TORAJA EXPERIENCE 6 DAYS
Embark on our Toraja Experience program for a transformative journey through captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Trek through lush rice terraces and forests, explore unique villages, and witness vibrant local life. Immerse yourself in Toraja’s natural splendor, village charm, and bustling markets.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Makassar airport, your guide will greet you and promptly escort you to Toraja. En route through the Buginese area, you will be mesmerized by the sight of distinctive stilt houses framed by breathtaking landscapes and towering mountains. Your journey will feature several captivating stops, including a visit to the renowned Erotic Mountain in Enrekang, a city along the route to Toraja. By afternoon, you’ll reach the fascinating destination of Toraja.
After your breakfast, Embark on a captivating journey through the fascinating villages of Toraja, each adorned with unique Tongkonan Houses reminiscent of ship bows and sterns. Begin your exploration in Lemo Village, renowned for its cliffside graveyard adorned with symbolic puppets representing the deceased. Continue to Suaya Village, where ancient royal stone graves of the seventh king await your discovery, with a poignant stop at Sanggala Village to pay respects to the baby graves along the way. In the afternoon, delve into the ancient natural cave graves of Londa Village, still in use today and adorned with puppet representations of the departed. Conclude your enriching day in Ketekesu, immersing yourself in the traditions of a traditional Toraja Village.
After your breakfast, Explore Toraja’s stunning mountain landscape, starting in Batutumonga Village, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Pause to admire the Rock Graves, a testament to the area’s rich culture. Take a gentle trek through the village to experience local life firsthand. Visit Palawa Village to see charming Tongkanan Houses and rustic rice barns steeped in history. Continue to Bori Village, where ancient stone markers mark sacred funeral sites. In the afternoon, visit Nanggala Village to see iconic Tongkonan houses against a lush backdrop. Before heading back, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market, filled with the colors and flavors of Torajan culture.
After breakfast, head towards Kepe village, the starting point of your adventure. For 5-6 hours, The journey through a picturesque landscape adorned with lush rice fields, enjoying the tranquility of nature. In the afternoon, reach the enchanting Limbong village, with its rustic charm and serene atmosphere. Nestled among rolling hills, you will stay local guest house.
After breakfast, from Limbong you will descend up to the river Maiting across rice-fields, small access reaching the village and a small section of tropical jungle. Once in the river, you will make the Rafting Maulu river, where you will admire the landscape surrounding, between canyons and natural waterfalls around 2 hours. If you are lucky , you will see animals like iguanas, tropical birds ,etc. Continue going down for approximately 1H30m . You will be picked up in Makale then transfer to hotel in Rantepao.
After your breakfast, Transfer to airport for your onward Destination