Baliem Valley Trekking

Day 01:  Baliem Valley Arrival  (-/L/D)

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.   (Walk approx. 1-2 hours)

Day 02:   Panorana Of Baliem Gorge in Syokosimo  (B/L/D)

Breakfat at hotel, we will use a 4WD car to go to one of the villages in the southern part of the Baliem Valley which will take around 2 hours. This is a new road that has been open since 2021. Along the road we can see a very enchanting panorama of the Baliem Valley until we reach the village we are going to, namely Syokosimo village. On the way to Syokosimo we can stop for a moment to straighten us out and enjoy the beauty of mountains or take pictures.

This village is near the Mugi River. In the afternoon we can visit local people to interact with them. Lunch and dinner are prepared by our chef. We stayed overnight in people's houses in this village using sleeping bags and mattresses.

Day 03:   Trekking To Wesangma   (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will walk to the next village, namely Wesangma village. From Syokosimo village we will walk on the footpath for 1-2 hours along the Mugi River while enjoying stunning views of the hills. Depending on your abilities, this village is very close to the previous village and can be reached in 20 minutes by local people. In the afternoon we can visit local people to interact with them. Lunch and dinner are prepared by our chef. We stay overnight in people's houses in this village using sleeping bags and mattresses.  (Walk approx. 1-2 hours).

Day 04:   Trekking To Hihundes   (B/L/D)

After breakfast through sweet potatoes plantation we will walk in direction to Baliem River for about 1 hour. You will encounter and greeted by the Dani people who work in their sweet potatoes garden. Lunch and en route. Crossing the suspension bridge on baliem river,  the suspension bridge is approximately 30 m 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.  From the suspension bridge proceed walking another 1 hour to reach Hihundes village along Baliem river.  In the afternoon we can visit local people with their activities to interact with them. Dinner are prepared by our cook. We will stay overnight in Local people houses in this Village using sleeping bag and mattresses.  (Walk approx. 1-2 hours)

Day 05:  Trekking To Kurma – Yetni River – Wamena  (B/L/-)

After breakfast continue walk to Kurima district for 1 hour. Today we can work more leisurely than the previous day because the distance is sorter and the condition of trail is always flat.  In Kurima district we can see better road condition, but we still need one hour more to reach Yetni river where our car waiting us. All trekking trips from the first day to today will depend greatly on weather condition and physically abilities of all the participants. From the car stops before the afternoon we will be taken to the city for 1 hour Journey directly to your accommodation. Dinner will be on your account. Stay in the Hotel.   (Walk approx. 1-2 hours)

Day 06:   Mock Battle/Traditional Dance with Dani People  (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel, 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 in the hotel.

Day 07:   Wamena - By Flight To Jayapura / 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 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.