PPSS03 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS TORAJA RHAPSODY 3

Day 1        Makassar
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar and transfer into town, if time permits, do some sightseeing visiting Fort Rotterdam, the Old Dutch Fortress, and the Bundt’s residence to see a fine collection of sea shells and orchids and Paotere, the Buginese boat harbor, home of many traditional wooden ships. We check you into the Hotel

Day 2        Makassar – Toraja (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel, departure for Toraja. The scenic drive follows the coast to Pare Pare, for lunch, and then turns inland and up the mountains.  In the afternoon coffee stop at Puncak Lakawang overlooking a spectacular panoramic landscape. Late afternoon arrival in Toraja. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3        Toraja  (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel, a full day exploration of Toraja Highlands visiting Lemo to see the cliff displaying ancestral sculptures and the hanging graves.  Continue to Londa, which has an ancient ceremonial burial place. Kete Kesu is a wonderful Toraja village where we see ‘Tongkonan’ houses and rice barns. It is famous for its woodcarving. Lunch will be served in local restaurant in Rantepao. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4        Toraja (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel, visit Batutumonga to enjoying superb views over Rantepao and surrounding valleys, On to Palawa, a village on a small hill with more ‘tongkonan’ houses, rice barns and granaries. Proceed to Sa’dan, the weaving center. Lunch in local restaurant in Rantepao. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 5        Toraja – Makassar (B)
Breakfast at hotel, departure from the Rantepao area and transfer to Makassar. Lunch in Pare Pare. Then we proceed directly to the airport for the onward flight.