Outline Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival In Wamena, Panorama, Traditional Houses (-/L/-)

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. Late afternoon back to the town. Dinner will be on your account.  Accommodation at hotel in the town.

Day 02:  Trekking  Through Hesegem Hills – Kilise (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel,  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 03:   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 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. In the afternoon if time permits, we may visit the people in the village and interact with them. 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 04:  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 town. Dinner will be on your account.  Accommodation at Baliem Pilamo Hotel.

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

Day 05:   Wamena - By Flight To Jayapura – Lake Sentani/City Tour  (B/L/-)

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to  Jayapura at schedule at 08:00am or 09:00am. Upon your arrival at Sentani airport of Jayapura by car drive  from the Airport to Teletubis Hills which is located on the edge of Lake Sentani towards the opposite city of Jayapura in about 15 minutes. From the parking lot you have to walk to reach the maximum height so that the Enchantment of Lake Sentani is more visible and amazing which is surrounded by hills. Here you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Sentani and its surroundings. 30 Minutes drive to Kalkote Dock to have a local boat  for excursion at Lake Sentani, we could do a lake tour 1-2hours in the this lake by seeing local people with their traditional life. Walk around and seeing the local people of Sentani tribe making & selling their arts, bark painting, neckles, and variety of handy craft. Lunch at Local restaurant near lake Sentani. On the way to get to downtown of Jayapura,  about 20 minutes away from the city center we will stop at the TVRI Transmitter. From this height the view of the city of Jayapura is very charming with the wind blowing you into the memories of the history of the second world war in the city of Jayapura when the Japanese army controlled the city of Jayapura, formerly called Hollandia as the provincial capital of Netherland New Guinea. You will be amazed after being in this place, saying that Jayapura City is a city of memories that cannot be forgotten.

Day 06:  Jayapura - Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast at your hotel,  by car transfer to the airport  leaving Jayapura 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.