2024

Six nights and seven days absorbing ourselves into the history, and fascinating cultural practices of this beautiful place.

We will travel each day in an air-conditioned comfortable vehicle and hear many stories from our guide who is the most experienced in Toraja.

• I spent 2 weeks in September this year exploring many areas in Toraja and we have put together a busy but fascinating itinerary which includes :
• Attending a death ritual and learning about how important the life-death cycle is to the Torajans.
• Travel by car and foot through the spectacular landscapes of Tana Toraja, we have some short walks through the rice fields and villages.
• Visit many historical sights and caves where the dead are buried and see the Tau Tau effigies
• Spend a night in a traditional Tongkonan house high up in the highlands and catch the sun rising over the misty landscape.
• Witness a traditional music and dance performance in one of the communities
• Visit the traditional weavers and learn about this ancient craft and purchase directly from the families if you wish
• Visit a coffee plantation, learn and sample some of the best coffee in Indonesia
• Visit the buffalo market in Bolu and learn how important these animals are in Torajin life. 
• See the massive stones and megaliths in Bori 
• Meet the Tau Tau makers and woodcarvers.
• Experience a meal in the home of the Torajans and learn about the local food delicacies.