16 days in Makassar, Maros & Tana Toraja Itinerary

One of the nation's major port cities, the multicultural melting pot of Makassar gets most of its bustle from commerce and the shipping industry.

Step out of the city life by going to Watansoppeng (Bat City) and Takapala Water Fall. Get a sense of the local culture at The Tomb of Pangeran Diponegoro and Sheik Yusuf Tomb. Next up on the itinerary: buy something for everyone on your list at Mall Phinisi Point, look for gifts at Toko Cahaya, admire the sheer force of Ketemu Jodoh Waterfall, and appreciate the history behind Mandala Monument.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Makassar online route planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Makassar. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in September, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Maros.

Explore hidden gems such as Parangloe Waterfall and Malino Highlands. Take a break from the city and head to Takapala Water Fall and Karst Maros. Explore Maros' surroundings by going to Air Terjun Cinta (in Gowa) and Bahagia Waterfall (in Malino).

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Maros trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Makassar to Maros in 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Tana Toraja.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mount Sesean and Roundabout Swimming Makale. Do some cultural sightseeing at Suaya and Kuburan Batu Lemo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tana Toraja: Makale (Wisata Religi Buntu Burake, Pango-Pango, &more).

To find maps and other tourist information, read our Tana Toraja tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Maros to Tana Toraja takes 7.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.