4 Day Toraja Tour from Makassar
Joined 2023
In this tour, you will explore Toraja in an efficient way.
Marvel at the iconic Tongkonan, the architectural pride of the Torajan people. Explore mystical stone graveyards, tree burials, and hanging graves—guarded by hauntingly beautiful Tau-tau effigies that stand as silent sentinels of noble spirits.
If you have limited time, we can make this tour for 3 days.
Do not hesitate to leave me a message about your concern, and I will find you solution. Happy travel.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or Airport in Makassar
- I will pick you up either at Makassar airport or at your hotel in Makassar
Day 1: Makassar-Parepare
- Pick up around 8.00 am
- Sightseeing at the third largest UNESCO Global Geopark
- visit the unique sparkling cave
- 4 hours drive to Pare-pare. Overnight in Parepare
Day 2: Parepare-Toraja
- start around 8 or 9 am
- continue the ride to Toraja about 4 hours
- coffee and snack stop with gorgeous view of enrekang mountains
- See the beauty of toraja land from uphill.
- overnight in North Toraja
Day 3: Toraja
- see how the locals live their life in traditional house or funeral ceremony (if any)
- visit the stone burial and the megalith site of royal burial and the tree burial for baby in Bori
- visit Sadan, the traditional weaving of Toraja people with a landmark of one of the beautiful traditional houses
- visit ketekesu, the UNESCO traditional village and visit the royal burial and hanging burial
- see the cliff burial of Lemo and the traditional effigy maker for burial
- visit the cave burial of Londa
Day 4: Toraja-Makassar
- drive back to Makassar about 8h
- visit the pre-historic cave painting in leang-leang
Ending Point
Back to Makassar
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private Guide
Private a/c car (Toyota Avanza or Toyota Inova)
Gasoline and Toll
Private traditional boat (in rammang-rammang)
Tickets: Entrance ticket and Activity fee
Accommodation (homestay with a/c and ensuite bathroom)
Tip.
Personal expenses.
Contact me if you need personalized arrangement.
Tour Important Information
- The funeral ceremony is not always there (summer holiday has higher chance to see the customs)
Important message from the supplier
Usually I guide a group of up to 4 people using my private car.
But I can provide a bigger cars for bigger group.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Christoper T.
Hi! Thank you for visiting my profile.
My name is Christoper Tambanua. I have been a freelance tour guide since 2017 and have been guiding travelers across east Indonesia, including Gorontalo, Toraja and the rest of South Sulawesi, Luwuk/Banggai and Togean in Central Sulawesi, Ternate, Halmahera and Morotai in North Moluccas, Waigeo and Misool in Raja Ampat, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Timor, and Rote in East Nusa Tenggara.
I am also a certified photographer and drone pilot, ready to documenting your trips.
Of course I am not a perfect man, but. . . sincerity and wholeheartedly has become the foundation of my life. I will do my best to be your tour guide (and your personal photographer :)
My home town Manado, located in a bay make this city has many choices of seafood. The foods here also are well-known with the rich of spice. But not only the tasteful of the meal that will make you comfortable in my hometown, Manado is famous because of the friendliness of the habitant combined with its gorgeous scenery of nature. Beautiful beaches, Marvelous lake, Amazing volcano, Indigenous animals, Exotic fruits, Unique Culture, and many more.
I am open to customized my tours and to provide personalized experiences.
So, I welcome you to my home, Sulawesi.
(Beside North Sulawesi tours, I am available to escort you to visit the Best of Gorontalo, Toraja and the rest of South Sulawesi, Luwuk/Banggai and Togean in Central Sulawesi, North Maluku / Moluccas, Raja Ampat and even East Nusa Tenggara)
Reviews
Christian B.
“Highly recommended !”
An excellent local guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and with deep insights into the region. The tour became an unforgettable experience thanks to fascinating stories and local insider tips Christoper.
Christoper T.
Really appreciate for your wonderful feedback, sir. It's always my pleasure to make a unique, personalized experience. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discover more of the Sulawesi on your next visit! Your Sulawesi Personal Guide, Christoper Tambanua
$1,750/ per group
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