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TORAJA - MOROWALI RESERVE EXPLORATION 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE AP-UPG-14

MOROWALI reserve situated in Central  Sulawesi is natural, unique and lonely , large mountainous area , lakes, forest and flood plains.

MOROWALI derived from WANA language, MORO means river, WALI  means change or moving, so MOROWALI means a river which always change its course suddenly during the rainy season.

Declared as a reserved in 1980, as a result of the work of BRITISH ARMY run expeditions called ‘Operation Drake” which celebrating Sir Francis Drakes famous voyage around the world in 1580,five rivers flow through the reserve, three of them into long narrow to TOMORY BAY.(insert pictures)

Day  1 : ARRIVAL MAKASSAR(UJUNG PANDANG)-TORAJA

Morning arrival in MAKASSAR, the new capital city name…Meeting service by the tour guide at the airport, then directly transfer to Toraja which takes about 8 hours drive by bus passing the Buginese area.. one of the ethnics who live in South Sulawesi with their distinctive stilt houses. Afternoon stop at Erotica Mountain for refreshing before catching Toraja  in late afternoon. Arrive in Toraja, check in hotel for overnight.(L,D)

Day  2 : TORAJA FULLDAY TOUR

After breakfast at hotel, fullday 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.(B,L,D)

Day  3 : TORAJA FULLDAY TOUR

After breakfast, fullday 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.(B,L,D)

Day 4 : 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.(B,L,D)

Day  5 : 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.(B,L,D)

Day  6 : 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(B,L,D)

Day 7 : TENTENA -  KOLONODALE

After breakfast, Early morning leaving for KOLONODALE, a small port at the head of TOMORI BAY, crossing the mountain and beautiful savanna of TARIPA. Afternoon arrive in KOLONODALE, overnight at Simple Accommodation.(B,L,D)

Day  8 : KOLONODALE-MOROWALI

After breakfast, by motorized boat crossing the TOMORI Bay for about two hours to reach the bay, then two hours walk to the WANA VILLAGE, Bird watching is possible in the afternoon. Overnight at local WANA Guest house(B,L,D)

Day  9 : MOROWALI RESERVE

After simple breakfast, starting for four hours walk through the MOROWALI reserve to KAYU POLI. On the way witnessing the Orchid and the Maleo Bird along the MOROWALI river. Overnight at WANA guest house(B,L,D)

Day 10 : MOROWALI RESERVE- KAYUPOLI

After breakfast, continuing trekking through the forest and mountain, using traditional canoe exploring the lake….a good chance to see the shy ANOA, specific animals of Sulawesi. Afternoon arrive in KAYUPOLI. Simple Accommodation(B,L,D)

Day  11 : KAYUPOLI - MUARA

After breakfast, today starting climbing the mountainous area for about 5 hours witnessing the beautiful un touch panorama of TOMORI BAY from the top of the mountain, passing down to MUARA along the forest and rattan tree. Afternoon arrive in MUARA, overnight at simple WANA Guest House(B,L,D)

Day 12 : MUARA – TENTENA

After breakfast,, by motorized boat crossing the TOMORI BAY to see the archeological cave with the painting of the human on the cave….Back to Tentena. Afternoon arrive in Tentena. Check in Hotel for overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 13 : TENTENA – PALU

After breakfast, leaving Tentena for PALU the capital city of Central Sulawesi, passing the ebony handicraft, Afternoon arrive in PALU, check in hotel for overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 14 : TANJUNG KARANG RESORT

After breakfast, fullday free at own leisure…..(B,L,D)

Day 15 : PALU – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, free program till time to be transferred to the airport for next destination(B)