English and German Speaking Guide in Sulawesi-Toraja

The Private Tour Guide

Full Name: Erick Saputra Tangke
Home Address: Jln. Kijang, Rantepao, Toraja Utara, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Email: der_erick@yahoo.com
WhatsApp and Mobile Number: +6285 242 956 176  

Link to my Personal Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/erick.tangke 

Link to Tripadvisor to see reviews from my clients: https://www.tripadvisor.co.id/Attraction_Review-g8838499-d13988987-Reviews-Sulawesi_Toraja_Tour_Guide_English_and_German_Speaking_Guide-Tana_Toraja_South_.html

Noted:
- Please send me a request of tour via Email or WhatsApp and then we discuss about program of Tour , price and hotel.
- Please tell me how many persons will partake in tour and how many days you will stay in Sulawesi.
- All programs could be modified according to your wish.
- Our program is flexible.

- My tour takes place in Toraja, Makassar, Bira, Sengkang, Tentena, Ampana, Togian Island, Palu, Gorontalo and Manado. 

- I can make program for longer trip according to your wish

Recommended Public Bus in Makassar: How To Reach Rantepao, Toraja

Not a few travelers will continue their trip by a public bus to Toraja after arrive at Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin airport. Therefore, I will guide you step by step how to do that?

Step 1:  How To Book The Bus Ticket
There are a few bus companies which could take you to Toraja but I just recommend you 2 of them: Primadona Bus and Manggala Trans Bus. The office of these buses are not so far from the airport.

- Primadona Bus 
The bus always leaves around 21.00 PM. There is No Day Bus available.
Address in Makassar:  Kompleks Ruko Bukit Khatulistiwa. Makassar - Sulawesi Selatan
Website: primadonabus.com

- Manggala Trans Bus 
The bus usually leaves around 09.00 AM (except on Sunday) and 21.000 PM.
Address in Makassar: Nusa Tamalanrea Indah and Komplex Ruko Puri No. 17 (Depan M-Tos)
Website: manggalatrans.com

Before you book the bus ticket, make sure you tell the bus agent:
- Your name
- Rantepao: destination of your trip
- The name of your hotel in Toraja
- Terminal Regional Daya: a place where the bus picks you up in Makassar for your trip to Rantepao
                           OR 
-To the Bus Office: you could go there directly where you wait for the bus and pay the ticket.

Noted: 
- Ticket bus could be paid later when you already on the bus but make sure you already make an agreement in advance.
- If you stay in Misiliana hotel, Rosalina Homestay or in Pias Poppies Hotel (recommended accommodation), the bus can drop off you directly in front of these hotels before downtown Rantepao. 

Step 2: Terminal Daya or Bus Office
After arrive at Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin airport, take a taxi and ask a driver to take you to Terminal Daya, around 9.2 km from airport OR to the Bus Office.

Step 3: Google Map
Use the google map to see the distance between Airport and Bus Office IF you decide to go there.

Additional Information
The trip to Rantepao by public bus takes around 9-10 hours, passes 6 Bugis districts. The bus stops (2-3 times) in Maros regency where passengers buy some food, mineral water. Next stop in Enrekang regency for having lunch/dinner and drinking coffee/tea.


If you feel comfortable with a Private Car for the trip from Makassar to Toraja, here are things you should consider:
- make sure you leave for Toraja in the morning so that you could enjoy some various views on the way.
- you could still visit one of tourism spots around Makassar, such as Karst Area in Rammamg-Rammang (recommended).

About Me

Erick Saputra Tangke

Welcome To Sulawesi

I am Erick Saputra Tangke from Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. I studied German as Foreign Language at State University of Makassar and received an academic degree Bachelor of Education. Since 2007, I have been working as a German and English tour guide for the private group and individual traveler in Sulawesi.

To improve my English, I visited the English course for a year. I also took a official certificate through the training of tour guide in Makassar. To improve my German, I participated in the Cultural and German Program in Regensburg, Germany during three months.

Here, I offer you nature, unique sites, custom and tradition in Sulawesi and of course organize your tours completely.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Greetings from Toraja
Erick Saputra Tangke

Herzlich Willkommen auf Sulawesi
Ich heisse Erick Saputra Tangke, komme aus Toraja, Sued-Sulawesi, Indonesien. I studierte Deutsch als Fremdsprache an der Makassar stattlichen Universitaet und nahm einen akademischen Hochschulabschluss Bachelor of Education. Seit 2007 arbeite ich als deutsch- und englischsprachiger Reiseleiter fuer die private Gruppe und individuelle Tourist auf Sulawesi.

