Field Study Sulawesi

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- Novotel Manado Golf Resort and Convention Center North Sulawesi Meeting Venue
- Aryaduta Manado North Sulawesi Meeting Venue
- Candle Tree House North Sulawesi Environmental
- Bantimurung Maros to Leang Leang South Sulawesi Environmental
- The Highlights of Old Makassar South Sulawesi History
- Toraja and Beyond South Sulawesi History
- Kete Kesu Village, Menhir to Funeral Burial South Sulawesi History
- Toraja Highlands South Sulawesi History
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Novotel Manado Golf Resort and Convention Center North Sulawesi Meeting Venue

The group of scientists had been planning their field study in Sulawesi for months. They had chosen the Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center as their meeting venue due to its convenient location and modern facilities.
Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center
Address Jalan A.A Maramis Kayuwatu Kairagi II North Sulawesi, Samratulangi Airport, Manado, Indonesia, 95254
The group arrived at the resort early in the morning. They were welcomed by the friendly staff and shown to their meeting room. The room was spacious and well-equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment for their field study.
The scientists spent the next few days discussing their plans and conducting experiments. They took advantage of the resort's amenities, such as the golf course and swimming pool, to relax and unwind in between their work.
At the end of their stay, the scientists were pleased with the results of their field study. They had made some important discoveries and gained valuable knowledge that would help them in their future research.
The group thanked the staff at the Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center for their hospitality and for providing them with such a great meeting venue. They left the resort feeling energized and excited for their next field study.
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Aryaduta Manado North Sulawesi Meeting Venue

Address Jl. Piere Tendean Boulevard, Wenang, Manado, Indonesia, 95111
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Candle Tree House North Sulawesi Environmental

Tomohon City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Investment value 34 USD/night

Guest service language: English, Indonesian

Enjoy total privacy and breathe in the views of the Mount Lokon volcano, its crater, the natural environment and the surrounding lush forest from our tree house. Our treehouses are built on sturdy pecan trees and stilts to provide extra stability and security.

Located in the countryside but has easy and fast access to Tomohon city. Ideal for couples who want to visit the surrounding places of interest, climb volcanoes and enjoy beautiful views.

The dimensions for the property are 5x5 m for rooms and 3x 3.5m for bathrooms. Within an easy 20 to 30 minute walk from Mount Mahawu park and volcano as well as Susuripen Cave. Further local tourist destinations with easy access from the location include the famous Tomohon extreme market, Lokon Volcano, Ekayana Pagoda, Doa Hill and Lake Linow.

Guest access

Guests will be able to enjoy our extensive gardens on our property as well as access our dining room during breakfast (6.30am-10.00am), lunch (12.00pm-2pm) or dinner (6.00pm-8.00pm).

Another thing to pay attention to

This tree house is located at an altitude of about 1100m above sea level and you don't need air conditioning because the weather here is always fresh. You'll hear birds, crickets, and the occasional pecan fruit falling around and on the roof of the treehouse

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Bantimurung Maros to Leang Leang South Sulawesi Environmental

Makassar, Indonesia, Asia

Investment value 160.00 USD

A quite natural tourist attraction in South Makassar, spend your day exploring Bantimurung and Leang Leang Waterfalls. Both have an attraction that makes you feel like you are really on holiday, as well as providing a sense of adventure. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby, port or airport at 9 am then you will start the tour visiting Bantimurung waterfall. A large waterfall with impressive high walls where the water flows. Sit under the waterfall and enjoy the splash! Stop by Leang Leang to see the karst landscape and mysterious handprints on the cave walls. Then, enjoy local cuisine for lunch. The highlight of the trip, you will also enjoy city sightseeing by visiting the old port of Paotere and Fort Rotterdam.

