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Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, is a holiday destination that is becoming popular nowadays with those in search of the exotic. Most interesting to visitors are the more populated north and south regions while the central region is a little known area rarely visited ( through, of course, for some travelers this is the most attractive regions . Such as ; Bada Valley ( Lore Lindu ) for its Megalithic Culture and Birding site, Togean Islands with its fantastic under-sea-garden and its coral reefs, and Morowali Nature Reserve. North Sulawesi has an abundance and variety of accommodation and facilities available to meet the needs of travelers from backpackers and budget class to four-star resorts. The natural wonders of North Sulawesi make it well suited to both organized and adventure travel. The full spectrum of scuba diving activities is available in North Sulawesi. The diving ranges from the magnificent coral gardens of Bunaken Marine Park and Bangka Strait to the walls of fishes and underwater volcanoes of the Sangihe Islands to the unusual and rarely seen critters of Lembeh Strait. Land-based activities focus on rain forest hiking in Tangkoko Nature Reserve (home to the largest concentration of black crested macaques and the world's smallest primate, the tarsier) and Dumoga Bone National Park (home to the fabled babirusa pig deer), along with viewing scenic waterfalls, volcano climbing and river rafting and even golf. Exploring the Tomohon/Tondano highlands area, rice paddies, coconut plantations and flower gardens rounds out the activities. South Sulawesi is a region of dramatic contrasts - of rugged volcanic peaks and glistering white beaches. So it's hardly surprising the region is home to two vastly different peoples - the seafaring Bugis and the mysterious highland Torajans. You'll drive through spectacular mountain, steep terraced slopes and tall bamboo forests to arrive in a true paradise of un-spoilt natural beauty. (You'll have no trouble understanding why the Torajans believe their forefather were descended from heaven, for this is heaven on earth). Most visitors can't wait to see the Toraja tombs - man-made caves cut into sheer cliff faces with eerie effigies on suspended balconies staring out across the jungle. In Toraja Culture a funeral is a festive event and elaborate rites are performed to ensure that souls pass to the afterworld in an appropriate manner. Families spend much on these feasts and if you're fortunate to be here for a burial ceremony you should be sure to contribute something such as food, soap or perhaps even money to assist the family. Be warned, though, some parts of the ceremony are not for the faint-hearted --- the slaughter by single sword stroke of a scared buffalo is common. Funeral ceremony usually last about a week with the feasting , chanting and dancing continuing throughout the night. It is on the last day that the coffinis hauled carefully up the mountain side to the family gravesite amidst great shouting and excitement. The best known grave sites are at Lemo and Londa. Here the effigies are those of noblemen and other high-ranking community leaders. You'll also be struck by the unusual architecture of the traditional Toraja house,the "tongkonan".The roof rises at both ends like the bow and stern of a ship and legend has it that this was the shape of the vessels that carried their ancestors here.
TORAJA EXOTIC TOUR ( 03 Days/ 02 Nights ) Departure daily, depend on flight seat availability
Day 01: Bali -
Makasar (Ujung Pandang) - Toraja. Depart from your hotel (Bali) and drive to the airport for your flight to Makasar. Upon arrival meeting service, Afterward set out on the picturesque drive to Toraja. Lunch at seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon we will have a coffe stop at the Puncak Lakawan. Late in in the afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Having dinner and overnight. Day 02 : Toraja
Full Day Tour. After breakfast, we will visit Lemo, famous for rows of Tau-tau and the hanging graves. Londa has an ancient natural grave where the deceased are entombed with bid ceremonies. Kete-kesu, a traditional Torajan village, where we can see the Tongkonan and the old rice barns and its famous for its woodcarving. Lunch is served in Rantepao. In the afternoon we continue our visit to Marante and Nanggala, a traditional Torajan village, known for its large Tongkonan and 14 rice barns. Having dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 03 : Toraja - Makasar - Bali After breakfast we will drive back to Makasar. Lunch will be served in Pare-pare. Transfer to Airport for your flight back to Bali.
Price : US$ 439 /Person Minimum 02 persons. Single traveler, Additional Cost US$ 189
Your Price Include: All transfer, return airline ticket (Bali-Makasar-Bali), transport, guide services, full board meals & accommodation twin share as per itinerary, entrance fees, tour as per itineraries.
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