Trekking In Korowai Tribe Territory

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

Flight to Wamena from Jayapura (Please note: flights are very often delayed due to weather conditions and we strongly recommend carrying baggage as needed for your trip in the Baliem valley. 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. Accommoadtion at hotel, dinner will be on your account.

Day 02:   Mummy,  Mock Battle / Traditional Dance, Kontilola Cave (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 and moviemakers has said that this unique event cannot be described by words alone, you have to see it with your own eyes.  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. On our way back we will visit the famous Kontilola Cave. A section of this huge cave is partially broken down, a condition that contributes to lush vegetation. 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.

Day 03: Flight to Dekai  (B/L/D).

Trigana flight to Dekai at 11.40am. (baggage allowed for these flight is 10kg only per passenger, as you can leave your unnecessary baggage in Jayapura with us before leaving. (please note: the flights are delayed very often due bad weather, technical problem, operational of flight). Upon arrival at Dekai airport, transfer to your accommodation  for a short briefing by guide about  The Koroway Adventure & trekking. And we will need some times to prepare everything in Dekai for the next day to korowai trips.  dinner and stay very basic hostel.

Day 04:  Brazza River – Koroway Tribe Territory  (B/L/D)

Transfer by car to Lokpon and today travel by motorized canoe through Brazza River for approx 6-8hours.  From Brazza river up to Kolf River on destination to Mabul or baygon. Depends with rivers high condition, sometime the water river down to 1 meter (low tide), the boat have to be slower. Arrive at afternoon or at night.  Dinner and overnight in the village of Mabul or upper of Mabul (Baygon).

Day 05, 06, 07, 08: Koroway  Adventure  (B/L/D). 

A 4 days-long trek through the territories of the Korowai. Depending on  weather conditions and the pace of the march (this is always adapted to the slowest  person in the group), we will visit several "rumah tinggi” and its inhabitants. We will choose the most accommodating spot to spend more time there thus we’ll be able to take a closer look at the daily life of Korowai and learn their – sometimes shocking - customs. Everyday  we’ll be marching approximately 3 to  5 hours a day taking into account many stops and “photo breaks”, it will probably be a full day trekking. Be ready for getting wet and dirty! Our way will go through huge swamps and rainforest and will  cross many bigger and smaller rivers. Sometimes to cross the river we’ll chop down a tree and build a provisional bridge. The group will be at all times accompanied by porters and a local guide / hunter hired in the first village. During the 4 days in the jungle, we will not only visit several settlements cut off  from civilization, but also have a unique chance to experience the beauty and menacing power of one of the wildest stretches of rainforest in the world. The participants of the expedition will get an opportunity to admire the untouched flora and fauna, learn a few basic rules of survival in the jungle, possibly with a chance of going hunting. We’ll also see how to make sago, build a trap for a wild pig.

But above all – you will meet remarkable people from a completely different world. The tribes of Korowai  is one of the most isolated and least known ethnic groups of Melanesia, still steering clear of the missionaries who have been more and more successful at converting other tribes in the past three decades. The Korowai is so rarely visited by groups of white people that it is hard to tell who will be a greater attraction – our expedition for them, or the other way around.

Day 09: Jungle - Mabul (B/L/D)

The Last day trek we will be arrive in Mabul. We will consider where we would sleep in the jungle near Mabul or at village itself. Lunch en route, dinner and overnight at tents.

Day 10:  By Boat To Dekai  (B/L/D)

Boat is waiting us in Mabul for a few days and drop us back for 6-8 hours from Mabul to Dekai Lunch en route, dinner and  overnight at Simple Hotel in Dekai or at tents.

Day 11:  Flight to  Jayapura   (B/L/-)

By regular flight to Jayapura ETD 11:00. These flight very often delayed due to bad weather. Arrive in Jayapura airport transfer by car directly to the Hotel. City Tour will be made when the time is available. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner will be on your account.  Stay at  Medium accommodation.

Day 12:  Jayapura  – Departure  (B/-/-)

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport leaving to the next destinations. 

Above program and itinerary is flexible or depend on local conditions, flights, weather, etc