Sulawesi Island Tour

by 10Adventures

Region

Sulawesi Island

Duration

9 days

Guided Status

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

Get off the beaten path on this delightful 9-day adventure of Indonesia’s beautiful Sulawesi Island. If you’re looking for the perfect balance of cultural experiences, active excursions, and free time to explore—this is the tour for you! Get to know the island’s towns and cities, with guided tours of Makassar and Rantepao. Find yourself welcomed by the Torajan people of Toraja, as you hike through stunning natural landscapes and sleepy villages where you’ll enjoy tea and lots of laughs with locals. Take in the beauty of Lake Tempe as you enjoy a peaceful canoe ride on its sparkling waters. Customize your experience on Sulawesi Island by choosing between standard, superior, or deluxe accommodations. Book this one-of-kind adventure in Indonesia and get to know a unique part of this incredible country. We know Adventure. 10Adventures only does Hiking, Cycling and Adventure Holidays. Its our mission to help you explore the world! We’re here to help! Ask us a question about this tour. Travellers love 10Adventures. Barbara C. Amalfi Coast Bicycle Tour ★★★★★ We went through 10Adventures not familiar with them at all, and it was the best decision we ever made! Allyson K. Everest Base Camp ★★★★★ Just an amazing experience. Absolutely lifechanging! Amy D. XC Skiing in the Dolomites ★★★★★ It was a fantastic trip and Nadine was extremely responsive to all of our questions. This partially guided adventure tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. This tour can be customized for you, and prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel. 2026 Sulawesi Island Tour Prices The departures are available daily from January 1 to December 31, 2026 The starting price for four people sharing two double rooms in Superior Accomodation is $1,070USD per person. The accommodation on this tour is mainly taking place in 3-star hotels with and option to upgrade to more luxurious accommodations, except for day 5 when you’ll be spending a night in a rustic homestay. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations. Single Rooms and Solo Travelers Standard rooms are of double and triple occupancy and those willing to have a single room will have to pay a supplement of $167 - $350 (depending on the hotel category chosen). These reviews reflect all trips offered by this local tour partner on 10Adventures, not just the tour you’re viewing. Sort by: Newest Showing top 3 reviews See All Reviews We Know Adventure. Authentic hiking, cycling, and adventure holidays - thoughtfully crafted by local tour partners and tailored to your unique journey. Packed with Inclusions. Accommodations, luggage transfers, gear rentals, and more - all taken care of so you can focus on making memories. World Class Support. Have peace of mind for when travel plans change with our hassle-free booking process and unbeatable support. Let's start talking about your next adventure!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival Makassar

