Asmat Tribe Adventure

About This Tour

This 5 days/4 nights tour from Timika & To Timika, brings you to the famous Asmat tribe in the southern lowlands of Papua. The former headhunters and cannibals. You will visit several Asmat villages and experience the daily life of the people up close. Of course, Asmat ceremonies are also planned, where the ancient spirit of the Asmat comes to life 

Description

Traveling  Date               :  7th – 11th of June 2027

Start/End                       :  Timika/Timika, Papua

Highlight                         :   Nature & Culture Of Asmat People

Trip Level                       :   Very easy,  Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

Participant                      :   Min. 2 & Max. 10 People

Accommodation        :   Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

Group Leader                 :   English Speaking

Day 01/07 June/Monday:  Timika – Ewer/Agats – Asmat  Tribe  (-/L/D)

• We strongly recommend that you arrived in Timika at least one day before this flight.

• Meet at your accommodation in Timika & Transfer to the Airport at 06:00am.

• Fly from Timika to Ewer by flight IW-1604 at 08:25 – 09:10.

• From Ewer by motorized  straigh on board the motorized canoe for about 1,5 - 2 hours to Ous village.

• Lunch in boxes & Paddle or walk into the swampy jungle with the Asmat people to see the sago processing  (sago is the main food in Asmat).

• Make sure you are wearing a rubber booth, as we will be entering a sago swamp that is muddy and thorny.

• The process to make pure Sago can be one day and some of the locals also take the sago worm for protein. You will have the chance to  taste the local food.

• Back to the village for overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

Day 02/08 June/Tuesday:   Asmat Tribe  (B/L/D)

• Prepare for leaving then heading Desep village for 2 hour by motorized canoe ride through the ocean.

• Arrive at the village, walk to the longhouse, as usual when the guest arrives the Asmat people will welcome the guest by direct the guest to their longhouse.

• All guests or visitors must respect the culture and traditions of the local community; therefore, we need to present offerings of coffee, sugar, and cigarettes upon entering the longhouse.

• Today we want to see another Asmat ceremony. Ceremonies cannot be planned in advance, they have to be arranged on the spot. A Traditional mask dance are among the ceremonies we would like to see today. It is sure to be another day full of impressions.

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

• Overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

Day 03/09 June/Wednesday:   Asmat Village  (B/L/D)

• Continuing by motorized canoe, we will travel from Desep to the next village—a journey of approximately one and a half hours by sea.

• We will be welcomed with a dance performed by the Asmat people. They will then escort us into the longhouse, in accordance with the ancestral traditions we are required to observe.

• Lunch in boxes will be served somewhere in the village or on the boat.

• The Asmat people will invite us to head into the forest to search for firewood and shellfish, and to gather food.

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

• Overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

Day 04/10 June/Thursday:   Asmat Village  (B/L/D)

• As we prepare to head back, we will set off by motorized boat for the hour-and-a-half journey to Agats.

• We still have time to explore the mangrove forest along the way.

• Check In to Our Simple accommodation.

• Afternoon visit Museum in Agats

• Dinner & overnight stay at  Basic Accommodation.

Day 05/11 June/Friday:   Asmat Village/Ewer - Timika  (B/-/-)

• After breakfast, at 06:00am by motorized canoe in approx. 30 minutes to Ewer airport for flight back to Timika by IW-1605 at 09:35 – 10:20.

• Arrive in Timika Airport, Transfer to your accommodation in the city. End of our serivices.

Note; We strongly recommend that you do not take a connecting flight on the same day, but rather wait at least one day after this flight. This is to ensure a smooth journey for your flight the following day.

Price Per Person in USD

2 People = 2,900 USD Per Person

3 – 5 People =  2,700 USD Per Person

6 – 7 People = 2,600 USD Per Person

8 – 10 People = 2.400 USD Per Person

The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets From Timika – Ewer return

• English speaking  guide

• 3 Nights at Local People Houses (Tents + Air Mats) in Asmat Villages

• 1 Night stay at Basic accommodation in agats town.

• Land Tour with Transfer In/Out

• Cook & its Basic Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)

• Meals & Mineral Water during stay in Asmat Area

• Motorized Canoe/Speedboat & crew

• Sago Processing  & Traditional mask ceremony with Asmat People

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• All Domestic Flights & Excess Baggage, Accommodation & Meals In Timika❌

• All Insurance, Personal Expenses ❌

Korowai  - Tree House People Adventure

This 8 days/7 nights tour from Timika & To Timika, we will take you deep into the interior to meet the Korowai—an isolated tribe in Papua who still live in treehouses and are often referred to as "tree people."