Um mein Englisch zu verbessern, besuchte ich einen Englischkurs fuer ein Jahr. Ich erhielt ein offiziales Zertifikat durch Ausbildung des Reiseleiters in Makassar. Um mein Deutsch zu verbessern, nahm ich an dem Kultur und Deutsch-Programm in Regensburg, Deutschland fuer 3 Monate teil.

Ich biete Ihnen Natur, einzigartige Besichtigungen, Sitte und Gebrauche auf Sulawesi an und naturlich organisiere Ihre Tour ganz komplett.

Ich freue mich von Ihnen zu hoeren.
Viele Gruesse aus Toraja
Erick Saputra Tangke

Lemo Stone Grave On The Stone Wall Of The Cliff In Tana Toraja Regency

Lemo is one of villages located in Tana Toraja district, famous for its stone grave that has a long history and exposed officially since 1960. The distance from downtown Rantepao to the site is about 12 km.

During the civil war that occurred in the mid-17th century, the village of Lemo was designed as a fortress by Songgi Patalo, a nobleman and customary chief to protect the people in the village of Lemo. When the civil war ended and the peaceful treaty is made, it was turned into a grave on the orders of Songgi Patalo and later called Lemo because it resembles Lemo (pomelo).

Lemo stone grave on the cliff is square where its interior (called Liang) is enough large to accommodate the whole family members. Each grave is carved by two people using simple tools such as hammers, chisels and bamboo as a ladder. Modern tools are not used because they can cause large cracks on the cliff.

The price of each grave can reach 80 million rupiah-depending on the area of the grave's interior and the hardness of the rocks and it carves than two years.

The door of the grave is made by wood or concrete. The wood door indicates there is still space for the next body. It will be closed by concrete if all family members have been buried.

The position of the grave on the cliff has a philosophical meaning where the higher the position the grave on the cliff, the higher the status of the dead in the society and the closer the spirit of the dead to reach Puya (next world).

Grave for noble descents

Lemo stone grave are not intended for the entire population of Lemo village. It only belongs to the noble families. The oldest grave belongs to Songgi Patalo located on top of the cliff. At present, there are around 75 graves on the cliff.  

Tau-Tau in Lemo

Philosophically, Tau-tau is a visual representation of the dead that is believed to have a spirit. In Lemo, the Tau-Tau are clothed in red, yellow and white and placed on the niche of the cliff. Their right hands are facing up and left hands are facing down and describe life and death. In other hand, the spirit of the dead only reaches next world (Puya) if their family holds the funeral ceremony. These spirits will protect and bless them in the life.

To make Tau-tau, the family of the dead must prepare minimum 24 buffaloes for each funeral ceremony. The type of wood used to make Tau-tau varies, one of them is jackfruit wood. It is chosen because it has white sap that symbolises purity. Each Tau-tau is carved by one person using simple tools such as chisels and hammers.

How to get there

If you stay around downtown Rantepao, you could reach it in less than 20 minutes, either by a car or by motorbike.

Toraja Funeral Ceremony: An Ancient Tradition Still Keeps Going In The Modern Era

Funeral ceremony or known as Rambu Solo or Aluk Rampe Matampu is an ancient tradition that comes from Toraja ancestors. It aims to deliver the spirit of the dead reaching next world (called Puya), to transform the spirit becoming a god (called To Membali Puang) and the way to respect for the dead.

Although most of Toraja people already accept Christian religion, it is still held until now. In the past, it was only for noble families - not for people from the lower social status. During that time, social status still played a major role in the life of the Toraja people. Below are four social statuses in the Toraja society.

1. Tana' Bulawan is the highest noble group

2. Tana' Bassi is the middle noble group

3. Tana' Karurung belongs to common people

4. Tana' Karurung is the group of servants

The first and second groups are allowed to hold the funeral ceremony while the other not.

For the fourth social status, it is no longer valid, removed and banned since the Dutch came to Toraja in the colonial period in Indonesia.

