Bird Watching In Jayapura, Arfak, Sorong & Raja Ampat for 11 Days

Duration :  11 Days / 10 Nights
Location : Jayapura – Manokwari/Arfak – Sorong & Raja Ampat
Start/Finish : Jayapura / Sorong
Grade : Moderate

What To Expected

Jayapura Region: New Guinea Harpy-Eagle ,Grey-headed Goshawk, Pale-vented Bush-hen, Great Cuckoo-dove, Pink-spotted Fruit-dove, Orange-bellied Fruit-dove, Coroneted Fruit-dove, Pink-spotted Fruit-dove, Brown Cuckoo-dove, Wompoo Fruit-dove, Pinon’s Imperial Pigeon, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Eclectus Parrot, Red-cheeked Parrot, Lesser Black Coucal, Variable Dwarf Kingfisher, Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, Emporer Fairy-wren, Tawny-breasted Honeyeater, New Guinea Friarbird, Yellow-bellied Gerygone, Blue Jewel-babbler, Boyer’s Cuckoo Shrike, Black-browed Triller, Brown Oriole, Spangled Drongo, Northern Fantail, White-bellied Thicket-fantail, Shining Flycatcher, Golden Monarch, Pale-billed Sicklebill, King Bird of Paradise, 12 Wired Bird of Paradise, Lesser Bird of Paradise, Metallic Starling, Yellow-faced Myna, Red-capped Flowerpecker, Black Sunbird, Olive-backed Sunbird and a lot of more.

Manokwari Region: Vogelkop Bowerbird ,Green-backed Robin, White-shouldered Fairywren. Cuckoo Dove, Mount Soyti, Western Parotia, Female Western Parotia, Female black sicklebill, Capped-white Eye, Ornate Melidectes, Sclater’s Whistler, Mountain Fruit Dove, Olive-crowned Flowerpecker, Olive Flycatcher, Western Smoky Honeyeater, Jewel Babbler, Grey Green Scrubwren, Green-backed Robin  and a lot of more.

Sorong Region: Red bird-of-paradise, Wilson’s bird-of-paradise, Magnificent bird-of-paradise, Western parotia, Palm cockatoo, Black sicklebill, Collared kingfisher, Warbling white-eye, Northern cassowary, Pale-blue monarch, Pied imperial pigeon, Red-breasted Paradise kingfisher, Double-eyed fig parrot, Brown-backed Honeyeater, White-bellied Cuckooshrike, Metalic Starling, Rainbow Bee-eater, Olive-crowned Flowerpecker, Olive-backed Sunbird, Nankeen Nightheron, Orange-fronted Fruit Dove, Pacific Swallow and a lot of more.

Raja Ampat Region: Red Bird of Paradise and Wilson’s Bird of Paradise, Glossy Mantled Manucode, Common Paradise Kingfisher, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, Beautiful Fruit Dove, Pinon Imperial Pigeon, Claret-breasted Fruit Dove, Pied Imperial Pigeon, Eclectus Parrot, Red-cheeked Parrot, Shining Flycatcher, Palm Cockatoo, Suphur-crested Cockatoo, Yellow-faced Myna, Brown-headed Crow, Brown Oriole, Torresian Crow, Mimic Meliphaga, Puff-backed Meliphaga, Radjah Shelduck, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey, Willie Wagtail, White-breasted Woodswallow, Pacific Swallow, Pacific Reef Heron, Striated Heron, and a lot more.

Tour Price

• 1 Person = USD.
• 2 – 3 People = USD.
• 4 – 5 People = USD.

Included:

✓ All land transportation include airport transfers.
✓ Accomodations based on twin/double share at hotels in the town.
✓ Accommodation at guest house/homestay with basic facilities.
✓ All Internal flights: DJJ-MKW, MKW-SOQ.
✓ Ferry Tickets & return.
✓ English speaking local guide and local cook.
✓ Porters during trekking (villagers).
✓ Full board meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
✓ Permits and Entrance fees.
✓ All activities mentioned on the above program.

  • Travel insurance , Domestic Flights, Extra baggage charges. ❌
  • Conservation Fee Of Raja Ampat (PIN) 700K IDR.❌
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages etc.❌
  • All expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control.  ❌

What to bring

Hat, Rain Coat, Umbrella, Sun Glasses, Sun cream, Mosquitoes & Insect repellent, Water Bottle, Head Lamp, Long Sleeved shirt and pants,   Benoculars / Charged Cameras, Enough IDR Cash, Necesarry Medecines (Paracetamols & Malaria Pills are highly recommended ), Power Banks, Towels, Waterproof Bag, Both paired of Sandals & Shoes (Water proof high boots).

Not suitable for

  • Children under 15 years old.
  • Back Problems.
  • Pregnant Travelers.
  • Luxury Lifestyle Travelers.