Description

Traveling Date       :  7th – 14th  Of July’ 2027 

Start/End              :  Timika/Timika, Papua

Highlight                :  Nature & Culture Of Korowai People

Trip Level              :  Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

Participant             :  Min.2 & Max.8 People

Accommodation   :  Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

Group Leader        :  English Speaking

Day 01/07 July:  Timika – Ewer  (-/L/D)

We strongly recommend that you arrive in Timika at least one day before this flight!.

Meet at your accommodation in Timika and transferred by car to the Airport for the flight to Ewer for about 20 minutes. Flight Schedule from Timika to Ewer/Asmat at 08:25am – 09:10am, (note; this flight is delayed often).  Upon arrival at Ewer Airport, you will be taken by speedboat to your hotel. Lunch will be served at a roadside restaurant. The guide will then make further preparations for the following day’s departure. If time permits before the afternoon, we will take you to the Cenderawasih Museum. Overnight at Basic Accommodati on in Agats.

Day 02/08 July:  Asmat  - Mabul  (B/L/D)

Wake up earlier at 06:00am, simple breakfast and walk to the small port.We still need some time to organize all the items to be loaded onto a traditional speedboat (local boat). The journey continues into the mabul area, or a destination that will be adjusted depending on the conditions and situation. We probably can reach Mabul today before dark. Dinner will be provided by our cook in a local house of Korowai. We set-up our tents in inside of local house. (by motorized canoe 8-9 hours)

Day 03-05/09-11 July:  Trekking Through Korowai Tribe Territories  (B/L/D)

We will spend these 3 days adventure is some of the most pristine lowland rain forest in the world. We will visit tree houses "rumah tinggi” and its inhabitants. We will choose the most accommodating spot to spend more time there thus we’ll be able to take a closer look at the daily life of Korowai and learn their – sometimes shocking - customs. Be ready for getting wet and dirty! Our way will go through huge swamps and rainforest The group will be at all times accompanied by porters and a local guide / hunter hired in the first village. During the 3 days in the jungle, we will not only visit several settlements cut off  from civilization, but also have a unique chance to experience the beauty and menacing power of one of the wildest stretches of rainforest in the world. We may spend the time in one or two place if there is something unusual. The participants will get an opportunity to admire the untouched flora and fauna, learn a few basic rules of survival in the jungle, possibly with a chance of going hunting. We’ll also see how to make sago, build a trap for a wild pig. Set-up our tents near houses of Korowai.

Day 06/12 July:  Korowai Jungle - Soator  (B/L/D)

Today is the final day for leaving the Korowai region, which still entails a 3–4 hour trek on foot from Haliganop to Mabul. Farewell to the porters and repacking our equipment.

Half-day long boat trip down stream Siretz river back direction to Asmat. We will spend a night in Senggo or somewhere nearby. Overnight basic acommodation or local house. Set-up our tents inside of Local house. (by motorized canoe for 4 -5hours).

Day 07/13 July:  Soator - Agats (B/L/D)

We will continue our journey return by boat in approx 4-5 hours, depending on the day's weather or water conditions. Lunch serves on the boat or need to stop somewhere. We will arrive in Agats before dark. Overnight basic accommodation or local house. (by motorized canoe for 4-5 hours).

Day 08/14 July:  Agats – Timika (B)

Simple breakfast at accommodation, walk to the small port and by a speedboat transfer to ewer Airport for the flight to Timika town. Flight Schedule at 09:35am – 10:10am. We will provide transfer to your accommodation that you have booked in the town.

 Note: Above tour program and itinerary are subject to change at any time, depending on local conditions & situations, weather i.e: flights, weather, natural disaster etc.  

 Price in Us Dollars Per Person:

2 People = 4,800 USD Per Person

3 – 4 People =  3,900 USD Per Person  

5 – 6 People =  3,400 USD Per Person 

7 – 8 People = 2,900 USD Per Person

• Additional Cost For Single Tent & Room = 250 USD

• The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets From Timika – Ewer return

• Basic English speaking  guide

• Porters/Helpers during Trek;  to carry all trekking equipment, food supplies & your backpack. You are required to bring a day pack.

• 5 Nights at Tents/Local People Houses (Tents + Air Mats)

• 2 Night stay at Basic accommodation in agats town.

• Land Tour with Transfer In/Out

• Cook & its Basic Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)

• Meals & Mineral Water during stay in  Korowai region

• Motorized Canoe/Speedboat & crew

• All activities of Korowai tribe.