Nowadays, funeral ceremony can be held by all families as long as they have enough money. But, there are a few differences between families from noble generation when they make funeral ceremony. For example, wooden effigy of the dead is made only for noble families and the duration of their funeral ceremony can take up 2 weeks and so on. 

How do family take care the dead before the funeral ceremony begins
When one of family member passes away, his body will be immediately injected with formaldehyde to prevent the decay, then wrapped in clothes and kept in the house or traditional house (called Tongkonan). It can take months or even years. During this time, the dead considered as a sick person (called To Makula). Food and drink are still offered every day because it is believed that the spirit of the dead is still around the house. One-way communication still happens between family members and the dead.

Buffalo Slaughtering at Funeral 

The reason why the dead is kept in the house for a certain period. 

1. The cost

Indeed, the funeral ceremony requires a huge cost. It can reach hundreds of millions or even more than billion of rupiah. Therefore, not a few mourning families save money in advance. They will work hard to accomplish their financial target.   

The other things which make the cost higher for it is the social status and the successful career from the deceased's children. In other words: the higher status of family in Torajan society, the higher the cost needs and the richer the children of the dead, the more expensive of the ceremony.           
 
2. It takes a lot of time to gather the whole family members

Although the mourning families come from a wealthy family, it does not mean, will be held as soon as possible. A lot of Toraja people live and work outside of Toraja region. They need to adjust between their work condition and the schedule of funeral. Therefore, mostly take place during long holiday.

Where is the funeral procession held?

The place for funeral processions can take place around traditional houses and rice barns or in large fields (called Rante). For certain reasons, it can be held around the house of the dead. Temporary buildings (called Lantang) will be built around these places to accommodate families, relatives and guests during the procession of the ceremony.

The main offerings at Funeral

1. Buffalo

Buffalo is only prepared for the funeral ceremony. In the animist belief, it is a symbol of the ride for the spirit of the dead to the next world. The more buffaloes the family sacrifices, the faster the spirit of the dead arrives there.

The number of buffalo at the funeral varies, depends on financial ability of the family. The richer the family, the more buffaloes they prepare for it.

On the day of buffalo slaughtering, mostly buffaloes will be slaughtered and the rest will be usually donated to the church and local people of the village. Each buffalo slaughtered, will be taxed by the government. The meat will be distributed according to customary rule.

2. Pig

Pig is mostly slaughtered by the family during the procession. The pig that comes from the guest is a symbol of empathy and debt. The name of the guest will be noted by the family. If the guest later holds the ceremony, the family of the dead will bring the same donation.  

Hotel in Makassar with Reasonable Price, Good Facilities and very Strategic Location

There are many hotels in Makassar you could choose, not only about reasonable price with good facilities in the room but also strategic location. The type of room I recommend below is only deluxe room of each hotel. Why? Because my ex-tourist always book them when they decide to stay one night in Makassar.  

1. Aston Makassar Hotel

Image via: booking.com

This hotel is a 4 star hotel located in downtown Makassar on Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin. The location is very strategic because it offers city view and sea view, close to several tourist attractions and shopping center. From Makassar Hasanuddin airport to this hotel takes around 30-40 minutes.

Room Type: Deluxe Room

Spacious Room: 32 m², with double bed or twin bed, located on 3rd to 12th Floor 

Room Facilities: Air Condition, Hairdryer, Minibar, Non-smoking Rooms, Telephone / Direct Dial, Satellite / Cable TV, Bathtub / Shower, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hot & Cold Water, Wi-Fi Internet, Safety, Deposit Boxes, Bathrobe

In the bathroom: Shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Slippers, Bidet

Another Facilities & Services in the Hotel: Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Fitness Centre, D'Lounge, Dining, Bar

2. M-Regency Makassar Hotel 

Image via: booking.com

It is a 3 star hotel with Victorian architecture style, located on Jl. Daeng Tompo, very close with Losari beach (5 minutes by walking), 45 minutes by car from Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar.  

Room Type: Deluxe Room 

Spacious Room: 28 m² with Double Bed or Twin Bed, located on high floor

In the bathroom: Free toiletries, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Bidet, Towels

Room Facilities: City view, Air conditioning, Attached bathroom, Flat-screen TV, Minibar, Free WiFi, Free toiletries, Safe, Bidet, Toilet, Sofa, Bathtub or shower, Hardwood or parquet floors, Towels, Linens, Tile/Marble floor, Desk, Sitting area, Slippers, Refrigerator, Telephone, Satellite channels, Electric kettle, Cable channels, Wake-up service, Wardrobe or closet, Upper floors accessible by Elevator, Clothes rack, Toilet paper

Another Facilities & Services in the Hotel: Restaurant, Fitness Center, Massage services. 

