Things to do & places to visit in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sulawesi #7 destination in Indonesia 2023. The average rating score is 4.06 based on 10.1k traveler reviews, of 159 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Jakarta, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 0:46.

Top things to do (24)

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5.0 Lembeh Strait (241 reviews)
- Indeed the best muck diving
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Dived 10x here over the course of 5 days, each one showcasing something different. Recommend Odyssea Divers, who know the sites exceptionally well. Also recommend the mandarin fish dive - very likely you'll see them mating; and the black water dive, which is something quite different from the usual! See more..
5.0 Miguel's Diving Gorontalo (178 reviews)
- V professional dive shop
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling

We had a great dive and snorkel trip with the Miguel’s team this morning. They were on time, very professional, and great at managing our experience with whale sharks around other people. They know all the sites around Gorontalo, and all the species, and I’d highly recommend them. See more..
5.0 Bada Valley (44 reviews)
- a must-see in between Rantepao/Toraja and the Togean Islands.
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Noni from the Victory Hotel in Tentena arranged for transport to the remote Bada valley and also got us in touch with a very good local guide to visit the megalith sites. She was also very helpful in finding transport for our onward journey to Ampana and the Togean Islands. All in all, also because of the relaxed surroundings and spacious rooms, a highly recommended place to stay! See more..
4.5 Bunaken National Marine Park (873 reviews)
- Wall diving with Incredible colour and diversity in warm watter
Nature & Wildlife Areas

I have been to many places around Indonesia, but this was my first time in Bunaken. It is mostly walls dives. I found the coral colours to be brilliant. Turtles where everywhere! And focusing in on the many small nudibranchs - could have spend so much time in just a few square meters! Water visibility was tremendous for most every dive (15m to 25m). And the water temperature was fantastic for me as I tend to get cold easily - but not here in 30C water. On the complete opposite end - we did a trash dive for Project Aware. Unfortunately some spots around the area have trash accumulated (but most areas were very clean). See more..
4.5 Kete Kesu Village (256 reviews)
- Worth to visit!
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries

You get to see almost everything here. Entrance fee is affordable and you will spend more than two hours at the attraction. See more..
4.5 Rammang-Rammang Village (172 reviews)
- How to reach Rammang Rammang
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Firstly, this is a great trip out from Makassar, especially if you are staying near the airport. If you go by taxi it's about 140000 one way. However, we travelled by pete pete, the small blue local vans. Get yourself to Terminal Daya then pick up another pete pete to Pangkep. Ask them to drop you at Rammang Rammang (pronounced Ramung Ramung!). You then have to walk about 1km to the boat pier. It costs 200000 for a smaller boat for 4 then a little more for bigger boats. Sometimes they insist on foreigners having their own boat but we managed to share with a group of Indonesians to reduce the cost. The trip is stunning. You travel for about 25 mins by river, through the karst to a plateau of rice fields surrounded by hills. It is spectacular! You are free to wander where you like but there is a route around taking in caves and small cafes. For a tiny entrance fee you can also stop at a small limestone village on the return journey. It's a really great trip out if you have a spare day in Makassar and if you travel by pete pete the return journey only costs 20000 each. See more..
4.5 Batutumongga (170 reviews)
- Rent a Motorbike and Go!
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Wow!! We rented a motorbike from our hotel and headed up towards Batutumonga. The route we took has us climbing upwards through the rice paddies. We knew there was supposed to be a lovely panorama at the top, but WOW!!! We were blown away. Just past Batutumonga, you can also find the graves in the giant stone at Loko'mata. I recommend checking them out. We had spent the day before on a tour of different gravesites in the region, and so on this day we weren't really looking for any specific gravesites. However, Loko'mata is very unique and worth a quick visit. We took another route down to Rantepao from Batutumonga, but I would recommend seeking out the rice paddy route for the way up. The scenery just builds and builds until you are finally at the top. We must have stopped ten times to take photos on the way up! See more..
4.5 Toraja Village (167 reviews)
- Tana Toraja Tour - Very Memorable
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

We have travelled to Tana toraja and visited all the beautiful culture such as: the traditional graveyards,traditional houses,the dead statues,livestock market,the complex of monoliths even the most important was the funeral ceremony on our visit to Tana toraja in january 2023. Also we visited the stunning views of paddyfield terraces,beautiful mountains and lovely countryside during our trekking adventure in this region at that time. We had a very memorable experience in Tana Toraja Tour with a great and trusted guide Mr.Arru(WhatsApp/mobile phone:+6285299235999),he was very enthusiastic to provide us an excellent tour service with an affordable price for all our trip,he was also an informative guide and had a great knowledge for the culture and other knowledge. See his Facebook and Instagram for Tana Toraja tour:Arru Toraja/Sulawesi Tour Guide(Searching) See more..
4.5 Saluopa Waterfall (146 reviews)
- Waterfall, tarsiers, jungle trek
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Waterfalls