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• All Domestic Flights & Excess Baggage, Accommodation & Meals In Timika❌

• All Insurance, Personal Expenses ❌

Korowai  Tree House People Adventure

On this 14 days/ 13 nights group tour from Timika to Jayapura, we experience 3 highlights in one tour. Remote Papuan lowlands and set out on a jungle trek to the Korowai tribe, who still live traditionally in tree houses up to 15-30 meters high. Afterwards, we continue by boat from the deep jungle to the coast to meet the former headhunters of the Asmat. Here, we experience breathtaking ancient ceremonies involving hundreds of people. This intensive trip ended in the Baliem Valley, where we explore some of the highlights of the Papuan highlands and experience a traditional Mock war together with the local Dani people.

Description

Traveling Date       :  26th  July – 08th August 2027 

Start/End              :  Timika/Jayapura, Papua

Highlight                :  Nature & Culture Of Korowai People

Trip Level              :  Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

Participant             :  Min.2 & Max.8 People

Accommodation   :  Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

Group Leader        :  English Speaking

Outline Itinerary

Day 01/26 July:  Flight; Timika – Ewer  (-/L/D)

We strongly recommend that you arrive in Timika at least one day before this flight!.

Meet at your accommodation in Timika and transferred by car to the Airport for the flight to Ewer for about 20 minutes. Flight Schedule from Timika to Ewer/Asmat at 08:25am – 09:10am, (note; this flight is delayed often).  Upon arrival at Ewer Airport, you will be taken by speedboat to your hotel. Lunch will be served at a roadside restaurant. The guide will then make further preparations for the following day’s departure. If time permits before the afternoon, we will take you to the Cenderawasih Museum. Overnight at Basic Accommodati on in Agats.

Day 02/27 July:  Asmat  - Mabul  (B/L/D)

Wake up earlier at 06:00am, simple breakfast and walk to the small port.We still need some time to organize all the items to be loaded onto a traditional speedboat (local boat). The journey continues into the mabul area, or a destination that will be adjusted depending on the conditions and situation. We probably can reach Mabul today before dark. Dinner will be provided by our cook in a local house of Korowai. We set-up our tents in inside of local house. (by motorized canoe 8-9 hours)

Day 03-05/28-30 July:  Trekking Through Korowai Tribe Territories  (B/L/D)

We will spend these 3 days adventure is some of the most pristine lowland rain forest in the world. We will visit tree houses "rumah tinggi” and its inhabitants. We will choose the most accommodating spot to spend more time there thus we’ll be able to take a closer look at the daily life of Korowai and learn their – sometimes shocking - customs. Be ready for getting wet and dirty! Our way will go through huge swamps and rainforest The group will be at all times accompanied by porters and a local guide / hunter hired in the first village. During the 3 days in the jungle, we will not only visit several settlements cut off  from civilization, but also have a unique chance to experience the beauty and menacing power of one of the wildest stretches of rainforest in the world. We may spend the time in one or two place if there is something unusual. The participants will get an opportunity to admire the untouched flora and fauna, learn a few basic rules of survival in the jungle, possibly with a chance of going hunting. We’ll also see how to make sago, build a trap for a wild pig. Set-up our tents near house of Korowai.

Day 06/31 July:  Korowai Jungle - Soator  (B/L/D)

Today is the final day for leaving the Korowai region, which still entails a 3–4 hour trek on foot from Haliganop to Mabul. Farewell to the porters and repacking our equipment.

Half-day long boat trip down stream Siretz river back direction to Asmat. We will spend a night in Senggo or somewhere nearby. Overnight basic acommodation or local house. Set-up our tents inside of Local house. (by motorized canoe for 4 -5hours).

Day 07/01 Aug:  Soator – Asmat Village (B/L/D)

We will continue our journey return by motorized canoe via Asmat village but still depending on the day's weather or water conditions. We will arrive in Asmat village before dark. Overnight at local house by tents. (by motorized canoe for 6-7 hours).

Day 08/02 Aug:  Asmat Village (B/L/D)

Prepare for leaving then heading Desep village for 1 hour by motorized canoe ride through the ocean. Arrive at the village, walk to the longhouse, as usual when the guest arrives the Asmat people will welcome the guest by direct the guest to their longhouse. All guests or visitors must respect the culture and traditions of the local community; therefore, we need to present of coffee, sugar, and cigarettes upon entering the longhouse.

Today we want to see another Asmat ceremony. Ceremonies cannot be planned in advance, they have to be arranged on the spot. A Traditional mask dance are among the ceremonies we would like to see today. It is sure to be another day full of impressions. Dinner & overnight stay at  Basic Accommodation.

