SOUTH TO NORTH SULAWESI OVERLAND TOUR 21 DAYS/20 NIGHTS
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL MAKASSAR(UJUNG PANDANG)
Morning / Afternoon arrival in Makassar, the new capital city name Meeting service by the tour guide at the airport, then directly transfer for city tour by visiting FORT ROTTERDAM, BUND ORCHID GARDEN & SEA SHELL COLLECTION, TRADITIONAL HARBOR,HAND MADE GOLD JEWELRY, Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon check in hotel for overnight
DAY 2 : MAKASSAR - TANJUNG BIRA
After breakfast at hotel, directly leaving for TANJUNG BIRA, stop in BANTIMURUNG a government protected natural reserve, known particularly as a home of Butterflies ,having cool water fall and spectacular cave. On the Way visit LEANG LEANG, pre historic Place. Proceed to TANJUNG BIRA, passing traditional salt making process, ceramic home industry, Arrive in TANA BERU, the home where the well known Traditional Phinisi Boat is made. Afternoon arrive in hotel for overnight.
DAY 3 : TANJUNG BIRA - SENGKANG
After breakfast, Leaving TANJUNG BIRA for SENGKANG . Arrive in SENGKANG ,by traditional motorized canoe visiting the floating houses at the Huge LAKE TEMPE witnessing the way of life of the local people Then city tour by visiting the traditional silk weaving mills Afternoon Check in hotel for overnight
DAY 4 : SENGKANG - TORAJA
After breakfast at hotel, leaving for Toraja via the city of Clove PALOPO, mountainous area….Afternoon arrive in TORAJA, check in hotel for overnight
DAY 5 : TORAJA FULLDAY TOUR
After breakfast at hotel, full day excursion exploring the fantastic village of Toraja with their unique Traditional Houses(Tongkonan)which shape like a ship with a bow and stern. First visit to LEMO, the grave yard on the cliff with row of Tau Tau(Puppets representing the death). SUAYA, the royal stone graves of the seventh king of the village. SANGGALA, the tree graves for the death babies who has not yet having teeth. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit NANGGALA, the traditional village of Toraja which surrounded by the Tongkonan Houses and the Barn Houses. MARANTE, the hanging graves. Afternoon back to hotel.
DAY 6 : TORAJA FULLDAY TOUR
After breakfast, full day tour visiting SADDAN, the center of the traditional weaving mill. PALAWA, the oldest Toraja village which has marvelous buffaloes Horns in front of the traditional houses. RANTE BORI, the stones showing the existence of the funeral site of the clan. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit LONDA,an ancient natural graves and row of puppets on the balcony. KETEKESU, the traditional Toraja village. Afternoon back to Hotel
DAY 7 : TORAJA - PENDOLO
After breakfast at hotel, depart to PENDOLO, the Southern side of Lake POSO passing the border between South and Central Sulawesi, Javanese transmigrates, mountainous road via rain forest. Afternoon arrive in PENDOLO. Check in hotel for overnight.
DAY 8 : PENDOLO - TENTENA
After breakfast, visit BANCEA, the forest of the black orchid with Lake POSO as the background ,then by bus leave for TENTENA, Christian community in Central Sulawesi. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit SULEWANA, terrace water fall. Afternoon check in Hotel for overnight
DAY 9 : TENTENA
After breakfast, half day tour in Tentena, Rest of the day free at own ….swimming, sun bathing and relaxing at the LAKE POSO, ( Optional Tour, cruising LAKE POSO is available by own account using motorized Boat exploring the virgin Area of the lake)
DAY 10 : TENTENA - PALU - TANJUNG KARANG
After breakfast, leaving for PALU ,the Capital city of Central Sulawesi passing a long the coast of Tomini Gulf, then drive forward half an hour to reach TANJUNG KARANG, beach Resort situated in Donggala. Check in hotel for overnight.
DAY 11 : TANJUNG KARANG
After breakfast, half day tour around Donggala visiting Kampung Lere, then to fishing village . After lunch, free program for relaxing or sun bathing at the white sandy beach of Tanjung Karang
DAY 12 : TANJUNG KARANG - MOUTONG
After breakfast, leaving for MOUTONG, small city North of PALU. Passing coast of Sulawesi with its Sandy Beach and coconut tree long the way. Afternoon arrive in MOUTONG, check in Hotel for overnight
DAY 13 : MOUTONG - GORONTALO
After breakfast, leaving for GORONTALO, passing the EQUATORIAL LINES at SINEY. Afternoon arrive in GORONTALO, the city in Sulawesi where colonial Houses still in fact. Check in hotel for overnight.
DAY 14 : GORONTALO TOUR
After breakfast at hotel, full day tour in Gorontalo by visiting FORT OTANAHA, located at the Hill of faces to the lake LIMBOTO, Fish Market, City tour and try the Traditional Transport â€BENDI†around the city. Afternoon back to Hotel.
DAY 15 : GORONTALO - MOLOSSING
After breakfast, Leave for MOLOSSING ,stop at DUMOGA BONE RESERVE, witnessing specific Sulawesi Bird “ MALEO†and the smallest monkey “TARSIUSâ€. Afternoon arrive in MOLOSSING, check in hotel for overnight.
DAY 16 : MOLOSSING - TOMOHON
After breakfast at hotel, continue driving to TOMOHON, Christian community , passing the western side of SULAWESI, Mountainous area. Afternoon arrive in TOMOHON, Check in Hotel for overnight.
DAY 17 : MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR
After breakfast, full day tour by visiting WOLOAN, traditional Minahasan House Production), Local Market, Colorful lake LINOW, Japanese Cave, Pulutan ,the village of Ceramic and Pottery. Afternoon back to Hotel
DAY 18 : TOMOHON - TANGKOKO NATURAL RESERVE
After breakfast, driving to Tangkoko Natural Reserve in BITUNG, passing Tondano and Sawangan to see the Pre Historic Burial site of Minahasan Ancestor. Upon Arrival Check in simple Bungalows. Free at leisure
DAY 19 : TANGKOKO NATURAL RESERVE - MANADO CITY
After breakfast ,Very early leaving for the Forest leading by local range, witnessing Black Maqaqas(Tailles Monkey), Hornbill, Cascuss, Black Apes. After that then leaving back for MANADO, Arrive in Manado..then city tour. Check in Hotel for overnight.
DAY 20 : BUNAKEN ISLAND TOUR
After breakfast, by motorized boat cross the sea to BUNAKEN ISLAND, well known on its SEA GARDEN. By Glass Bottom boat explore the Island witnessing the beauty of the Sea Garden. Afternoon back to hotel.
DAY 21 : MANADO DEPARTURE
After breakfast, free at own till time to be transferred to the airport for the next destination