Sulawesi Explorer

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Mount Bromo’s smouldering crater at sunrise, wandering through Bali’s neatly terraced rice paddies, searching for dragons in Komodo National Park… On a tailor-made holiday to Indonesia with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your b...
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Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Mount Bromo’s smouldering crater at sunrise, wandering through Bali’s neatly terraced rice paddies, searching for dragons in Komodo National Park… On a tailor-made holiday to Indonesia with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Indonesia specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook. Wreck-dive through turtle-infested waters, or snorkel past shoals of glistening butterflyfish. Watch nervously as a villager precariously shimmies up a tree to harvest coconuts. Sip on Bali’s Robusta coffee-blend, grown in rich, volcanic soils. Outsmart opportunist macaque monkeys, and listen out for the orangutan’s deep, rumbling call ripple through Sumatra’s pristine jungle. Be captivated by a kecak dance (rhythmic chanting) at the world’s largest temple. Gold-leaf temples anchored on clifftops besieged by thrashing waves. Lombok’s empty white-sand beaches. Forest-smothered volcanic peaks. What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMakassar/Ujung Pandang
End CityManado

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Borneo

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Snorkeling
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Makassar/Ujung Pandang.

Day 2 : Makassar/Ujung Pandang

The city of Makassar is the main entrance point for exploring the south of Sulawesi. Your guide will be waiting to greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel.In the afternoon you will have a private guided tour of the city which will introduce you to the area's history and living culture.

Day 3 : Makassar/Ujung Pandang

The countryside surrounding Makassar is filled with rice-fields, limestone karsts and caves which were once used by ancient settlers. These settlers left their mark on these caves in the form of simple pre-historic drawings which can still be seen today.With your priv...

Day 4 : Sengkang

Today you will have a private transfer to the town of Sengkang which is renowned locally for its silk-weaving. In and around the town it is often possible to see women weaving under their houses using large, traditional wooden looms.Sengkang is also home to Lake Tempe...

Day 5 : Toraja

You will continue your journey north today to Toraja, Sulawesi's most famous destination. As you get closer you will notice a change in the scenery with mountains and rice-fields. You may also spot a change in the clothes of the locals with a slightly cooler climate a...

Day 6 : Toraja

Today you will have a private walking tour through traditional Torajan villages with their unique and characterful houses and visit some of the area's unusual burial sites. The funerals and burial customs are an important part of the Torajan culture and are unique to ...

Day 7 : Toraja

Early this morning you will visit the region's animal market where water buffalos can cost more than a car due to the importance they have in Torajan culture.In the afternoon you will have a cycling tour through the Torajan countryside passing local villages and small plantations and stopping at the area's unusual cultural sites.

Day 8 : Makassar/Ujung Pandang

Today you will fly back to Makassar in preparation for your journey to the north of Sulawesi.In the afternoon you will visit a local family to assist them in preparing popular regional dishes which you can then enjoy in the comfort of their home.

Day 9 : Tangkoko Rainforest

Morning flight to Manado, the gateway to north Sulawesi. Your guide will be waiting to greet you and will transfer you to your accommodation by the Tangkoko Rainforest.In the afternoon you will join a ranger for a guided nature tour in the National Park, looking for a...

Day 10 : Tomohon

This morning your guide will transfer you to the highlands town of Tomohon, renowned for its market and volcanic scenery.After lunch you will visit a local temple and have a guided walk in the countryside surrounding Tomohon where you have views of the volcanoes that stand over the city.

Day 11 : Tomohon

Today you will have a private cycling tour through villages and past the volcanic sulphurous Lake Linow. There is a lot of geothermal activity in this area and by the lake you can see fumaroles whilst nearby a power plant converts this geothermal activity into electricity.The tour ends with lunch by Lake Tondano, north Sulawesi's largest lake.

Day 12 : Bunaken National Marine Park

Early start for your hike up an unusual river bed that was formed by an ancient lava flow to reach the edge of the active crater. On a clear day you will be rewarded with panoramic views over Tomohon and the sea.Later this morning you will transfer by car and boat to your hotel on the island of Siladen to spend your last 3 nights by the sea.

Day 13 : Bunaken National Marine Park

Day at leisure. Located within the Bunaken Marine Park, this is a great place to enjoy diving and snorkelling or simply relax in the grounds of your resort.During your stay all your meals are included.

Day 14 : Bunaken National Marine Park

Day at leisure to relax or enjoy activities on the sea. The resort is ideally located for watching the sun set over the sea and nearby volcanic island.

Day 15 : International return flight

The resort's boat will take you back to the mainland this morning where our guide will be waiting to take you back to the airport for your flights home.

Day 16 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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