Mamberamo River Adventure

About This Tour

Mamberamo is a name a river in the province of Papua formerly was Irian Jaya or west Papua. It is the largest river in Papua province Indonesia by volume of discharge, and also the widest. It is an almost unexplored area which seems very promising for special endemic found and probably has a very high biodiversity including hidden tribes. The people who live along the Mamberamo river are great hunters, they have found endemic species such as the new flower, bat (Syconycteris), the small tree rat (Pogonomy), the flowering shrub (Ardisia hymenandroides), and the small wala-bi (Darcopsulus). The area is also inhabited by 143 species of birds, including birds of paradise. Two types of crocodiles; Estuarine crocodile (Crocodile porossus) and Land crocodile (Crocodile novaquinea). These two crocodile species are hunted by traditional people of Mamberamo.

Group Tours:

  • Tour Name:  Mamberamo River Adventure 13 Days
  • Date of Travelling:  July 1st – 13th ’ 2026
  • Duration:  13 Days – 12 Nights
  • Highlight:  Culture, Nature & Wildlife
  • Accommodation:  Hotel, Community House/Camping with Tents
  • Trip Level:  Easy & Challenge
  • Group Leader:  English Speaking
  • Participant:  Min 3 & Max 8 People
  • Price:  From 4,500 $ Per Person

Included:

✓ All Internal Flight from Jayapura (return)
✓ 9 Nights stay at Community House/Home stay/tents in the forest
✓ 3 Nights stay in the Medium Hotel in the city
✓ Tents & Mosquito Nets for Camping in The Forest with Rubber Mats &Thin Blanket.
✓ English speaking local guide
✓ Cook with its basic equipment.
✓ Meals as specified in the itinerary
✓ All Activities & Land Transport, Airport Transfers
✓ Traditional Boat/Motorized Canoe provided by Local people (Day 3-12)
✓ Conservation fees/Donation to the Villagers
✓ All Necessary Travel Permit of Papua

  • All International & Domestic Flights (From/To Jayapura & Out) ❌
  • All insurances, Personal Expense; Tipping,  Beverages, etc.❌
  • All Expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control.  ❌

What to bring

Raincoat, torch/Head Lamp, lightweight clothing will be more comfortable in the more humid coastal areas. Bring plastic raincoat to cover the camera or other necessary things, comfortable high boots, Sandal, Sun hat and Block out, Mosquito repellent, Drinking Bottle, Dark glasses, Camera, Additional Rupiah Cash, Personal Medicine.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 13 years old
  • Travelers with Back Problems
  • Pregnant Travelers
  • Traveler with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Luxury Lifestyle Travelers.

Information

  • This trip is an Adventure on the Mamberamo River, 70% will be done using traditional boats/motorized canoes across areas or branches of river that have never been passed by foreign tourists before.
  • You are required to remain friendly to the environment and respect the culture of the local community
  • If you need snacks, additional drinks can be purchased from the city
  • It is not allowed to bring alcoholic
  • Bring fishing gear if needed. .
  • Adventure routes are subject to change at any time without notice or will depend on the situation, conditions, and weather while on the Mamberamo River.
  • We will provide you with a more detailed description after making a reservation with a 10% deposit from the Price mentioned.

Itinerary

Day 01/ July 1st: Arrive in Jayapura

It is hoped that you will arrive today in the morning in Jayapura because we need a few hours to process a travel Permits to the Mamberamo area from Papua regional Police in Jayapura. Arriving at Sentani airport, we will pick you up and take you to a hotel near Sentani airport. Lunch and dinner at your own account. Overnight in a mid-range hotel in the Sentani area.

Day 02/July 2nd: By Flight (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will leave the hotel to catch a regular flight to the west of papua it is a smal town in Papua. The flight schedule changes frequently so it will be adjusted according to the schedule according to the day and date of departure. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel and personnel from our team will report the Travel Permit to the Police Office of City for Confirmation. And we need time to prepare all the equipment, food supplies and more for the next day’s trip. Lunch and dinner will be prepared at hotel. Accommodation at Simple Hotel in The town.

