Trans Celebes Eiland 18 Dagen
ITINERARY:
| Day 1 | Airport – Makassar (D)
Welcome services at Hasanuddin airport in Makassar and transfer into town. If time permits, do some sightseeing visiting Fort Rotterdam, the old Dutch Fortress. Paotere, the Buginese boat harbor, home of many traditional wooden ships. We check you into the Hotel Santika Makassar (deluxe room). Dinner and overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 2 | Makassar – Bira (B.L.D)
After breakfast, set out to Bira. Lunch will be served at Bulukumba. Late afternoon arrive Bira. Dinner and overnight at Anda Bungalow (deluxe room). |
| Day 3 | Tana Beru – Kajang (B.L.D)
After breakfast, we visit Tana Beru. The Buginese and Makassarese are the most skillful boat builders and sailors in Indonesia. On to Kajang Tribe to see Ammatoa with Traditional houses and the people life. Lunch will be served in Bira. Afternoon free program / relaxing on the white Sandy Beaches. Dinner and overnight at Anda Bungalow. |
| Day 4 | Bira – Watampone – Sengkang (B.L.D)
After breakfast, set out on the picturesque drive to Sengkang, a small town in the center of the former Bugis royalty. Lunch will be served in Watampone, after lunch we visit the Museum of Andi Mappasisi to see the collection of heirlooms from former Bugis Royalty. Pausing in the afternoon at the lake Tempe trying to catch a beautiful view over the lake during sunset. Dinner out. Overnight at Pondok Eka or similar. |
| Day 5 |
Sengkang – Soppeng – Pare Pare – Toraja (B.L.D) After breakfast, set out to Toraja, passing through on Buginese vallage, on the way visit a traditional silk factory. In Soppeng we can see Bats, see typical Buginese house. Lunch will be served at seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon coffee stop at Puncak Lakawang, to enjoy the spectacular view. Late afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Heritage Toraja (standard room) |
| Day 6 |
Full day excursion Toraja (B.L.D) After breakfast, we will take you on a full day excursion in Toraja, in the morning we will visit Lemo, where we will find rows of Tau-Tau and the hanging graves. On to Sangalla to visiting royal graves of Sangalla kingdom at Suaya. Lunch is served at Local Restaurant. In the afternoon we visit Kete-Kesu is a traditional Torajan Village, where we can see the Tongkonan and the old rice-barns and its famous for its woodcarving. Londa has an ancient natural grave where the deceased are entombed with big ceremonies. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Heritage Toraja (standard room) |
| Day 7 |
Another Full day exploring Toraja (B.L.D) After breakfast, today visit Bori to see megalithic stones and Baby graves, afterwards going up to Batutumonga enjoying super view over Rantepao and surrounding valleys. Back to Rantepao to having lunch at the Local Restaurant. In the afternoon visit Marante to see hanging graves and tau tau statues. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Heritage Toraja (standard room) |
| Day 8 |
Toraja – Pendolo (B.L.D) After breakfast, depart for Pendolo, a scenic drive to Palopo, a small Moslem port and the capital of the Luwu regency. A picnic lunch en route at the irrigation project in Batu Citundac. If we are lucky we will see the processing of sagu in Masamba district. Arrival late in the afternoon in Pendolo, a small village on the south shore of Lake Poso. Dinner and overnight in Hotel Mulia Pendolo. |
| Day 9 |
Pendolo – Tentena (B.L.D) After breakfast, we a cross the crystal clear waters of Lake Poso to Tentena by motorized canoe, a trip of about 2 hours. On the way we visit Bancea orchid Park. Lake Poso is a deep freshwater lake with white sandy beaches rising to high, densely forested mountains with white sandy beaches. This is one of the most beautiful and clearest lakes in the world. Lunch in Tentena. After lunch visit a waterfall with twelve steps known as Wera Salopa in Tonusu and take a walk through a Balinese transmigration village. Dinner and overnight in Tando Bone Bungalow Tentena or similar. |
