About This Tour
Hiking through the villages of the Dani people, how they work in the gardens to meet their daily needs. By seeing their daily life; gardening, performing ritual events such as dancing and Mock war. The natural beauty surrounding the Dani village is breathtaking.
Description
- Duration : 4 days – 3 nights
- Accommodation : Hotel
- Type of Tour : Nature, Culture & Way of life
- Trip Level : Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard
Tour Price
- 2 People = IDR.13.500K Per person
- 3 People = IDR.10.600K Per person
- 4 People = IDR. 8.800K Per person
Included:
✓ 3 Night stay at Baliem Pilamo Hotel in Wamena or similar
✓ Meals as specified in the itinerary
✓ Mineral Bottle
✓ All Tour & Land Transport, Airport Transfers
✓ English speaking local guide
✓ Mock War/Traditional Dance with Dani people
✓ Entrance fees to all Villages and object.
✓ All Necessary Travel Permit of Papua
- All Domestic or Internal Flights (Jayapura to Wamena return) ❌
- All insurances, Personal Expense; Tipping, Beverages, Photography fees for local people, etc.❌
What to bring
Hat, Rain Coat, Sun cream, Mosquito repellent, Long pans, Hiking or rubber Shoes
Not suitable for
- Children under 10 years old
- With Back Problems
- Pregnant Travelers
- Luxury Lifestyle Travelers.
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
- Need to pay for photograph local people
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Wamena – Explore Traditional Villages of Dani People (-/L/-)
Meet & Pick up at Wamena airport transfer to your hotel. We begin our tour to Kumugima in direction to the northern part of the Baliem Valley. Few kilometers from Town by drive to Aikima & Kumugima 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 and learn about their way of life in 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.
Continue to Sumpaima, 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. Stop at Pasir Putih, Traditional local market & Napua, Late afternoon drive back to the Hotel, Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation in the hotel (Walk approx. 1-2 hours).
Day 02: Easy Trekking South Baliem Gorge (B/L/-)
In the morning we drive to the terminal in the southern Baliem Valley. We will begin to hike from Yetni river or Sogokmo. Our walking tour over the Baliem River begins here, 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 and the narrow valley. In the early afternoon we reach the church of Saliem where we will have our lunch surrounded by beautiful garden of Dani people. This trek offers unique photo opportunities and our car will take us return to the Hotel in the late afternoon. Lunch in Box is provided and dinner will be on your account. If this trekk is still hard, you may skip it and turn to different side of Yetni area. Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation in the hotel. (Walk approx. 4-5 hours).
Day 03: Mock Battle / Traditional Dance – Salt Spring (B/L/-)
In the morning we drive up to Jiwika. 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. Next our one hour trek begins at the base of the mountain and ascends 300 meters through a beautiful rainforest, reaching the traditional salt spring of a Dani clan. Clothed in their traditional costumes, the native inhabitants will demonstrate the old techniques of the salt production. Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation in the hotel. (Walk approx. 2-3 hours).
Day 04: Flight Return To Jayapura - Next Destination (B/-/-)
The flight early in the morning, Breakfast or without any breakfast, transfer at 06:00 am to airport for your flight to Jayapura at schedule at 07:00am. By direct flight 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.
