Arrival at Makassar airport, where you’ll be greeted by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Transfers: 45 min

Early departure for the Maros region to explore, by motorized canoe, the impressive archaeological site of Rammang Rammang. The Leang-Leang caves have revealed traces of human presence dating back at least 5,000 years. The rock paintings in the Maros caves date back around 4,000 years. Return to Makassar in the afternoon.
Transfers: 1h30

Drive to Bira, located on the southern tip of the island. Along the way, visit traditional shipyards (mainly in Tanaberu). Renowned for building some of the finest wooden boats in Sulawesi—and likely all of Indonesia,local craftsmen still use ancestral techniques without any construction plans, relying solely on knowledge passed down through generations. The famous “pinisi” schooners (large cargo vessels) can reach over 30 meters and nearly 200 tons. Afternoon at leisure by the sea, and visit traditional Bugis houses where ikat weaving is practiced.
Transfers: 4h30–5h

Free days to unwind and enjoy white sandy beaches or simply the hotel facilities. Optional boat rental for snorkeling (or fishing) around Liukang Island.

Early morning departure for Sengkang, located on the shores of Lake Tempe, a haven for hundreds of bird species (covering 350 km² but only about 5 meters deep). Visit rubber plantations along the way. In the afternoon, board a long motorized canoe to explore the lake’s rich ecosystem: dozens of egrets, herons, and other birds take flight as your boat glides through a fascinating aquatic landscape that seems to close behind you. Meet local fishermen who live year-round on bamboo floating houses (in August, you may witness the “Maccera Tappareng” festival, aimed at purifying the lake’s waters). Back in Sengkang, visit traditional silk weaving workshops.
Transfers: 4–5h

Morning transfer to Rantepao, the capital of Toraja country, via a stunning mountain road.
Transfers: 5h

First immersion into the fascinating world that defines the uniqueness of the Toraja people, starting with a visit to the pig and buffalo market. Then explore the sites of Lemo, Suaya, Kete, Londa, Bri, and Tampang Allo, offering deep insight into the Toraja’s unique relationship with death. Possibility to attend an impressive funeral ceremony (very frequent).
Transfers: 3h

Morning transfer to Alang Lang, starting point of a scenic mountain bike ride to the village of Bori, where you’ll stop to admire menhirs called “Rante” and baby graves carved into tree trunks. Continue through Lombongan, Sa’dan, and Nanggala, where your vehicle will pick you up. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Transfers: 2h

MTB: 4h30

Morning transfer to Sangkurapi, starting point of your 4-day trek through Toraja country. Rice fields, forests, rivers, and authentic villages will shape your daily experience. Arrival in Karonanga in the afternoon. Free time until dinner shared with locals, who use bamboo in surprising ways in their cooking.
Transfers: 1h

Trekking: 5–6h

Continue your trek through stunning terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, and traditional villages. The climb toward Karunanga, Lempo, and Batutumonga (1,300 m) is quite steep, but the effort is well rewarded with authentic encounters with communities rarely visited by outsiders.
Trekking: 6–7h

Short transfer to Loko’Mata, where you first visit traditional burial sites. Then begin your day’s trek through rice terraces, rivers, and suspension bridges toward the village of Limbong.
Transfers: 1h

Trekking: 6h

Final day of trekking through rice fields, traditional villages, and bamboo forests. Arrival in Rantepao in the late afternoon.
Transfers: 1h

Trekking: 5h

A full day dedicated to rafting along the beautiful Sa’dan River—another thrilling way to discover the richness of Toraja land.
Transfers: 1h

Rafting: 4h

Long drive to central Sulawesi, reaching Pendolo, located south of Lake Poso. This vast lake (323 km²) is one of the deepest in the world (450 m), and its waters are among the purest, maintaining a nearly constant temperature (around 26–30°C regardless of depth).
Transfers: 7h

Morning at leisure with the possibility to swim in the lake’s warm waters (beware: local legend speaks of a Loch Ness–type creature…). Afternoon transfer to Tentena, passing Balinese villages, the Saluopa waterfall, and even a local fish market.
Transfers: 2h30

Morning transfer to Lore Lindu National Park. Covering 2,290 km², this park is recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Ranging from 200 m to 2,620 m in altitude, it hosts remarkable biodiversity. Beyond its 227 bird species, including the red-knobbed hornbill (the largest in the world), you may encounter the elusive anoa or the rare babirusa, as well as cuscus (tree-dwelling marsupials), giant civets, and three species of tarsiers (the smallest mammals on Earth).
Transfers: 2h

Trekking: 1–2h

A full day of exploration: wildlife and mysterious giant megaliths (up to 4 meters high) in the Bada Valley. Along the Laliang River, these ancient relics remain unexplained to this day… The statues seem to watch over nearby villages and their inhabitants. Return to Tentena in the late afternoon.
Transfers: 2h

Trekking: 1–2h

Transfer to Ampana with scenic stops along the way through lush forests. Overnight by the sea facing the vast Tomini Gulf and the Molucca Sea.
Transfers: 5h

Early morning boarding on a speed-ferry to the Togian Islands.
Transfers: 2h30

The Togian Islands form an archipelago of 56 islands and islets, located 30 km south of the Equator in Tomini Bay. Born from volcanic activity, the islands are covered in tropical forest and surrounded by coral reefs. The average water temperature is 31°C, with underwater visibility reaching 40 to 50 meters. Both marine and terrestrial ecosystems remain untouched and pristine, an extremely rare condition. The coastline and reefs provide ideal habitats for unique wildlife such as turtles, dugongs, macaques, parrots, and babirusa wild pigs.

