Trip Date: 10-20 Apr, 2026
Hello, travelers! Join us for an 11-days exploration trip across Sulawesi, where days unfold between remote islands, dense forests, and endless blues.
Guided by slow travel and quiet discovery, this journey invites you to wander deeper, feel the land and sea, and experience places that remain raw, calm, and wonderfully untouched.
🇮🇩 Day-1 (10 Apr, Fri)
Land at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), Makassar, any time on this day.
No major activities planned, as we expect arrivals through the evening.
Those arriving early can explore the waterfront promenade or local food streets in Makassar.
✅ Inclusions:
Airport pickup
Accommodation in Makassar
❌ Exclusions:
All meals
Any optional activities
ℹ️ Additional info:
Makassar is the largest city in Sulawesi and our gateway to the journey.
Airport pickup will be arranged at a specific time, when the majority of the participants arrive.
🇮🇩 Day-2 (11 Apr, Sat)
This day there will be a lot of travel. But its surely scenic.
Makassar to Luwuk: by flight (1 hr)
Luwuk to Peleng Island: by ferry (4-5 hrs)
Pelang to Luk Panenteng Village: by road (1 hr)
📌 Inclusions:
Domestic flight ticket with 20kg checked-in baggage
Ferry ticket
All road transport
Accommodation in Luk Panenteng Village
❌ Exclusions:
All meals
Any optional activities
🇮🇩 Day-3 (12 Apr, Sun)
Visit Paisu Pok Lake, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Explore Laguna Paisu Batango - a natural pool with water so clear and pure that you can see straight to the bottom.
Later, relax at Poganda Beach — white sands and calm waters.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transportations
Accommodation in Luk Panenteng Village
❌ Exclusions:
All meals
ℹ️ Additional info:
Short walks required to reach lakes and beaches.
Swimming opportunities available.
🇮🇩 Day-4 (13 Apr, Mon)
Drive toward Salakan - the capital of Banggai Islands (3hrs)
Visit Pantai Mandel, a long untouched beach.
Explore Pantai Pompon, known for its rare pink-tinted shoreline.
Accommodation in Leme Leme.
📌 Inclusions:
All local transportations
Accommodation in Leme Leme
🇮🇩 Day-5 (14 Apr, Tue)
Today we will travel to the heart of Sulawesi.
Ferry from Leme Leme to Luwuk. (2hrs)
From here, a 5-hour scenic road journey takes us to Ampana, a quiet coastal town that serves as the main gateway to the next leg of our adventure.
📌 Inclusions:
Ferry ticket from Leme Leme Port to Pelabuhan Rakyat
All local transportations
Accommodation in Ampana
🇮🇩 Day-6 (15 Apr, Wed)
We begin the day with a 3-hour ferry ride from Ampana to the Wakai ferry terminal in the Togean Islands.
On arrival, we board a private boat and head to Sera Beach on Malenge Island, a serene stretch of sand set in the heart of the Togean archipelago, perfect for a slow and peaceful day.
Malenge Island is a unique place, largely covered in tropical forest that feels shady, quiet, and calming. You can take a gentle walk or short trek around the island, exploring its lush forest trails and untouched surroundings.
The highlight of the day is a visit to the Jellyfish Lake. Here, you can safely swim among millions of tiny golden jellyfish. They are completely harmless, having evolved without stings due to the absence of natural predators, making this a truly magical experience.
📌 Inclusions:
Ferry ticket from Ampana to Wakai
All boat transfers
Accommodation in Togean
🇮🇩 Day-7 (16 Apr, Thu)
This day is meant to slow down a bit, with minimal travel and time to relax at our own pace around our place of stay.
Those who wish can go snorkeling around the nearby islands of the Togean archipelago. The continuous barrier reefs are known for their clear, calm waters, making underwater visibility excellent.
📌 Inclusions:
Accommodation in Togean
🇮🇩 Day-8 (17 Apr, Fri)
Diving Blue or Drifting with the Bajau
You have two options for the day. You can choose to enjoy water activities like scuba diving or snorkeling, or visit the Sea Gypsies of the Togean Islands, the Bajau people.
The Bajau have lived more on water than on land and have evolved to possess remarkable lung capacity. Many of them live in villages that float above the sea and are renowned for their exceptional free-diving abilities. You can visit one of their villages and spend time understanding their unique way of life.
📌 Inclusions:
Accommodation in Togean
🇮🇩 Day-9 (18 Apr, Sat)
Retracing the Blue Path
We bid farewell to the Togean Archipelago and head back to the mainland, retracing our route towards Luwuk.
We’ll take a private boat to the Wakai ferry terminal, followed by a ferry ride to Ampana. From there, we continue by road to Luwuk, where we settle in for the night.
📌 Inclusions:
Ferry ticket from Wakai to Ampana
All boat transfers
All local transportations
Accommodation in Luwuk
🇮🇩 Day - 10 (19 Apr, Sun)
Chasing Waterfalls in Luwuk
Let’s shift gears for a day, from the sea to the mountains, as we explore a few hidden waterfalls around Luwuk.
Our first stop is the Instagram-worthy Piala Waterfall, known for its twin cascades set amid dense jungle and reached after a moderate trek. The clear plunge pools are chilly yet exhilarating, and the place often feels beautifully secluded.
Next, we visit Ayus Waterfall, tucked deep within Banggai’s lush forests, a quiet escape perfect for slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
After a refreshing morning, we’ll head to the airport and fly from Luwuk to Makassar.