| Day 10 | Tentena (B.L.D)
After breakfast, visiting the Sulewana Waterfall. Lasting for an entire kilometer, this is one of the most exiting waterfalls in Asia, on to visit the Pamona caves. Lunch en route. In the afternoon will be at leisure. Take a walk or just relax beside the lake. Dinner and overnight in Tando Bone Bungalow Tentena or similar |
| Day 11 |
Tentena – Moutong (B.L.D) After breakfast, drive to Moutong. Today we crossing the equator line. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Asmora Moutong or similar. Dinner at local restaurant. |
| Day 12 |
Moutong – Gorontalo (B.L.D) After breakfast, we set out to Gorontalo, pausing in several villages to see local life. Arrival in the afternoon, we will have a city tour at Gorontalo, visiting the Dutch architecture is still evidence. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Quality Gorontalo (superior room) |
| Day 13 |
Gorontalo – Manado (B.L.D) After breakfast, we set out towards long drive to Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi. Lunch en route. We pass picturesque villages, white sandy beaches, coconut and clove plantations, arriving in Manado by late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Quality Manado (superior room). Dinner will be served at seafood restaurant. |
| Day 14 |
Minahasa Tour (B.L) After breakfast, in the morning we will visit Tinoor, from where you can view the panorama of Manado Bay and surroundings. Tomohon, as a small beautiful flower town situated between two active volcanoes. You can also visit the local market in Tomohon. After that you will visit Woloan, where you can see Minahasan traditional house. Sulfur Lake Linow is you next visit. And then you will visit Japanese Cave in Kiawa, continue to Pulutan to see the pottery home industry. Lunch is served in Kasuang restaurant. After lunch you will visit Waruga, the ancient Minahasan tombs, then return to Manado. Overnight in Hotel Quality Manado |
| Day 15 |
Tangkoko Tour (B.L) After breakfast, drive to Tangkoko Rain Forest takes about 3 hours. Arrive in Tangkoko and after the preparation you will explore the rain forest guided by park ranger to see black macaca, cus cus, hornbill and many others to see. Binoculars is suggested to be brought with, to have a better view. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. After lunch you can have a walk around the village or relax on the beach. Return to Manado. Overnight at Hotel Quality Manado. |
| Day 16 |
Bunaken Tour (B.L) After breakfast, you will be picked up by the guide, transferred to the jetty where by boat will be transferred to Bunaken marine park for snorkeling. Lunch is served at a local restaurant on Bunaken Island. In the afternoon return to Manado. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Quality Manado. |
| Day 17 | Manado (B)
Free day own leisure. Overnight at Hotel Quality Manado |
| Day 18 | Manado – Airport (B)
After breakfast at hotel, onwards transfer to Sam Ratulangi airport, to catch flight for your next destination. |
| PRIVE TOUR PRIJZEN – US Dollar | |||||
| Prijs per persoon in de helft van tweepersoonskamer | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3-5 | 6-9 | 10-14 | Single supplement |
| 4.255 | 2.415 | 1.955 | 1.725 | 1.553 | 426 |
| Geldigheid : April 2010 up to 31 March 2011 | |||||
Tour inclusief:
*Accommodatie in twee delen
*AC Transport
*Volpension maaltijden (zoals vermeld in programma)
*Boottocht Lake Tempe, Lake Poso, Bunaken Island,
*entreegelden (Behalve Bunaken),
*Ranger in Tangkoko
*Verfrissing.
Tour exclusief:
* Persoonlijke uitgaven (mini bar, wasserette en telefoon)
* Luchthavenbelastingen, verzekeringen, donatie
* Vliegticket
Toelichting: accommodatie in Bira, Sengkang, Pendolo, Tentena en Moutong, eenvoudige en goede beschikbaarheid van accommodaties (staat vergoed klasse, we hebben geen sterren hotel op deze regio op dit moment).