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. 1 Night stay with the Dani people who still live a simple and traditional life. Continue the tour to Jayapura to see the beauty of Lake Sentani
Description
- Duration : 6 days – 5 nights
- Accommodation : Hotel & Local Home stay
- Type of Tour : Nature, Culture & Way of life
- Trip Level : Very easy, Easy, Moderate, Challenge, Hard
Tour Price
- 2 People = IDR. 20.500K Per person
- 3-4 People = IDR. 16.300K Per person
- 5-6 People = IDR. 14.000K Per person
Included:
✓ 1 Night stay at local house in the village with Standard Sleeping bags and Mats
✓ 3 Nights stay at Baliem Pilamo Hotel or similar in Wamena
✓ 1 Night stay at Meecury Hotel*** or similar in Jayapura
✓ English speaking local guide, Porter and Cook with its basic equipment.
✓ Meals as specified in the itinerary
✓ All Tour & Land Transport, Airport Transfers
✓ Mock Battle/Traditional 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
- To explore some places in the interior of the traditional villages through the villager’s footpath. It maybe muddy, puddles and crossing wooden bridges. Prepare yourself for all possibilities that may occur.
- Transport used: Minibus Non Air condition
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Wamena - Panorama, Traditional Houses - Mummy (-/L/-)
Upon arrival at Wamena airport transfer to Baliem Pilamo 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 To Wesangma (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, we will use a 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: 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 05: Wamena - By Flight To Jayapura / City Tour (B/L/-)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Jayapura. Upon your arrival at Sentani airport of Jayapura by car drive from the Airport to Teletubis Hills which is located on the edge of Lake Sentani towards the opposite city of Jayapura in about 15 minutes. From the parking lot you have to walk to reach the maximum height so that the Enchantment of Lake Sentani is more visible and amazing which is surrounded by hills. Here you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Sentani and its surroundings. 30 minutes drive to Kalkote Dock to have a local boat for excursion at Lake Sentani, we could do a lake tour 1-2hours in the this lake by seeing local people with their traditional life in Asey Vilagge. Walk around and seeing the local people of Sentani tribe making & selling their arts, bark painting, neckles, and variety of handy craft. Lunch at Youwga Local restaurant near lake Sentani.
On the way to get to downtown of Jayapura, about 20 minutes away from the city center we will stop at the TVRI Transmitter. From this height the view of the city of Jayapura is very charming with the wind blowing you into the memories of the history of the second world war in the city of Jayapura when the Japanese army controlled the city of Jayapura, formerly called Hollandia as the provincial capital of Netherland New Guinea. At the end of tour visit Hamadi Market. Check In to your accommodation . Dinner will be on your account.
Day 06: Flight Jayapura - Next Destination (B/-/-)
Breakfast in the hotel, On time transfer to the airport for your flight to 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
