MAMASA - TORAJA LAND TREKKING

MAMASA HIGHLAND
Situated in a valley 1200m up in the mountains above Polewali, the Mamasa region - also known as Western Toraja - occupies a landscape of terraced hills with fairly easy hiking to numerous traditional villages, most of which feature extraordinary architecture and noticeably friendly people.
The area is welcoming without catering overly to mass tourism.

Adventurer are welcome, we can trek either three to four day hiking trail from Tanah Toraja or Mamasa. No luxurious hotel available in this town.

The isolated mountainous region of Mamasa is often called Toraja's cousin due to the similarities in language, beliefs, death rites, and traditional houses. The small sleepy town of Mamasa is the region's only center that can offer places to stay and eat. Its surroundings feature many cultural sites, hot water springs (some of them too hot for comfort) and trekking in unspoiled countryside.

MAMASA-TORAJA LAND TREKKING ADVENTURES

09 Days 08 Nights

ITINRARY:

Day 01 : MAKASSAR – POLEWALI
Arrive at Hasanudin airport and drive to Polewali over night there before drive up to Mamasa. (L)

Day 02 : POLEWALI – MAMASA
Early morning after breakfast drive fro 5 hours to Mamasa mountain the trip will be pass beautifull landscape 5 km before reach Mamasa town stop at weaving centre, over night a small hotel at Mamasa. (B)

Day 03 : MAMASA
Mamasa tour, exploring some places of interest around Mamasa like traditional houses, ancient grave and sort hiking to small village afternoon back to hotel to prepare trekking next day. (B,L)

Day 04 : MAMASA
After breakfast leaving Mamasa town drive Loko village and start trekking pass the beautifull country side and waterfall. Afternoon arrive at small village and over night with local people in their house. (B,L,D)

Day 05 : MAMASA
Early morning continue trekking to Pana village during your trek you will see spectacular panorama this is challenging and soft trekking late afternoon arrive at Pana village over night. (B,L,D)

Day 06 : MAMASA – BITTUANG - TORAJA
Another trekking to Bittuang area of Toraja land, on the way to Bittuang you will pass beautiful village and terrace of rice field during 3 days of this trekking you have lunch on the way. Afternoon your car pick will pick you up at Bittuang village and drop to Rantepao over night at Misiliana hotel. (B,L)

Day 07 : TORAJA CULTURAL TOUR I
After breakfast we will have the first Toraja tour. We will visit Lemo, Londa, Suaya, Makale and Makula. We will make time for lunch on our way at a local restaurant. After the lunch we will visit Kete Kesu. This is a famous village because, they have the burial caves, and you will see a lot of scales and coffins. You will go into the cave to discover the real Toraja culture. You will discover the mysterious secrete of the Baby trees in Suaya. We will try to visit a tradition unique Toraja funeral ceremony. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

Day 08 : TORAJA CULTURAL TOUR II
After breakfast we will start with our second Torajaland tour. We will visit Marante, Naggala, Sadan and Palawa. The traditional village of Sadan is famous because the traditional weaving. The local women’s will demonstrate you how to weave beautiful blankets, shawls and handbags. In the afternoon we will plant some young baby trees in the Toraja highlands, so we support our nature and keep the ecosystem well. We will make time for lunch in a local restaurant. Overnight in the accommodation. (B)

Day 09 : TORAJA - AIRPORT OF MAKASSAR
After breakfast drive back to Makassar and fly back to your next destination

End of Services

INCLUDED:
• All land transportation including Airport transfers in Makassar.
• Accommodations based on twin/double share at hotels.
• Accommodation at guest house with basic facilities.
• English speaking guide and a cook.
• Porters during trekking (villagers)
• Full board meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
• Permits and donations.
• All activities mentioned on the above program.

EXCLUDED:
• Travel insurance.
• Air tickets and Airport taxes and extra baggage charges.
• Personal Expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages etc.
• All expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control