Cultural Tour and Trekking in Toraja (5 Days / 4 Nights)

Day 01: Makassar Airport – Toraja

Meet at Sultan Hasanuddin airport in Makassar, we directly leave for Toraja through two ethnic groups in South Sulawesi: Makassar and Bugis. En route, you will see some traditional houses by Bugis people, coastal regions and daily working such as: farming and fishery. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Coffee or Tea break at Bambapuang while enjoying the beautiful scenery of “erotic mountain”, called Gunung Nona. Lately afternoon arrive in Toraja, check in hotel.

Livestock Market

Day 02: Cultural Tour

After breakfast at hotel, it’s time to explore Toraja. Firstly, we will visit Lemo the stone grave with effigies of dead persons (Tau-Tau) on the balcony, Kambira a special burial site for babies who died before teething. After lunch at local restaurant, we will visit Suaya the royal family grave,Tampang Allo another royal family grave. After that, drive to Ke’te’ Kesu’ a traditional village where there are a few traditional houses, rice barns and three kinds of coffins by animistic belief, Londa a natural burial cave with many skulls, bones, “a mummy”, “Romeo and Juliet by Torajan version” inside. Lately afternoon back to hotel.

Day 03: Toraja Trekking

After breakfast, the driver drops us off in Ke'Pe' countryside and then we start to trek through other countrysides with its fascinating mountainous area, rice fields, activities by local people, valley, coffee and cacao plantations. Lunchbox en route. Lately afternoon arrive in Limbong countryside and stay one night in the traditional house.

Day 04: Toraja Trekking

After breakfast at Limbong, we continue our trekking to other countrysides. At noon, we will be picked up by the car in Salu and then back to hotel. 

Day 05: Toraja-Makassar Airport

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Makassar airport for your next destination. Lunch will be served at local restaurant on the way.

South Sulawesi Tour 12 Days/11Nights

Day 01 Makassar-Toraja

Pick you up at airport and then visit Karst Area in Rammang-Rammang in Maros district and then drive to Toraja directly. Lately afternoon arrive in Toraja and check in hotel. Lunch will be served in local resto.

My tourists and I are sitting on the Toraja ricebarn

Day 02 Toraja Cultural Tour 

After breakfast, we will visit all of unique sites in the southern part of Toraja: Londa a natural burial cave with many skulls, bones, “a mummy”, “Romeo and Juliet by Torajan version” inside, Lemo the stone grave with effigies of dead persons (Tau-Tau) on the balcony, Kambira a special burial site for babies who died before teething. After lunch at local resto, drive to Ke’te’ Kesu’ a traditional village where there are some traditional houses, rice barns and three kinds of coffins by animistic belief. Lately afternoon back to hotel.

Toraja-Reisspeicher

Day 03 Toraja Cultural Tour

We have another full day to explore northern Toraja. We drive to Bolu a livestock market, Tinimbayo to see beautiful view of rice fields. From here, we hike to Batutumonga through coffee plantation, other local trees and houses of local people. After lunch at local restot in Batutumonga, drive to Bori’ megalith stones. Lately afternoon back to hotel.

Eine der Naturhöhle in Toraja

Day 04 Toraja Trekking

After breakfast, trek into rural life of a few isolated villages through tropical plants, rice fields, landscape and beautiful valley. Lunchbox en route. Afternoon arrive in Limbong village and overnight in the traditional house.

Toraja Trekking Area

Day 05 Toraja Trekking

After breakfast, we continue our trekking to another countryside. At noon, we will be picked up by car in Salu village and then back to Rantepao for lunch in local restaurant and then back to hotel.

Wanderung

Day 06 Toraja-Palopo-Sengkang

After breakfast, drive to Sengkang via Palopo and cross tropical jungle. Early afternoon arrive in Sengkang and check in hotel. After that visit floating houses on the Lake Tempe by motor canoe.

