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Sulawesi Adventure: The Culture of Tana Toraja
Sulawesi Adventure: The Culture of Tana Toraja
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.
Highlights
See first hand the incredible and unique culture of Tana Toraja in Sulawesi, Visit otherworldly grave and burial sites, Visit traditional villages and learn the fascinating funeral practices of the region.
Accommodation
Hotels (8nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches
What’s Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Ubud
Your Foodie Moment: Local Torajan Lunch, Londa. Maros Village Adventure. Lake Tempe Boat Tour. Puncak Lakawan Visit. Suaya Baby Tree & Royal Graves. Lemo Village & Burial Site Exploration. Traditional Cave Burial Site of Londa. Local Torajan Lunch. Ke’te Kesu’ Traditional Torajan Village. Fort Rotterdam Visit. Masjid 99 Kubah Mosque visit. Free time in Ubud. Free time in Makassar & Tana Toraja. Transport to/from included activities. Internal airfare.
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Situated in the hills 20km (13mi) north of Denpasar, Ubud is the serene cultural centre of Bali. Extensive development in recent years has meant that Ubud has engulfed a number of nearby villages, although these have retained their distinct identities. Head off in any direction and you're in for an interesting walk to a secluded craft hamlet, through the rice paddies or into the dense Monkey Forest, just south of the town centre.
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Situated in the hills 20km (13mi) north of Denpasar, Ubud is the serene cultural centre of Bali. Extensive development in recent years has meant that Ubud has engulfed a number of nearby villages, although these have retained their distinct identities. Head off in any direction and you're in for an interesting walk to a secluded craft hamlet, through the rice paddies or into the dense Monkey Forest, just south of the town centre.
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Situated in the hills 20km (13mi) north of Denpasar, Ubud is the serene cultural centre of Bali. Extensive development in recent years has meant that Ubud has engulfed a number of nearby villages, although these have retained their distinct identities. Head off in any direction and you're in for an interesting walk to a secluded craft hamlet, through the rice paddies or into the dense Monkey Forest, just south of the town centre.
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12/14/25 - 04/12/26 |
Starting At $1,449 |
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05/31/26 - 10/04/26 |
Starting At $1,499 |
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11/01/26 - 11/09/26 |
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12/27/26 - 01/04/27 |
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Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
