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SULAWESI
General Information
 
  • Toraja
  • Manado

Torajan burial siteToraja

Situated on the crossroads of historical and strategic sea lanes, the province of South Sulawesi constitutes the narrow south-western peninsula of this mountainous, orchid-shaped island. The capital and chief trading port of the Province, Ujung Pandang, is still the gateway to eastern Indonesia.

Spanish and Portuguese galleons, followed by British and Dutch traders sailed these seas in search of the spice trade, escorted by their men of war to protect them against the daring raids of the Bugis and Makassar sailors who attacked the intruders. Famed for their seafaring culture, the Bugis are still driving force behind the world's last commercial sailing fleet. Bugis vessels have sailed as far as Australia, leaving behind drawings of their ships on stone and words that have since been integrated into the Aboriginal language of northern Australia.

The seafaring Bugis dominate the southern tip of Sulawesi, but further north, trough rugged and remarkable country is Tana Toraja, often referred to as the "Land of the Heavenly Kings" whose unique culture rivals any in the archipelago.

A believe that their forefathers descended from heaven on a boat onto mountain some twenty generations ago, The Toraja have unique culture based on strong animistic beliefs. They practice an ancestor cult where death and afterlife ceremonies are great feasts. A strict hierarchy is followed in the villages and for an important figure, wedding and burial ceremonies, can take days to perform buffalo are sacrificed, the deceased's remains are placed in a coffin and interred in caves hollowed out in high cliffs. The mouth of the cave is guarded by lifelike statues, who diligently look out from a balcony at the families and friends they have left.

Tongkonan, family houses, are built on stilts with the roof rearing up at either end, representing the prows of the first ship to arrive in the area with the Torajan's ancestors. The houses all face north and some say that this because it was from the north that the ancestors of the Toraja came. Others, however will say that the north (and east) are regarded as the realm of the gods, the compass of life.

South Sulawesi is also famous for its tremendous scenery and the quality and talent of its silk and silver work industries, but the economy is largely based on agriculture. The provincial capital of Ujung Pandang, formerly Makassar, however, has excellent facilIties for water sports and is easily accessible by air. There are four daily flight from Jakarta and also daily services from Bali, Surabaya and Manado.

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Manado

Diving in ManadoMagnificent coral gardens and a multitude of Tropical marine life defend coastlines of virgin-white beaches in the north of the or chid shaped island of Sulawesi. Mountains and volcanoes dominate the landscape with over 50 summits, some of which are still active, reminding the islanders and the world of the potential power of one of the earth's most awesome forces.

The people of North Sulawesi can be classified into four groups; Minahasa, Bolaang Mongondow, Gorontalo and the SangirTalaud. The Minahasans are centered around the Provincial capital of Manado, but the entire province has a strong tradition of trade and contact with the outside world. The Sangir-Talaud islands, to the north of the mainland, form a natural bridge to the Philippines providing a convenient route for peoples and cultures to easily move between Indonesia and the Philippines, and many traces of Filipino culture can still be found here. The Dutch, however, have had the most influential effect on the development of the area. Apart from introducing a strong political and religious structure, the Filipinos encouraged the local populations to raise coconuts, for copra, and nutmeg. Today the main industries of the province are copra and cloves. North Sulawesi has a larger concentration of coconut trees than anywhere else in Indonesia.

First contacts with European traders came in the 1 6th century with the arrival of the Spanish and Portuguese and with them they brought Christianity. It wasn't until the arrival of the Dutch, however, that Christianity became the predominant religion of the area with the western parts of the province of Bolaang Mongondow and Gorontalo remaining as small Muslim principalities until the turn of the century.

The provincial capital of Manado is one of the international gateways into Indonesia. Regular flights to all parts of the Indonesian archipelago service this beautiful town as well as the smaller airports of Gorontalo, Tahuna and Talaud. Manado's main attractions are off-shore, however, with truly amazing coral reefs off nearby Bunaken island which are now a protected Marine Park and offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.

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Toraja Package
  • 3 Days / 2 Nights Toraja Package
  • 4 Days / 3 Nights Toraja Package

3 Days / 2 Nights Toraja Package

Day 1 Airport Ujung Pandang - Toraja Land (L.D)
Sightseeing transfer from Ujung Pandang to Toraja Land by minibus. Lunch will be served at restaurant in Parepare and refreshment at Bambapuang. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Toraja Missilina in Rantepao.