Floating House on the Lake Tempe

Day 07 Sengkang-Bira Beach

After breakfast, drive to Silk Weaving Industry in Sengkang and then drive to Bira. On the way stop in Tanah Beru to see Phinisi Boat Industry. Lately afternoon arrive in Bira Beach and check in Bungalow.

Seidenweberei

Day 08 Bira Beach

Free Program: during this day you could relax on the beach or swim. Overnight in Bungalow. 

Me on Bira Beach

Day 09 Bira Beach - Liukang Loe Island

After breakfast, drive to the Liukang Loe Island by boat for snorkeling and then explore 2 villages in the island. Lunch will be served in the island. Overnight in Guest House in the Liukang Loe Island.

Me on the Liukang Loe Island

Day 10 Liukang Loe Island

Free Program: just relax/sunbath in the Liukang Loe island or during this day you could dive in the Liukang Loe and Kambing island. Overnight in Guest House in the Liukang Loe Island.

Snorkeling Spot around Liukang Loe Island

Day 11 Liukang Loe Island-Bira Beach

After breakfast, drive back to Bira beach by boat. Overnight in Bungalow.

Selfie zuerst und dann los auf die Liukang Loe

Day 12 Bira Beach-Makassar

After breakfast, transfer to Makassar airport or hotel in Makassar.

Noted:
- The program could be modified according to your wish

Liukang Loe Island: A Hidden Paradise Opposite Bira Beach

Liukang Loe Island

Liukang Loe Island is located opposite the Bira beach, about 30 minutes to reach it by motor boat. This island is one of the favorite spots for snorkeling and diving in Sulawesi Island where travelers could enjoy the exoticism of coral reefs and various reef fish. Most travelers snorkel around this island because the depth of the snorkeling spot is only about 3-5 meters and the water flow is more calm while the best diving spot are on the Kambing island.

The name of Liukang Loe means surrounded by water. There is also another version where the word Liukang comes from Liu Liukang (Makassarese language with Konjo dialect) which means black wood and Loe means a lot. According to the local story, the island was grown with a lot of black wood in the past. 

The area of the Liukang Loe island is around 5.67 km2 with the length of costal line about 3 km. The territory of the island is mostly composed of coral and hilly. Around the hilly area is exploited by inhabitants for livestock and plantation.

Liukang Loe Island was firstly inhabited in 1940 by 2 people who each inhabited the Ta' Buntuleng village in the north and Pasilohe village in the west. The population of these two villages is around 650 people with 203 family heads where most inhabitants work as fishermen and the rest make sarong weaving and coral crafts. 

Travelers could also dive in the turtle conversation around Liukang Island, sunbathe and relax on the beach or explore Ta' Buntuleng village while seeing activities by locals, children learning in primary and secondary schools and keep walking for about 30 minutes to Pasilohe village through plantation and livestock area.

In the Ta’ Buntuleng village, there are several guest houses for travelers who want to overnight while enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere in the Liukang Island Loe. Therefore, you should not forget to include Liukang Loe island in your bucket list when you are in Bira beach. 

Trans Sulawesi: 23 days/22 nights

Day 1 Makassar City Tour

Pick you up at Hasanuddin airport and then directly visit Rammang-rammang and Fort Rotterdam. Lunch will be served in local Restaurant and then back to hotel in the lately afternoon.  

Rammang-Rammang

Day 2 Makassar-Bira

After breakfast, we drive to Bira. On the way, we will visit Tanah Beru where the Bugis people are building the Phinisi boats. Lately afternoon arrive in Bira beach.    

Tanah Beru

Day 3 Bira Beach

After breakfast, drive to the Liukang-Island by boat for snorkeling and sunbathing and then explore two villages on the island by walking. Lunch will be served in that island. In the afternoon, drive back to Bira beach.

One of Bungalows on Bira Beach

Day 4 Bira-Sengkang

After breakfast, drive to Sengkang to visit the floating houses of farmers on the Lake Tempe. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.

Me at Lake Sengkang

Day 5 Sengkang-Toraja

On the way to Toraja, we will visit silk weaving center of Sengkang and stop in Bambapuang in Enrekang Regency for lunch.   

