5 Days Tour in Toraja

A 5-day tour through the landscapes and traditions of Toraja, in Sulawesi. It starts with the drive up from Makassar, past Bugis villages and along the coast before climbing into the highlands. From there: cliffside tombs, burial caves, and villages where the old customs are still practiced.

You walk among rice terraces, coffee plantations and stands of bamboo, meet people along the way, and visit the markets. Guides throughout, and comfortable transport.

Read our blog post to learn more about Toraja’s unique funeral rituals

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Makassar & Journey to Toraja

Upon arrival at Makassar Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your guide and depart on a scenic 9-hour drive to Toraja. Along the way, we’ll pass through areas of the Bugis tribe, where you can see traditional houses and beautiful views of ponds, the sea, and mountains. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Pare Pare. Later, we’ll pause at Bamba Puang Valley for a refreshing view of Mount Nona. By early evening, we’ll arrive in Rantepao, Toraja, where you can check in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Note: The transfer to Toraja can also be done by plane from Makassar to Palopo (1 hour flight and 2 hour drive)

Day 2: Toraja Cultural Tour

Following breakfast, we’ll begin our tour of Toraja’s rich heritage sites. First, we’ll visit the cliffside stone graves at Lemo, followed by the baby graves in a tree at Pote, the royal graves at Suaya, and the ancient burial cave at Tampangallo. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. The afternoon will take us to traditional villages in Tumbangdatu, Karuaya, and Kete. We’ll return to the hotel in the evening, where you’ll have free time to relax.

Day 3: Markets, Mountains & Village Life

The morning starts at Bolu’s buffalo and pig market, then the megaliths at Bori and the traditional village of Palawa. From there into the mountains, past rice terraces, bamboo and coffee plantations, with lunch at a restaurant at 1,350 meters. The afternoon is a walk through villages and rice fields before returning to the hotel.

Day 4: Hiking Through Villages & Landscapes

We begin the day with a trip into the mountains, where we’ll hike through villages, passing coffee and cocoa plantations, bamboo groves, and rice terraces. Afterward, we’ll take a break for lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon continues with more exploration, as we enjoy views of karst rock formations, rice fields, and village life before returning to the hotel.

Day 5: Return to Makassar

After breakfast, we’ll check out and make our way back to Makassar Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of our tour.

Note: The transfer to Makassar can also be done by plane from Palopo (2 hour drive and 1 hour flight)

Price

Number of people	1	2	3	4 to 6	7 to 9
Price per person	IDR 17.400.000 USD 970 EUR 845	IDR 8.900.000 USD 495 EUR 430	IDR 8.100.000 USD 450 EUR 395	IDR 6.100.000 USD 340 EUR 295	IDR 5.900.000 USD 330 EUR 285

• If a funeral ceremony is taking place, it is possible to include it in the program
• Accommodation in 3 * hotel (Misiliana, Santai, or Lutha Resort) in Rantepao
• This tour can be customized to meet your needs, just use the form on this page or contact us directly