Day 2 Toraja Land (B L D)
Breakfast. Full day tour to Lemo (the hanging garves), Londa (the cave graves), Kete Kesu-Siguntu Palawa (the typical Torajanese Village), Sa'dan (the weaving village) and Rantepao the business centre of Toraja. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Toraja Missiliana.

Day 3 Toraja Land - Ujung Pandang Aiport (B.L)
After breakfast at hotel, return transfer to Ujung Pandang for your next destination. Lunch at Parepare.

Accommodation
• Toraja Missiliana

Tour package includes
• Accommodation with daily ABF
• Admission fees at places visit
• 2x lunch, 2x dinner
• AC private car / bus with tour guide
• Tax & service charges

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4 Days / 3 Nights Toraja Package

Day 1 Airport Ujung Pandang - Toraja Land (L.D)
Sightseeing transfer from Ujung Pandang to Toraja Land by minibus. Lunch will be served at restaurant in Parepare and refreshment at Bambapuang. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Toraja Missilina in Rantepao.

Day 2 Toraja Land (B.L.D)
After breakfast at hotel, full day tour by visiting Lemo, the hanging graves; Londa, the cave graves; Kete Kesu-Siguntu Palawa, the typical Torajanese Village; Sa'dan, the weaving village and Rantepao as the business centre of Toraja. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Toraja Missiliana.

Day 3 Toraja Land (B.L.D)
Breakfast at hotel. One more day sightseeing tour by visiting Marante, Nanggala and Suaya. Lunch is provided en route. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Toraja Missiliana.

Day 4 Toraja Lang - Ujung Pandang Aiport (B.L)
After breakfast at hotel, return transfer to Ujung Pandang for your next destination. Lunch at Parepare.

Accommodation
• Toraja Missiliana

Tour package includes
• Accommodation with daily breakfast
• Admission fees at places visit
• 3x lunch, 3x dinner
• AC private car / bus with tour guide
• Tax & service charges

Rates are quoted net in US Dollars, including 21% tax & Service charges
Rating
Accommodation
Room Type
3D/2N Toraja
4D/3N Toraja
Extra night /room / night W/ABF
Budget Madarana / Torsina Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
142..00
66.00
189..00
40.00
25.00
* * * Sahid Toraja / Misiliana Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
205.00
63.00
243.00
88.00
59.00
**** Novotel / Marante Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
288.00
100.00
356.00
151.00
96.00

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Manado Package
 
  • 3 Days / 2 Nights Bunaken Scuba Diving Package
  • 4 Days / 3 Nights Minahasa Package
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights Bunaken Scuba Diving Package

3 Days / 2 Nights Bunaken Scuba Diving Package

Day 1 Arrival Manado
Upon arrival at Sam Ratulangi Airport, meeting service, we will take you on a city tour in Manado and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Full Day Diving / Snorkeling Tour (B L)
After breakfast at hotel, full day diving/sightseeing/snorkeling at Bunaken Island, a marvelous sea gardens. It is very famous all over the world for its magnificent marine life, drop-off reef formation and thousands varieties fish. Lunch will be served at Bunaken beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel, at your own leisure until transfer to Sam Ratulangi airport for your next destination. (Breakfast)

Tour package inclusive:
• Accommodation at Hotel / Cottage based on twin sharing
• One day 2 dives
Arrival and departure transfers
• Transportation based on air-condition coach & motor-powered outrigger canoe
• Meals as per itinerary
• Tanks, air and weights
• Dive guide and admission fees

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4 Days / 3 Nights Minahasa Package

Day 1 Arrival Manado
Upon arrival at Sam Ratulangi airport, meeting service, we will take you on a city tour in Manado and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Bunaken Snorkeling (B L)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to harbor for snorkeling at Bunaken island, a marvelous sea gardens. It is one of the most beautiful sea garden in the world for its magnificent marine life, drop-off reef formation and thousands varieties fish. Lunch will be served at Bunaken beach. Afternoon return to Manado.

Day 3 MT. Lokon Trekking (B L)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Tomohon for trekking to Mt. Lokon. Lunch will be served at Tomohon. After lunch drive to Tondano Lake with its goldfish farming, then to Woloan where the people make a traditional house of Minahasa style. Overnight at resort in Tomohon.

Day 4 Departure (B)
Breakfast at Lokon resting resort, at your own leisure until transfer to Airport for your next destination.

