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| Departure Monday | Map Click here |
Day 01: Manado-Tomohon
Minahasa, the hinterland of Manado, is extremely
mountainous (Mt.Klabat the highest peak, stands at 1995 m or 6000 ft). The upland hills
are covered with rice fields, clove trees, vanilla and other crops. This tour will take
you to visit some beautiful places of Minahasa. Tinnor, is the first stop where you can
admire beautiful view of Manado city from 500 m above the sea level. Tomohon- a beautiful
flower’s city lies between two active volcanoes known by it’s "Bukit
Inspirasi" means "Inspiration Hill" which is used by the Christian churches
gather for meeting or conferences. Linow is a changing color lake at Lahendong village,
Pulutan; a traditional pottery making village, then to the beautiful lake Tondano.
Afternoon continued to Tondano, the capital of Minahasa regency then to Sawangan village,
which have the largest collections of an ancient sarcophagus or "Waruga". Dating
from as early as the 9th century, the Waruga are rectangular stone burials of ancient
Minahasa’s tribe (B,L,D)
Day 02: Tomohon - Dumoga
Bone
A scenic drive to Dumoga Bone national park passing
Sonder, Rambang, Amurang, Motoling, Tampaso, Madoinding, Kota Mogabu and late afternoon
DumogaBane national Park and overnight at PPA Camp the rangers lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 03: Dumoga Bone
Full day to explore the beautiful lush rain forest
of Dumoga Bone National Park. (B,L,D)
Day 04: Dumoga
Bone-Gorontalo
A scenic drive passing Maelang, Pimpi, Bolangiting,
Kwandang and in the afternoon arrives Gorontalo, a nice and quite city where beautiful old
Dutch Houses still remain. (B,L,D)
Day 05: Gorontalo-Moutong
Morning city tour of Gorontalo visiting the
fisherman village to see the activities of local people at the fish market then visit an
old Portuguese, Dutch and Japanese Fort Otanaha located on a hill with view to lake
Limboto. Continue journey to Moutong passing Isimu, Paguyangan, paguat, Maris Lemito,
Popayanto. Late afternoon arriving Moutong a small town located at the border of North and
Central Sulawesi. (B,L,D)
Day 06: MoutongTanjung
Karang or Palu
Early morning leaving Moutong for Palu the capital
city of Central Sulawesi Province. Along the way passing beautiful views of Bone bay and
The Monument of Equator at Sinal Village, Palasa, Tinombo, Ampibabo, Toboli, Tawaeli.
Arrive at Palu late in the afternoon. Accommodation will be provided at Tanjung Karang
beach resort or the city of Palu. (B,L,D)
Day 07: Full day Tanjung
Karang
A full day to relax on a beautiful beach resort
where you are able to sunbathe, swim, snorkel and dive. Snorkeling and diving equipment is
available for rent. (B,L,D)
Day 08: Tanjung Karang
Tentena
A long drive to Pale to Tentena passing Tawaeli,
Toboli, Parigi, Poso, Tobalu, in the afternoon arriving Tentena Afternoon arrive Tentena,
a peaceful small town near the lake Poso. (B,L,D)
Day 09: Tentena-Pendolo
A day tour to explore the surrounding of Lake Poso,
Visit Saluopa Water Fall, a beautiful terrace water fall in a small rain forest. To reach
the waterfall we will have a leisure walk for about 3 km along the beautiful rice field
and the local people working in the field. Then visit Bancea National Orchid garden, a
natural orchid garden located in front of the lake. Take your swimming wear and try the
very fresh water. Lunch box will be provided here. In the afternoon arriving Pendolo a
nice resort in front of Lake Poso, the second largest lake in Indonesia. (B, Lunch Box, D)
Day 10:
A scenic drive to Rantepao passing Wotu, Bone Masamba, Sabbang. A long the
way you will pass picturesque scenery with winding road. Lunch will be provided at simple
local restaurant en-route (B,L,D)
Day 11: Torajaland
Start to explore the Toraja culture, visiting the cliff-tombs at Lemo, the royal tombs at
Suaya, the burial cave at Sayuan, the baby grave on the tree at Sanggala. A luncheon is
set at a restaurant, then continue the tour to family compound with typical Toraja houses
at Siguntu and the burial cave with effigies of noblemen at Londa. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Torajaland-Ujung Pandang
A long drive to Ujung Pandang about 8 hours passing by Bugis Village with their distinct
stilt houses, through magnificent scenery and mountain range. Upon arrival at Ujung
Pandang directly transfer to airport for your departure flight. (B,L)
| Nett
Price in Us $ per Person (Based On Sharing Twin) |
2-3 Pax |
4-8 Pax |
Single Surcharge |
| Sulawesi Expediton, 12 days | - | - | - |
| Tour with English speaking guide, Departure Monday | 974.00 | 769.00 | 193.00 |