Day 03 – Day 8/July 3rd – July 8th: Mamberamo River & Activities (B/L/D)
  • After breakfast at the hotel. preparation for leaving to the next destination, we use cars to transfer to a little harbor.  Loading of all equipment and supplies to the boat and beginning of the all-day-long trip along the Mamberamo river. By using a motorboat, we usually call “Motorized canoe” through the pacific ocean, it will take around 5-6 hours to arrive at the destination.   You may be surprised to see the scenery along the Mamberamo River if this is your first trip to Papua. We’ll stop for a moment to stretch our legs over lunch. Lunch is provided in a box.  The village is located on the edge of the Mamberamo River, Papua. In the afternoon, before dark, we arrived at the village. Dinner is provided by the cook and stays in local people’s homes using mosquito nets. 
  • Good morning, did you sleep well? now you know what it’s like to sleep in an uncomfortable place – unlike the hotels in your city. Breakfast is provided by the cook. still using the motorized canoe, after breakfast our journey continues for about 3-4 hours. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen on the way – sometimes the world’s biggest crocodiles lurking in the water, sometimes water turtles, sometimes just birds and parrots. During the trip and along the river, we should have met traditional people who still live in huts in the forest. Maybe meet or not because this tribe always moves every certain period to look for food that has been provided by nature. Mamberamo nature is very rich with various flora and fauna. By using a motorized canoe, we will continue to look for the existence of this isolated tribe along the Mamberamo river branch or other river branches. Today’s trip is very flexible because we may need more time to meet this hidden tribe. We will build a tent on the edge of the Mamberamo river for the night which is located not far from the existence of the tribe. Dinner will be provided by the cook.
  • This tribe usually resides in the forest and builds huts or temporary residences in the forest. They do not like being seen by other tribes can interfere with their lives and take their food. It is different with the arrival of tourists to their homes where we are required to bring some of their needs, such as; Tobacco, Salt, Rice, hooks. For 4 days we will join the tribe while watching their daily activities such as: processing sago food, catching fish in the river, how to make animal traps, how they cook and build their homes. To see their activities in the middle of the forest, we may have to walk a few hours to reach the place where they carry out their activities. but we must stay in one place as a base to store goods, equipment and food during our stay in the forest. In the afternoon we return to base camp and spend the night in a tent. Lunch and dinner are provided by the cook.
Day 09/July 9th: Return -Out Of Mamberamo River (B/L/D)

After breakfast, it’s time to arrange items in preparation for returning to the previous village with a motorized canoe for 3-4 hours. Lunch and dinner are provided by cooks at local people’s homes. spend the night using mosquito nets.

Day 10/July 10th: Island (B/L/D)

Good morning. After breakfast, still using Motorized canoe , we continue our journey to the villlage which is located on a small island in the pacific ocean. The journey by motorized canoe takes around 6-7 hours depending on the weather today. Lunch is provided in a box. If the weather is favorable during our trip, then we can arrive at the island before dark. Stay overnight in a homestay owned by the local community. Sleep today is definitely better than the previous day and you will sleep better because it is accompanied by a mattress and pillow and is not disturbed by mosquitoes. Dinner is provided by the cook.

Day 11/July 11: Extension Tour to Swim with the Whale Sharks (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the homestay. today’s tour program is just an addition if you like and lucky. If the weather is very good and not full moon, there may be a chance for you to swim and play for a full day with the whale sharks on this island. Taking pictures with whale sharks is not as easy as you have seen on television. Taking pictures with whale sharks is the last memory you can get while traveling in Papua with our team “Jefalgi Papua Tours & Team”, because we know that you will not plan to make a second trip to Papua again. this is a very valuable experience and memories that can not be forgotten for a lifetime. dinner and overnight at a homestay in Kwatisore village.

Day 12/July 12th : Return To The City (B/L/D)

If yesterday there was no possibility of meeting with whale sharks, then today is the last day to see them. Please capture your photo if there is still a chance. In the afternoon after lunch before 13:00 noon all luggage and equipment have been prepared to depart and return to the original city. The trip is about 2-3 hours using a motorized canoe. Dinner at the hotel and spend the night in a better mattress, cleaner, more comfortable than the day before.

Day 13/July 13th : Next Destination (B/-/-)

Breakfast at Hotel. You have scheduled your next flight. From this airport you can take the next flight to the city of Jayapura, Manokwari, Biak, Sorong, Surabaya, Jakarta or Bali but have several stops in several cities. So you have to check the flight schedule according to the purpose of your next trip. We will transfer to the airport according to your schedule.

Some notes:

  • Due to weather conditions, The best time to visit Mamberamo from April to September. The weather in this period is very good, however you must be prepared for all possibilities that can occur because the weather in detail cannot be predicted.
  • This Tour Program is made in such a way as not to be constrained by local flight schedules and preparations that must be made and cannot be shortened according to your wishes.
  • If you want to join this trip, then you must be able to accept everything, must be adjusted to local circumstances and availability. Please don’t cry!

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