Highlands & Islands of Sulawesi (19 days)
The bizarrely shaped Sulawesi is Indonesia's fourth largest island, with a remote location in the north east of the archipelago, which served as a dominant spice trading centre for the Portuguese in the 16th Century. The island is a magnet for those seeking off-the-beaten-track adventures, a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and a seemingly endless coastline to explore. Mountain ranges and thick jungle dominate the island's interior, which have provided safe havens for several distinct ethnic groups to flourish over the centuries.
This exciting tour takes you from the ancient port of Makassar to the Toraja heartland in the southern highlands to discover a unique cultural heritage linked to the locals' elaborate funeral ceremonies. Continue to the lands of the Buginese Kingdom, one of the largest ethnic groups on the island originating from China who are known for their seafaring skills, and spend time relaxing on the undeveloped stretch of coastline around Cape Bira on the islands south western tip. Then fly north to Manado and head to the Minahasa Highlands to visit the exotic local market in Tomohon, and explore a dramatic landscape dominated by volcanoes, rice paddies, sulphur lakes and hot springs. The trip finishes in true style at a barefoot luxury resort in the Bunaken National Marine Park off the northern tip of Sulawesi, a dreamy archipelago with pristine white sand beaches and warm, crystal clear water.
Guide Price
From £3,995 per person.
