Toraja - Togian Island Trip (13D12N)

Tour Code: C2I- 13D T3

Welcome to the island of Celebes. From the name means island Sulawesi (sula) iron (besi). This island is known for being the home of two ethnic groups-the quirky mountain Toraja and Bugis sailors-Celebes islands offer travelers amazing breathtaking landscapes, variety of animal species. In the highlands find deep canyons, crystal rivers to cool off from the sun. The adenoids are composed of dense rainforest in Central Sulawesi, Sabana in some places in the South. The region is an idyllic landscape with highland Toraja, rice fields and bamboo forest complex in addition to their funeral rites, but still exists and is part of a nation.

Day 1	MAKASSAR - TORAJA On arrival at the airport in Makassar, capital of Sulawesi Island. We continue our trip to Toraja Land. After meeting with our guide, we will visit the traditional villages of the "Sailors' Bugis who live in the south of the island. We will see its beautiful houses supported by wooden pillars, cacao and corn, rice fields. After leaving the village Enrekang, stop at the "Erotic Mountain" and overlook to see the mountains show in this city. In the afternoon, arrive at Rantepao, the main village of Toraja Land because it is the center of the tourism industry in Toraja. Meals :                       - Accommodation :      Lutha Resort
Days 2-3	TORAJA TOURS We are ready to start our tour on this earth? For two days, we will visit the most charismatic in Toraja Land Region. Visit the village where we will be able Kete'kesu appreciate our curiosity about traditional Toraja houses, distribution of peoples from North to South, the known cemeteries of stone in Londa, Tau-Tau atop a rock where d keep the rest of the rich which are restored once every 25 years and they change clothes in a ceremony called ma 'boy between July and September. Also we can see this ceremony if we try. With our assistance, we can be in this rite of taking the honor of the dead. We ended our two day stay there with them and returned to Rantepao for dinner and sleep. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Lutha Resort
Day 4	TREKKING RANTEPAO – LIMBONG (LOCAL HOUSE) After breakfast, we will go to Salu village (12 km from Rantepao, the starting point of our trek in South Toraja Land. Maiting ascend toward the river, through valleys, coffee plantations and rice fields, small villages we meet engaged in agriculture to the village of screen, where we will eat. An hour of road will take us to the village curious Limbong, one of the most isolated in the region, where we stay in a local house. (Approximately 4 hours trekking, climbing 2 hours + 2 hours flat). Meals :                       Breakfast - Lunch - Diner Accommodation :      Local House Note about the trekking: This is a medium level trekking because it is a warm, moist area, the trail can be tough, especially on the first day because we will have a rise for 2-3 hours. If we are not in good condition, we can begin the trekking points of Toraja Land, so the first day we upload. Another option and rent a 4 x 4 to go to Limbong, unless we walk. In any case, the organization must do two days before the start of the trek. The basic conditions in local houses (Tongkohan) in the village of Toraja. We can sleep on the mattress above the wooden floor; the bathroom is located outside the house, need flashlight because there is no electricity.
Day 5	LIMBONG - RAFTING RIO MAITING - RANTEPAO We cannot start our adventure today without the lunch. So after breakfast we walk down to the river with Maiting (is about 1 hour walking). Once down to the river, take out the rafting (level 2. This simple), we will have a wonderful visual experience, pass through the deep canyons, natural waterfalls and villages, and see animals like iguanas and tropical birds. After enjoying this adventure, we returned to our hotel in Rantepao. Meals :                       Breakfast - Lunch Accommodation :      Lutha Resort
Day 6	TORAJA - PENDOLO After lunch, we continue our journey to the forest and isolated places in the center of the island. In the beginning, we descend the mountain that separates the ethnic group of Toraja Wajo. Our descent continued on thorny road, surrounded by small houses, planting nail, lush vegetation, natural waterfalls, we went along the Sea of Palopo on the west coast. We will have our lunch after so many downs. After taking new strength for lunch, we will go back to the center of Plateau, to stay in the South Pendolo crystalline lake, Poso. Check-in at the hotel. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Mulia Pendolo
Day 7	PENDOLO – TENTENA We ended our deserved breakfast at the hotel, we will march towards Tentena, on our path of travel, and you may enjoy these wonderful nature landscapes of Lake Poso. We will take short road to get to the waterfall Saluopa is a waterfall located in the middle of the forest that was discovered 15 years ago. This natural waterfall is very great in size and shape. After having a good time in this nature, we will go to our hotel, is located opposite the beach of Lake Poso, of course, we will have a good view of the beach and lake. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Siuri Cottage
Day 8	TENTENA – AMPANA After breakfast, go toward new destination for the road north, we passed along the coast of the Bay of Tomini. After lunch, we will reach Ampana and transfer to hotel. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Marina Cottage
Day 9	AMPANA - TOGIAN ISLAND After breakfast, we continue our tour. We'll go to the island by boat pump public. It will be a beautiful experience on that island. Check-in at the hotel. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Togian Island Retreat

Days 10-11	TOGIAN ISLAND We will have two days to relax and enjoy the beauty of this island. The nature of this island, its beautiful beach, makes it one of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. Worth it, if we do not enjoy our stay on this island. His huge corals, fish, make it more beautiful. Diving or snorkeling, you may do so in the same hotel. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Togian Island Retreat
Day 12	TOGIAN ISLAND - AMPANA We let our nostalgia at Togian Island and returned to Ampana by boat just after breakfast. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      Marina Cottage
Day 13	AMPANA- LUWUK- UJUNGPANDANG Today its last day of life our experiences in this beautiful land. I take her to transfer to Luwuk. Since you will fly to Makassar Luwuk. Flight to Makassar. Meals :                       Breakfast Accommodation :      -

INCLUDES :

• Private transport by minibus,
  
• English speaking guide / Spanish / German
  
• All transfers,
  
• All tickets, tours and activities mentioned,
  
• Accommodation (twin share-hab. Twice), economy class hotels,
  
• Diets specified on each route,
  
• Flights from Luwuk - Makassar.
  

EXCLUDES :

• International flights
  
• Visa
  
• Airport taxes
  
• Soft drinks, juice and alcohol
  
• Personal expenses such as: tip to guide and/ or driver, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Extra cost due to causes greater than our control for example; delays or flight cancellations, etc.
  
• Everything not mentioned in “INCLUDES”.

The price is subject to change. Please  contact us for more information.
Tour Code: C2I- 13D T3; Toraja - Togian Island Trip (13D12N)