Makassar Grand Mosque Spot, Bantimurung National Park Enjoying Bantimurung Waterfall, Maros Karst, Leang-Leang Prehistoric Park, Leang Petta Kere, Leang-Leang Prehistoric Park Seeing mysterious handprints on the cave walls Returning to Makassar, Fort Rotterdam, Makassar Harbor calls Paotere as home to the famous Phinisi Boat
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The Highlights of Old Makassar South Sulawesi History

Makassar, Indonesia, Asia

Investment value 60.26 USD 

The Dutch have left a historical mark on Makassar during its trading days. From Fort Rotterdam to the bustling harbour with its wooden Phinisi schooners, admiring Dutch architecture and mingling with the locals, Makassar packs a nice half-day exploration. • Wander around Fort Rotterdam, a former VOC settlement; • Smell and feel the vibe flowing through the old harbour; • Admire the wooden schooners for a picture perfect moment; • See the immaculate collection orchids at the Clara Bundts; • Transfers from and to your hotel are included 

Fort Rotterdam sees the historical and cultural sites of Makassar. Formerly known as Ujung Pandang and still holding the prestigious title as the capital of South Sulawesi, the Dutch have left behind several extraordinary buildings that are still intact. The remains of the ancient Gowan fort and typical Dutch architecture are striking examples of the influence of this seafaring nation centuries ago. La Galigo Museum is located inside Fort Rotterdam, an old Dutch fort. The exhibits tell the story of the local people and display historical, military and cultural artifacts from across the centuries. Visitors can see and learn about the types of musical instruments they usually play, the traditional clothes they usually wear, and see the statues in the museum. The collection includes ancient weapons, coins, shells, tools, pictures and stamps. A visit to Makassar requires a visit to the old harbor; As a major gateway for centuries, Makassar Harbor has been the focal point of all trade between East and West for decades. A collection of traditional wooden schooners, called Phinisi or Bugis, are used in more modern versions to navigate the waters. Great photo opportunities await, after you follow your guide as he explains how these boats played an important role in Indonesia's maritime history. Finish the morning with a stop at Clara Bundts where a beautiful collection of shells and orchids can be admired
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Toraja and Beyond South Sulawesi History

Makassar, Indonesia, Asia
Investment value 1,263.13 USD

Rammang-Rammang Village Stop Arrival at Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar International Airport. After that, drive approximately 30 minutes to Rammang-Rammang in Maros Regency. Take a boat and explore the beautiful views of the world's 3rd largest karst forest. Continue your journey north with a scheduled lunch break in Pare Pare. Bambapuang Get your coffee or tea at Bambapuang for an erotic mountain view. In the afternoon, arrive in Toraja. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Lemo Stop After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Toraja. First, visit Lemo, where the burial site consists of beautiful karst cliffs that blend beautifully with the surrounding vegetation and rice fields. Londa Burial Caves Drive to Londa to see ancient cemeteries where the dead are buried in caves. Kete Kesu Village After lunch, continue to Ke'te' Kesu' to see and explore the Toraja traditional house called Tongkonan.

