From the coastal city of Makassar, the journey begins.
You move into the karst landscapes of Maros-Pangkep Karst, where ancient caves hold stories over 40,000 years old — the earliest expressions of human creativity.
Further north, the journey follows the path of migration — tracing how early humans crossed islands and shaped the region.
As the land rises, you enter the highlands of Tana Toraja — where the past is not buried, but alive.
Here, life, death, and ancestry are deeply intertwined, offering a powerful reflection on what it means to be human.
The Wallacea Archaeological Trail 7D1N
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL: THE GATEWAY TO WALLACEA
Location: Makassar
14.00 – 16.00
Arrival & hotel check-in
16.30 – 18.00
Opening Session
Introduction to Wallacea
Human migration & early civilizations
19.00 – 21.00
Welcome Dinner & Storytelling
Theme: “Where the Human Story Begins”
Walking: Light (optional)
DAY 2 — PREHISTORIC ORIGINS
Location: Maros-Pangkep Karst
07.00 – 08.30
Breakfast & transfer
09.00 – 12.00
Signature Walk: Prehistoric Trail
Locations:
Leang-Leang Prehistoric Park
Leang Timpuseng
Walking Distance: ±2–3 km (1.5–2 hours)
Activities:
Interpretation of cave paintings
Discussion on symbols and meanings
12.00 – 13.30
Lunch
14.00 – 16.00
Cave exploration & reflection
19.00 – 21.00
Storytelling Session
Theme: “Why Did Humans Create Art?”
DAY 3 — CROSSING THE SEA
Location: Barru Coast – Parepare
07.00 – 08.00
Breakfast
08.00 – 11.30
Overland journey to coastal Barru
11.30 – 13.00
Coastal Experience
Migration storytelling
Maritime culture
Walking Distance: ±1 km
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
14.00 – 17.00
Drive to Parepare
19.00 – 21.00
Storytelling Session
Theme: “Crossing Unknown Waters”
DAY 4 — LANDSCAPE & ADAPTATION
Location: Enrekang Highlands
07.00 – 08.00
Breakfast
08.00 – 12.00
Journey to the highlands
13.00 – 15.30
Signature Walk: Landscape Trail
Walking Distance: ±2 km (1–2 hours)
Activities:
Landscape interpretation
Discussion on human-environment relationships
19.00 – 21.00
Reflection Session
Theme: “How Land Shapes Civilization”
DAY 5 — ENTERING LIVING ARCHAEOLOGY
Location: Tana Toraja
07.00 – 09.00
Transfer to Toraja
10.00 – 13.00
Signature Walk: Cultural Trail (Part 1)
Location:
Kete Kesu Village
Walking Distance: ±2 km (2 hours)
Activities:
Exploration of tongkonan houses
Community interaction
19.00 – 21.00
Storytelling Session
Theme: “Living With Ancestors”
DAY 6 — DEATH, MEMORY & MEANING
Location: Tana Toraja
08.00 – 12.00
Signature Walk: Cultural Trail (Part 2)
Locations:
Lemo Burial Site
Londa Cave Burial
Walking Distance: ±2–3 km (2–3 hours)
Activities:
Burial systems
Philosophy of death
16.00 – 18.00
Closing Reflection
19.00 – 21.00
Final Session
Theme: “Life, Death, and Humanity”
DAY 7 — DEPARTURE / CONTINUATION
07.00 – 08.00
Breakfast
08.00 – onwards
Departure or optional extension
Cleaning & Safety
- Every surface cleaned and disinfected
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Location
Leang - Leang Maros Pangkep
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