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TORAJA – TOGIAN ISLAND EXPERIENCE 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE AP-UPG-15

Togian islands occupy a land area of approximately 70.000 ha and nearly 200.000 ha of sea in Sulawesi. The remote archipelago is  globally significant for being part of the “ Coral Triangle “, the  area of highest coral diversity roughly bordered by the Philipines, Indoneisa and Oceania. The marine environment include sea grass beds, mangroves, and a large diversity of coral reef habitats in relatively  close proximity.  This environment is extremely productive in term of fisheries and other marine harvest. The area also protect several endangered species , including the coconut crab and endemic primate.

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, 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.(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 -  AMPANA

After breakfast, Early morning leaving for AMPANA , a small  city which is  rich of  natural sources  such as Coconut , Cocoa, Clove . Passing a long the sea side to reach the peace full AMPANA  , afternoon by boat to the Natural Fire Cape. Overnight at simple cottage.(B,L,D)

Day  8 : AMPANA - WAKAI

After breakfast, by public boat crossing  to  the biggest island of Togian “ WAKAI  ISLAND “ for about 4 hours ….early afternoon arrive, then check in  at simple  Cottage.(B,L,D)

Day  9 :  TOGIAN ISLAND TOUR

After simple breakfast, starting  cruising the virgin islands  …..for swimming, snorkeling  or diving…on the way visiting the BAJO VILLAGE( SEA  GYPSI VILLAGE) . Afternoon back to cottage(B,L,D).

Day 10 : TOGIAN ISLAND TOUR

After simple breakfast, Today  exploring the different area of the Island, witnessing the un touch sea garden. Afternoon back to cottage.(B,L,D)

Day  11 : WAKAI – AMPANA

After breakfast, Leaving WAKAI  for AMPANA by public boat, Early afternoon arrive in AMPANA, check in cottage for overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 12 : AMPANA - PALU

After breakfast, leaving  AMPANA  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 13 : PALU – DEPARTURE

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