20-Day Sulawesi Culture and Nature Tour from Makassar to Manado
About This Tour
Experience a 20-day journey across Sulawesi, Indonesia, from Makassar to Manado with a fully customizable itinerary. Explore ancient cave art, royal burial site...
Duration: 20 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Gorontalo, Makasar, Pare Pare, Manado, Tentena, Tana Toraja Regency, Tomohon, Togian Islands, Bunaken National Park, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Kotamobagu · Languages: English, Indonesian, Malay
About Makasar
Makasar
Come and discover Dutch mansions, spice markets, all-new shopping malls, and wild jungle parks in this up-and-coming city of Sulawesi, all with the help of a local guide from Everest Global Hub.
What's Included
- Travel in a private car with a dedicated driver.
- Receive personalized guiding service throughout the trip.
- Use a private boat for island hopping and marine activities.
- Enjoy included entrance fees and activity charges at all sites.
Not Included
- Accommodation is not included.
- Meals and drinks are not included.
- Tipping is not included.
- Personal expenses are not included.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Makassar and Fort Rotterdam
Meet your guide at Makassar Airport. Begin city sightseeing. Begin city sightseeing. Visit Fort Rotterdam, a historical Dutch fort. Visit Fort Rotterdam, a historical Dutch fort.
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2Day 02
Maros-Pangkep Archaeology and Karst Landscapes
Drive from your hotel in Makassar to the Maros-Pangkep region. Visit Leang-Leang Archaeological Park to explore prehistoric cave paintings and the museum. Visit Leang-Leang Archaeological Park to explore prehistoric cave paintings and the museum. Explore the Rammang-Rammang Karst Complex, the third-largest karst area in the world, featuring a sparkling cave and a unique stone forest. Explore the Rammang-Rammang Karst Complex, the third-largest karst area in the world, featuring a sparkling cave and a unique stone forest. Drive approximately four hours to a hotel in Pare-Pare. Drive approximately four hours to a hotel in Pare-Pare.
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3Day 03
Scenic Drive to Toraja
Continue the road trip with a four-hour drive to Toraja. Stop for coffee while enjoying views of the Enrekang mountains. Stop for coffee while enjoying views of the Enrekang mountains. Sightsee from Burake Hill for panoramic views of Toraja land. Sightsee from Burake Hill for panoramic views of Toraja land. Visit an authentic cave burial of the Toraja royal family. Visit an authentic cave burial of the Toraja royal family. Sleep in Toraja.
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4Day 04
Toraja Traditions and Burial Heritage
Attend a traditional ceremony if available. Observe local interactions at a traditional market. Observe local interactions at a traditional market. Visit the Bori Megalithic Site and the tree grave for infants. Visit the Bori Megalithic Site and the tree grave for infants. Tour a traditional weaving workshop. Tour a traditional weaving workshop. Explore a cliff burial site and meet a traditional effigy maker. Explore a cliff burial site and meet a traditional effigy maker.
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5Day 05
Journey to Tentena
Drive approximately eight hours to reach Tentena. Relax at your accommodation.
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6Day 06
Central Sulawesi Megalith Excursion
Take a half-day excursion to see the Palindo megalith statue.
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7Day 07
Road Trip to Ampana
Drive approximately six hours to reach Ampana. Spend the evening at leisure.
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8Day 08
Boat to the Togean Islands
Take a boat to the Togean Islands. Relax on the beach and enjoy the tropical atmosphere. Relax on the beach and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.
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9Day 09
Togean Island Hopping and Snorkeling
Visit and snorkel in the stingless jellyfish lake. Visit and snorkel near the Bajau village, home of the sea nomads. Visit and snorkel near the Bajau village, home of the sea nomads.
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10Day 10
Ferry to Gorontalo
Take the night ferry to Gorontalo if available. Stay longer in the Togean Islands if the ferry is unavailable. Stay longer in the Togean Islands if the ferry is unavailable. Use the time for diving or relaxing. Use the time for diving or relaxing.
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11Day 11
Gorontalo Whale Shark and City Discovery
Snorkel with whale sharks if they are present. Snorkel with whale sharks if they are present. Explore the city of Gorontalo. Explore the city of Gorontalo. Spend the night in Gorontalo.
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12Day 12
Drive to Kotamobagu
Travel approximately five hours by road. Stop at a scenic beach along the way. Stop at a scenic beach along the way. Sleep in Kotamobagu.
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13Day 13
Onward to Tomohon and Hot Springs
Drive approximately four hours to Tomohon. Visit a natural hot spring and enjoy a swim. Visit a natural hot spring and enjoy a swim. Sleep in Tomohon.
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14Day 14
Tomohon Market, Distillery, and Lake Linow
Visit the traditional market known for exotic offerings. Tour a local distillery producing traditional Minahasan liquor, and take part in a tasting session. Tour a local distillery producing traditional Minahasan liquor, and take part in a tasting session. See the volcanic Lake Linow. See the volcanic Lake Linow. Hike to a nearby waterfall. Hike to a nearby waterfall. Sleep in Tomohon.
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15Day 15
Volcano Hike and Transfer to Tangkoko
Hike a nearby volcano in the morning for approximately two hours round trip. Visit the Minahasan sarcophagus megalith site. Visit the Minahasan sarcophagus megalith site. Drive approximately two hours to reach Tangkoko. Drive approximately two hours to reach Tangkoko. Sleep in Tangkoko.
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16Day 16
Tangkoko Rainforest Wildlife Trek
Take an early morning trek through the rainforest to spot Sulawesi endemic wildlife. Drive approximately two hours to Manado. Drive approximately two hours to Manado. Visit a scenic waterfall en route. Visit a scenic waterfall en route. Sleep in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.
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17Day 17
Bunaken Marine Park Island Hopping
Take a boat for island hopping around Bunaken. Enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs. Enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs. Return to Manado for overnight stay.
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18Day 18
Free Day in Manado
Relax at your leisure. Choose an optional activity such as scuba diving or a cultural visit. Choose an optional activity such as scuba diving or a cultural visit. Sleep in Manado.
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19Day 19
Manado City Sightseeing and Cuisine
Take a half-day city sightseeing tour. Visit local landmarks and enjoy regional cuisine. Visit local landmarks and enjoy regional cuisine. Sleep in Manado.
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20Day 20
Departure from Manado
Transfer to the airport for your outbound flight. Conclude your journey across Sulawesi. Conclude your journey across Sulawesi.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia · Tour start: Makassar, Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
