TRAVEL TO PAPUA WITH LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY
About
Get to know more about the life of the indigenous people in Papua. By seeing their daily life; gardening, performing ritual events such as dancing and also how they survive the current conditions. Not to be missed with the amazing panorama
Description
Duration : 3 days - 2 Night
Accommodation : Hotel or Resort
Type of Tour : Panorama, Culture & Way of life
Level : Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard
Price
2 People =USD. 820 Per person
3 - 4 People =USD. 720 Per person
5 - 6 People =USD. 620 Per person
SGL Room Supplement = USD.80 Per Room
Included:
2 Nights stay at Baliem Pilamo Hotel in Wamena or similar
Meals as specified in the itinerary above
Mineral Bottle
All Tour & Land Transport, Airport Transfers
English speaking local guide
Mock War/Traditional Dance with Dani people
Entrance fees to all Villages and object.
All Necessary Travel Permit of Papua
All Domestic or Internal Flights (Jayapura to Wamena return) ❌
Pig Festival, All insurances❌
Personal Expense; Tipping, Beverages, Photography fees for local people, etc.❌
What to bring
Hat, Rain Coat, Sun cream, Mosquito repellent, Long pans, Hiking or rubber Shoes
Not suitable for
Children under 10 years old
With Back Problems
Pregnant Travelers
Luxury Lifestyle Travelers.
Important information
We will explore some places in the interior of the traditional village through the villager's footpath. It may be muddy, puddles and crossing wooden bridges. Prepare yourself for all possibilities that may occur.
Transport used: Minibus Non Air condition
Need to pay for photograph local people, ask Tour guide & negociate before to take a picture
Itinerary of 3 Days Baliem Valley, Option B
Day 01: Arrival in Wamena - Traditional Houses, Mock Battle (-/L/-)
In the morning upon arrival at Wamena airport transfer to Baliem Pilamo Hotel. We begin our tour to Aikima in direction to the northern part of the Baliem Valley. Few kilometers from Town by drive to Aikima village to explore the Local traditional people of baliem valley. Along the way you will find the Danis working in their sweet potatoes fields and will see their daily activities. Arrive at Suroba, walk through the pine forest, enjoy the beautiful nature setting and crossing a bridge over Aike river before you arrive at the main road where the car is waiting for you. We will hike in 1-2 hours through the beautiful countryside and traditional houses of Dani people.
Continue drive up to Jiwika district the central Baliem Valley. A special welcome will be given to you upon your arrival in the Village; the tribe member will assemble wearing their best outfit to show their appreciation. The Tribe chief will stand on a Traditional Observation and give the order to his people to celebrate. A special "Mock Battle" is one of the most interesting exhibitions you will see on traveling to Papua. Lunchboxes will be served in the villages. In the vicinity we will see more picturesque hamlets. Everywhere the friendly natives offer their arts and crafts, weapons and curiosities for our inspection. In the afternoon drive back to the Hotel. Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation at hotel in the town.
Day 02: Easy Trekking South Baliem Gorge (B/L/-)
In the morning we drive to the southern Baliem Valley. The road ends in a village called Sogokmo, about 3 km before Kurima. Our walking tour along the powerful Baliem River begins here. First a suspension bridge has to be crossed. After that the tour goes on through Dani settlements with terraced fields and wild groves of sugar cane. All the time we have a wonderful view over the river and the narrow valley. In the early afternoon we reach the church of Seinma where we will have our lunch surrounded by beautiful landscape. Before we reach Kurima another suspension bridge has to be crossed. This trek offers unique photo opportunities and our car will take us return to the Hotel in the late afternoon. Lunch in Box is provided and dinner will be on your account. If this trekk is still hard, you may skip it and turn to different side of Sogokmo or Yetni area. Lunch in Box is provided. (Easy walk in approx 4-5 hours). Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation at hotel in the town.
Day 03: Wamena - Jayapura Departure (B/-/-)
The flight very early in the morning, After breakfast, transfer at 05:30 am to airport for your flight to Jayapura at schedule at 07:00am. By direct flight for Sorong, Makasar, Jakarta or Denpasar.
Tour Program and itinerary are subject to change in accordance with local situation and condition. In general: Infrastructure, Flights, Weather and etc.