Important Information

  • The Program/itinerary are subject to change in accordance with local situation and condition. In general: Infrastructure,  Flights, Weather and etc.
  • Meals/Food; will be prepared & served by Local people (Local & Indonesian food) during stay in the forest, Unlike eaten in the good restaurant in the town.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Jayapura Arrival - Nimbo (L/D)
  • Meet at the Airport, by Car proceed transfer to village in approx 2 hours.
  • Take a rest until afternoon.
  • Walk into the forest for Birding.
  • Back to the village & for dinner.
  • Accommodation; Guest House.
Day 02 : Still In Nimbo (B/L/D)
  • Wake Up at 04:30 AM & Preparation for birding.
  • Walk into the forest for birding.
  • Back to accommodation for Breakfast.
  • Walk deeper to another direction for Birding, Lunch in Box will be prepared
  • Birding Activities until evening.
  • Back to the homestay for Dinner.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 03 : Fly To Manokwari – Mt. Arfak (B/L/D)
  • Early morning at 05:00 AM, drive return & direct to Sentani Airport.
  • Breakfast at the Airport & by Flight to Manokwari with schedule 10:00 AM.
  • Lunch in the town of Manokwari.
  • Drive by 4WD to the village in Arfak in approx 2 hours.
  • Take a rest for a while.
  • Walk into the forest for Birding.
  • Back to the village for dinner.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 04 : Still In Mt. Arfak (B/L/D)
  • Wake Up at 04:30 AM & Preparation for birding.
  • Walk into the forest for birding.
  • Simple Breakfast will be served in the forest at 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM.
  • Walk deeper to another direction for Birding.
  • Back to the homestay for Lunch.
  • Walk to another direction for Birding & Wildlife.
  • Back to the home stay for dinner.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 05 : Fly To Sorong (B/L/D)
  • Early morning at 06:00 AM, drive return to the town & proceed to the Airport of Manokwari.
  • Breakfast at the Airport & by Flight to Sorong with schedule 11:00 AM.
  • From the Airport by 4WD direct transfer to transfer to Forest in approx 2 hours
  • Lunch served at street restaurant en route.
  • Check In to the Guest house & take a rest.
  • Walk into the forest for Birding.
  • Back to the village & for dinner.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 06 : Still in the Forest/Village (B/L/D)
  • Wake Up at 04:30 AM & Preparation for birding.
  • Walk into the forest for birding.
  • Breakfast in the box will be served in the forest at 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM.
  • Walk deeper to another direction for Birding.
  • Back to the homestay for Lunch.
  • Walk to another direction for Birding & Wildlife.
  • Back to the home stay for dinner.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 07 : Return To Sorong For Raja Ampat (B/L/D)
  • Wake up at 05:00 AM & Preparation for leaving.
  • 05:30 AM by 4WD drive to Sorong and Direct to the horbour.
  • Simple breakfast will be served at Street Caffe in the horbour.
  • Morning Schedule by Ferry destination for Raja Ampat – 2 hours.
  • Arrive at Waisai, By car direct transfer to Sarpokreng.
  • Lunch will be served at homestay
  • At 15:00 PM walk into the Jungle for birding.
  • Late afternoon back to homestay for dinner.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 08 : Still in The Village (B/L/D)
  • Wake Up at 04:30 AM & Preparation for birding.
  • Walk into the forest for birding.
  • Simple Breakfast will be served in the forest at 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM.
  • Walk deeper to another direction for Birding.
  • Back to the homestay for Lunch.
  • Walk to another direction for Birding.
  • Back to the home stay for dinner.
  • Walk to another direction for Birding & Wildlife.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 09 : Waigeo (B/L/D)
  • Wake Up at 07:00 AM & Preparation for Leaving.
  • Breakfat at homestay.
  • Drive by Car to Waisai town.
  • Change transport with 4WD drive to the village in Waigeo.
  • Check In & Luch at Homestay.
  • Walk into the forest for birding.
  • Back to the home stay for dinner.
  • Walk to another direction for Birding & Wildlife.
  • Accommodation; Homestay.
Day 10 : Return To Sorong (B/L/D)
  • Wake up at 04:30 AM & Preparation for Birding.
  • Walk into the forest for birding.
  • Walk back to accommodation for breakfast at 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM.
  • At 09:00Am by 4WD drive to the horbour in Waisai.
  • Lunch will be served at the Street Caffe/Restaurant in the horbour.
  • Afternoon schedule by Ferry destination for Sorong – 2 hours.
  • Arrive in Sorong, transfer to Swissbel Hotel.
  • By car for dinner at local Grilled Fish Restaurant.
  • Accommodation at Swissbel Hotel.
Day 11 : Departure (B)
  • Breakfast available at 06:00 – 09:00AM.
  • Transfer to the Airport according to your flight schedule.
  • Good bye & see you someday.

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