Discover Indonesia's most underrated island without wasting hours organizing!
Looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination, far from mass tourism and full of authentic discoveries? Welcome to Sulawesi, Indonesia’s forgotten island. Few travelers make it there, yet… it’s 30 times bigger than Bali, far more diverse, and absolutely fascinating.
👉 We spent over a month exploring Sulawesi to create our complete guide, and honestly, we were blown away: unique traditions, wild nature, turquoise-water islands, colorful reefs, timeless villages…
This guide is your shortcut to save precious time and guarantee an unforgettable trip. You’ll find everything you need: how to get around, detailed excursion recommendations, our trusted local guide contacts, must-see spots, all our favorite places (with Google Maps pins), plus our best tips & practical advice.
Basically, for the price of a cocktail, you save hours of planning, avoid the common pitfalls, and fully enjoy a truly unique place in the world!
The best time to visit
Sulawesi is a huge island, and the climate varies a lot depending on the region. In general, the best time to visit is between June and October, but the weather is more unpredictable than in other parts of Indonesia.
On our second trip in August, we had very bad weather in the Togian Islands and Bunaken during the whole stay. By contrast, on our first trip in December, the weather was mostly better, with only a few rainy days.
What budget?
Sulawesi is one of the cheapest destinations in Indonesia: you can find accommodation for €15–20 per night and meals for €2–3 per dish. But if you head to places like Labengki, Wakatobi, or hire a guide to explore the Banggai region, your budget can increase quite a bit.
Here’s an example budget for 2 people over 14 days (excluding flights):
- Accommodation (€40/night): €560
- Food: €300
- Transport: €260
- SIM card: €30
- Diving: €200
- Excursions and visits (6): €170
- 3 guided days in Toraja: €120
➡️ Total for 2 people: ~€1,640
Part 1: Introduction
The guide starts with general practical information:
Part 2: The steps
Then, each stage of the itinerary is detailed page by page, with of course lots of photos:
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Digital format
The guide is an interactive pdf file (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for mobile devices that can be scrolled like a website. Please don't print it ♻️.
Google Map Points
All my restaurant addresses, viewpoints, beaches, or other points of interest are saved so that you can see what is around you at any time on Google Maps.
Lifetime updates
As soon as a guide is purchased, you will have free access to any updates!
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Format numérique
Le guide est un fichier pdf interactif (avec des liens cliquables) qu'on peut enregistrer et consulter depuis son téléphone. C’est un format adapté pour mobile tout en longueur qui se scrolle comme un site.
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This guide is for you if:
you want to avoid...
- Spend hours searching through 10 different blogs
- Find yourself in the “Instagramable” spots that everyone does
- Get ripped off because you don't know the real prices in advance
And you would rather...
- Discover hidden gems off the beaten path
- Live an authentic experience, close to the locals
- Travel stress-free with a ready, tested and approved itinerary
Because having good local contacts is worth gold ✨... and together we support small local businesses 😊
Do you have questions?
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We only recommend places we REALLY loved (collaboration or not!) and we also also recommend places based on all our research (best locations, value for money, ratings on google/booking) so you really don't have to do anything (well yes, just choose according to your available budget!).
Personally, I have always had to read dozens of different blogs to organize an entire trip. Most bloggers only trace what they did and you need to do more research for the rest. Our guides are designed to save you this research time, and have everything in one place, from preparing (visa, business to bring, cash, sim card...) to visualizing your complete itinerary.
In addition, if you follow me on Instagram you know that we are always looking for little-known paradisiacal places, to find ourselves alone. And it's these gems that I keep very dear for my guides, I no longer share precise locations publicly! Not to mention the exclusive discounts that I negotiate and that you won't find anywhere else.
As soon as a guide is purchased, you get all of its updates for free! They will be sent to you by email to the address provided during your purchase.
💡 tip : Keep this email with the download link carefully so you can access the latest version at any time.
The e-books are interactive pdf files (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for long mobile devices that can be scrolled like a site. Please don't print it ♻️
Yes, we offer itineraries for all durations, especially for those who only have one or two weeks of vacation.
Hello! We are Mélanie & Stephen
A couple of nomad travelers, 29 and 35 years old, and we have been traveling the world for 5 years now! After experiencing all the difficulties possible (cancelled flights, weird accommodations, scams, bad itineraries...) we learned to organize perfect trips, without stress and without wasting time.
It all started three years ago, when sharing our trip to Egypt on Insta, we received an avalanche of questions about organization, safety or the contacts of local guides! We then decided to combine all our best reviews in an ultra-complete file, so that you can save time and leave peacefully, without stress or unpleasant surprises.
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