Makassar Tourist Attractions

Tourism near Makassar Airport in Indonesia and the surrounding islands has been steadily increasing over the past few years. This is due to the beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage that attract visitors worldwide. The area is also known for its diverse marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays in some areas.

Several diving sites around Makassar Airport offer an incredible underwater experience for divers of all levels. Additionally, the area offers a wealth of historical sites, such as ancient fortresses and temples, to explore.

With so much to see and do, it's no wonder why this region has become one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations. Please check our listings at getyourguide.com for more tourism options in the Indonesian archipelago.

Labuan Bajo: Swim and Snorkel Komodo Island Trip with Lunch

This excursion to Komodo Island includes a boxed lunch, entry fees, and snorkeling equipment, so you can swim, snorkel, hike, and hop between islands without worrying about anything but having a good time. Visit popular tourist spots like Long Beach, Pink Beach, and Kanawa Island.

You'll go to Labuan Bajo Harbor to catch a speedboat to Padar Island. Padar Island offers stunning scenery, perfect for a day hike.

Before reaching Komodo Island, stop by Long Beach for some swimming, snorkeling, and additional photo ops. Get some lunch (lunch box provided), and then cruise through Pink Beach on our way to Taka Makassar.

Swim and snorkel some more at Taka Makassar, then head to Manta Point for a photo op in another stunning location. Move on to Kanawa Island, where you can dive and swim. Get dropped off at your hotel in Labuan Bajo later on.

Komodo Island: Private 4-Day Boat Trip with Lodging & Meals

Your tour guide will pick you up from the Labuan Bajo airport and return you there at the end of your four-day adventure. Following hotel registration and lunch, your guide will take you to the dock, where your chartered vessel will be waiting. You should visit Bidadari, an island where you can unwind and swim or dive in the clear waters. In the late afternoon, sail back to your hotel, where you can get a good night's rest before your next day of exploration.

Your Komodo experience will begin the following morning after breakfast at the hotel and a short drive to the Labuan Bajo pier. Explore the dry forest where the Komodo dragons live on Rinca Island, which can be reached by boat. Deer, buffalo, macaque, wild pigs, and a wide variety of birds are just some of the other unique and wild animals you can spot. Lunch, snorkeling, and watching the flying foxes take off from the mangrove forest in the evenings await you on Kalong Island. Take advantage of the onboard amenities and spend the night.

Start your third day with an early rise and a hike through the dry forest. The area is rich in wildlife, so be on the lookout for the lesser sulfur-crested cockatoo, the collared kingfisher, and many more avian species. To enter Komodo National Park, a local, trained ranger will accompany you. You can swim, snorkel, or just explore the secluded Pink Beach before returning to the boat. Sail to Manta Point after a delicious onboard lunch to see massive manta rays. It's time to make the trip back to Labuan Bajo, where you can relax at your hotel before enjoying a delicious meal.

On the morning of your last day, after breakfast at the hotel, you should head out to Batu Cermin Cave to explore its fascinating stalactites and stalagmites and witness the sunlight filtering through the cave's narrow openings. After exploring the cave, head to the nearby market to peruse the wares for sale. Before heading back to the airport or elsewhere in Labuan Bajo, stop by the market to pick up some souvenirs.

From Labuan Bajo: Private Full-Day Komodo National Park Tour

Climb aboard a speedboat for a personalized, all-day tour of Komodo National Park. Hike Padar Island for breathtaking vistas, discover Komodo Island and marvel at the brilliant sands of Pink Beach. An ideal day trip would include a boxed lunch and snorkeling equipment.

You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to Labuan Bajo Harbor, where a speedboat will take you to Padar Island. Padar Island offers some of the most spectacular views in the world, and the hike there is to be noticed.

Plan a trip to Komodo Island for some hiking. Get lost in the island's lush vegetation and diverse animal life.

Find out about the Komodo dragon, a rare and vanishing species that lives only in Indonesia's Komodo National Park. In 1986, UNESCO designated the park as a World Heritage Site due to the presence of this endangered species.

Then, return to Pink Beach via speedboat. Snorkeling is a great way to explore the underwater world up close and personal (optional).

Jakarta: Indonesia in Miniature Park Tour

After being picked up from your hotel, you'll make your way to the outskirts of Jakarta to visit Indonesia Miniature Park. The park features 33 provincial pavilions and lifelike replicas of Indonesia's islands set around a central lake. A variety of cultural artifacts are displayed in each traditionally styled pavilion.

While touring Aceh, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java, Papua, and the other islands of Indonesia, you can listen to your knowledgeable guide tell you all about each place's unique history and culture. Take a ride on the park's cable car and look down on the sights below.

The tour culminates in a Balinese-style three-story building housing the Museum of Indonesia. Contemporary Indonesian art, traditional regional clothing, puppets, musical instruments, and masks are all on display here.

Bali: 'Eat Street' Local Food Tour

Learn about the nighttime food markets frequented by locals on a guided tour. Experience the flavor of Bali with a local guide and a variety of delicious local dishes.

Your food tour will begin at a neighborhood market, where your guide will lead you through narrow streets to show you the origins of the dishes you will try on Eat Street. Then, stop by cafés and a delightful rotisserie-cooked suckling pig. The two of you will split an entree, and your guide will describe every element of the dish.

You can go to "Eat Street," a stretch of Bali loved by locals and hidden behind the island's main tourist drag. Your expert guide will meet you at the top of the street and then lead you through the maze of small warungs and stalls to help you choose what to eat.

Your tour guide will educate you on the history and customs behind the dishes you'll be eating. In particular, the soto ayam is a dish to be noticed. In Indonesia, this is considered a national treasure. Learn about the various cuisines of Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Japan, and Thai-Indonesian fusion as you stroll down the main street.

Try one of Indonesia's sugary treats if you're feeling run down. Energy powder you mix with milk, known in Indonesia as "Joss Milk," is widely available here. After that, treat yourself to a sweet made from batter reminiscent of crumpets cooked in an earthenware pot over hot coals. Pick one of the 10 most popular patterns or make up your own. This area is a great place to stock up on treats because everything is cheap.

Your guide will help you locate a taxi (or the next stop for your day out).