The Rafting on the Sa`dan River Tana Toraja

Rafting on the Sa'dan River

Are you a rafting lover? Do not worry to find a place for this extreme sport. The Sa`dan River (Saddang) is an ideal place. The river that passes Tana Toraja has about 182 km in length, 80 km in width, and 294 tributaries as well. The ford of the river was taken for two days by staying overnight in the middle of the journey, and getting rest in a stage house called Lantang in the riverside.

Along the Sa`dan River, there are many types of rapid with different difficulty levels. Those three rapid are Puru` rapid with the difficulty level III; Pembuangan Seba rapid with the difficulty level IV, which its  surface of the water in the riverside that is wide narrowed in the downstream; Fitri rapid with difficulty level V, which many fractures and the current of the river hitting big rocks that may cause the boat adhered on the rock and trapped between. By such challenging river current hindrance, the rafting lovers` adrenalin will be satisfied by crossing the Sa`dan River.

Besides, the topography of this area which is very interesting, therefore the Adventurer can enjoy the beauty of the nature and the fresh air during the tour, see the various flora and fauna that were hanging around the riverside, observe the beauty of the mountains surrounding the river that are covered by savannah meadow as well.  

Where Sa'dan River Location?

The first point of the ford is begun from the hanging bridge in Buah Kayu Village, Tana Toraja district and finish in Pappi Bridge in the district of Enrekang, South Sulawesi province. From Makasar to Tana Toraja, the tour can be taken by land and air. The land track is taken by private or public transportation for about eight hours, while by air can be taken by the pioneer flight for two hours. Upon the visitors in Tana Toraja, they can go directly to Rantepao city. From this city to Buah Kayu Village, the starting spot of the ford), the tour can be taken by using Jeep car for about three a half hours.For the visitors who have no experiences in rafting, there are the professional river guides in the location costly IDR. 1,250,000.00 each person for local people and US$ 250 each person for foreigner.

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The Museum of North Sulawesi Province

“If you have limited time to explore certain destination, it is enough for you to visit the museum which is available there.” That saying may be true for you who have limited time to visit certain destinations but you are eager to know the entire parts of those destinations. Hence, just visit the local museum that is available there as you can ask for complete information about certain destinations without spending more time and budget.

In a museum, you can get much information about a destination either those relating to intangible or tangible data. You can discover and observe some artefacts and other historical or cultural physical data from museum.

When you have limited time visiting and obtaining complete data about the historical and cultural heritages in North Sulawesi, just come to the Museum of North Sulawesi Province. The museum offers detail information and facts about North Sulawesi`s histories and cultures. You will discover the diorama of North Sulawesi`s history in the pre-colonialism era and the acculturation process foreign cultures – Chinese and Dutch – in North Sulawesi long time ago. The existence of the museum gives abundant learning for all people who want to know about North Sulawesi with its entire uniqueness. The museum is a right place for academic purposes for its complete information.

The name of “the museum of North Sulawesi Province” is aimed at informing common people the documentation of North Sulawesi Province. It was built to represent the historical and cultural documentation of North Sulawesi by exhibiting its collections. The museum`s architecture resembles the traditional house of Minahasa (North Sulawesi).

You will be accompanied by professional guides who cordially serve you so much information relating to North Sulawesi Province or the museum itself. Most of the museum`s collections are displayed in three gallery rooms.

The museum displays the replica of ancient properties from the stone-age such as waruga, and stoned-coffin in the museum`s gallery rooms and in its park. Furthermore, the museum also publicly displays traditional wedding cloths of North Sulawesi Province and some ancient cannons from the era of the Dutch and Portuguese`s colonialisms. Some Chinese antique ceramics are likewise displayed on the third floor of the museum.

The Museum North Sulawesi Location

The Museum of North Sulawesi Province is located on W.R. Supratman Street, 72, Manado City, North Sulawesi Province. Manado is the capital of North Sulawesi Province. All tourists coming to North Sulawesi usually reach Manado City hence, if you are in Manado City, you can take any public transportation. The entrance ticket to the museum is around IDR 1000,00 for adult and IDR 250,00 for children. In addition, the museum is opened for public visit on Sunday to Friday at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The management of the museum has some professional tour operators or guides who will cordially explain you the entire data about the museum`s collections and the information about North Sulawesi. Likewise, the museum has a public library for students or academicians who want to gain more written data. There will be discount for the entrance ticket for an entourage consisting of more than 20 people visiting the museum.

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