Friday, May 18 2012
Trans Sulawesi Tour
Day 1 Transfer in and City Tour
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin airport at Makassar, meeting service then Transfer-in to Country Inn & suites. City tour around important sites of Ujungpandang, such as Fort Rotterdam, Paotere harbor, and Clara Bundt orchid garden & sea Shell collections.
Day 2 MAKASSAR - TORAJA
After breakfast drive for 8 hours to Toraja. Lunch will be served in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon we Will have a coffee stop on the puncak Lakawang. Late in the afternoon arrivel in Rantepao. Dinner And overnight at Hotel Indra I.
Day 3 TORAJA TOUR
After breakfast we will be take you on a full day excursion in Toraja, in the morning We will visit Lemo, where we will find rows of tau-tau and the hanging graves. Londa has ancient natural grave where the deceased are entombed with big Ceremonies. Kate Kesu is traditional Torajan village, where we can see the Tongkonan and the old rice-barns and it is famous for its woodcarving. Lunch in Served in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Indra1.
Day 4 TORAJA TOUR
After breakfast, a full day excursion in Toraja, this day we will visit pallawa, Sadan, The weaving center, Marante and Nanggala, a tradisional Torajan village know for its Large Tongkonan and 14 rice barns. Lunch will be served in Rantepao. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Indra 1.
Day 5 TORAJA - TRADISIONAL EVENTS
Today your guide will take you to any events available in this region. Elaborate funeral Ceremony, new house ceremony, wedding, market day are the alternatives. Or if you have An adventure spirit, go on a full day white-water rafting with IndoSella expedition at Maulu River (about 6 hours). Night at Hotel Indra I.
Day 6 TORAJA - PENDOLO
Depart to Pendolo in the southern side of Lake Posse. You will pass by villages of Javanese Transmigrates, Winding Mountain road via rain Forest waterfall with butterflies, etc. Afternoon, Check-in at Losmen Victory.
Day 7 PENDOLO - TENTENA
If Lake ferry is running, then we will be heading to Tentena with this Boat. The driver meets Us there then drive us to Siuri village. Check-In at Siuri cottage. Afternoon, visit the terraced Waterfall of Sulowana.
Day 8 TENTENA - FREE ON YOUR OWN Rest day.
Enjoy swimming in the second clearest lake in the world, After Lake Baikal in Russia. Siuri Cottages is set up in the solitaire white sandy beach in the amid of rain forest. From your Cottage you can hear the sound of the birds, monkeys, etc. in the forest. Night at Siuri cottages.
Day 9 TENTENA - AMPANA
After breakfast, proceed to Ampana. This place is the starting point to visit Togian island. It will be about 5 hours journey via scenic coast road, a lot of Coconut plantations. Lunch break in Posse and upon arrival at Ampana , check-in At Marina Cottages.
Day 10 AMPANA - TOGIAN ISLAND
After breakfast, proceed to the pier and depart to Kadidiri with 10:00 o'clock public boat. This Journey will take 5 hours. Upon arrival at Wakai, the port of Togian Island, we will be transfer with Motor boat to Wakai. Night at Kadidiri Cottages.
Day 11 KADIDIRI
Free on your own to swim, snorkel or even going for diving. Night at Kadidiri Cottages.
Day 12 KADIDIRI
Free on your own to swim, snorkel or even going for diving. Night at Kadidiri Cottages.
Day 13 KADIDIRI / WAKAI - AMPANA
Early breakfast then transfer to the pier of Wakai. Board the public boat then sail for 5 hours back To Ampana. Upon arrival, transfer back to Marina Cottages.
Day 14 Ampana - PAGIMANA, THE FERRY BOAT TO GORONTALO
After breakfast you will have the chance to visit the market or visit local village near by. After Lunch, depart to Pagimana on four hours drive. Upon arrival there, your guide will help you to Purchase your ticket and make sure all of you are on board and get the simple cabin. The Ferry will depart to Gorontalo at about 7:30pm and arrive in Gorontalo at 05:45am. You will Stay at the simple 4 persons cabin during this night sail. Upon arrival check - in at Hotel Melati.
