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M7SOF: Sulawesi Overland, 7 Days (Arrival Monday, Tour with Engl. speaking Guide)

Day 01: Ujung Pandang - Torajaland

Arriving at Hasanuddin Airport-Ujung Pandang, you will be welcomed by our guide for transfer to Torajaland that takes 8 hours drive passing Bugis villages with their distinctive stilt houses, through magnificent scenery and mountain range. Early evenings arrive at Rantepao for overnight. (L,D)

Day 02: Torajaland

Start to explore the Toraja culture, visiting the cliff-tombs at Lemo, the royal tombs at Suaya, the burial cave at Sayuan, the baby grave on the tree at Sanggala. A luncheon is set at a restaurant, then continue the tour to family compound with typical Toraja houses at Kete Kesu and the burial cave with effigies of noblemen at Londa. (B,L,D)

Day 03: Rantepao - Pendolo (Centralsulawesi)

A scenic drive from Rantepao passing Sabbang, Masamba, Bone-Bone and Wotu. Along the way you will find picturesque scenery with winding road. Lunch will be provided at simple local restaurant en-route. Late in the afternoon arriving in Pendolo, a nice resort in front of the beautiful Lake Poso. This is the second largest lake in Indonesia.

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Day 04: Pendolo - Tentena

A day tour to explore the surrounding of Lake Poso. Visit Bancea National Orchid Garden, located in front of the

lake. Take your swimming wear and try the very fresh water. Lunch box will be provided here. Then visit Saluopa Waterfall, a terrace waterfall in a small rain forest. To reach the waterfall, we will have a leisure walk for about 3 km along the beautiful rice field, where local people are working. Afternoon arrive in Tentena, a peaceful small town located near the Lake Poso. (B, Lunch Box, D)

Day 05: Tentana - Tanjung Karang or Palu

A long drive to Palu, passing Tobalu, Poso, Parigi, Toboli and Tarawaeli. In the afternoon arriving in Palu and accomodation will be provided at Tanjung Karang Beach Resort or in the city Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi Province. (B,L,D)

Day 06: Tanjung Karang

A full day to relax at a beautiful beach resort where you are able to sunbathe, swim, snorkel and dive. Snorkeling and diving equipment is available for rent. (B,L,D)

Day 07: Departure

Morning free at leisure until time for transfer to airport for your flight to your next destination. (B)