24 October — The road inland: karst towers, prehistoric caves, highland ascent
The team lands in Makassar and heads north, stopping first in Rammang–Rammang, a vast karst valley where limestone pinnacles rise sharply from wetlands. They continue to Leang-Leang prehistoric caves, home to some of the oldest known hand stencils in the world. By afternoon, the ascent toward Toraja begins. Check-in at Misiliana Hotel.
25 October — Megaliths, valley views, and Toraja’s ancestral architecture
Morning visit to Bori, a ceremonial site marked by tall menhirs. Next, Kambira baby graves inside living trees. A scenic walk through Lempo’s rice terraces follows, then lunch with a panoramic view at Mentirotiku. In the afternoon, they explore Palawa, a traditional village with tongkonan houses, before inspecting hotels including The Santai.
26 October — Cliff graves, effigies, and the return to Makassar
At Lemo, the cliffside balconies hold Tau-Tau wooden effigies watching over the dead. A short drive leads to Londa, a cave burial site filled with skulls and old coffins. The team returns to Makassar, checks into Swiss-Belhotel, and dines at Nelayan.
27 October — Departure
Early transfer to meet the Bali team before continuing to North Sulawesi.