Day 09/03 Aug: Asmat Village - Return To Agats (B/L/D)

Continuing by motorized canoe, we will travel from Desep to the next village—a journey of approximately one and a half hours by sea. We will be welcomed with a dance performed by the Asmat people. They will then escort us into the longhouse, in accordance with the ancestral traditions we are required to observe. After lunch as we prepare to head back, we will set off by motorized boat for the 2-3 hours journey to Agats. Dinner & overnight stay at  Basic Accommodation.

Day 10/04 Aug:  Flight; Agats – Timika (B/L/D)

Simple breakfast at accommodation, walk to the small port and by a speedboat transfer to ewer Airport for the flight to Timika town. Flight Schedule at 09:35am – 10:10am. By car transfer to medium accommodation in the town. Lunch & dinner will served at local restaurant.

Day 11/05 Aug:  Flight; Timika – Jayapura  (B/L/D)

Breakfast at Hotel, transfer to the Airport for the flight to Jayapura, schedule to Jayapura at 10:30 – 11:30. Arrived in Jayapura, We will take you to the lake Sentani by local boat to visit local people. Visit local market & Point of view in Jayapura. Lunch & dinner will be served at local restaurant. Late afternoon check In to your hotel.

Day 12/06 Aug:  Flight; Jayapura – Baliem Valley (B/L/D)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the Airport for the flight to Baliem, schedule to Jayapura at 08:00am – 09:00am. (Please note: flights are very often delayed due to weather conditions and we strongly recommend carrying baggage as needed for your trip in the Baliem valley/hand luggage only is recommended). Arrive in Wamena, drop our luggage to our accommodation.We will hike in 1-2 hours through the beautiful countryside and traditional houses of Dani people but you can not avoid a muddy & sliperry path with single log bridge). Enjoy the beautiful nature setting and crossing a bridge over Aike river before you arrive at the main road. Lunchboxes is provided from hotel. Before dark we also have some times to explore traditional houses and local people. Late afternoon drive back to the city for accommodation.

Day 13/07 Aug:  Baliem Valley  (B/L/D)

After breakfast at hotel, continue our to tour to explore baliem valley by visting a Mummy 350 years old and Stalacnit cave. Note; As indicated in the calender, based on the schedule of the Baliem Valley Festival is held on 5th – 7th of August 2027 (This schedule can be change suddenly without prior notice considering that the festival is very dependent on the involvement of the community and as well as local condition).  If the schedule of the festival still on, we will visit & spend a half-day at the Festival site. The festival has many traditional activities. Also there is a mock battle to show you how they used to fight in the old days. The Baliem Valley Cultural Festival is a  very rare chance to witness clans from different indigenous tribes  displaying their culture and skills in tribal warfare, dance and  music. It is a truly unforgettable experience and a real once in a  lifetime opportunity. If we can't see the festival from 5th – 7th  due to schedule changes, If so we will take another alternative to do a tour to a different places in the Baliem valley. Late afternoon drive back to the city for accommodation.

Day 14/08 Aug:  Flight; Wamena - Jayapura – Next Destinations (B/-/-)

Breakfast, transfer to the Airport for the flight to Jayapura. Flight Schedule at 07:30am – 08:30am. You also can book direct connect flight to Sorong, Makasar, Jakarta or Denpasar. Good Bye!.

Note: Above tour program and itinerary are subject to change at any time, depending on local conditions & situations, weather i.e: flights, weather, natural disaster etc.  

Price In Us Dollars Per Person:

2 People = 5,900 USD Per Person

3 – 4 People = 4,800 USD Per Person  

5 – 6 People = 4,400 USD Per Person 

7 – 8 People = 3,900 USD Per Person

• Additional Cost For Single Tent & Room = 550 USD

• The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets ; From Timika – Ewer, Ewer Timika, Timika – Jayapura, Jayapura – Wamena, Wamena – Jayapura. 

• 8 nights in tents/Local house

• 1 night in Asmat Hotel, Asmat

• 1 night in Horison Hotel, Timika

• 1 night in Horison Hotel, Jayapura

• 2 nights medium Accommodation in Baliem Valley

• Tour as per Ititerary

• Basic English speaking  Guide

• Cook & Porters during trek

• Motor long boat & crew

• Equipments (tents, sleeping bag, Air Mattress, cooking  dishes, etc,

• All transfers

• All entrance fees

• Meals Fulboard

• All activities of Korowai tribe, Asmat & Baliem Valley

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• Flights To Timika (day 01/From Jayapura (day 14) ❌

• Insurances, Cost for Excess luggage, Additional drinks & personal expenses. ❌

Asmat Tribe Adventure

About This Tour

This 4 days/3 nights tour from Timika & To Timika, brings you to the famous Asmat tribe in the southern lowlands of Papua. The former headhunters and cannibals. You will visit several Asmat villages and experience the daily life of the people up close. Of course, Asmat ceremonies are also planned, where the ancient spirit of the Asmat comes to life.

