Head to northern Sulawesi for towering volcanoes, lush green forests and endemic wildlife. Just offshore, you’ll find incredible marine life in the Lembeh Strait and throughout Bunaken National Marine Park. Cool off in the Minahasa Highlands, the former stronghold of the Minahasa people where elements of their culture are still evident. Here in the northern highlands, the main town is Tomohon, known for its beautiful flowers, volcanic backdrops, markets and colour changing lake. To the north, you’ll find Tangkoko National Park, a nature reserve providing a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with the friendly black crested macaques. Here you can also admire the adorable Yoda-like figures of the tiny tarsiers, the cuscus bear and the flapping wings of the hornbill amongst many other bird species.
Venture to Sulawesi and you will be rewarded with up-close wildlife encounters both on the land and in the water, fascinating cultural practices, mountainous lands, thick forests and some of the best diving opportunities in the world. The peculiar ‘K’ shaped land lies northeast of Bali and across the Makassar Strait from Borneo. Sulawesi is the ideal destination for the curious, intrepid traveller, especially if you’re seeking a holiday in Indonesia away from the typical tourist trail.
In the rural South, you’ll find some of the most unusual and fascinating tribal villages. Here in Tana Toraja, home to the distinctive Torajan people, you can witness the outlandish funeral ceremonies in which masses of buffaloes and pigs are slaughtered, families live in boat-shaped houses amongst breath-taking mountainous lands.
Indonesia
Java & Sulawesi Adventure
Discover Java’s incredible scenery and history, then head to Sulawesi for a contrasting culture and some of the world’s best marine life.
Highlights
Java
Snaking through jungles and rice fields aboard the train from Yogyakarta to Malang
Sulawesi
Trekking through remote villages to learn about their funeral rituals
Sulawesi Offshore
Swimming in the world’s top marine parks off Sulawesi’s coast
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Indonesia
From Java to Raja Ampat: an Indonesian Extravaganza
A transformative journey through Indonesia’s cultural and scenic spots, ending on a high in ravishing Raja Ampat.
Highlights
Borobudur
Watch the magnificent Borobudur Temple arise from morning mist in the cultural heartland of Java
Indonesian Borneo
Drift through the rivers of Tanjung Puting and see orangutans up close
Raja Ampat
Revel in the vibrant coral reefs and marine life of a pristine pocket of paradise
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Indonesia
Sulawesi & The Spice Islands
An extraordinary chance to explore several fascinating cultures, some incredible scenery and diverse native wildlife.
Highlights
Tana Toraja
Trekking through remote villages to see their fascinating funeral rituals
Tangkoko Nature Reserve
Spotting rare wildlife like the crested black macaques, tarsiers and birds
The Spice Islands
Explore the contrasting islands of bustling Ternate and sleepy Tidore
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Indonesia
Sulawesi Explorer
Discover the astounding wildlife, nature and culture of the amazing island of Sulawesi on this 17-day holiday.
Highlights
Tana Toraja
Trekking through remote villages to see their fascinating funeral rituals
Cape Bira
Swimming in crystal-clear water with exceptional coral and fish
Tangkoko Nature Reserve
Spotting rare wildlife like the crested black macaques, tarsiers and birds
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Indonesia
Contrasts of Sulawesi, Bali & Lombok
Think thick terrain, temples and tribes. Fascinating traditions, magnificent scenery, doses of downtime: a journey of a lifetime.
Highlights
Sulawesi
Trekking through remote villages to learn about their fascinating and elaborate rituals
Lombok
Soaking up glorious sunsets from your beach retreat on Lombok
Bali
Experiencing authentic Balinese life in the island’s remarkable countryside
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