Day 15 GORONTALO TOUR
After Breakfast, your driver will drive you to visit Fort Otanaha. This fort located in the top of The hill faces Lake Limboto. It has a very beautiful view over the lake and the surrounding Villages. You also can go to the beach and swim near the Ferry harbor and in the afternoon visit Lambogo, natural hot springs swimming pool. Night at Hotel Melati.
Day 16 GORONTALO - KOTAMOBAGU
After breakfast proceed to Kotamobagu via a new road at the eastern side of Sulawesi. This is One of the most spectacular land and sea view in Sulawesi. You will also drive via Dumoga Bone Natural park. Upon arrival, check - in at Tamasya Hotel.
Day 17 KOTAMOBAGU - TOMOHON
After breakfast you will drive to Tomohon, in the highland of Manado. The road will be via the Western side of Sulawesi. At Amurang, you will turn left via mountain road to Tomohon. Upon arrival check - in at Volcano Resort.
Day 18 MINAHASA TOUR
After breakfast, full day Minahasa Tour visiting Woloan (traditional minahasan house Productions), colorful Lake Linow, Japanese Cave, Kawangkoan 'peanuts village', Pulutan Pottery Village, and Sumoro Endo's lake Tondano. Night at Volcano Resort.
Day 19 BUNAKEN ISLAND TOUR
After breakfast, drive to the pier and board a speedboat to Bunaken island. This island is Well known for it beautiful coral reefs. Upon arrival, transit to a glass bottom boat for a coral Reefs tour. Seafood lunch at Bunaken island then full time snorkelling at the nearby coral reefs. Afternoon, return to Hotel Sahid Manado
Day 20 MANADO
Today free on your own program. Cooling down to relax after travel 2000 kms overland, you can Spend your day shopping or doing activities on your own. Night at Hotel Sahid Manado.
Day 21 MANADO - NEXT DESTINATION
After breakfast, again free for shopping until the time to transfer to Sam Ratulangi airport of Manado for your next destination.
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin airport at Makassar, meeting service then Transfer-in to Country Inn & suites. City tour around important sites of Ujungpandang, such as Fort Rotterdam, Paotere harbor, and Clara Bundt orchid garden & sea Shell collections.
Day 2 MAKASSAR - TORAJA
After breakfast drive for 8 hours to Toraja. Lunch will be served in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon we Will have a coffee stop on the puncak Lakawang. Late in the afternoon arrivel in Rantepao. Dinner And overnight at Hotel Indra I.
Day 3 TORAJA TOUR
After breakfast we will be take you on a full day excursion in Toraja, in the morning We will visit Lemo, where we will find rows of tau-tau and the hanging graves. Londa has ancient natural grave where the deceased are entombed with big Ceremonies. Kate Kesu is traditional Torajan village, where we can see the Tongkonan and the old rice-barns and it is famous for its woodcarving. Lunch in Served in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Indra1.
Day 4 TORAJA TOUR
After breakfast, a full day excursion in Toraja, this day we will visit pallawa, Sadan, The weaving center, Marante and Nanggala, a tradisional Torajan village know for its Large Tongkonan and 14 rice barns. Lunch will be served in Rantepao. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Indra 1.
Day 5 TORAJA - TRADISIONAL EVENTS
Today your guide will take you to any events available in this region. Elaborate funeral Ceremony, new house ceremony, wedding, market day are the alternatives. Or if you have An adventure spirit, go on a full day white-water rafting with IndoSella expedition at Maulu River (about 6 hours). Night at Hotel Indra I.
Day 6 TORAJA - PENDOLO
Depart to Pendolo in the southern side of Lake Posse. You will pass by villages of Javanese Transmigrates, Winding Mountain road via rain Forest waterfall with butterflies, etc. Afternoon, Check-in at Losmen Victory.
Day 7 PENDOLO - TENTENA
If Lake ferry is running, then we will be heading to Tentena with this Boat. The driver meets Us there then drive us to Siuri village. Check-In at Siuri cottage. Afternoon, visit the terraced Waterfall of Sulowana.
Day 8 TENTENA - FREE ON YOUR OWN Rest day.
