Outline Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival in Wamena  - Trekking To Kilise (-/L/D)

Meet us at Wamena airport, we will drop you to local restaurant for having lunch or lunch will be provided in lunchboxes. By minibus drop us to Yetni river is direction to Southern Baliem Valley.  From here  where the trekking begins with all the porters and cook to reach Kurima in approximately 1 hour.  Begin climbing the Hesegem hill on the direction of Kilise. Along the trails, you will meet local people in their activities and yet the scenery is very beautiful around. 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. In the early afternoon we reach the church of Kilise village where we will stay overnight surrounded by beautiful landscape. Afternoon you may explore the traditional villages and learn about the people way of life. Lunch boxes is provided and dinner will be provided by a cook and stay at local guest house. (Walk approx. 4-5 hours).

Day 02:   Trekking To Syokosimo village (B/L/D)

Walk and down to baliem river for about 1 hour and crossing the  suspension bridge on Baliem River.  After we successfully arrived at the other side of the river, then hike up to 3-4 hours through the beautiful country side.. You will encounter and greeted by the Dani people who work in their steep sweet potato garden. Lunch en route.  Hike 30 minutes and will arrive in the village of Syokosimo, accommodation at the teacher's guest house.(Walk approx. 4-5hours).

Notes and important information:

The suspension bridge is approximately 30 meters long and is damaged, we have to be extra careful when crossing it. Where you have to hold your breath for a few minutes to cross it. If it is not possible to cross the bridge then we have to change the route to another village as a substitute or direction to Syokosimo.

Day 03:  Traditional Dances – Return To The Town (B/L/-)

After breakfast we will see how the Dani tribe carries out special events, namely how they celebrate victory through the performance of a traditional dance among the Dani tribe. 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. Lunch boxes will be served in the villages. Lunch boxes is provided, walk to the terminal. From here we will use a 4WD car to return to Wamena city. After a while we will visit the traditional market in the city to see the activities of local people selling their products. Dinner will be on your account.  Accommodation at Baliem Pilamo Hotel.

Note: The performance at this place must be arranged when we arrive at the village we are visiting. If it cannot be done in this village then we will negotiate with people in other villages.

Day 04:   Flight Return To Jayapura - Next Destination  (B/-/-)

The flight early in the morning, Breakfast or without any 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.