Ubud and how to discover Bali off the beaten track.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 14: BALI- KUPANG-ROTE ISLAND

Transfert to the airport and flight to Kupang.  Once there connection with the second flight to Rote Island.  The flight takes approximately 20 minutes making this the quickest, most reliable route to the island. After arriving in Rote, the staff of the hotel will be waiting for you to do the transfert.

We offer you two options to spend your days in Rote: Seed Resort or Loedi Bungalows Rote. Both options are amazing.

Seed Resort neighbors the famous white powder beach of Nemberela, most well-known for the longest shore break wave in the whole of Indonesia, T Land. SEED Resort features nine exclusive bungalows set among the lush banana palms and boasts a 20metre fresh water infinity pool overlooking the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean just steps away. Offering guests the definition of paradise, the chance of pure physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, and panoramic sunsets only dreams are made of, the resort harnesses the breath of mother nature.

Loedi Bungalows Rote offers  4 eco bungalows  located in front of the beach. All have private bathroom with open air shower, private terrace. You can enjoy white sand beach, turquoise water, snorkeling, sup paddle, kite-surfing, or just swimming !

Meals included: Breakfast

DAYS 15-16-17  : ROTE ISLAND

Free days in Rote Island! The island offers an abundance of on-site and off-site activities: Surf, Kitsesurf, Yoga, Kayak, Paddle Surf, Cycling, Snorkelling, Local Village Tours, Spa...

Rote Island is the perfect getaway for those looking for authenticity, remoteness places...this island hides a breathtaking paradise.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 18:  ROTE ISLAND-KUPANG-OUT

Transfert to the airport to take the flight to Bali  or other destination via Kupang. Is the enf of this travel off the beaten path...

Meals included: Breakfast

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