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Day 01: ARRIVAL On arrival at Sam Ratulangi airport you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at middle class hotel in Menado. |
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Day 01: On arrival at Sam Ratulangi Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative then transferred to Murex Dive Resort (or similar) located on the shore of Manado Bay for check in and overnight. Your resort is located on prime waterfront facing Bunaken National Park and Manado Tua Island. Only 45 minutes drive away from Manado International Airport or about 15 minutes by speedboat from Bunaken Marine Park. |
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North Sulawesi is famous for its fertile soil that has made it the home of varieties of plant and animal life both terrestrial and aquatic. The natural wonders of North Sulawesi make it well suited to both organized and adventure travel. The full spectrum of scuba diving activities is available in this province. The diving ranges from the magnificent coral gardens of Bunaken Marine Park and Bangka Strait to the walls of fishes and underwater volcanoes of the Sangihe Islands to the unusual and rarely seen critters of Lembeh Strait. |
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DAY 01 MAKASSAR - RANTEPAO [LD] Same program as NDBT-MKS 01 day 01. DAY 02 TO 03 TANA TORAJA [BLD] Two days have been set aside for excursions in Torajaland. Highlights of this region include the ancient stone graves of Lemo, Londa and Marante where the bodies of the dead are placed in holes carved into rocky cliffs or inside natural caves in accordance with ancient traditional rituals which are still practised till today. In addition, you will see the remarkable Toraja houses of Ke'te Kesu, Nanggaia and Palawa with their highly stylised curved roofs in the shape of a boat or similar to that of buffalo horns. You will be among the few and fortunate travellers in the world to visit this remote area.All meals are provided. |
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DAY 01 MAKASSAR - RANTEPAO [LD] Upon arrival at Makassar's Hasanuddin Airport, our guide will meet and drive you directly to Toraja by private mini coach through charming Bugis villages and Sulawesi's lush green mountains. This remarkable 308 km drive is full of fascinating sights. Several stops will be made enroute to see traditional silk weaving and sail boat construction. Lunch at Pare-Pare. Arrive in Toraja in the late afternoon. Check-in at a charming hotel for accommodation and dinner. |
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The province of South Sulawesi comprises the narrow south-western peninsula of this orchid-shaped island that is mainly mountainous. The region's unique culture, ancient traditions, mystical way of life, and ethnic natural beauty make it a notable addition to one's travel experiences. It is a place where travellers interact with both nature and local people, where nature and the people are one, and where both are shared with the visitor. The seafaring Bugis dominate the southern part, whereas the northern part of South Sulawesi is inhabited by the Torajas whose unique culture rivals that of the Balinese. |
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Sulawesi Sightseeing