The morning coto everyone queues for. Open from 6 am, gone by 10.WildCoto Nusantara
Breakfast
€2 a bowl
Banggai ArchipelagoJourney to Peleng Island to experience Lake Paisupok, Indonesia’s famous glass-clear blue lake hidden within the Banggai archipelagoRead more
BangkaA small island off the northern tip of North Sulawesi, reached by boat from Likupang,
known for soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts away from the Bunaken crowds.Read more
BiraUnwind on South Sulawesi’s southern tip, famous for flour-soft white sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, and ancient Phinisi boatbuilding traditionsRead more
- Tanjung Bira Travel Guide: What's Worth the StopThe southern tip has the white sand, but most travellers stay a night too many. An honest read on when Bira earns the trip.Read more
- Pinisi Shipbuilding at Tana Beru: Inside the Bugis BoatyardNine months, three carpenters, and no measuring tape. Inside the Tana Beru pinisi yard, where Bugis shipbuilders still work the old way.Read more
Tarsier Spotting at Tangkoko: A Practical Field GuideTarsiers wake at six, weigh less than a phone, and forgive a quiet visitor exactly once. How to find them at Tangkoko — rangers, timing, and the rules.Read more
2D1N Tangkoko Nature Reserve Overnight Wildlife SafariExperience Tangkoko Nature Reserve across two distinct wildlife activity windows on an overnight safari. Track troops of Sulawesi black crested macaques, bear cuscus, and nocturnal tarsiers at dusk, then wake for an early-morning canopy trek to spot rare endemic birds and early-rising primatesRead more
2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping TourJourney from Makassar into the cool highlands of Malino for a 2-day trekking adventure through mountain streams and pine forests to Lembah Ramma. Camp overnight in a tranquil valley beneath the shadows of Mount Bawakaraeng, surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic rock wallsRead more
3D2N Manado Highland & Island EscapeDiscover the cool Minahasa Highlands and historic landmarks before venturing out on a boat excursion across Bunaken Marine Park and Nain Island. Wrap up your journey with local culinary experiences and a quick city shopping tour of ManadoRead more
- 3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights Tour
- 3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional Villagestay
- 7-Day Buton & Muna Islands Nature & Cultural Expedition
- 5-Day Labengki & Sombori Islands Expedition
- 5-Day Toraja Cultural Journey & Bugis Heritage Exploration
- 8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
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SOUTH SULAWESI
Makassar
HISTORIC PORT & SUNSET CRUISES
- Typical stay1 – 2 days
- ProvinceSouth Sulawesi
- Hotels3 properties we book
- Driest monthsMay – Oct
South Sulawesi
Makassar
Most travellers pass through Makassar on the way somewhere else, and that is a fine way to use it — but a night or two pays back. The seafood is the best in Sulawesi, the old Fort Rotterdam is genuinely interesting, and the Losari waterfront at sunset is the kind of city scene worth standing in.
It is also the practical hub: most Sulawesi flights connect through here, and the roads to Toraja, Bira, and Wakatobi all start at the airport.
Two nights is the sweet spot — a city dinner, a Fort Rotterdam morning, the airport in time for the connection north.
Highlights
- Coto NusantaraBreakfast
- Fort RotterdamHalf-day
- Losari Beach boardwalkSunset
- Paotere harbourMorning
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WhatsApp usDive into South Sulawesi’s bustling coastal capital, famous for rich seafaring history, iconic Dutch colonial forts, and scenic sunset boat trips around Losari Beach.
Tours that go to Makassar
Every published trip that reaches this part of the island.
- 2 day trip2-Day Lembah Ramma Valley Hiking & Camping TourHike through pine forests to camp in the serene, cliff-framed valley of Lembah Ramma.Explore tour
3 day trip3D2N Makassar & Maros Highlights TourDiscover historic 17th-century fortresses, towering karst mountains, ancient caves, and coastal sunsets in South Sulawesi.Explore tour- 2 day trip2-Day Bulukumba & Ammatoa Kajang Indigenous Village Cultural TourWalk barefoot into South Sulawesi’s sacred forest, embrace off-grid living, and stay overnight with the Ammatoa Kajang community.Explore tour
3 day trip3-Day Mount Bawakaraeng Guided Hiking & Camping ExpeditionConquer South Sulawesi's iconic 2,830m peak, trek through pine forests, and camp above a sea of clouds.Explore tour
3 day trip3-Day Toraja Cultural Immersion & Traditional VillagestayImmerse yourself in Toraja’s highlands, sleep in a Tongkonan village, and witness ancient cliff-burial traditions.Explore tour
5 day trip5-Day Toraja Cultural Journey & Bugis Heritage ExplorationImmerse yourself in mystical highland culture, ancient cliff tombs, floating lake villages, and dramatic karst landscapes across South Sulawesi.Explore tour
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- The morning coto everyone queues for. Open from 6 am, gone by 10.Wild
Restored colonial fort in the old town. Free to wander; the museum is small and worth an hour.WildFort Rotterdam
Half-day
Entry free
Not a swimming beach — a long boardwalk where the city comes out to watch the sun go down.WildLosari Beach boardwalk
Sunset
Free · public
Working port for the wooden trading boats. Best photographed at dawn when they unload.WildPaotere harbour
Morning
Free · port pass
What travellers say about Makassar
“The trip was a success in every way. Our drivers and guides were reliable, flexible, and always focused on our preferences.”
Henri A
July 2026
South Sulawesi Tours, Makassar
Reviews sourced from Tripadvisor.
The 6 places to stay here average 8.7 out of 10, across 1,199 guest reviews on Booking.com.
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HotelMakassar Cityd'primahotel Airport Sultan Hasanuddin MakassarView rooms
HotelPerumahan Taman Discovery, South SulawesiDiscovery HomestayView rooms
HotelMakassarHarper Perintis by ASTONView rooms
HotelUjung PandangHyatt Place MakassarView rooms
HotelMakassarMeliá MakassarView rooms
HotelSouth SulawesiUNHAS HOTEL & CONVENTIONView rooms
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Pre-done trip · 2 days
Makassar in 48 hours
Coto at dawn, Fort Rotterdam, a Paotere afternoon, sunset on Losari.
- From €282
- 6 meals
- 2 guests min.
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