Holiday in Sulawesi: Adventure Between Rainforests & Pristine Beaches
Tailor-Made and Individual Vacation in Sulawesi
Hey travelers,
It's great to have you here! Are you excited about the many breathtaking adventures that Sulawesi has to offer you? This Indonesian island of Sulawesi is full of surprises - from dense jungle with numerous endemic animal and bird species, to active volcanoes and colorful coral reefs with bizarre sea creatures to secluded bays with white sandy dream beaches and the simply unmistakable death cult of the Toraja. Come and discover Sulawesi with us.
We have put together some travel examples for you here to give you an idea of what is possible. Whether you're looking for thrills, want to sample the local cuisine, or just want to unwind, we've got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Discover the wonders of Sulawesi. Can't find 100% what you're looking for? Then write to us and we will offer you a tailor-made tour program.
Sulawesi Travel Packages
Sulawesi: Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park Day Trip
Sulawesi Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park: Meet the world's smallest monkeys in the dense jungle of Tangkoko National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Minahasa Highlands during your private and individually planned day tour. Ideal as a day trip from/to your beach or diving resort.
- Duration:
1 day - Start I End:
Bitung Jetty - or according to agreement plus surcharge, if applicable - Departure:
Daily - min. # Travelers:
1 person - Best visit Period:
March to November - Rainy season:
from December to February
Sulawesi: Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park Day Trip
This tour is designed for those, whose holiday focus is more on diving or who do not have so much time planned for this region, but who would still like to get a first idea about the beautiful landscape and unique wildlife of North Sulawesi.
Go on a discovery tour: This tour offers you a guided introduction to a part of East Indonesia that has hardly been explored by tourists. You will get a condensed first insight into the northern tip of the island of Sulawesi, which is charming in every respect.
Your fitness level: Für diese Tour solltest Du durchschnittlich fit sein. Die zu bewältigenden Wegstrecken sind nicht sonderlich herausfordernd. Du wirst jedoch einen langen Tag haben und sehr viel auf Deinen Beinen sein - bei tropischen Temperaturen. Aber es lohnt sich!
- Individual round trip (day tour) as per description from Bitung Jetty or elsewhere by arrangement, with surcharge if applicable.
- Private, air-conditioned car with driver and fuel
- Highway tolls
- English speaking guide for you only
- Ranger in the nature reserve
- Entrance fee to Tangkoko Nature Reserve
- Mineral water
- Taxes
- Travel insurance
Not included:
- Lunch and drinks
- personal expenses
- tips
- Transfer from/to resort hotel on Lembeh to/from Bitung Jetty (can be arranged at extra cost)
Surcharge for entrance to Tangkoko Nature Reserve on Sundays and public holidays: Euro 10,00 per person
We recommend taking out travel insurance (travel health insurance, travel cancellation insurance).
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Day Trip
- Pick-up at Bitung Jetty or as per agreement
- Your personal English-speaking guide will welcome you at the jetty in Bitung. He will accompany you on your day tour.
- The first stop is the extraordinary Tomohon Market in the flower town of Tomohon.
- We then continue to the currently inactive Mahawu volcano (approx. 1 h), from the top of which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the flower town of Tomohon all the way to the sea, weather permitting.
- For a photo stop with a grandiose backdrop, you will next head to Puncak/Peak Temboan, from where you will have a view of the mighty Klabat layer volcano, the Dua Saudara volcanoes, Lembeh Island and Tondano Crater Lake, weather permitting.
- Your tour will then take you to the local hot sulphur springs and mud volcanoes along the small Linow Lake - caution: really hot!
- Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to visit the mysterious warugas in a small local open-air museum. Warugas are a type of stone-made sarcophagi/ above-ground burial sites that were traditionally used in the Minahasa highlands until the 19th century.
- For lunch (not included) we head to Lake Tondano to one of the popular local lake restaurants.
- Now it's time for the highlight of your tour: Tangkoko National Park. Here you will be met by your personal park ranger, who will not only navigate you through the impassable park terrain, but will also make sure that you get to see your favourite species on camera.