Description

v Traveling  Date               :  3rd - 6th Of Sept 2027

v Highlight                         :  Nature & Culture Of Asmat People

v Trip Level                       :  Very easy,  Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

v Participant                      :  Min. 2 & Max. 10 People

v Accommodation            :  Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

v Group Leader                 :  English Speaking

Outline Itinerary

Day 01/03 Sept/Friday:  Timika – Ewer/Agats – Asmat  Tribe  (-/L/D)

• We strongly recommend that you arrived in Timika at least one day before this flight.

• Meet at your accommodation in Timika & Transfer to the Airport at 06:00am.

• Fly from Timika to Ewer by flight IW-1604 at 08:25 – 09:10.

• From Ewer by motorized  straigh on board the motorized canoe for about 1,5 - 2 hours to Ous village.

• Lunch in boxes & Paddle or walk into the swampy jungle with the Asmat people to see the sago processing  (sago is the main food in Asmat).

• Make sure you are wearing a rubber booth, as we will be entering a sago swamp that is muddy and thorny.

• The process to make pure Sago can be one day and some of the locals also take the sago worm for protein. You will have the chance to  taste the local food.

• Back to the village for overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

Day 02/04 Sept/Saturday:   Asmat Tribe  (B/L/D)

• Prepare for leaving then heading Desep village for 2 hour by motorized canoe ride through the ocean.

• Arrive at the village, walk to the longhouse, as usual when the guest arrives the Asmat people will welcome the guest by direct the guest to their longhouse.

• All guests or visitors must respect the culture and traditions of the local community; therefore, we need to present offerings of coffee, sugar, and cigarettes upon entering the longhouse.

• Today we want to see another Asmat ceremony. Ceremonies cannot be planned in advance, they have to be arranged on the spot. A Traditional mask dance are among the ceremonies we would like to see today. It is sure to be another day full of impressions.

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

• Overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

Day 03/05 Sept/Sunday:   Asmat Village  (B/L/D)

• Continuing by motorized canoe, we will travel from Desep to the next village—a journey of approximately one and a half hours by sea.

• We will be welcomed with a dance performed by the Asmat people. They will then escort us into the longhouse, in accordance with the ancestral traditions we are required to observe.

• Lunch in boxes will be served somewhere in the village or on the boat.

• Make sure you get a great, unique photo today before we leave this village.

• Hoping for favorable weather before the afternoon, we will set off by motorized boat for the hour-and-a-half journey to Agats.

• Dinner in boxes will be served in the accommodation.

• Overnight stay at  Basic Accommodation.

Day 04/ 06 Sept/Monday:   Asmat Village/Ewer - Timika  (B/-/-)

• After breakfast, at 06:00am by motorized canoe in approx. 30 minutes to Ewer airport for flight back to Timika by IW-1605 at 09:35 – 10:20.

• Arrive in Timika Airport, Transfer to your accommodation in the city. End of our serivices.

Note; We strongly recommend that you do not take a connecting flight on the same day, but rather wait at least one day after this flight. This is to ensure a smooth journey for your flight the following day.

Price Per Person in USD

2 People = 2,700 USD Per Person

3 – 5 People = 2,500 USD Per Person

6 – 7 People = 2,300 USD Per Person

8 – 10 People = 2.100 USD Per Person

The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets From Timika – Ewer return

• English speaking  guide

• 2 Nights at Local People Houses (Tents + Air Mats) in Asmat Villages

• 1 Night stay at Basic accommodation in agats town.

• Land Tour with Transfer In/Out

• Cook & its Basic Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)

• Meals & Mineral Water during stay in Asmat Area

• Motorized Canoe/Speedboat & crew

• Sago Processing  & Traditional mask ceremony with Asmat People

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• All Domestic Flights & Excess Baggage, Accommodation & Meals In Timika❌

• All Insurance, Personal Expenses ❌

Korowai  - Tree House People Adventure

This 8 days/7 nights tour from Timika & To Timika, we will take you deep into the interior to meet the Korowai—an isolated tribe in Papua who still live in treehouses and are often referred to as "tree people."

