Hiking In The Dani People Countryside 4 Days

About This Tour

Walking through the Dani village, how they work in the gardens to meet their daily needs. By seeing their daily life; gardening, The natural beauty surrounding the Dani village is breathtaking. 1 Night stay with the Dani people who still live a simple and traditional life.

Description 

  • Duration : 4 days – 3 nights
  • Accommodation : Hotel & Local Home stay.
  • Type of Tour : Nature, Culture & Way of life
  • Trip Level : Very easy, EasyModerate, Challenge, Hard

Tour Price  

  • 2 People  = IDR.15.000K Per person
  • 3-4 People = IDR.12.500K Per person
  • 5-6 People = IDR. 10.000K Per person

Included:

✓ 2 Nights stay at Baliem Pilamo Hotel in Wamena or similar
✓ 1 Night stay at local house in the village with Standard Sleeping bags and Mats
✓ English speaking local guide, Porter and Cook with its basic equipment.
✓ Meals as specified in the itinerary
✓ Mineral Bottle
✓ All Tour & Land Transport, Airport Transfers
✓ Entrance fees to all Villages and object.
✓ All Necessary Travel Permit of Papua

  • All Domestic or Internal Flights (Jayapura to Wamena return) ❌
  • Mock Battle/Traditional with Dani People ❌
  • 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, ask your tour guide.

 

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Wamena – Explore Traditional Villages of Dani People (-/L/-)

Meet & pick up at the Wamena Airport, transfer to the 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 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. Stop in the 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: Trekking, Syokosimo - Wesangma (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel, we will use a truck or 4WD car to go to one of the villages in the southern part of the Baliem Valley which will take around 1,5 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. From Syokosimo village we will walk on the footpath for 2-3 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 30 minutes by local people. In the afternoon we can visit local people to interact with them. Lunch in box is provided and dinner are prepared.  Accommodaton at Local house or Guest House in the village using sleeping bags and mattresses.  (Walk approx. 3-4 hours).

Day 03: Trekking To Kurima – Yetni River – Wamena (B/L/-)

After breakfast continue walk to Kurima district for 2 hour. Today we can work more leisurely than the previous day because the distance is shorter 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 Baliem Pilamo Hotel.   (Walk approx. 3-4 hours).

Day 04: Flight Return To Jayapura - Next Destination (B/-/-)

The flight early in the morning, Aftar breakfast, transfer at 05:30 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.

Would you like to book this tour? Contact us for availability.

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