Batutumonga Highland

Day 6 Toraja Tour

After breakfast, we will visit all of unique sites in the southern Toraja: Lemo the stone grave with effigies of dead persons (Tau-Tau) on the balcony, Kambira a special burial site for babies who died before teething, Suaya the royal family grave and then we will walk in 10-15 minutes to reach Tampang Allo another royal family grave. After that, drive to Ke’te’ Kesu’ a traditional village where there are some traditional houses, rice barns and three kinds of coffins by animistic belief, Londa a natural burial cave with many skulls, bones, “a mummy”, “Romeo and Juliet by Torajan version” inside. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Lately afternoon back to hotel for overnight.   

Funeral Ceremony in Toraja

Day 7 Toraja Tour

We have another full day to explore northern Part of Toraja. We drive to Bolu a livestock market, Bori’ megalith stones. After that continue our tour to Tinimbayo to see beautiful view of rice fields. From here, we hike to Batutumonga through coffee plantation, other local trees and houses of local people and then lunch at local restaurant in Batutumonga. After that, drive to Pallawa another traditional village with buffalo’s horns in front of their houses and rice barns. Lately afternoon we drive back to hotel.

Day 8 Toraja Trekking

After breakfast, we continue our trekking into rural life of a few isolated villages through tropical plants, rice fields, landscape and beautiful valley. Lunchbox en route. Afternoon arrive in Limbong village and stay one night in the traditional house.  

Tau-Tau - The wooden effigies of dead persons

Day 9 Toraja Trekking

After breakfast, we continue our trekking to other country sides through tropical forest, passing local houses. We will be picked up by the car in Salu and back to Rantepao for lunch in local restaurant and then back to hotel.

Trekking Paths

Day 10. Toraja-Tentena

After breakfast, we drive to Tentena directly. Along the way, you will see oil palm plantation, huge jungle and activities by local people. In the afternoon arrive in Tentena, check in Cottage. Lunch will be served on the way. 

Me at Siuri Cottage, Central Sulawesi

Day 11. Tentena

After breakfast, we will visit Saluopa-Waterfall in the tropical jungle for swimming and then back to cottage. 

Saluopa Waterfall in Tentena

Day 12. Tentena-Ampana

On the way to Ampana, we will pass a few villages. Lunch will be served in the small restaurant (calledWarung). Lately afternoon arrive in Ampana, check in Cottage. Free program.

Marina Cottage in Ampana

Day 13. Ampana-Togian

After breakfast, we drive to Ampana port to take a speed boat for Wakai port. There, we will be picked up by another boat to Kadidiri Paradise Resort.

Me at Ampana Port (taking a speed boat to Wakai port)

  

Day 14. Togian

We take a private boat for snorkeling at California Reef, seeing jellyfish and visiting Bajo village in Papan Island. Lunchbox will be served around the diving spot. Back to bungalow in the afternoon. 

Meine Touristen schnorcheln gerade am California Reef auf Togian-Insel

 

Day 15. Togian

Free program or Diving

Bajo-Dorf auf Togian Island

Kadidiri Paradise Resort ist eine der besten Unterkuenfte

Day 16. Togian

Free Program

Day 17 and 18 Togian-Gorontalo-Tomohon

Drive to Wakai Port to take a public boat to Gorontalo and then drive to Tomohon. Check in Resort 

Day 19. Tomohon Tour-Tangkoko

Visiting Tomohon Traditional Market, ancient stones graves of Minahasa and Mahawu Mountain and drive to Tangkoko. Check in Homestay

Mahawu Vulkan

Day 20. Tangkoko National Park

Visiting Tangkoko National Park in the morning and in the afternoon at the same day. 

Alte Steingraeber von Minahasa ethnischen Gruppe

Tangkoko National Park

Day 21 Tangkoko-Bunaken

After breakfast, drive to Manado and take a boat to Bunaken. Check in Bungalow

Bunaken (linke Seite) ------- Siladen (rechte Seite)

Day 22 Bunaken

Free program or you could go for snorkeling/diving

Day 23. Manado Airport 

Transfer to Manado Airport for your next destination.

P.S
- This program could be modified according to your wish.  
- You could take a flight from Poso airport to Manado by Wings Air and then transit in Makassar If you don't want to visit Togian Island. 
- A few Resorts are available in Kadidiri Island, such as Kadidiri Paradise Resort, Black Marlin Dive Resort
- In Togian Island, there are a few small islands you could choose, for example: Bomba Island, Katupat Island, Malenge Island.