Description

Traveling Date       :  17th – 24th  Of September’ 2027 

Start/End              :  Timika/Timika, Papua

Highlight                :  Nature & Culture Of Korowai People

Trip Level              :  Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

Participant             :  Min.2 & Max.8 People

Accommodation   :  Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

Group Leader        :  English Speaking

Day 01/17  September:  Timika – Ewer  (-/L/D)

We strongly recommend that you arrive in Timika at least one day before this flight!.

Meet at your accommodation in Timika and transferred by car to the Airport for the flight to Ewer for about 20 minutes. Flight Schedule from Timika to Ewer/Asmat at 08:25am – 09:10am, (note; this flight is delayed often).  Upon arrival at Ewer Airport, you will be taken by speedboat to your hotel. Lunch will be served at a roadside restaurant. The guide will then make further preparations for the following day’s departure. If time permits before the afternoon, we will take you to the Cenderawasih Museum. Overnight at Basic Accommodati on in Agats.

Day 02/18  September:  Asmat  - Mabul  (B/L/D)

Wake up earlier at 06:00am, simple breakfast and walk to the small port.We still need some time to organize all the items to be loaded onto a traditional speedboat (local boat). The journey continues into the mabul area, or a destination that will be adjusted depending on the conditions and situation. We probably can reach Mabul today before dark. Dinner will be provided by our cook in a local house of Korowai. We set-up our tents in inside of local house. (by motorized canoe 8-9 hours)

Day 03-05/19 - 21 September:  Trekking Through Korowai Tribe Territories  (B/L/D)

We will spend these 3 days adventure is some of the most pristine lowland rain forest in the world. We will visit tree houses "rumah tinggi” and its inhabitants. We will choose the most accommodating spot to spend more time there thus we’ll be able to take a closer look at the daily life of Korowai and learn their – sometimes shocking - customs. Be ready for getting wet and dirty! Our way will go through huge swamps and rainforest The group will be at all times accompanied by porters and a local guide / hunter hired in the first village. During the 3 days in the jungle, we will not only visit several settlements cut off  from civilization, but also have a unique chance to experience the beauty and menacing power of one of the wildest stretches of rainforest in the world. We may spend the time in one or two place if there is something unusual. The participants will get an opportunity to admire the untouched flora and fauna, learn a few basic rules of survival in the jungle, possibly with a chance of going hunting. We’ll also see how to make sago, build a trap for a wild pig. Set-up our tents near houses of Korowai.

Day 06/22 September:  Korowai Jungle - Soator  (B/L/D)

Today is the final day for leaving the Korowai region, which still entails a 3–4 hour trek on foot from Haliganop to Mabul. Farewell to the porters and repacking our equipment.

Half-day long boat trip down stream Siretz river back direction to Asmat. We will spend a night in Senggo or somewhere nearby. Overnight basic acommodation or local house. Set-up our tents inside of Local house. (by motorized canoe for 4 -5hours).

Day 07/23 September:  Soator - Agats (B/L/D)

We will continue our journey return by boat in approx 4-5 hours, depending on the day's weather or water conditions. Lunch serves on the boat or need to stop somewhere. We will arrive in Agats before dark. Overnight basic accommodation or local house. (by motorized canoe for 4-5 hours).

Day 08/24 September:  Agats – Timika (B)

Simple breakfast at accommodation, walk to the small port and by a speedboat transfer to ewer Airport for the flight to Timika town. Flight Schedule at 09:35am – 10:10am. We will provide transfer to your accommodation that you have booked in the town.

 Note: Above tour program and itinerary are subject to change at any time, depending on local conditions & situations, weather i.e: flights, weather, natural disaster etc.  

 Price in Us Dollars Per Person:

2 People = 4,800 USD Per Person

3 – 4 People =  3,900 USD Per Person  

5 – 6 People =  3,400 USD Per Person 

7 – 8 People = 2,900 USD Per Person

• Additional Cost For Single Tent & Room = 250 USD

• The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets From Timika – Ewer return

• Basic English speaking  guide

• Porters/Helpers during Trek;  to carry all trekking equipment, food supplies & your backpack. You are required to bring a day pack.

• 5 Nights at Tents/Local People Houses (Tents + Air Mats)

• 2 Night stay at Basic accommodation in agats town.

• Land Tour with Transfer In/Out

• Cook & its Basic Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)

• Meals & Mineral Water during stay in  Korowai region

• Motorized Canoe/Speedboat & crew

• All activities of Korowai tribe.