Tour package inclusive:
• Accommodation at Hotel / Cottage based on twin sharing
• Transportation based on AC coach and motor-powered outrigger canoe
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Equipment's ( mask, fins, snorkel )
• Entrance fee
• Meals as per itinerary

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5 Days / 4 Nights Bunaken Scuba Diving Package

Day 1 Arrival Manado
Upon arrival at Sam Ratulangi airport, meeting service, we will take you on a city tour in Manado and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Full Day Diving / Snorkeling (B L)
After breakfast at hotel, full day diving/sightseeing/ snorkeling at Bunaken Island, marvelous sea gardens. It is famous all over the world for its magnificent marine life, drop-off reef formation and thousands varieties fish. Lunch will be served at Bunaken beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 Full Day Diving / Snorkeling (B L)
Same program as day 02, but in other diving spot. Return to Manado. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 Full Day Diving / Snorkeling / Sightseeing (B L)
Same program as day 02, but in other diving spot. Return to Manado. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 Departure (B)
Breakfast at Hotel, At your own leisure until transfer to Sam Ratulangi airport for your next destination.

Tour package inclusive :
• Accommodation at Hotel / cottage based on twin sharing.
• Two dives for each diving day on 02, 03 & 04 ยท Arrival and departure transfers
• Transportation based on AC coach & motor- powered outrigger canoe
• Meals as per itinerary
• Tanks, air and weights
• Dive guide and admission fees

*Note : Personal gear, BC, regulator, pressure gauge, etc can be rented

Rates are quoted net in US Dollars, including 21% tax & Service charges
DIVER RATES
Rating
Accommodation
Room Type
3D/2N Bunaken Diving
4D/3N Minahasa
5D/4N Bunaken Diving
Budget Minahasa Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
168.00
28.00
305.00
71.00
384.00
93.00
**** Manado Beach Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
196.00
58.00
333.00
72.00
442.00
110.00
*** Century Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
226.00
86.00
363.00
130.00
499.00
173.00
**** Santika Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
242.00
103.00
378.00
133.00
532.00
205.00

Rates are quoted net in US Dollars, including 21% tax & Service charges
NON DIVER RATES
Rating
Accommodation
Room Type
3D/2N
Bunaken Diving
4D/3N Minahasa
5D/4N Bunaken Diving
Budget Minahasa Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
131.00
28.00
231.00
75.00
275.00
93.00
**** Manado Beach Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
159.00
58.00
252.00
96.00
333.00
115.00
*** Century Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
189.00
86.00
289.00
130.00
390.00
174.00
**** Santika Hotel Half Twin
Sgl Supplement
205.00
103.00
299.00
133.00
425.00
205.00

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Hotel Rates

Makasar

Rates are quoted net in US Dollars per room per night, including 21% tax & service charges
Hotel
Room Type
Twin/Dbl
Single
Extra Bed
Breakfast
Quality Hotel 4* Superior
51.00
51.00
Include
Sahid Makasar 5* Superior
66.00
66.00
15.00
Include
Sedona Makasar 5* City View
Sea View
76.00
81.00
76.00
81.00
21.00
Include
Include
Marannu Hotel 4* Superior
Deluxe
47.00
52.00
47.00
52.00
11.00
Include
Include
Pantai Gapura 4* Superior
Cottage
67.00
76.00
67.00
71.00
16.00
Include
Include

Toraja

Rates are quoted net in US Dollars per room per night, including 21% tax & service charges
Hotel
Room Type
Twin/Dbl
Single
Extra Bed
Breakfast
Misilianna 3* Standard
50.00
40.00
19.00
Include
Sahid Toraja 3* Standard
55.00
55.00
20.00
Include
Marante Highland 4* Standard
65.00
65.00
20.00
Include
Novotel Toraja 5* Standard
96.00
96.00
20.00
Include

Manado

Rates are quoted net in US Dollars per room per night, including 21% tax & service charges
Hotel
Room Type
Twin/Dbl
Single
Extra Bed
Breakfast
Gran Puri Standard
46.00
43.00
Include
Ritzy Hotel (ex. Novotel) Standard
Superior
Deluxe
96.00
106.00
116.00
96.00
106.00
116.00
Include
Include
Include
Hotel Indonesia, Tasik Ria Standard
Junior Suite
Regency
Executive
33.00
43.00
51.00
58.00
33.00
43.00
51.00
58.00

Include
Include
Include
Include

Sahid Kawanua, Manado Standard
43.00
43.00
Include

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