CODE: ITNPP - 06
LORE LINDU NATIONAL PARK EXPLORE II
(LINDU LAKE, BESOA AND BADA VALLEY)
Duration: 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: PALU
Grade: MODERATE

DAY 01 : PALU ARRIVAL
Arrive at Palu airport then transfer to Golden hotel then you may enjoy city touring in the afternoon. We will stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : PALU – SADAUNTA - ANCA
After breakfast, we drive to Sadaunta then continue the trip by motorcycle to Anca village which is located by the side of Lindu lake. Arrive at noon in the village, we will have lunch before we can spend the rest of the day by exploring the jungle. We will stay overnight at local house. (B,L,D)

Day 03 : ANCA – BAMBA – RACHMAT - PALOLO
Early morning after breakfast, we will wade across Lindu lake by boat then will be continued with a short walk to the waterfall which become an estuary of this lake. Afterwards, we wade across the lake directly to Bamba then the journey will be continued with trekking for about 6 hours with a short break in the middle of the way to Rachmat village. By the end of today’s journey we will be picked up by a car then proceed of Palolo village and stay overnight at Diana guest house, Palolo. (B,L,D)

Day 04 : PALOLO – DODA
Early morning, we drive to Doda, a small village in the Besoa valley and the rest of the day will be fulfilled by enjoying the surroundings. We spend the night at Doda village. (B,L,D)

Day 05 : BESOA VALLEY
Today we will go around the valley using a car which is combined with a short trekking between one place to another. The main activity is observing some spots of megalithic relics such as statues and giant vessels. The journey will be ended in the evening then we will back to Doda for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 06 : BESOA VALLEY TREKKING
Early morning after breakfast, a long trekking will be started. From Doda, we will trek passing the banks between rice fields, go along a slope of hills and enjoy beautiful scenery of Besoa valley. It’s about 8 hours trekking with a short break every 2 hours. We will stay overnight at the tent or lodge in the middle of forest. (B,L,D)
 
Day 07 : LORE LINDU JUNGLE TREKKING
After breakfast, trekking will be continued. We go through a jungle trail deeply into the heart of Lore Lindu national park. We pass by a tropical forest typical of Sulawesi with an altitude 500 – 900 asl, it’s about 7 hours walk crossing several tributaries. We will stay overnight at the tent or lodge in the middle of forest. (B,L,D)

Day 08 : BADA VALLEY TREKKING
Today is the last day trekking. After crossing several hills, we will reach Bada valley which is famous for its beautiful natural view. stop by at Kolori waterfall en route to Bomba village where we can rest and stay overnight at Ningsih homestay. (B.L,D)

Day 09 : BOMBA – TENTENA
Today we will travel around the Bomba valley by motorcycle and observing some spots of megalithic relics. Afterwards we return to Ningsih homestay for lunch then proceed to Tentena city. Take a rest and stay overnight at Victory hotel, Tentena. (B,L)

Day 10 : TENTENA – PALU
After breakfast, we leave for Tentena to Palu by car for about 8 hours trip. We stay overnight at Golden hotel Palu. (B)

DAY 11 : PALU DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport to catch the flight for your next destination. ( B )

INCLUDED:
• Airport transfers in Palu include all land transporttation
• Accommodations based on twin/double share at hotels in Palu and Tentena
• Accommodation at guest house with basic facility
• Charter wooden boat
• English speaking guide and cook
• Porters during trekking (villagers)
• Full board meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
• Permits and donations
• All activities mentioned on the above program

EXCLUDED:  
• Travel insurance
• Airport taxes and extra baggage charges
• Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages etc
• All expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control

Photos by : Uncle Le - INDONESIA TREKKING