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HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS OF SULAWESI

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14 Days
Availability: 18 to 31 May 2027
Perth
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Explorer Pace

Discover ancient traditions, spectacular landscapes and pristine island paradise in one unforgettable journey.

Tour Details

If you’ve already explored many of the world’s iconic destinations and are looking for somewhere truly different, Sulawesi is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Rich in culture, breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife, this remarkable Indonesian island offers an authentic travel experience far removed from the usual tourist trail.

Discover the fascinating traditions of the Toraja people, wander through spectacular mountain landscapes and ancient villages, encounter rare wildlife including tiny tarsiers and playful dolphins, and unwind amongst the crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs of Bangka Island and Bunaken Marine National Park.

With comfortable multiple-night stays, carefully selected accommodation and everything taken care of by your Kings Tour Manager, this is an unforgettable journey to one of Indonesia’s best-kept secrets.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore historic Makassar
  • Stay four nights in the Toraja Highlands
  • Visit traditional Tongkonan villages
  • Ancient burial caves & Tau-Tau effigies
  • Meet a local Toraja family
  • Traditional Torajan dinner & cultural performances
  • Three-night stay at Coral Eye Resort, Bangka Island
  • Visit Tangkoko Nature Reserve
  • Encounter rare tarsiers in their natural habitat
  • Indonesian cooking class
  • Snorkelling in Bunaken Marine National Park
  • Dolphin-spotting cruise
  • Explore the highlights of Manado
  • Farewell dinner in Sulawesi

Tour Includes

  • Home pick-up & return by Private Car
  • Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager
  • Return economy international airfares and taxes
  • Domestic flights within Indonesia including taxes
  • 2 nights The Rhinra, Makassar
  • 4 nights Misiliana Hotel Rantepao, Toraja
  • 3 nights Coral Eye Resort, Bangka Island
  • 3 nights Grand Luley Resort, Manado
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, as per the itinerary
  • Sightseeing and entry fees, as per the itinerary

Tour Conditions

A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is due within 7 days of making your booking to secure your place on the tour. This deposit confirms your reservation and constitutes acceptance of our full Terms and Conditions.

Please note that all tours are subject to reaching a minimum number of participants.

Home pick-up and return by private car is included within a designated radius. Surcharges will apply for addresses located outside this area — please contact our office to confirm if this applies to you.

 

All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of attractions (e.g. churches, wineries), weather conditions, or other operational factors beyond our control. While we do our utmost to deliver the itinerary as planned, we cannot be held responsible for changes due to closures, delays, or unforeseen circumstances.

From time to time, and only when absolutely necessary, minor changes to the itinerary or pricing may be required prior to final payment. While your deposit guarantees your place on the tour, it does not lock in the final price if operational adjustments are needed. Should any changes arise, we will always communicate with you clearly and transparently, and we thank you for your understanding.

Other special conditions may apply to individual tours — please contact the office for full details.

UPGRADES – please contact the office if you wish to upgrade your flights to Premium economy (if offered on this airline) or Business Class.  

A valid passport is required for this journey. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your return to Australia.

Itinerary

Day 1PERTH TO MAKASSAR (D)

Your holiday begins with a private transfer from home to the airport, where you meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager before flying to Sulawesi via Singapore. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at one of Makassar’s renowned seafood restaurants overlooking the bustling waterfront before transferring to your hotel.

Hotel: The Rhinra, Makassar for 2 nights

Day 2MAKASSAR (BLD)

Today discover the highlights of Makassar, beginning with the impressive Fort Rotterdam before visiting the peaceful Vihara Girinaga Buddhist Temple. Later, enjoy time at Losari Beach, where vibrant street food and a spectacular sunset create a memorable coastal atmosphere. This evening, enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel.

Day 3MAKASSAR TO TORAJA HIGHLANDS (BLD)

Fly to Palopo before travelling into the spectacular Toraja Highlands. Visit the traditional village of Kete Kesu and explore the ancient burial caves of Londa with their fascinating Tau-Tau effigies. After dinner, settle into your hotel surrounded by the cool mountain scenery.

Hotel: Misiliana Hotel Rantepao, Toraja for 4 nights

Day 4TORAJA HIGHLANDS (BLD)

Visit the bustling Pasar Bolu livestock market and the ancient Bori Megalithic Complex before taking in breathtaking views from Batu Tumonga. Continue to Loko Mata’s stone-carved burial chambers before being welcomed into a traditional Tongkonan home to meet a local Toraja family. Dinner is included this evening.

Day 5TORAJA HIGHLANDS (BLD)

Explore more of Toraja’s remarkable traditions with visits to Lemo, Karuaya Village, Tampangalo’s burial caves and the royal graves of Suaya. Subject to local schedules, there may be an opportunity to witness a traditional funeral ceremony before enjoying a village dinner accompanied by cultural performances.

Day 6TORAJA HIGHLANDS (BLD)

Experience rural Toraja with a local guide as you stroll through rice terraces, bamboo groves and farming villages. Meet local residents, learn about traditional agricultural life and enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel. Dinner is included this evening.

Day 7TORAJA HIGHLANDS TO BANGKA ISLAND (BLD)

Travel to Palopo Airport and fly via Makassar to Manado, relaxing in the Blue Sky Premier Lounge during your stopover. Continue by road to Likupang before boarding a private boat to Bangka Island. After dinner, settle into your island resort overlooking crystal-clear waters.

Hotel: Coral Eye Resort, Bangka Island for 3 nights

Day 8BANGKA ISLAND (BLD)

Spend the day on Bangka Island, enjoying its natural beauty. Snorkel the resort’s house reef with vibrant corals and marine life in clear waters or visit a nearby fishing village to experience local island traditions. Walk through coconut groves, meet local residents, and relax before returning to Coral Eye Resort, where all meals are served.

Day 9BANGKA ISLAND (BLD)

Travel by boat to Tangkoko Nature Reserve, where local rangers guide you through the rainforest in search of rare endemic wildlife. At dusk, witness tiny tarsiers emerging from their daytime shelters before returning to the resort for dinner.

Day 10BANGKA ISLAND TO MANADO (BLD)

Transfer by private boat to Grand Luley Resort, the gateway to Bunaken Marine National Park. This afternoon, join the resort chef for an Indonesian cooking class before sampling your creations and enjoying dinner.

Hotel: Grand Luley Resort, Manado for 3 nights

Day 11BUNAKEN (BLD)

Cruise into Bunaken Marine National Park in search of wild dolphins before snorkelling amongst colourful coral gardens and abundant marine life. Return to the resort for a relaxed evening and dinner.

Day 12MANADO (BLD)

Explore the highlights of Manado, including Bersehati Market, Ban Hin Kiong Temple and the impressive Christ Blessing Statue. This evening, celebrate your Sulawesi adventure with a special farewell dinner.

Day 13 & 14MANADO TO PERTH

After lunch, transfer to Sam Ratulangi International Airport for your flight to Perth via Singapore. Upon arrival on Day 14, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.

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