- Apart from various endemic bird species such as the impressive Sulawesi Knobbed Hornbill or the orange-coloured Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher, you will also have the opportunity to see the species that only occur on Sulawesi or in the East of Wallace region. in the East of Wallace region, such as the black crested monkey, the Sulawesi bear couscous, the Sulawesi tree tarantula and, as a special highlight, the Sulawesi tarsier, the tarsier maki. Other endemic bird species include the Manado Owl, Ochre-bellied Screech Owl, Sulawesi Pitta, Bronze Fruit Dove, Celebes Woodpecker, Black-billed Kingfisher, Blue-eared Kingfisher and many more.
- At the end of this eventful tour, you will be escorted by your personal tour guide back to Bitung Jetty, where your tour will be ending.
- We can also arrange transport from your dive hotel Lembeh - to Bitung-Jetty - to dive hotel Lembeh or elsewhere (surcharge depending on distance of your accommodation).
- 179 EUR per person (based on 2 persons sharing accommodation)
- Price for single traveller as per request
This tour is suitable for older children only due to the long trekking, also through rough terrain.
The prices are from/to the starting point of the tour. They include all services according to the respective tour description. Higher prices may apply especially during Indonesian holidays like Ramadan or Idul Fitri.
All prices are in Euro and per person based on 2 persons traveling together in a double room. Our terms and conditions apply.
Extend your Trip
…and explore destinations beyond the wonders of the Spice Islands. Extending a trip creates even more unique experiences and breathtaking moments for you and your travel companion. We understand you don't have much time for North Sulawesi right now, which is why you chose our Minahasa & Tangkoko National Park private day trip. But plans sometimes change. So, combine your jungle experience with other travel components to make your trip a unique experience and expand it to fully experience Indonesia east of the Wallace Line.
Expand your Options
- Discover more of northern Sulawesi and be amazed by the endemic flora and fauna you'll encounter on our Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park tour.
- Or check into one of our Sulawesi Hotels and discover the stunning marine life of the Celebes Sea on a diving or snorkeling trip.
- Holiday in the Coral Triangle, but no idea where? Then let our resort hotels inspire your Diving or Beach Holiday.
- If you're looking for a Culture and Nature Adventure Trip to get to know the country and its people, you've come to the right place. In addition to Sulawesi, we'll also take you to Raja Ampat, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and the Moluccas.
- And further jungle adventures are available with our Discovery Tours Endemic Species.
- And for the ultimate volcano experience, we highly recommend one of our Trekking Adventure Tours.
- And if you'd like to experience what it's like to have your room just a step away from you, then come on a Sailing Tour with us :-)
Design your Trip
The above tour description is intended as a suggestion. The tour can be split or extended according to your wishes. We will be happy to customize it to your individual wishes and ideas.
The prices are from/to the starting point of the tour. They include all services according to the respective tour description. Higher prices may apply especially during Indonesian holidays like Ramadan or Idul Fitri. All prices are in Euro and per person based on two people traveling together in the same room/accommodation. Our terms and conditions apply.
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Sulawesi, Tangkoko Nationalpark: Knobbed Hornbill (Rhyticeros Cassidix)
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Sulawesi: Tarantula in Tangkoko National Park
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Sulawesi, Tangkoko Nationalpark: Black Crested Macaque
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Tangkoko National Park: Sulawesi Tarsier
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Sulawesi: Wagler's Temple Viper
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Sulawesi: Baer Cuscus in Tangkoko National Park
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Sulawesi, Minahasa Highland: Lokon volcano
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Sulawesi, Minahasa Highland: View of Tomohon
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Sulphur springs in the North of Sulawesi
Arrive, Unwind, and Discover the Beauty of Indonesia
Your vacation in Sulawesi typically begins with a flight to Makassar or Manado, Sulawesi's two major cities. From here, a world of possibilities opens up for your Sulawesi journey. Makassar Airport is recommended if you want to start your Sulawesi tour from the island's south, visiting places like the Toraja Highlands or the remote regions further east. Manado Airport is perfect if you want to combine your vacation in northern Sulawesi with, for example, a tour to the Minahasa Highlands and Tangkoko Nature Reserve along with diving excursions.
