Sulawesi

Where Nature and Culture Meet

Experience tropical islands, unique traditions, and breathtaking landscapes in one destination.

Sulawesi Highlights

A Closer Look at Sulawesi’s Standout Places

Banggai Islands

Central Sulawesi archipelago with pristine reefs, endemic cardinalfish, and remote white-sand islands

Bunaken National Marine Park

North Sulawesi sanctuary with steep walls, coral biodiversity, and tropical fish species

Rammang-Rammang

South Sulawesi karst landscape with limestone towers, river caves, & traditional riverside settlements.

Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Forest habitat for endemic Celebes macaques, spectral tarsiers, and diverse tropical bird species

Togian Island

Archipelago with diverse coral reefs, volcanic landscapes, and stingless jellyfish lakes.

Toraja

Highlands defined by ancestral funeral rites and traditional peaked-roof architecture

Essential Sulawesi Tours

Our Handpicked Sulawesi Selection

South & North 12 Days Sulawesi: Culture, Nature, Animal and Beach

Carefully Crafted Itinerary

Traveler Experiences

Impressions from Those Who Explored Sulawesi

Indonesia round trip with Kekayon…

Indonesia round trip with Kekayon…

“Indonesia round trip with Kekayon Agency. Trip was combined according to our wishes. Outstanding organization, 24/7 support if needed, great tours with very good local guides (English or German speaking). For people who want a private round trip Kekayon is the perfect partner.”

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Axel Kiesel

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...it all started with a thought, a desire

...it all started with a thought, a desire

“...it all started with a thought, a desire: to visit Kalimantan and the splendid Togean and Banggai islands, a trip off the beaten track, often "very off the beaten path." This desire came true thanks to Agung, Ratih, Diwan, and the entire Kekayon Journeys staff. Communication during the trip planning process was clear and fast; our every wish was taken into consideration, evaluated together, and then made a reality. Throughout the trip, Diwan was always present with his discretion and professionalism. Everything went according to plan, even better. We visited heavenly corners and met hospitable and joyful people. We recommend Kekayon Journeys without hesitation. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏❤️ Pina and Simone”

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Giuseppina Utzeri

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Central Java, Sulawesi and Flores

Central Java, Sulawesi and Flores

“We booked a month’s tour of Central Java, Sulawesi and Flores – We discussed plans direct with Febby Diana in Indonesia whom we found to be highly responsive, easy to communicate with and very understanding of our requirements. She made planning and booking a very easy process. Paying through the Travel Local website was simple. We found her selection of hotels to be in accordance with our requests. The documentation received before departure was very informative and clear. Overseeing our trip was carried out by Diwan from the local agents. We communicated through WhatsApp (we had bought a local Indonesian SIM) We found Diwan to be exceptional in his care throughout our trip. He was very prompt in responding to messages and was helpful in adapting plans due to need to rebook flights and change hotels when local airlines cancelled flights or changed their schedules. He also checked us in for our flights and forwarded to us boarding passes. This was very helpful as all domestic flights must be checked in online with these only possible 12 hours in advance. We had 8 flights on Indonesian carriers, Wings, Lionair and Batik and despite warnings about reliability all our flights were on time Before departing we were concerned about road safety and are pleased to say that all three drivers were very careful and we felt very safe, The vehicles were in good condition, spacious and comfortable which was important as some journeys were long on very twisty mountain roads sometimes of indifferent quality, we particularly liked our driver on Flores. Throughout our trip we were accompanied by a local guide for each island. They were all highly experienced and knowledgeable about their areas. On several occasions their experience was able to ensure that we went on excursions at the right time of day for the best experience e,g, when to climb Mount Kelimutu – being older men possibly did mean that their English was not as good as younger generations, but it was never a hindrance. They were always happy to accommodate our changes to the schedule such as including the excellent Sangiran Early Man Site and Museum north of Solo on Java. Overall, we had a wonderful trip and were very happy that we had booked through Local Travel’s designated agents in Indonesia. Dealing directly with local agents is quick, efficient and beneficial and payment through the security of the Travel Local platform gave a sense of added security. We shall use both again.”

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Christopher South

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Best Guides

Best Guides

“We were so impressed with the fast response on WhatsApp. I would like to personally thank Diwan who who made our trip hassle free and so smooth. All our guides were happy and helpful and made us feel so at ease.”

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Claire Keys

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Eine Reise mit außergewöhnlichen Eindrücken und Erlebnissen

Eine Reise mit außergewöhnlichen Eindrücken und Erlebnissen

“Tolle Reise inmitten der Indonesien Kultur, Land, Leute und außergewöhnlichen Festivals. Guides, die auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen sind und sich nicht nur an das vorgegebene Programm gehalten haben. Hotels und Unterkünfte sehr gut 👍 Eine der besten Reisen, die wir je gemacht haben. Ein großes Dankeschön und Kompliment an den Veranstalter.”

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Ralf Wehrhan

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