The Saluopa waterfall is magnificent - highly recommended! Besides the waterfall, do go on treks in the surrounding forest. I went with Petrus on two hikes - once in the day and once at night to see the nocturnal tarsiers. Petrus is an excellent wildlife guide who really cares for nature. He is enthusiastic about showing you how ingenious the local people are in using the bountiful natural resources of the forest and very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot about local flora and fauna. The tarsiers are adorable little critters - not to be missed! I should also add that Petrus was very patient and considerate of my urban clumsiness, and was attentive and always needful of safety. Highly recommend this experience with him. See more..
4.5 Tangkoko National Reserve (116 reviews)
- Must-See if you are a tourist in the Lembeh or Bunaken
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

If you are a diver visiting Lembeh or Bunaken, we would highly recommed to also visit the Tangkoko National Reserve. WIth a competent guide, you will see so many animals during a 3-4 hour visit - for us it was simply amazing. You will be in a beautiful rainforest with easy hikes - more tourists should visit and provide an incentive for the surrounding communities to protect this incredible nature. See more..
4.5 Lokon Volcano (111 reviews)
- Hiking Lokon volcano in newnormal
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Volcanos

Lokon volcano hiking 2022 The volcano of Lokon was really active and smell strong sulfaric . I was in this month with Mr pearre and Mrs from from English. And France but with Christina with Christina and Conny from germany and swisszerland . We started 4 30 from gardenia country inn near Lokon volcano with the car to start point and after hiking and arrive in the crater when the sunrise . I am jotje lala as legal tour guide in Tomohon city .many i do hiking by my self to to this volcano and alot of time i spent my time with backpacker for guiding to accompany them For hiking this volcano that last erupted 29 august 2015 . So if you need friend to accompany for hiking This contact WhatsApp +6289515507588 +6281340310671 See more..
4.5 Bukit Doa Kelong (84 reviews)
- Little pilgrimage or lovely walk, you choose
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Entry to this site is Rs15,000 per person. It is a very beautiful and well maintained garden around a large paved pathway that winds up a hill with great views from the top. Along the way are high quality life-sized statues of the Stations of the Cross. At the top there is a chapel and amphitheatre. This would be a nice pilgrimage site for Catholics. For us it was a nice walk through lovely gardens with birds and butterflies. Whilst it is up hill, it is not a challenging walk. The living ‘rails’ along the path are made from tree-fern stumps and ropes which have become small gardens in their own right. I was impressed with the landscaping, cleanliness and maintenance of this place and it is well worth a visit if you are going to other sites in this area. See more..
4.5 Kepulauan Togean Nasional Park (73 reviews)
- please support the marine national park
National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Kepulauan togean are so beautiful over and underwater. It's a long and not so easy way to get there but absolutely worth the effort. The government has just established patrols to protect the reefs and stop dynamite fishing. Education and information on ecosystem and environment is supported and action starts to somehow deal with the rubbish problem. Your 150.000RP entrance fee is the best chance for you to support the ongoing efforts so please be sure to register and pay :-) See more..
4.5 Lemo (67 reviews)
- Wonderful tautau
Cemeteries

This is the best place to see wonderful tautau. It is a splendid walk in lush natures, seeing all these magnificent wooden tautau. Do not however let them fool you. The oldest tautau do not have a face, having a similar face as the deceased is a fairly young tradition. As long as you know that you can only enjoy the walk. See more..
4.5 Apparalang Beach (62 reviews)
- Apparalang beach in transit before Selayar adventure
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Apparalang beach is a cluster of rock with the typical colors of the sea.. coastland landscape is so neat. Nice to take a selfie here!! See more..
4.5 Danau Poso (61 reviews)
- great lake and whitesandy beach in pendolo side
Bodies of Water

This great and lovely lake poso .you can also stay in pendolo village .it is on trans sulawesi road where the bus from manado-makasar and makasar manado . i was there in bacea beach and clear water for swiming and stayed in pendolo village. alots of accomodatiom you can stay around lake beach . this only my information . guidejotje lala Whatsapp +6289515507588 See more..
4.5 Bori' Parinding (56 reviews)
- Interesting tradition
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It is a combination of ceremonial grounds and burials. The ceremonial ground is an open space used for traditional ceremonies, including rituals for the dead and thanksgiving. See more..
4.5 Makassar Great Mosque (55 reviews)
- Beautiful mosque ....
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

One of the biggest mosque in east Indonesia. Beautifully designed with all comfort, the mosque keeper could work a lot on cleanliness .... See more..
4.5 Buton Fortress (54 reviews)
- Spectacular fortress
Historic Sites