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• All Domestic Flights & Excess Baggage, Accommodation & Meals In Timika❌

• All Insurance, Personal Expenses ❌

Asmat Tribe Adventure

About This Tour

This 4 days/3 nights tour from Timika & To Timika, brings you to the famous Asmat tribe in the southern lowlands of Papua. The former headhunters and cannibals. You will visit several Asmat villages and experience the daily life of the people up close. Of course, Asmat ceremonies are also planned, where the ancient spirit of the Asmat comes to life.

Description

v Traveling  Date               :  8th  - 11th  Of  October 2027

v Highlight                         :  Nature & Culture Of Asmat People

v Trip Level                       :  Very easy,  Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

v Participant                      :  Min. 2 & Max. 10 People

v Accommodation            :  Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

v Group Leader                 :  English Speaking

Outline Itinerary

Day 01/08 Sept/Friday:  Timika – Ewer/Agats – Asmat  Tribe  (-/L/D)

• We strongly recommend that you arrived in Timika at least one day before this flight.

• Meet at your accommodation in Timika & Transfer to the Airport at 06:00am.

• Fly from Timika to Ewer by flight IW-1604 at 08:25 – 09:10.

• From Ewer by motorized  straigh on board the motorized canoe for about 1,5 - 2 hours to Ous village.

• Lunch in boxes & Paddle or walk into the swampy jungle with the Asmat people to see the sago processing  (sago is the main food in Asmat).

• Make sure you are wearing a rubber booth, as we will be entering a sago swamp that is muddy and thorny.

• The process to make pure Sago can be one day and some of the locals also take the sago worm for protein. You will have the chance to  taste the local food.

• Back to the village for overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

Day 02/09 Sept/Saturday:   Asmat Tribe  (B/L/D)

• Prepare for leaving then heading Desep village for 2 hour by motorized canoe ride through the ocean.

• Arrive at the village, walk to the longhouse, as usual when the guest arrives the Asmat people will welcome the guest by direct the guest to their longhouse.

• All guests or visitors must respect the culture and traditions of the local community; therefore, we need to present offerings of coffee, sugar, and cigarettes upon entering the longhouse.

• Today we want to see another Asmat ceremony. Ceremonies cannot be planned in advance, they have to be arranged on the spot. A Traditional mask dance are among the ceremonies we would like to see today. It is sure to be another day full of impressions.

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

• Overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

Day 03/10 Sept/Sunday:   Asmat Village  (B/L/D)

• Continuing by motorized canoe, we will travel from Desep to the next village—a journey of approximately one and a half hours by sea.

• We will be welcomed with a dance performed by the Asmat people. They will then escort us into the longhouse, in accordance with the ancestral traditions we are required to observe.

• Lunch in boxes will be served somewhere in the village or on the boat.

• Make sure you get a great, unique photo today before we leave this village.

• Hoping for favorable weather before the afternoon, we will set off by motorized boat for the hour-and-a-half journey to Agats.

• Dinner in boxes will be served in the accommodation.

• Overnight stay at  Basic Accommodation.

Day 04/ 11 Sept/Monday:   Asmat Village/Ewer - Timika  (B/-/-)

• After breakfast, at 06:00am by motorized canoe in approx. 30 minutes to Ewer airport for flight back to Timika by IW-1605 at 09:35 – 10:20.

• Arrive in Timika Airport, Transfer to your accommodation in the city. End of our serivices.

Note; We strongly recommend that you do not take a connecting flight on the same day, but rather wait at least one day after this flight. This is to ensure a smooth journey for your flight the following day.

Price Per Person in USD

2 People = 2,700 USD Per Person

3 – 5 People = 2,500 USD Per Person

6 – 7 People = 2,300 USD Per Person

8 – 10 People = 2.100 USD Per Person

The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets From Timika – Ewer return

• English speaking  guide

• 2 Nights at Local People Houses (Tents + Air Mats) in Asmat Villages

• 1 Night stay at Basic accommodation in agats town.

