Indonesia Sulawesi Complete Guide 2026: Tana Toraja, Bunaken, Wakatobi, Makassar and Tomohon
Browse more guides: Indonesia travel | Asia destinations Indonesia Sulawesi Complete Guide 2026: Tana Toraja, Bunaken, Wakatobi, Makassar and Tomohon 1. TL;DR Sulawesi is the Indonesian island that most travellers skip, and that is exactly why I keep returning. Over three weeks I climbed into cliff graves above Rantepao, watched buffalo arrive at a Toraja funeral, drifted along a 1,000-metre coral wall in Bunaken, took a slow ferry to the Togean Islands, and ate spiced beef coto in Makassar at midnight. This guide covers visa rules for 2026, costs in IDR, USD and INR, plus practical routes for 5, 8 and 12 days. 2. Why Visit Sulawesi in 2026 Indonesia extended its 30-day visa-on-arrival programme through 2026, and Indian passport holders qualify for the USD 35 fee on landing. I paid in cash at Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin Airport and was through immigration in 40 minutes. The visa can be extended once for another 30 days at any immigration office for another USD 35, which I did in ...