Trans Sulawesi Included Bunaken 20D/19N – NCT07DD
Day 01
Arrival – Makassar – City Tour
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar, meeting services. Afterwards, transfer directly to the hotel. In the afternoon we will take you for a short city tour, visiting Fort Rotterdam, Paotere Harbor and Losari Beach for enjoy the sunset. Overnight at Fave**+(Standard room) / Best Western*** (Deluxe room)
Day 02 Makassar – Tana Beru – Tanjung Bira (B)
After breakfast, we will take you out on a picturesque drive to Bira. On the way you will visit Tana Beru, a popular place in Indonesia where the Bugisnese and Makassarese is the expert of wooden boat makers. Lunch (excluded) en route. Overnight at hotel Bara Beach (Deluxe Bungalow) in Bira.
Day 03
Bira : Liukang for Snorkeling (B, L)
After breakfast, we will take you for an Island trip to Liukang or Ara for snorkeling (optional), by using a local boat approx 30 min, but depends to the weather. Simple barbeque will be served for lunch by the local guide. (Snorkeling equipments can be rented in Bira at your OWN cost). In the afternoon back to Bira. Overnight at hotel Bara Beach (Deluxe Bungalow) in Bira.
Day 04 Tanjung Bira – Sengkang (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to Sengkang. Lunch (excluded) en route. In the afternoon we will cross the Lake Tempe by motorized Canoe to catch the beautiful sunset over the Lake. Overnight at BBC Hotel (Superior room) in Sengkang
NOTE: The water elevation in Lake Tempe will be low during the dry season. Not recommended to crossing the lake.
Day 05 Sengkang – Toraja (B)
After breakfast, You will also visit a traditional silk factory, where you can see the traditional spinning and weaving of silk material by Bugisnese women. Lunch (excluded) en route. Arrive in the afternoon in Rantepao. Overnight at Torsina or Toraja prince (Standard room) / Luta hotel***(Superior room)
Day 06 Toraja : Lemo, Kambira, Suaya, Londa, Kete Kesu (B)
After breakfast, a full day exploring Toraja. First you will visit Lemo to see rows of Tau Tau statues and the hanging graves. Then continue to discover the secrets of baby trees in Kambira. Onwards to Suaya to the graveyard of Kings of Sangalla lies on the hillsides, and then proceed to Londa to see ancient tombs in which the deceased was not buried, but placed among the rocks. At Kete Kesu one of the oldest Torajan villages you can see Tongkonan (the traditional ancestral house, or rumah adat of the Torajan people), and also the old traditional rice barns with colorful woodcarving. Overnight at Torsina or Toraja prince (Standard room) / Luta hotel***(Superior room)
Day 07 Toraja : Batu Tumonga, Soft Trekking, Nanggala & Weaving Center (B)
After breakfast, another full day exploring Toraja. We will drive you to Batu Tumonga best known for its spectacular view of rice terraces. If possible you can walk along the countryside to see the daily life of Torajan people. In the afternoon, visiting Nanggala (Tongkonan Torajan villages and guardian bats), visit Pallawa, Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantapao before heading back to the hotel. Overnight at Torsina or Toraja prince (Standard room) / Luta hotel***(Superior room)
Day 08 Toraja – Pendolo (B)
After breakfast, depart for Pendolo. A drive along the Palmolive plantations. In the late afternoon will arrive in Pendolo, a small village located on the South shore of Lake Poso. Lake Poso is a deep fresh water lake with white sandy beaches. Rising to high, you will find densely forested mountain. This is one of the most beautiful and clearest lakes in the world. Overnight in the Hotel Mulia (Standard room) in Pendolo.
Day 09 Pendolo – Tentena (B, D)
After breakfast, crossing the poso lake by motorized wooden boat. Visitng the villages around the lake. Arrive in the afternoon in Tentena. Free program. Overnight in Hotel Tandobone Tentena (Standard room).
Day 10 Tentena : visit Waterfall & Balinese Transmigration Village (B)
After breakfast, start the tour exploring Tentena. You will visit a waterfall with twelve steps known as Wera Saluopa in Tonusu and take a walk through a Balinesse transmigration village. Overnight in Hotel Tandobone Tentena (Standard room).
Day 11 Tentena – Parigi (B)
After breakfast, you will set off for Parigi. Lunch en route (excluded). Arrive in the afternoon in Parigi a small coastal district where you can swim or snorkeling in front of the hotel. Overnight in Grand Mitra Hotel (standard room).
Day 12 Parigi – Marisa (B)
After breakfast, you will set off for a picturesque drive to Marisa along the coast of Tomini bay and crossing the equator. Lunch en route (excluded). Arrive in afternoon in Marisa. Overnight at Alfa hotel in Marisa (standard room).
Day 13 Marisa – Gorontalo (B)
After breakfast, the trip will be continued to Gorontalo. Stopping at several places along the road. Lunch en route (excluded). Arriving hotel in the afternoon. Gorontalo is a surprising city where the Dutch architecture is still there as evidence. Visit the Otanaha Fortress with the view of Lake Limboto. Overnight at Grand Q hotel (superior room)
Day 14 Gorontalo – Tomohon (B)
After breakfast, we set you out towards Tomohon; a mountainous place and known as the town of Flowers, which is located between two active volcanoes. You will pass picturesque village, white sandy beaches and clove plantation. Arrive in the afternoon in Tomohon. Overnight at Onong Palace (Standard room) / Gardenia resort*** (Chalet room)
Day 15 Tomohon tour (B)
After Breakfast, we will take you to explore Tomohon by visiting the local market where you can buy many kind of animals such as Dogs, Snakes, Bats, etc. Visiting Waruga, the Old Cemeteries of Minahasan Tribe. Lunch (excluded) will be served at restaurant nearby Tondano Lake. In the afternoon back to the hotel. Overnight at Onong Palace (Standard room) / Gardenia resort*** (Chalet room)
Day 16 Tomohon – Kali Waterfall – Tangkoko (B, D)
After breakfast, visit Kali waterfall via some rural village (advise to wear hiking boots). Afterwards transfer to Tangkoko Rain Forest. Evening walk. Tangkoko Lodge (Standard AC room)
Tangkoko is a protected rain forest with varied flora and fauna in a mountainous area. Here we can see rare animals such as the Macaca Nigra (Sulawesi Black Monkey), Horn Bill and Tarsius Spectrum, the smallest monkey in the world.
Day 17 Tangkoko – Manado – Bunaken (B, D)
Early morning walk, after breakfast transfer to to Manado Harbor and crossing by motorized wooden boat (sharing boat) to the island of Bunaken, where you can see one of the world most beautiful sea gardens. Overnight at Bunaken Village (garden fan room)
Note; After drop our car & & guide will return to Makassar
Day 18 Bunaken free (B, L, D)
After breakfast, free program (Leisure at the beach). Overnight at Bunaken Village (Fan garden room)
Day 19 Bunaken free (B, L, D)
After breakfast, free program (Leisure at the beach). Overnight at Bunaken Village (Fan garden room)
Day 20 Bunaken – Manado – Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Manado airport to catch the flight for your next destination (transfer provide by hotel with no guide)