• Land Tour with Transfer In/Out

• Cook & its Basic Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)

• Meals & Mineral Water during stay in Asmat Area

• Motorized Canoe/Speedboat & crew

• Sago Processing  & Traditional mask ceremony with Asmat People

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• All Domestic Flights & Excess Baggage, Accommodation & Meals In Timika❌

• All Insurance, Personal Expenses ❌

Asmat Tribe Adventure

About This Tour

This 5 days/4 nights tour from Timika & To Timika, brings you to the famous Asmat tribe in the southern lowlands of Papua. The former headhunters and cannibals. You will visit several Asmat villages and experience the daily life of the people up close. Of course, Asmat ceremonies are also planned, where the ancient spirit of the Asmat comes to life 

Description

Traveling  Date               :  8th – 12th of  November 2027

Start/End                       :  Timika/Timika, Papua

Highlight                         :   Nature & Culture Of Asmat People

Trip Level                       :   Very easy,  Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard

Participant                      :   Min. 2 & Max. 10 People

Accommodation        :   Local People Houses & Basic Accommodation

Group Leader                 :   English Speaking

Outline Itinerary

Day 01/08 November/Monday:  Timika – Ewer/Agats – Asmat  Tribe  (-/L/D)

• We strongly recommend that you arrived in Timika at least one day before this flight.

• Meet at your accommodation in Timika & Transfer to the Airport at 06:00am.

• Fly from Timika to Ewer by flight IW-1604 at 08:25 – 09:10.

• From Ewer by motorized  straigh on board the motorized canoe for about 1,5 - 2 hours to Ous village.

• Lunch in boxes & Paddle or walk into the swampy jungle with the Asmat people to see the sago processing  (sago is the main food in Asmat).

• Make sure you are wearing a rubber booth, as we will be entering a sago swamp that is muddy and thorny.

• The process to make pure Sago can be one day and some of the locals also take the sago worm for protein. You will have the chance to  taste the local food.

• Back to the village for overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

Day 02/09 November/Tuesday:   Asmat Tribe  (B/L/D)

• Prepare for leaving then heading Desep village for 2 hour by motorized canoe ride through the ocean.

• Arrive at the village, walk to the longhouse, as usual when the guest arrives the Asmat people will welcome the guest by direct the guest to their longhouse.

• All guests or visitors must respect the culture and traditions of the local community; therefore, we need to present offerings of coffee, sugar, and cigarettes upon entering the longhouse.

• Today we want to see another Asmat ceremony. Ceremonies cannot be planned in advance, they have to be arranged on the spot. A Traditional mask dance are among the ceremonies we would like to see today. It is sure to be another day full of impressions.

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

• Overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

Day 03/10 November/Wednesday:   Asmat Village  (B/L/D)

• Continuing by motorized canoe, we will travel from Desep to the next village—a journey of approximately one and a half hours by sea.

• We will be welcomed with a dance performed by the Asmat people. They will then escort us into the longhouse, in accordance with the ancestral traditions we are required to observe.

• Lunch in boxes will be served somewhere in the village or on the boat.

• The Asmat people will invite us to head into the forest to search for firewood and shellfish, and to gather food.

• Dinner will be prepared traditionally by a local cook of Asmat.

• Overnight stay at local houses (use a tent).

Day 04/11 November/Thursday:   Asmat Village  (B/L/D)

• As we prepare to head back, we will set off by motorized boat for the hour-and-a-half journey to Agats.

• We still have time to explore the mangrove forest along the way.

• Check In to Our Simple accommodation.

• Afternoon visit Museum in Agats

• Dinner & overnight stay at  Basic Accommodation.

Day 05/12 November/Friday:   Asmat Village/Ewer - Timika  (B/-/-)

• After breakfast, at 06:00am by motorized canoe in approx. 30 minutes to Ewer airport for flight back to Timika by IW-1605 at 09:35 – 10:20.

• Arrive in Timika Airport, Transfer to your accommodation in the city. End of our serivices.

Note; We strongly recommend that you do not take a connecting flight on the same day, but rather wait at least one day after this flight. This is to ensure a smooth journey for your flight the following day.

Price Per Person in USD

2 People = 2,900 USD Per Person

3 – 5 People =  2,700 USD Per Person

6 – 7 People = 2,600 USD Per Person

8 – 10 People = 2.400 USD Per Person

The price will decrease as more participants join, as shown in the price table above.

Includes:

• Internal Flight Tickets From Timika – Ewer return

• English speaking  guide

• 3 Nights at Local People Houses (Tents + Air Mats) in Asmat Villages

• 1 Night stay at Basic accommodation in agats town.

• Land Tour with Transfer In/Out

• Cook & its Basic Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)

• Meals & Mineral Water during stay in Asmat Area

• Motorized Canoe/Speedboat & crew

• Sago Processing  & Traditional mask ceremony with Asmat People

• Donation; Cash,Tobacco, Coffee, Sugar to local people.

• Porterage/helper in each villages

• Necessary Travel Permit

• All Domestic Flights & Excess Baggage, Accommodation & Meals In Timika❌

• All Insurance, Personal Expenses ❌