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At home with the Toraja Route: Rantepao - Toraja countryIf you really want to get to know culture of the Toraja, then how about living with the locals for a couple of days? During this traditional Indonesia experience, you’ll go trekking through the fertile Toraja valley with our guide and stay in the home of a local family in a traditional Toraja village. You’ll hike through fresh green paddy fields and dense bamboo forests with the odd climb here and there and stopping off for a cup of hot, sweet tea with the friendly locals. Our traditional Indonesia trip is an exciting addition to Tana Toraja Rituals, if you’re looking for a bit of outdoor activity and wish to delve deeper into Toraja culture. You’ll spend two days trekking for up to 6 hours a day, walking along small tracks through the spectacular countryside. In the evening, you can play with the local children, enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your hosts and sleep in a simple traditional saddle house. Feeling inspired? You can start building your own Indonesia holiday using our bite-sized Indonesia tours or choose from our range of holidays in Indonesia. Want to find out more about this traditional Indonesia trip? Chat to our friendly Indonesia travel specialists on 01273 322052. |
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3 days / 2 nights |
Accommodation |
1 night in a traditional saddle house, 1 night in a Toraja-style hotel (see our photos here). Comfort 1 and 2 (see accommodation) |
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Price |
£265 per person - based on 2 people |
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Transport, accommodation with breakfast, guide, meals during trek |
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Transport |
Private car with driver, on foot |
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Meals on Day 3 |
Day 1: Travelling to your homestayApprox 6 hours trekkingToday, you'll make an early start and begin trekking through Toraja country towards your traditional Indonesia adventure. All you need is a daypack with some overnight things, so you can leave the rest of your luggage safely at the hotel. After a short drive into the mountains you’ll be dropped off at a breathtaking viewpoint where you’ll set off on the trek through lush green paddy fields and into valleys. The narrow paths can be slippery if it’s been raining so watch your step. You can set your own pace with the guide and on the way you’ll meet local villagers working in the fields, harvesting the rice (if it’s harvesting season). It’s a lot harder than it looks, but feel free to have a go and try it yourself. On the way you’ll stop off for lunch with fantastic views across the valley.Towards sunset, you’ll enter the traditional Toraja village where you’ll spend the night in a traditional saddle house. Crowds of local children will be waiting for you as you’re welcomed by your friendly host with a cup of sugary sweet hot tea. Once you’ve unpacked your things, you can sit down and relax on a straw mat in front of the house. You’ll stay at home with the family in a basic room. Blankets are available, but the shower is little more than a tap outside. Make sure you bring a torch, as the power supply can be unpredictable here. |
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Day 2: Goodbye to TorajaApprox 5 hours trekkingOn the second day of your traditional Indonesia experience, you’ll be woken at the crack of dawn by the local cockerels, so like the Toraja you’ll be out of bed early. After a satisfying breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to your ‘family’ and escorted by the children on their way to school you’ll leave the village. After half an hour you’ll part ways, the children waving as they head to school and you go the other direction through the rice paddies and forest. It’s mainly downhill today with a couple of stops in local villages for more sweet tea and biscuits. |
Day 3: End of traditional Indonesia tripToday, your traditional Indonesia adventure comes to an end and you'll make your way back to Makassar to begin your next Indonesia trip. You could fly to North Sulawesi to go snorkelling with our Bunaken Island trip or explore rural Sulawesi with our adventure tour in Indonesia. |
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Traditional Indonesia - Accommodation (Click to enlarge)
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