Beyond this, the island impresses with its diverse landscape that makes every vacation unforgettable:
- Majestic volcanoes rising above deep green valleys, inviting extensive hiking—especially around the town of Tomohon—and offering spectacular views
- Dense jungle areas with rivers and exotic plants, home to numerous endemic animal and bird species
- Extraordinary lakes, some with floating houses, others with harmless jellyfish, and some simply completely untouched and crystal-clear, taking viewers' breath away
- Pristine beaches along the rugged coastline, inviting extended beach walks and easily combined by boat
Popular Travel Routes
For your vacation in Sulawesi, you can choose from various travel routes—depending on what you'd like to focus on.
A classic round trip through Sulawesi leads from Makassar in the south via Tana Toraja, then continues to the Minahasa Highlands and Tangkoko Nature Reserve in the north, all the way to the dream beaches of the offshore islands around Manado.
Flights between regions are regular, though not always punctual, so even a two-week Indonesia vacation in Sulawesi is enough to experience some highlights of this large island.
We've put together some travel examples here to give you an idea of what's possible. Whether you're looking for thrills, want to sample the local cuisine, or simply want to unwind and relax — we have just the right thing for you. So, what are you waiting for? Discover the wonders of Sulawesi.
Can't find exactly what you're looking for? Then write to us, and we'll offer you a tailor-made tour program.
Sulawesi Tour with Local Guides: Discover Traditions and Ways of Life
A guided Sulawesi tour with local guides opens doors to hidden treasures. These guides know every corner and lead you to places you'd never find on your own. The cultural centerpiece of any round trip in Sulawesi is Tana Toraja in the mountainous highlands. Here, a unique culture awaits you that is truly unparalleled, expressing itself in ancient and—from our perspective—unusual traditions like the death cult, as well as in its unique architecture—architectural masterpieces from ancient times.
Rantepao serves as the starting point for cultural discoveries. From here, you'll take excursions to burial sites and experience Toraja rituals. Your guide explains the spiritual significance and helps you respectfully visit traditional villages. The drive through the spectacular landscape is already an adventure—past rice terraces and through small villages where time stands still.
In Sengkang on Lake Tempe, you'll experience traditional fishing life. A boat trip to the floating houses shows you a completely different side of Sulawesi. And in the Minahasa Highlands, centered around the flower city of Tomohon, you'll find not only ancient mysterious burial sites but also traditional craftsmanship. Take the opportunity during your visit to the region to sample the delicious local coffee at one of the coffee plantations, or come when the spectacular International Tomohon Flower Festival takes place to enjoy the unique flair of this region to its fullest extent.
Relaxation in Island Paradise: Sulawesi Holidays in Idyllic Resorts
After the adventures of your Sulawesi tour, cozy beachfront resort hotels offer the perfect relaxation for the rest of your Sulawesi vacation. Manado in the north is famous for first-class resorts and proximity to world-class diving areas. Your Sulawesi holiday here becomes the perfect mix of relaxation and underwater adventure. The resort hotels organize daily boat trips to the best spots. Unlike in Bali, you'll still find truly untouched stretches for relaxed beach walks. Additionally, the resort hotels will pamper you culinary-wise with both traditional meals and international cuisine.
However, you won't find modern accommodations everywhere. The regions still untouched by tourism don't have this to offer. Here we'll find you a place with a host family, in one of the often lovingly—though very simply—furnished homestays. This also makes it possible to visit special highlights like Lake Tempe, the islands of Labengki & Sombori, or the Togean Islands and Banggai Islands.
Jetzt Sulawesi Reise buchen: privat, geführt und individuell Book Your Sulawesi Adventure Now: Private, Guided and Personalized
We plan your Sulawesi vacation entirely according to your travel style. Want maximum flexibility? Then our privately guided tours are exactly right for you. You determine the route and pace according to your wishes, while we handle the complete organization.
Book your individual Indonesia journey with us in good time to secure the most beautiful hotels and resorts. We're also happy to organize domestic flights for you. We recommend planning at least two weeks for a Sulawesi trip to get a proper insight into the culture, nature, and beaches.