Korowai tree house people Adventure 17-24 Sept 

About this tour

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

Outline Itinerary

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 ❌