Tana Toraja, Indonesia: Discover the Enchanting Land of Unique Culture and Natural Beauty

Free Program. Since the Tripmates are coming from all over the world with different time of arrivals. This Day 1 is allowed all the Tripmates to take some rest at the hotel. Meals will be provided at the hotel.

On the way to Rantepao, we stop at Rammang Rammang. This karst landscape ranks as the third largest globally. Visitors can embark on a captivating boat journey and embark on a brief hike through the village, caves, and majestic limestone mountains. Continuing our journey, we head towards Tana Toraja, which is approximately an 8-9 hour drive away. Along the way, we pass through Bugisnese villages, where we can catch a glimpse of their distinctive houses, adding to the cultural richness of the region. In the afternoon, we make a stop at the breathtaking Buttu Valley Bambapuang to indulge in its awe-inspiring vistas. Arrive in Rantepao, North Toraja These are the ceremonies or activities in Rantepao, North Toraja: Rambu Solo, Londa, Lomo, Kambira, Suaya, Ke'te Kesu', Batutumonga, Loko Mata, Kalimbuang Mori, Bolu Market, Pallawa Traditional Village, Ma'tinggoro Tedong, Tedong Silaga, Sisemba and Ma'Nene. Tana Toraja is famous for its various historic megalithic sites recognized by Unesco and also various traditional funeral ceremonies which are carried out regularly or once a year. On this trip we will witness a ceremony which is held once a year along with the main harvest. Among them is the replacement of clothes on the bodies of those who have died for a long time. Why is this death tradition important for the Toraja people? This is because the Toraja people view death as a movement of people from the world to the spiritual realm for resting (Puya). So, to achieve that goal, the corpse must be treated properly by the family left behind. So on our way this time, we will witness various traditional ceremonies. As information material, Rantepao is the capital of North Toraja which is located on the island of Sulawesi and is included in the territory of South Sulawesi. So after landing at Makassar International Airport, we have to travel overland for approximately 7-8 hours to reach Rantepao. Then the distance between one traditional ceremony place and another is not too far away, still in the Rantepao area.

Return to Makassar, South Sulawesi. It takes about 7-8 hours. We will stop at the Traditional Markets and see the local market activities. We will have lunch and snacking during this return trip to Makassar. End of our trip!