Enjoy an organised bike ride
in South South Sulawesi Indonesia

This trip is for adventure cyclists who want the physical challenge of mountains, new cultural experiences in traditional Indonesian society, off the beaten tourist track, on the eastern Indonesian island of Sulawesi (formerly Celebes).

Trip leader bi-lingual bi-cultural Australian Colin Freestone has led 3 group trips around Sulawesi and has been riding on Sulawesi Indonesia since 2000.

The trip starts and finishes in Makassar, the capital of Indonesia’s historic spice trade. It takes in the tea plantations of Malino, the waterfalls of Malino and Bantaeng, the beaches of Cape Bira, the weaving villages on offshore islands and the wooden sailing boat industry in Bulukumba. There’ll be visits to markets, schools and mosques. On some days we’ll buy vegies from roadside stalls for cooking further along the road.

Indonesian life and village culture on your bike

Participants will experience Indonesian life and culture as it really is. Food will be Sulawesi style Indonesian rice, vegetables and fish based. Overnight stops will be in mountains, along coastal cliffs and on beaches.

Start your riding early in South South Sulawesi Indonesia

To beat the heat of the day we’ll start riding early. The pace will be relaxed with frequent stops for re-grouping, photos, fruit, village cakes, stretching, yarning with the locals, group camaraderie etc. There”ll be many opportunities for spontaneous stops. After we’ve reached our destination and before dinner there’ll be yoga. Swimming will be available at 8/9 days.