Toraja Village Visit Karassik Hills to learn about Toraja Batik and make some to take home. Enjoy a pleasant dinner at one of the restaurants in Rantepao. Sesean Suloara' Village, Lo'ko' Mata, Pana' Dance Studio. After breakfast, we left for Sesean Suloara' Village in Sesean. Including Lembang Tonga Riu, Lo'ko Mata visited Lo'ko' Mata, with its burial chamber carved from a large stone. Then watch traditional Toraja dance at the Pana' Dance Studio. Don't hesitate to try one of the dances, such as the Pa'gellu or Manganda dance. Land Above the Clouds, Burake, Coffee Roasters, Shops in Rantepao 3 Stops Lolai Village Wake up early to watch the sun rise with beautiful white clouds in Lolai. Capture the moment at Tongkonan Lempe and enjoy breakfast at Café Lolai. Don't forget to walk through the Tirotiku pine forest and stop at To'tombi to enjoy the view of the city from above. Buntu Burake Religious Tourism After lunch, head to Burake, where you can see the world's tallest statue of Jesus up close. Toraja Village Continue the journey to one of the coffee roasteries in town. Try the local taste of Toraja Arabica coffee, then explore the town and its shops on foot. Sengkang, Watampone, and Bira 3 Stops Lake Tempe After breakfast, travel to After breakfast, travel to Makassar via Sengkang which is located in the center of the Bugis Kingdom. You can sail past Lake Tempe to visit the floating houses in the middle (note: Lake Tempe may be shallow in the dry season due to lack of rainfall. If the lake is too shallow, you will not be able to cross the lake). Lunch can be served at the house in the middle of the lake if ordered in advance. Gua Mampu Bone Regency Continue to Watampone to visit the Andi Mappasisi Museum to see a collection of former Bugis nobles, with one of the most famous kings being Arung Pallakka. Liukang Loe Island stop Breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy free time. You can enjoy water activities such as banana boating, snorkeling, or rent a boat to visit Liukang Island which is located opposite the main island. Liukang Island is also known as a breeding place for green turtles and if you are lucky you can swim with them. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Tana Beru Stop After breakfast, drive to Makassar for approximately 6 hours. Stop in Tana Beru to see the famous Bugis-Makassar Pinisi Shipbuilders. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant with beautiful sea views. Bantaeng Marina Beach Continue to Bisappu waterfall in Bantaeng Regency and, as you pass through Jeneponto Regency, pay attention to the salt plantations. Losari Beach Enter Makassar in the afternoon and enjoy dinner at your favorite restaurant in town. Visit Fort Rotterdam, the old Dutch Fort located right in front of Losari Beach.
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Kete Kesu Village, Menhir to Funeral Burial South Sulawesi History

Makassar, Indonesia, Asia

Investment value 415.00 USD

A trip that combines cultural heritage tourism to see Toraja architecture, Toraja cemeteries, ancient menhirs and handicrafts. Starting from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport begin your tour of Tana Toraja, along the way passing beautiful villages. Arriving in Toraja, visit the villages of Kete Kesu, Marante and Pallawa to get a glimpse of the traditional Tongkonan houses of the Toraja people. Surely you will visit the famous cemeteries in these places. Drive to Sadan Tobarana Village to see traditional hand-woven Tobarana Toraja cloth by old women. Made from natural materials and deliberately woven into beautiful textiles.
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Toraja Highlands South Sulawesi History

Makassar, Indonesia, Asia
Investment value 486.07 USD

Pick up at the airport/hotel, and continue the journey to Toraja for 8 hours. During the trip we will stop for lunch. Lemo Stop Burial site consisting of charming karst cliffs that blend beautifully with the surrounding vegetation and rice fields. This burial site is thought to date back to the 16th century and you will see several Tau Tau (wooden statue) craftsmen who have been selling these statues at this site for generations. Londa Londa Burial Caves are a sight to behold, with panoramic views of rice fields at the foot of large cliffs filled with graves, coffins and large vines. Explore the beauty of natural cave walls with an interesting love story waiting to be told. Kete Kesu Village In this popular traditional village, you will see rows of traditional houses and majestic rice barns, proudly displaying buffalo horns from past sacrifices. Nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Ke’te’ Kesu’ will catch your eye every time you see it. Lolai Village Stop Known as the Land Above the Clouds. With views of white cotton-like clouds, you will get the sensation of being above the clouds. While waiting for the sun to rise, white clouds gather near your feet, creating an irreplaceable experience. You can also taste Toraja coffee while enjoying the panoramic view of the sunrise. Gapura Beach Makassar Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Stop Rammang-Rammang Village Rammang-Rammang can be reached by road by motor vehicle in less than 2 hours from Makassar city. Rammang-Rammang is located just a few meters from the inter-provincial highway. The name "Rammang-Rammang" comes from the Makassar language, where rammang means "cloud" or "fog". So, rammang-rammang means a collection of clouds or fog. According to local beliefs, this place is named Rammang-Rammang because of the clouds or fog that always appear around the area, especially in the morning or when it rains. Bantimurung National Park Located in Maros Regency in South Sulawesi province, Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park is only 50 km from Makassar or 20 km from Sultan Hasanuddin international airport. Bantimurung National Park has an area of approximately 43,750 hectares and is divided into three large ecosystem types, namely the karst ecosystem, lowland forest ecosystem, and lower mountain forest ecosystem.
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