TRAVEL TO PAPUA WITH LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY
Trekking in Baliem Valley offers a unique adventure into the heart of Papua, Indonesia, immersing you in the rugged landscapes and rich cultural traditions of the Dani people. The Baliem Valley is home to the Dani tribe, and trekking allows you to visit their villages, observe their traditional way of life, and witness cultural practices like mock battles or the preservation of ancient mummies. This trek is a journey through a remote where you can experience a way of life that has remained relatively unchanged for centuries
8 Days Baliem Valley, Option A
About
Expect multi-day hikes along traditional footpaths, with some routes involving steep ascents and descents, and potentially difficult conditions. Exploring plantations, meeting the Dani people, and experiencing their daily life 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 : 8 days - 7 Nights
Accommodation : Hotel in the city & local People house, home stay
Type of Tour : Panorama, Culture & Way of life
Level : Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge Hard
Tour Price in Double Room Per Person
2 People = USD 1850 Per person
3- 4 People = USD 1700 Per person
5 - 6 People = USD 1550 Per person
SGL Room Supplement = USD.200 Per Room
Included:
4 Nights stay at local house in the village with a Standard Sleeping bags and Rubber Mats
2 Nights stay at Baliem Pilamo Hotel or similar in Wamena
1 Night stay at Horizon Hotel or similar
Meals as specified in the itinerary above
Mineral bottle
All Tour & Land Transportation, Airport Transfers
English speaking local guide & Porter
Entrance fees to Villages and all object.
Mock Battle/Traditional with Dani People
All Necessary Travel Permit
All Domestic or Internal Flights (Jayapura to Wamena return) ❌
All insurances❌
Personal Expense; Tipping, Beverages, Photography fees for local people, etc.❌
What to bring
Bring sturdy hiking boots, comfortable clothing, rain gear, Hat, long pans and essentials like a first-aid kit, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Sleeping bags, Rubber Mats & Tents will be provided by us.
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
Be respectful of the local culture; Dress modestly, ask for permission before taking photos, and be mindful of their customs and traditions
Day 01: Arrival in Baliem Valley Papua (-/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 Wamerek (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Wamerek village by passing Ibiroma village. Today's walk is a little harder with narrow and slippery paths up down of the hills with about 1.800 meters of elevation. But you may also enjoying the nature's beauty, and along the trail you will meet local people with friendly smile in their traditional clothes. Lunch will be ser at the edge of Tangma river and you can clean your body while the cook preparing the food. After lunch we continue to Wamerek within 30 minutes, dinner and overnight stay at a teacher’s house or school. Tents will be settled up (Walk Approx. 5 hours)
Day 03: Trekking To Wasegalep (B/L/D)
The next morning after breakfast continue trekking to Wesagalep village for about 6 hours. You are proceeding to cross suspension hanging bridge over Baliem river, to cross this bridge you have to pay more attention because the bridge is already old. Lunch will be served at a small waterfall and you may refresh yourself in the water. The way to Wesagalep village from the river is going up the hill and you again can see the gorgeous scenery from the other side. Dinner and overnight at school or local houses of Wesagalep. (Walk Approx. 5-6 hours)
Day 04: Trekking To Wuserem (B/L/D)
Leaving Wesagalep village in the morning after breakfast, we will trek up hill in 30 minutes, and when you arrive at the top of hill, we walk through the Dani sweet potatoes gardens, after we are going to enter a small rain forest with a sponge of mosses, no one live permanently in this forest. Lunch will have at the river, and then proceed to Userem village or nearby. Dinner and stay the night at school or local houses. (Walk approx. 6-7 hours
Day 05: Trekking To Syoksimo – Return To The Town (B/L/-)
Early in the morning after breakfast, proceed to Syokosimo village, Today's walk is a little harder with narrow and slippery paths. The condition of the trail today was very difficult, this was because in several places landslides were found and it was very muddy when it rains. However, you don't need to worry about the conditions because our porters will also help you when crossing difficult paths. Lunch en route. You may also enjoying the nature's beauty, and along the trail you will meet local people with friendly smile. We will be arriving before late afternoon and walk directly to the small terminal in Syokosimo. From here we will use a 4WD car to return to Wamena town. Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation at Baliem Pilamo Hotel. (Walk Approx. 6-7 hours)
Day 06: Mock Battle With Dani Tribe (B/L/-)
In the morning we drive up to Jiwika in 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. Photographer has said that this unique event cannot be described by words alone. Lunchboxes will be served in the villages. In Sumpaima village we will see a very old mummy of the famous Dugum clan is proudly presented for your viewing. 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. Lunch in Box is provided, dinner will be on your account. Accommodation at hotel in the town.
Day 07: 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. Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation at hotel in the town.
Day 08: 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