Largest fortress I’ve ever visit. Very huge so we just like to finish our exercise just explore not even half fortress. A lot of stories sat in many corner of that place. Let alone the ocean view, Canon were amazing we can see how old they were. See more..
4.5 Karst Maros (54 reviews)
- Unexplored and off the beaten track
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

I set up a tour with Caraka Travelindo , ([email protected]) and was completely guided from airport to the Karst and dropped back to Makassar. I was picked up at the airport and driven 45 minutes to the small dock in Rammang Rammang, then a 20 minute motorized canoe ride to the nearby village then a 20 minute walk to the entrance to the Karst and that began the trip to view the hand prints and stalactites & stalagmites of the Karst- 45 minutes will get you to the back of the cave with stops along the way for photos and breathers-- learn to stoop low and be careful, can be slippery. Wear long pants and good shoes to keep the grip on the cave floor! Mely was my guide and she makes the trip! See more..
4.5 Lolai Village (51 reviews)
- land above the cloud
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

in lolai you can see the sunrise in the morning wich move so slowly from down to up,and you can see the impressive cloud. See more..
4.5 Liukang Loe Island (49 reviews)
- First class reef
Spent More than 3 hours Islands

It has a first class reef, green turquoise waters and an overwhelming, undestroyed coral garden. plenty of fish. See more..
4.5 Moramo waterfall (49 reviews)
- Moramo Waterfalls
Waterfalls

Moramo Waterfalls is located in Tanjung Peropa Rainforest conservation area in Moramo District, South Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi. With 100 metres height and beautiful landscape, water flows through the Sevent level. It also has the 60 small levels with the unic pools. You can swim or shower there, with the fresh water, cool air, and clear water you can feel how very cool the water and the silence of rain forest. As though, the sun is trying to penetrate the forest cover with is accompanied by melodious bird's voices. before you reach that place, you will pass the beautiful rain forest for about 1.000 metres. There is the tree only around you. If you want to reach it, you can take the flight from Jakarta city to the city of Kendari, after that you can rent a car to go that place. Enjoy your holiday in Moramo Waterfalls. See more..
4.5 Bara Beach (46 reviews)
- The best place to stay on Tanjung Bira !!!!
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

If you come to Tanjung Bira, Bara beach is the only place recommended to stay at. Choose one of the places up on the cliffs, theres many there. The view us stunning there and its moore quiet and peaceful there. The beach is super clean and good to swim on and take long walks. Definetly recommended. See more..
4.0 Trans Studio Makassar (579 reviews)
- The Best Place for Uni Sex Relaxing
Amusement & Theme Parks

You and Families or Friends can do shopping, Eating, Relaxing, making an appointment, etc. Trans Studio is the right place for everybody where you can really enjoy your holidays or weekend owing to the Cleaness, healthy and comports. See more..
4.0 Londa Burial Caves (338 reviews)
- Natural Burial Cave
Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cemeteries

Londa is one of Natural Burial Cave in Toraja, South Sulawesi. Entry ticket for domestic Rp 15.000,-. and if you would like to enter the cave, you need rent for traditional light /lamp Rp 50.000,-/pc and for tipping it's up to you. Unfortunately, the wall of caves dirty because of lots of domestic tourists write their name on the wall. See more..
4.0 Lake Linau (282 reviews)
- Nice quiet lake
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bodies of Water

there is only one cafe to enjoy the lake. We pay an entrance ticket for around US$2. the ticket can be exchange for a cup of coffee or tea. there is no activity you can do except eating, drinking some hot drinks and enjoy the view. See more..
4.0 Bira Cape (190 reviews)
- Stay at Bara beach !
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

Bira cape is definetly wirth going to, but dont stay at Pasir putih panjang cause its overcrowded and ugly. They are also building a big ugly cement structure in the middle if the beach- will be even worse once its finished. Go to Bara beach and stay at some of the wonderful places up on the cliffs. Its quiet and serene there with incredible views and world class restaurants. You will not regret. See more..
4.0 Pulau Samalona (166 reviews)
- Nice Island Trip Near Makassar City
Islands

You can go by 20 minutes boat rides, it range from 300k-500k rupiah for chartering boat to go there. It's really beautiful island, you can enjoy the sea view, sunset and also do snorkeling there. Try to find local there to enjoy full experience with good prices. I was met some locals there and she gave me decent deals. More people you had on your group the better you gonna get the price. See more..
4.0 Malino Tea Plantation (158 reviews)
- Not to be missed!!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's a must visit when in Makassar. Situated about a couple of hours drive from Makassar, it's a erstwhile Dutch abode. Spectacular views from the tea garden, admist the mist and cool breeze makes it an unforgettable experience. On the way, make sure you stop at the vegetable and fruit market to check out the local produce. Rates are cheaper too. See more..