Overview
Toraja Highlands & Rammang-Rammang Karst Adventure
Discover the cultural heart of South Sulawesi on this short yet immersive journey from Makassar to Toraja. Begin your adventure at the spectacular Rammang-Rammang Karst Forest in Maros, the third-largest karst landscape in the world, before traveling north through scenic coastal roads toward the Toraja Highlands. Explore the unique traditions of Tana Toraja, including the iconic Buntu Burake Jesus Statue, ancient cliff-side burial sites at Lemo and Londa, and the traditional village of Kete Kesu, famous for its wooden carvings and ancestral houses. Witness a magical sunrise at Lolai, often called “the land above the clouds,” and enjoy panoramic mountain views along the way. This Toraja tour package combines dramatic landscapes, living culture, and authentic local experiences — perfect for travelers seeking a meaningful cultural escape in Sulawesi.
Makassar, Maros, Toraja
Arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar. Afterwards, drive approximately 30 minutes to Rammang-Rammang Karst in the Maros Regency. Take a boat and explore the magnificent views of the 3rd largest karst forest in the world. Continue your trip to the north and lunch will be served at Restaurant near Pare-Pare, a small port situated 155 kms north of Makassar. Enjoy afternoon coffee or tea with spectacular view of Bambapuang Mountain before you arrive in Toraja. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Rantepao, Toraja.
Toraja Full-Day Tour
After breakfast at hotel. A full day exploring Toraja Land, A statue of Jesus Christ at Makale in Tana Toraja Regency. It is the tallest statue of Jesus Christ in the world - with its height at 40 metres. It stands on the top of Buntu Burake hill about 1.100 metres above sea level. Continue to visiting the cliff-side stone grave with wooden effigies on the balcony at Lemo, then continue to Londa to visit coffins hang from cracks in the rocky face. Lifelike wooden sculptures or effigies complete with clothes, stand in neat rows in cracks hollowed out in the cliff faces, very much like the windows & balconies of a house. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. After Lunch, visiting the traditional wooden carving village at Kete Kesu. Late afternoon back to hotel for your overnight stay and dinner.
Toraja, Makassar - Departure
Wake up early to catch the beautiful sunrise at Lolai, then back to hotel for showering and breakfast. Leaving Toraja Land for Makassar. Lunch at Kupa Beach Restaurant near Pare-Pare. After lunch, proceed to Makassar and directly to the Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport for your onward flight (noon flight). End of services.