PEARL from the Equator. That is Bung Karno's nickname for Palu. The former president of the Republic of Indonesia was right. Twice visited Palu, Travel Diva feeling remains the same. Be mesmerized by the beauty of nature and the skyline of the city of Palu.
Despite being hit by the earthquake and tsunami in 2018, Hammers still amaze like pearls. Still the same as 11 last year. As far as the eye can see, there is almost always a mountain view, beautiful beaches and blue skies.
Post-earthquake and tsunami 2018, the tourism sector in the capital of Central Sulawesi is now starting to rise. Hotels start operating again. The same goes for restaurants and cafes.
A number of disaster areas have even turned into new tourist attractions. Did a business trip to Palu and got there too early? Take time to relax! Travel Diva can take advantage of waiting time check in hotel during the day for a short trip. 3,5 an hour is enough. Do not believe? Sontek Travel Diva's style itinerary!
ITINERARY
09.00 – 09.20 : Departing from Mutiara SIS Al Jufrie Airport to Mama Jena's Warung Nasi Kuning
09.20 – 10.00 : Breakfast at Warung Nasi Kuning Mama Jena
10.00 – 10.20 : Towards the Palu Yellow Bridge
10.20 – 10.35 : Stop for a moment at the Yellow Bridge Palu
10.35 – 10.45 : Heading to the Palu Floating Mosque, Arkam Babu Rahman
10.45 – 11.15 : Arriving at the Palu Floating Mosque and hunting for photos
11.15 – 11.45 : Towards the Balaroa liquefaction area
11.45 – 11.55 : Drive to Kaledo Stereo
11.55 – 12.35 : Lunch at Kaledo Stereo
Palu can be reached using a Garuda Indonesia plane, Batik Airlines, Lion Air and Sriwijaya Air from Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang.
TOTAL BUDGET
If you don't want to bother, Travel Diva can rent a car with rates ranging from Rp. 400 thousand-Rp. 500 thousand for half a day. To eat at Mama Jena's Yellow Rice and Kaledo Stereo, prepare Rp. 150 thousand up to 200 thousand.
Total transportation and meals for the short trip 3,5 hours in Palu starting from IDR 550 thousand. If go with 2 to 5 work colleague, Of course, the cost of renting a car can be cheaper because you can jointly pay for it.
Palu can be reached using a Garuda Indonesia plane, Batik Airlines, Lion Air and Sriwijaya Air from Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang. When using a Garuda Indonesia aircraft such as Travel Diva, it costs around IDR 6 million.
Until July 2019, around 12 hotels in Palu like Santika, Villa Sutan Raja Palu, and Swiss-Belhotel has been operating.
