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 Fort Rotterdam. Next up on the itinerary: buy something for everyone on your list at Mall Phinisi Point, take in the spiritual surroundings of Al Fatih Al Anshar Mosque, get outside with Pantai Tanjung Bayang, and stop by Toko Cahaya.

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 Bahagia Waterfall. Take a break from the city and head to Takapala Water Fall and Air Terjun Cinta. Step out of Maros to go to Gowa and see Malino Highlands, which is approximately 1h 25 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).