Top Things to do in Rantepao
What to do and see in Rantepao, Sulawesi: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Rantepao, Indonesia including Tana Toraja Tours, Toraja Village, Batutumongga, Bori' Parinding, Kete Kesu Village, Denis Massage & Spa, Londa Burial Caves, Rantepao Livestock Market.
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1. Tana Toraja Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Tours,Trekking Guide,Rafting, Cars for Rent We have cultural tour,trekking to the villages and terrace race view
2. Toraja Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethBeka - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Toraja is situated in the north of makassar the capital of south sulawesi and has a culture that is still unique to be seen until nowdays also has beautiful natural scenery. Toraja's unique culture is important and interesting to see such as:Various of burial sites,the dead effigies,the dead person is still kept in the family house,Traditional houses and rice barns and the most interesting to see in Toraja is the traditional ceremonies such as:The funeral ceremony,wedding and a new house ceremony also ma'nene ritual but we didn't see the ma'nene ritual because we visited Toraja in february 2020. Toraja has incredible views for the nature such as:ricefield terraces,beautiful views of countryside with local houses,mountains,hills,bamboo forest even Toraja has very good coffee that's why we could see coffee plantations beside cacao plantations everywhere around the region. Torajan people are nice people and really welcoming also very tolerant. When we explored Toraja for 2 days a culture tour and 2 days trekking tour, we had a very memorable trip with an experienced and a very professional local guide Mr.Arru. Don't hesitate to contact Mr.Arru if the travelers will need information about Toraja tour and trekking,rafting,Toraja traditional ceremonies information and so on.he is a reliable and great guide in Toraja. His Whatsapp(phone):+6285299235999 and Email:[email protected].
3. Batutumongga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By yimin516 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A place to look at the paddy rice terrace from top, with buffaloes, stones and Tongkonan scattered in between. A beautiful viewpoint you would come to when you are visiting the stone graves as this is where they have huge stones in Tana Toraja. There is a resort if you wish to spend a day or two here.
4. Bori' Parinding
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
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.
Reviewed By barefootmart - Toronto, Canada
Many tours go there but after doing one tour in the south we walked there from Rantepao the next day. We walked the long quiet route via maps.me which took 3 hours through small villages. The large burrial stones are over 100 years old. Its 30,000 idr to get in. The buildings are well kept. The burial caves are intesting as well as the baby tree. We took a couple ojaks back to the town.
5. Kete Kesu Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By follow_ussg - Singapore, Singapore
You get to see almost everything here. Entrance fee is affordable and you will spend more than two hours at the attraction.
6. Denis Massage & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By barefootmart - Toronto, Canada
I had 2 deep tissue massages by Bestor that were excellent. He is very good and attentive. I had the traditional 60 minute for 150,000 idr. Just to let you this message was deep and slightly painful but that's what I asked for to remove/breakup knots and repair injuries. They can do a relaxing massage as well but don't expect soft music and hot stones as there's noise of people talking and motor bikes going by. Tha staff are very professional and friendly.
7. Londa Burial Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By bawa167799 - Denpasar, Indonesia
Admission at 30k IDR per person. Light (you need them) at 50K as well as local guide to accompany. Worth it, cos it helps the local community and local people, so don't be stingey. As for distance, yoi have to walk around 500 meter to reach the cave, with slight incline and decline. Views quite nice and green. Londa burial caves is preserved for royals and certain families (especially the richer ones) cos of the limited space. There are 2 caves that interconnects and made of limestone (I think), the bigger one has much more coffin and one particular couple story of the local 'Romeo and Juliet'. An incest story of brother and sister who fell in love, didnt receive any blessings from their family and committed suicide. The smaller caves has much more skeletons, practically lined up on the wall side. Don't consider touching them, cos they have certain ceremony to move these remains. Only on those ceremonies they are allowed to touch and move them.
