For adventure travellers craving something truly off the beaten path, this nine-day journey into the heart of Sulawesi is unlike anything else. Tana Toraja is a place where life, death, and the afterlife intertwine in ways that will challenge everything you thought you knew. With your local CEO leading the way, explore villages where traditional cliffside tombs and elaborate funeral ceremonies honour loved ones for generations. Meet the Torajan people, hear their stories firsthand, and gain a deeper understanding of a culture that sees death not as an end, but as a sacred continuation. Along the way, soak in the region’s breathtaking landscapes, from misty highlands to lush rice terraces, and experience a way of life unlike any other.
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Experience the unique culture and traditional funeral practices of Tana Toraja in Sulawesi
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Visit the otherworldly grave and burial sites, including Lemo Village with its Tau Tau statues and the cave burials of Londa
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Set off on a scenic boat tour of Lake Tempe to explore floating villages and meet the Bugis people
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Marvel at the stunning karst formations and rice paddies in Maros Village
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Enjoy panoramic views of South Sulawesi from Puncak Lakawan
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Explore the well-preserved traditional Torajan village of Ke’te Kesu’ with its iconic Tongkonan houses
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Discover the sacred Baby Tree and royal graves in Suaya
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Tour the historic 17th-century Fort Rotterdam and visit the beautiful Masjid 99 Kubah Mosque in Makassar
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Relax and watch the sunset at Losari Beach in Makassar
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