About this tour

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. ❌