Accommodation
Toraja Heritage Hotel
Proceed to Palawa, a typical Toraja village, and on to the highlands of Batutumonga for stunning views across the Toraja valley. Here you will take lunch at Mentirotiku local restaurant. According to your preference, take a 1 or 2 hours soft trek through fascinating Toraja villages.
OPTION : 1 HOUR OR 2 HOURS TREKKING
Perched on the slopes of Mt Sesean, these villages offer beautiful views of rice fields dotted with large black rocks, remains of ancient volcanic eruptions. A 1 hour trek will take you through the village of Lempo and Tinong bayo while the easy two hour walk takes you through the villages of Boria and Tikala where you will meet the locals and see their traditional daily life and customs. These two villages have ancestral stone circles, part of the local lore of the Toraja people, with each stone representing an important noble who has passed away. They also feature impressive Tongkonan houses. Return to Rantepao with a stop at a Todi weaving factory where the ancient technique and motifs for Torajans textile known as Ikat’sare preserved. Return to the hotel late afternoon.