Saturday, March 9, 2013

TORAJA AND BADA VALLEY EXPLORE



TORAJA AND BADA VALLEY EXPLORE
Duration: 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS
START/FINISH:  JAKARTA
Grade: EASY – MODERATE
Photo 1 : Lake Poso 
Day 01 : JAKARTA ARRIVAL
Upon your arrival at Soekarno Hatta airport, our guide meets you then check at Sheraton Hotel for your accommodation.
Day 02 : JAKARTA – MAKASSARBreakfast at hotel, then transfered to Soekarno Hatta airport and take flight to Hasanudin airport Makassar. Visiting Traditional Port, Fort Rotterdam, Orchid Flowers, lunch and dinner at local restaurant, transfer to Pantai Gapura Hotel. (B)
Photo 2 : Tongkonan TorajaDay 03 : MAKASSAR - TORAJA
After breakfast at your hotel, drive to Toraja land will take a rest in Puncak Lakawan with a mountain view called " Erotic Mountain" by local people. In the afternoon we will arrive at Rantepao ( a touristy place in Toraja ) directly check in at Misiliana Hotel. (B)

Day 04 : TORAJA TOUR
Experience the unique culture of Toraja with visits to ancient burial sites and traditional villages set in stunning mountain scenery. (B)
Day 05 : TORAJA TOUR
This the day excursion around Tana Toraja entails visits to various ancient villages; lemo, which is famous for its stone grave as well as for its beautiful Toraja house; kete Kesu Pallawa, a traditional village rich in local handicrafts; Londa, where the dead buried with ceremonies invoking reincarnation; the business places handicrafts Rantepao, Enjoy lunch during the tour and return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay (B)
Photo 3 : Sotne GraveDay 06 : TORAJA – PENDOLOAfter breakfast at hotel Leaving Toraja for Pendolo, some stops on the way for the nice views . Arrive in Pendolo direclty check-in at Mulia Poso Lake Hotel for overnight and dinner (B)
Day 07 : PENDOLO – TENTENA
We can start our journey after having breakfast . By rental boat while crossing the Poso lake and surrounding mountains . takes short stop at Bancea Orchid Park. This trip takes for hours. Lunch will be served in Tentena in the afternoon, check – in at Victory Hotel for overnight (B)
Day 08 : TENTENA – BADA VALLEY
After breakfast at hotel, direct transfer to Bada Valley by car. We will reach Bada valley which is famous for its beautiful natural view. Check in at Ningsih Home Stay in Bomba Village (B,L,D)
Photo 4 : the giant PalindoDay 09 : BADA VALLEY - TENTENA
Today we will travel around the Bomba valley by motorcycle and observing some spots of megalithic relics (Palindo, Oba, Maturu, Kalamba). Afterwards we return to Ningsih homestay for lunch then proceed to Tentena city. Take a rest and stay overnight at Victory hotel, Tentena. (B,L)
Day 10 : TENTENA – PENDOLO
After breakfast we will visit some interesting spots in Tentena. After that we go back to Pendolo using the chartered boat. Overnight will serve at Mulia Poso Lake Hotel, Pendolo. (B)
Photo 5 : Lariang river and Bada ValleyDay 11 : PENDOLO – SENGKANG
After breakfast at hotel, direct transfer to Sengkang by car. Overnight at Guest house. (B)
Day 12 : SENGKANG – MAKASSAR - JAKARTA
Boat trip on Lake Tempe. Return to Makassar or transfer to the airport for flight to Soekarno Hatta airport. Stay and overnight at Ibis Tamarin Hotel. (B)
Day 13 : JAKARTA DEPARTURE
Breakfast then shuttled to airport catch Jakarta flight then transferred to international flight. (B)
INCLUDED:
• Airport transfers
• Private land transportation by air-conditioned car
• Boat rental at Poso Lake
• Motorcycle at Bada Valley
• Traditional boat for Tempe Lake
• Accommodations as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
• Tours & services as per itinerary
• Permits and donations
• English speaking guide
• Permits fee for seeing cultural object
EXCLUDED:
• Travel Insurance
• Extra meals
• Alcoholic beverages and mini bar at hotel
• Laundry and other personal expenses
• Optional tours
• Tips and any expenses due to flight delay or cancellation
• Domestic Flight : Jakarta – Makassar return.
Note : We can help you to reserve the airline tickets.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING:
• Trekking shoes and/or sandals
• Raincoat
• Personal Clothing + spare
• Field hat
• Water canteen
• Bath kit
• Personal medication
• Backpack (no luggage)
• Jacket, Sweater
• Medicines/drugs (personal first aid kit)
• Snack
• Camera, camcorder, flashlight, batteries, and its charger
• Sunglasses
• Sun screen lotion
Photos 1,4,5 by : Uncle Le : Photos 2 & 3 by : Aris Yanto
the Indonesia Trekking Team

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