At the heart of this paradise, 37 villages thrive, representing diverse ethnic groups such as the Bobongko, Togian, Saluan, and the Bajau, known as sea nomads. These four days are dedicated to exploring this hidden gem: Unauna and its active Colo volcano, Malengue and its wildlife, Bajau villages, and of course, breathtaking underwater worlds.
Transfers: 2h

Trekking: 2h (elevation: +100 m / -150 m)

Departure by speed-ferry to Ampana, then transfer to Luwuk.
Transfers: 7h

Free morning until the transfer to Luwuk port, where you board a ferry to the Banggai Islands.
Transfers: 2h30

You enjoy these two days in paradise discovering the surroundings of Salakan: Paisupok waterfall, caves, Pongada beaches – probably among the most beautiful in Indonesia, etc.

Return by ferry to Luwuk, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Continue to Tomohon, a small mountain town located in the heart of the subduction volcanism of the Sangihe Arc. Check-in at a beautiful lodge nestled in an extraordinary garden facing three active volcanoes: Soputan, Lokon and Mahawu.
Transfers: 5h30

Easy ascent of Mount Mahawu and discovery of its acidic crater lake (with superb views over Mount Lokon, the Minahasa region and the northern tip of Sulawesi). Descent and drive to Lake Tondano caldera. Visit of an “ikan mas” fish farm and lunch in a traditional restaurant by the lake. Return to Tomohon and ascent of the active Lokon volcano (approx. 1h30). Depending on volcanic activity, it may be possible to descend into the crater.
Transfers: 2h

Hiking: 5h (elevation: +500m / -500m)

Free morning. Early afternoon transfer to Touure village, starting point of the ascent of Mount Soputan. Around 3 hours of hiking (easy, sometimes following a riverbed) are required to reach base camp.
Transfers: 1h30

Hiking: 3h30 (elevation: +525m)

In the middle of the night, start of the final ascent of the massive lava dome of Soputan (1,805 m). This volcano has shown strong activity since 2000 and is therefore closely monitored. Its activity is typical of stratovolcanoes: strombolian, plinian, with pyroclastic flows (lahars – mudflows – during the rainy season). Observation of the dome and sunrise over Lake Tondano caldera. The view stretches to Mount Klabat and Tangkoko volcano, including coral islands and Bunaken National Park. Descent and drive to Lake Tondano. This 30 km-long lake is of purely volcanic origin. Surrounded by rice fields, it is home to a local specialty, the “ikan mas”, a type of carp that can reach several dozen kilos. Lunch by the lake and transfer to Lake Linau, a sulfuric lake with striking green colors that change with the light. Return to the hotel and free late afternoon to enjoy its extraordinary garden.
Transfers: 1h30

Hiking: 5–6h (elevation: +270m / -800m)

Visit of the famous Tomohon market, a true hub supplying vegetables, fruits and meat to the northern islands. Then drive to Manado, visit a Waruga cemetery, remnants of ancient civilizations that buried their dead in a seated position in unusual tombs. Short visit of Manado, then continue to Pulisan. This small hidden paradise at the tip of Sulawesi offers one of the most beautiful beaches in North Sulawesi. Check-in in charming beachfront bungalows.
Transfers: 2h30

Very early departure by perahu (local fishing boat) for a full-day trek in Tangkoko National Park (9,000 hectares) and its semi-active volcano (last eruption in 1880). This rainforest hike offers encounters with rich wildlife. Despite its small size, the park hosts exceptional biodiversity, including the world’s highest concentration of hornbills (including the rhinoceros hornbill), endemic black macaques and the fascinating nocturnal tarsier (the smallest mammal in the world), as well as the Maleo bird, which lays large eggs buried in volcanic ash. Return to Pulisan in the afternoon.
Transfers: 1h30

Hiking: 3h

Free morning and transfer to Manado in the afternoon. Overnight in a seaside hotel facing Bunaken and Siladen islands.
Transfers: 2h30

Transfer by speed-boat to Bunaken National Park. Located at the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, it includes five islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Nain and Montehage, as well as two coastal areas of Sulawesi. Covering 89,065 hectares, it has one of the richest marine biodiversities in the world and is classified as a WWF priority region. These four days are free to enjoy the underwater environment and hotel facilities.
Transfers: 50mn