Arrival Makassar

Day 2: Guided City Tour of Makassar

Guided City Tour of Makassar

Day 3: Drive to Rantepao

Drive to Rantepao

Day 4: Explore Rantepao

Explore Rantepao

Day 5: Toraja Hiking and Homestay

10 km 400 m

N/A

Toraja Hiking and Homestay

Day 6: Half-Day Hike in Toraja and Free Time

15 km 300 m

N/A

Half-Day Hike in Toraja and Free Time

Day 7: Transfer to Sengkang and Lake Tempe by Canoe

Transfer to Sengkang and Lake Tempe by Canoe

Day 8: Transfer to Maros - Hike and Canoe to Makassar

10 km 300 m

N/A

Transfer to Maros - Hike and Canoe to Makassar

Day 9: Depart Makassar

Depart Makassar

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

About the Sulawesi Island

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

USD 740

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

Uncover hidden gems in the south Sulawesi capital of Makassar with an intriguing, guided tour of the city’s top sights.
Find yourself welcomed into an array of small authentic villages on the island and spend the night at a homestay in Toraja.
Savour mouth-watering local Indonesian delicacies like Dange cookies and ‘papion manuk’ (bamboo chicken!).
Hike your way through Toraja and paddle out into beautiful Lake Tempe on a guided excursion by canoe.
Day 1: Arrival Makassar.
Welcome to Makassar!
Upon your arrival at Sultan Hassanuddin Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, found in the heart of the city.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure and get your first taste of Makkasar!
Day 2: Guided City Tour of Makassar.
Today following breakfast you’ll set out to explore the capital of South Sulawesi—the beautiful port city of Makassar.
First up, you’ll visit Fort Rotterdamn, one of the best-preserved examples of Dutch architecture in Indonesia.
Next stop is Paotere Harbor.
Paotere Harbor represents a bustling hub of seaside life and fishing activity.
Survey the locally built, famed Bugis ships, which dock here throughout the day and watch as friendly locals load and unload their goods.
Together with the locals working the fisheries, these ships provide a valuable insight into the day-to-day life of the area.
Walk down the dock to visit a variety of stalls then head south to experience the vibrant fish market.
In the evening, walk around Losari Beach and savour some delicious Indonesian food to top of the day!
Day 3: Drive to Rantepao.
This morning you’ll set out the long, but scenic 11-hour journey to Rantepao with a few stops along the way.
The first part of the route will follow the coastline for about 3 - 4 hours until you reach Pare Pare.
On the way short stops can be made to take pictures and enjoy short walks to take in the varying landscaepes.
In Pangkep, stop to taste some traditional cookies called Dange that are well worth the stop.
Later, grab a bite for lunch in Pare Pare before continuing the last stretch to Rantepao with a short stop at the picturesque Sa’dan River along the way.
Day 4: Explore Rantepao.
Today you will have the chance to explore Rantepao, a town rich in culture and tradition, in -depth.
You will visit Lemo Village.
This funeral site is a place where you can see carved wooden effigies of the dead.
The wooden statues are a symbol of social status.
Called "Tau-Tau" in Indonesian, each effigy represents a Torajan noble from the area that passed away.
Continue to visit King Suaya Graveyard.
The graveyard lies on one of the hillsides and is carved as the resting place of the kings and king's family.
Next is a visit to Londa, a steep rocky side grave.
One of its sides is located on a higher place from the hill with deep caves where coffins are arranged and grouped based on the family lines.
On the other side of the hill, on the balcony, dozens of "Tau-Tau" stand up high, as if they were alive, eyes open, looking over the green landscape.
From here continue to visit Kete Kesu, a vibrant small village which is still traditional in its character.
If you take a look from the front side, you will find it lying in the middle of the wide paddy fields, set against the backdrop of curved roofs and carved barn walls.
Return back to your hotel to the enjoy an evening at your leisure in Rantepao.
Day 5: Toraja Hiking and Homestay.
This morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the trailhead of today’s hike which starts from Salu Village.
The beautiful hike unfolds through a unique part of Toraja and you will have the opportunity to spend the night in a small typical Toraja village, staying in a Tongkonan (traditional house of Toraja).
The hike leads through rice terraces balancing on narrow rice dikes and winding small dirt roads, crossing meandering rivers via bamboo bridges.
The villages you’ll pass through are very traditional and along the way you’ll stop to have tea, coffee and lunch alongside the locals.
Tonight, you’ll stay in a Tongkonan house and enjoy a mouth-watering dinner featuring a local specialty, known as ‘papion manuk’, which is chicken cooked in bamboo tubes with veggies and rice.
Day 6: Half-Day Hike in Toraja and Free Time.
After breakfast this morning you’ll spend some more time exploring the stunning natural landscapes of Toraja on foot with a half-day hike before transferring to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you please, soaking up the sights and sounds of this unique area brimming with culture.
Day 7: Transfer to Sengkang and Lake Tempe by Canoe.
Set out this morning on the 6-hour bus ride to Sengkang, passing through scenic landscapes along the way and enjoying a few short stops to stretch the legs and grab some lunch.
On arrival in the early afternoon in Sengkang, you’ll then enjoy an excursion by canoe on the beautiful Tempe Lake, filled with floating lilies and exotic birdlife.
On the lake you will find the village of floating houses which you can visit to meet the local fishing families.
Please note: Canoe excursions on Tempe Lake is only possible when water levels are high enough.
Day 8: Transfer to Maros - Hike and Canoe to Makassar.
Another day of adventures on land and water await you as you transfer this morning from Sengkang to Maros.
You’ll then hike through rice fields and limestone cliffs (5km-10km) to reach a small village where you can enjoy a snack and tea in a local Bugis style house.
From here, continue the walk along rice fields and continue between 2 huge walls of limestone to reach a small cave which you can explore.
The final stretch is completed by a small pedal canoe to the main road which takes around 30 minutes.
Return to your hotel in Makassar to unwind and enjoy another delicious dinner this evening in town.
Day 9: Depart Makassar.
Your island adventure comes to an end this morning in Makassar.
Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport to depart.
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