Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Sulawesi, Indonesia

1. 5.0 Bada Valley (44 reviews)
   - a must-see in between Rantepao/Toraja and the Togean Islands.
   Tuesday: 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..
   
2. 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..
   
3. 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. 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..
   
5. 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..
   
6. 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..
   
7. 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..
   
8. 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..
   
9. 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..
   
10. 4.5 Karst Maros (54 reviews)
    - Unexplored and off the beaten track
    Tuesday: 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..
    
11. 4.5 Lolai Village (51 reviews)
    - land above the cloud
    Tuesday: 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..
    
12. 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..
    
13. 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..
    
14. 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..
    
15. 4.5 Labengki Island (39 reviews)
    - Great destination
    Islands
    
    
    Stay at labengki for 3 night. Enjoy exploring the island. Great view, turquoise. Better prepare all you needs, because hard to find your needs at labengki. Stay at labengki nirwana resort, they provide a lot facilities. Try their flying fox, the longest flying fox in asia, and soon they will have the longest flying fox in the world See more..
    
16. 4.5 Lore Lindu National Park (38 reviews)
    - Fantastic
    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
    
    
    Lore Lindu is a wilderness area protected by the Republic of Indonesia Law and has been included in the proposal to Unesco. Within this area there are various types of wild animals and species endemic to Central Sulawesi, ancient remains in the form of megalithic statues which are estimated to be around 5000-3500 years old made by the Austronesians. Around this area there are also villages of indigenous people who live depending on the nature that is in it. This area is open to tourists for trekking and research activities. For those of you who want to visit here, we are always ready and prepare special guides who have archaeological and wildlife knowledge. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Saronde Island (32 reviews)
    - Ponelo alternative backpackers choice
    Spent More than 3 hours Islands
    
    
    Saronde Islands is one of the most beautiful small Island in Indonesia. Located only 40 minutes from Gorontalo Province Airport, this Islands known for its super white long sand beach, blue sea, calm water and surrounded by hundreds of pine tress. Right now, Saronde is the most popular tourist activity in Gorontalo Province. There are more than 16,000 tourist visit, 2 cruise ships and 40-50 yachts frequently came here every year. We welcome you here….. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Mall Phinisi Point (31 reviews)
    - Travelling without VISA at Mall..
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Very very nice place to travelling around the world (Tokyo, London, Amsterdam, Hongkong, New York) without VISA... See more..
    
19. 4.5 Selayar Beach (29 reviews)
    - No distruption ,NO COMMERCIAL PLS
    Beaches
    
    
    Awareness, education . Selayar island ,needst to be protected ! The diversity of the see life is absolutely miraculous. Itself the island is so tranquil, you forget about technology , gadgets the most essential here is nature . WILL THIS PLACE BE THERE FOR US IN 10 YEARS TIME>? For sure , but , if government wont do further steps regarding dynamite fishing , Public awarness regarding water polution , lets be frank INDONESIA IS FLOADING IN PLASTIC . Nothing is more disappointing when , you are given the most beautyful land and natural wonders on the earth and you don't protect it . See more..
    
20. 4.5 Waruga Burial Complexes (28 reviews)
    - the historic heritage of the ancient of minahasa tribe as megalitic tombs
    Cemeteries
    
    
    In egipt they have piramide but in minanahasa are warugas is stone grave. as the thirds humanbeing before get to heaven. our first house is inside mother and second house is the house where you live after by the mother.this is very nice where you to eplore of the past time of minahasa tribe who live in sulawesi island . many i guided tourist here because i am legal here in north sulawesi but some times visited this place alone or with friend if i am longing to my tribe culture before christ or the magalitic tombs thank you verymuch this my information and regard from guide jotje lala call and whatsapp +6281340310671 See more..
    
21. 4.5 Nirwana Beach (27 reviews)
    - Nirwana beach
    Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
    
    
    Very clear water for swimming Cosy weather for beach sport Motor ski for rent and boat seeing With life guard See more..
    
22. 4.5 Taka Bonerate National Park (26 reviews)
    - Diving Exploration
    National Parks • Parks
    
    
    It's never easy to reach paradise, if time is your biggest concern there is flight available from Makasar to Selayar (45 min) and still you need to have boat ride for around 4 hours, it never hurt if you want to use alternative transportation mixed between bus, ferry and boat ride with total of 14 hours, you will have different and unique view along the way and plus it allow you to stop to try local cusine. Taka bonerate is a small island in National park complex, eventhough you surrounded by clean and healthy ocean environment, you're not allow to fishing here and the rangers is really firm with their job, yet you will forget about fishing since tons of activities waiting you here. You will have shore full with baby sharks to play with, use your snorkeling gear and visit the giant clams village in their jetty area, leave your sandal and walk barefoot around the island to feel the soft sand in your feet, queched your thirst with fresh coconut water, prerape your camera for the breathtaking sunset/sunrise, during the night sleep outside under the stars, it's time to reconnect with your self and the best part is no mobile reception in this island. Diving is also must to do here, don't worry about the safety, your dive master is the ranger that dive everyday to do coral check, they're really capable,expereinced diver and know the dive spot very well. The rangers is the most friendly people on earth, they love to sit and chat with you for hours! soon you forget that you're a stanger in this small paradise. Although the accomodation is very basic with limited fresh water, I enjoyed my 4 days stay here and would love to go back again See more..
    
23. 4.5 Lihaga Island (24 reviews)
    - Wonderful Island
    Islands
    
    
    Lihaga island is located in East Likupang District, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province. It is about 38,6 kilometers from Manado City and takes about 80 minute or 1,5 hours. This island is so beautiful with a wide stretch of white sand, and the water is bright blue. On this island there are also cottages or small houses that can be used to relax. So what are u waiting for? Come and enjoy the place See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.