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Rantepao, South Sulawesi · Every July to August
Toraja funeral season
In highland Sulawesi the dead are honoured with days-long ceremonies, buffalo processions and cliff tombs.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Mengkendek or Makassar for July 1 to August 31, 2027, round trips of 4 to 8 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Bring a gift for the family, usually cigarettes or sugar, and dress in dark colours.
- Nights are cool at 800 metres; pack a layer.
- Toraja Airport at Buntu Kunik has limited flights from Makassar; otherwise Rantepao is an eight to ten hour drive north of Makassar.
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