Enjoy swimming in the second clearest lake in the world, After Lake Baikal in Russia. Siuri Cottages is set up in the solitaire white sandy beach in the amid of rain forest. From your Cottage you can hear the sound of the birds, monkeys, etc. in the forest. Night at Siuri cottages.
Day 9 TENTENA - AMPANA
After breakfast, proceed to Ampana. This place is the starting point to visit Togian island. It will be about 5 hours journey via scenic coast road, a lot of Coconut plantations. Lunch break in Posse and upon arrival at Ampana , check-in At Marina Cottages.
Day 10 AMPANA - TOGIAN ISLAND
After breakfast, proceed to the pier and depart to Kadidiri with 10:00 o'clock public boat. This Journey will take 5 hours. Upon arrival at Wakai, the port of Togian Island, we will be transfer with Motor boat to Wakai. Night at Kadidiri Cottages.
Day 11 KADIDIRI
Free on your own to swim, snorkel or even going for diving. Night at Kadidiri Cottages.
Day 12 KADIDIRI
Free on your own to swim, snorkel or even going for diving. Night at Kadidiri Cottages.
Day 13 KADIDIRI / WAKAI - AMPANA
Early breakfast then transfer to the pier of Wakai. Board the public boat then sail for 5 hours back To Ampana. Upon arrival, transfer back to Marina Cottages.
Day 14 Ampana - PAGIMANA, THE FERRY BOAT TO GORONTALO
After breakfast you will have the chance to visit the market or visit local village near by. After Lunch, depart to Pagimana on four hours drive. Upon arrival there, your guide will help you to Purchase your ticket and make sure all of you are on board and get the simple cabin. The Ferry will depart to Gorontalo at about 7:30pm and arrive in Gorontalo at 05:45am. You will Stay at the simple 4 persons cabin during this night sail. Upon arrival check - in at Hotel Melati.
Day 15 GORONTALO TOUR
After Breakfast, your driver will drive you to visit Fort Otanaha. This fort located in the top of The hill faces Lake Limboto. It has a very beautiful view over the lake and the surrounding Villages. You also can go to the beach and swim near the Ferry harbor and in the afternoon visit Lambogo, natural hot springs swimming pool. Night at Hotel Melati.
Day 16 GORONTALO - KOTAMOBAGU
After breakfast proceed to Kotamobagu via a new road at the eastern side of Sulawesi. This is One of the most spectacular land and sea view in Sulawesi. You will also drive via Dumoga Bone Natural park. Upon arrival, check - in at Tamasya Hotel.
Day 17 KOTAMOBAGU - TOMOHON
After breakfast you will drive to Tomohon, in the highland of Manado. The road will be via the Western side of Sulawesi. At Amurang, you will turn left via mountain road to Tomohon. Upon arrival check - in at Volcano Resort.
Day 18 MINAHASA TOUR
After breakfast, full day Minahasa Tour visiting Woloan (traditional minahasan house Productions), colorful Lake Linow, Japanese Cave, Kawangkoan 'peanuts village', Pulutan Pottery Village, and Sumoro Endo's lake Tondano. Night at Volcano Resort.
Day 19 BUNAKEN ISLAND TOUR
After breakfast, drive to the pier and board a speedboat to Bunaken island. This island is Well known for it beautiful coral reefs. Upon arrival, transit to a glass bottom boat for a coral Reefs tour. Seafood lunch at Bunaken island then full time snorkelling at the nearby coral reefs. Afternoon, return to Hotel Sahid Manado
Day 20 MANADO
Today free on your own program. Cooling down to relax after travel 2000 kms overland, you can Spend your day shopping or doing activities on your own. Night at Hotel Sahid Manado.
Day 21 MANADO - NEXT DESTINATION
After breakfast, again free for shopping until the time to transfer to Sam Ratulangi airport of Manado for your next destination.
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This unbelievable journey that began at Jakarta and concluded at Ubud, Bali, would not have been possible without the guidance and recommendations of Udhi Sudiyanto, Director of Antar Anda Tour and Travel, Yogyakarta - Jan Thiels / Belgium
Dear Udhi We want to thank you for the good organization of our trip in Indonesia. - Cees de Mos / Netherlands
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