📌 Inclusions:
Domestic flight ticket from Luwuk to Makassar
All local transportations
Accommodation in Makassar
🇮🇩 Day - 11 (20 Apr, Mon)
Farewell Banggai
It’s time to say goodbye to Banggai, carrying with us memories of an adventure-filled journey and moments that will stay long after the trip ends.
You may board your flight from Makassar Airport back to India at any time on this day.
📌 Inclusions:
Airport drop
Trip cost: ₹95,000/-
✅ Inclusions:
Refer to day-wise itinerary above for each day's inclusions in detail.
All accommodations as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
All local transportations as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
All ferry tickets as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
Round trip domestic flight ticket between Makassar and Luwuk is included along with a checked-in baggage of 20kgs.
Airport pickups and drop-offs (there could be small cost, approx. ₹2,000, added if you don't travel along with the group, and if we have to arrange a separate airport pickup for you).
❌ Exclusions:
International flights from India and back (approx. ₹35,000 from Chennai).
Tourist Visa on arrival (Approx ₹2,700).
Travel Insurance (Approx ₹600)
All meals (Approx ₹1,500 per day for basic local food)
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, landslides, floods and/or any factors beyond control. If flights get cancelled due to weather, we will arrange alternative stay at minimal cost.
➡️ Basics
Total number of slots: 14
Age group: 18 to 45
A valid Indian Passport with at-least 6 months validity from your date of travel is required.
Gender ratio: We will ensure that there is a min of 40% female participants.
First preference for solo participants. We will accept only one couple for the entire group. However, there will be an additional sur-charge for couples requesting for a Double bedroom.
Generally, we don't allow group participation in any of our trips. However, you are permitted to bring along one of your friends or a family member with you.
Group registrations of more than 3 persons will most likely get rejected.
All activities are subject to weather and local rules.
Please note that there could be small changes in the itinerary due to local restrictions, and suitable alternative plans will made in such cases.
We will assist you to get your currency exchanged before your travel.
➡️ Flights:
We prefer that you book international flight tickets by yourself to take advantage of best possible rates and bank offers.
We will be sharing a detailed guide for booking the flight yourself. Kindly book flights only after you receive the flight booking detailed info document from CAC.
Flights have to be booked as mentioned below:
Onward flight: Land in Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Makassar any time on 10-Apr.
Return flight: Depart from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), Makassar any time on 20-Apr.
Please book flights only after you make the advance payment for the trip, and after receiving an acknowledgement from CAC about your slot confirmation.
Airport pickup and drop are included only if you choose our recommended flights or arrive within 1 hour of the suggested flight time in the same airport.
At the time of confirmation, we will let you know which flights needs to be booked, so that the entire team travels together. We can help you if you really need any flight booking assistance.
➡️ Food:
Vegetarian food will be hard to find in most places. But we will try to get local veg food arranged for you. However, vegetarians must carry some ready-to-eat food packets from India.
Please note, we will strictly NOT visit any Indian Restaurants and waste our time. We expect all those who join us to enjoy local food.
Some of the places in the itinerary where we will be travelling are very rarely visited by Indians. And chances of Indian food are almost NIL.
➡️ Accommodations:
All accommodations will be separate for male and female participants.
Accommodations are Double/Triple/Quad sharing.
Remember we are visiting another country, and it is important to respect local traditions and culture. Be kind to everyone.
➡️ Others:
Detailed information on Things to carry, mobile SIM cards, connectivity, and do's and don'ts will be provided post confirmation for the trip.
➡️ Payment details:
Confirm your spot with an initial payment of ₹20,000 and it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Balance to be settled during the trip in USD.
Note: Advance payments can also be made through credit cards. EMI options are also available.
Cancellation by participant:
Advance paid during trip confirmation is strictly non-refundable at any circumstances, as we group book the transports, accommodations and activities. Also note that the advance payment will strictly be not transferrable to someone else or to a future trip, in case you are not joining the trip.
Cancellations made within 15 days of the trip require participants to cover 75% of the total trip cost, since most bookings are confirmed and non-refundable by this stage. You will be required to settle the applicable amount. Please note that non-compliance may affect your eligibility for future trips with CAC.
Cancellation due to unforeseen situations beyond our control:
In the event of trip cancellations due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, political unrest, or government-imposed restrictions)—essentially, any situation beyond CAC’s control—cancellation charges up to ₹2,000 will be non-refundable. The remaining amount can be fully transferred to rescheduled dates or applied to any other trip of your choice.
➡️ Selection Process:
Registration: If you are interested in joining this trip, please complete your registration by clicking on the link provided at the end of this itinerary.
Invitation and Selection Process: Once you register, shortlisted participants will receive an official invitation to join the trip along with details for making the advance payment. Please note that the selection process is solely at the discretion of Coimbatore Adventure Club. If all slots are filled, we will notify you and place you on a waitlist.
Advance Payment: Shortlisted participants will receive advance payment instructions. Your slot for the trip will be confirmed only upon successful payment of the advance.
Flight Tickets: After your advance payment is processed and confirmed by us, you may proceed to book your flight tickets.
Note: Registering for the trip via the provided link does not guarantee a slot. Confirmation is subject to the selection process and availability of slots.
➡️ Important Notice:
Coimbatore Adventure Club reserves the right to remove any participant from the trip at any time if they engage in any illicit or inappropriate behavior. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all travelers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
➡️ For Queries:
Send your queries to 9488800444 (WhatsApp text only).
At present, we're available from 10 AM–6 PM (Mon–Fri) and 10 AM–1 PM (Sat) via WhatsApp text messages only. If you would like to connect over a call, we’d be happy to schedule one at a mutually convenient time.
