SOUTH SULAWESI & NORTH SULAWESI TOUR PACKAGE 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS
Day 1: Makassar Airport – Rammang-Rammang – Parepare
Arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar. Your private driver and English/German-speaking guide will meet you at arrivals. Transfer directly to Rammang-Rammang, Maros for your first adventure.
About Rammang-Rammang:
Often called the "Stone Garden of Sulawesi", Rammang-Rammang is the third largest karst region in the world after China and Vietnam. Towering limestone cliffs rise 200 meters from emerald rice fields and a calm river. You’ll take a peaceful boat ride through the canyon, surrounded by sheer rock walls and hidden caves with ancient stalactites. Later, trek to the "Stone Garden" – a surreal landscape of rock formations perfect for photography, especially at golden hour. It’s quiet, untouched, and feels like stepping into another world.
In the afternoon, continue your 2-hour drive to Parepare, the hometown of former President B.J. Habibie. Check in and relax.
Overnight: Hotel in Parepare | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Parepare – Tana Toraja Highlands
A scenic 5-hour drive to Tana Toraja through pine forests, mountain passes, and terraced rice fields. Watch the landscape change as you climb to 950 meters above sea level. Arrive in Rantepao in the afternoon. Breathe the cool mountain air and settle into your hotel.
Overnight: in Toraja ,Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Toraja – South Toraja Cultural Tour
Discover the cultural heart of South Toraja:
1. Lemo – Royal cliff graves with rows of "Tau Tau" wooden statues watching over the valley
2. Sangrapuang – Sacred baby graves inside living trees, a unique Toraja tradition
3. Tampang Allo – Natural cave burial site with ancient wooden coffins
4. Karuaya Village – Walk through a traditional village and see authentic Tongkonan houses still inhabited today
Late afternoon: Visit Bolu Traditional Market to see buffalo trading, Toraja textiles, and local daily life.
Overnight: Toraja Santai Hotel | Meals: Full Board
Day 4: Toraja – North Toraja Culture & Nature Tour
Explore the landscapes of North Toraja:
Palawa Village – Famous for its perfect row of traditional Tongkonan houses.
Tinimbayo Hill – Panoramic views of endless rice terraces.
Batutumonga – Known as "Land Above the Clouds" with breathtaking valley views.
Bori Megalithic Stones – Ancient ceremonial stone site.
Lombok Parinding Cave – Cave burial site with 100+ year-old burial jars.
Return to hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight: In Toraja | Meals: Full Board
Day 5: Toraja – Flight to Manado
Morning at leisure for final photos of Tongkonan houses. Transfer to Sultan Hasanuddin Airport for your flight to Manado. Arrive in the afternoon, transfer to your hotel and rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Manado | Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Manado – Minahasa Highland Tour
Full-day tour of the Minahasa highlands:
Tomohon – Flower city and famous "extreme market" of Minahasa.
Pagoda Ekayana – The tallest Buddhist pagoda in Indonesia.
Lake Tondano – The largest volcanic lake in North Sulawesi.
Woloan Village – Known for traditional knock-down wooden houses.
Lake Linow – A volcanic lake famous for changing colors due to sulfur and minerals.
Return to hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel in Manado | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Manado – Speedboat to Siladen Island
Morning transfer to Manado harbor. 45-minute speedboat ride to Siladen Island, part of Bunaken National Marine Park. Check in at your beachfront resort. No cars, no roads – just white sand, turquoise sea, and peace. Afternoon snorkeling right from the beach.
Overnight: Siladen Beach Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8-9: Siladen Island – Leisure, Diving & Snorkeling
Two full days at your leisure in paradise. Choose your own pace:
• Snorkeling directly from the beach over Bunaken’s world-class coral gardens
• Diving for certified divers: explore vertical walls and rich marine life
• Relaxation: Hammocks, beach walks, sunset
No fixed schedule. Pure island time.
Overnight: Siladen Beach Resort | Meals: Full Board
Day 10: Siladen Island – Manado Airport – Departure
Speedboat back to Manado harbor. Transfer to Sam Ratulangi International Airport for your onward flight. End of tour. Thank you for exploring Sulawesi with us!
Meals: Breakfast
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle + professional driver + fuel + tolls + parking
✓ Licensed English & German speaking guide throughout the tour
✓ 2 domestic flight: Makassar to Manado
✓ 9 nights in comfortable hotels: Parepare 1N, Toraja 3N, Manado 2N, Siladen Island 3N
✓ Full board meals as per itinerary
✓ Boat trip in Rammang-Rammang + speedboat transfer to Siladen Island return
✓ Snorkeling equipment on Siladen + Bunaken Marine Park entrance fee
✓ All entrance fees + Rambu Solo ceremony donation
✓ 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day
NOT INCLUDED:
International flights, travel insurance, tips for guide/driver, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, diving certification/courses , DOMESTIC Flight from Manado to your Next Destination .
