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 Laikang Bay. Get a sense of the local culture at The Tomb of Pangeran Diponegoro and Balla Lompoa Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Takapala Water Fall, buy something for everyone on your list at Panakkukang Mall, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Al Fatih Al Anshar Mosque, and make a trip to Benteng Somba Opu.

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 Air Terjun Cinta. Step out of Maros to go to Malino and see Bahagia Waterfall, which is approximately 2h 30 min away.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Maros day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Makassar to Maros in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Maros can reach 40°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. On the 26th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Tana Toraja.

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

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Tana Toraja trip app.

Getting from Maros to Tana Toraja by car takes about 7.5 hours. You will leave for home on the 29th (Sat).