Trekking In Baliem Valley 6 Days

About This Tour

Trek through the villages of the Dani people, 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. 2 Nights 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 Community house
  • Type of Tour : Nature, Culture & Way of life
  • Trip Level : Very easy, EasyModerate, Challenge, Hard

Tour Price  

  • 2 People = IDR. 19.700K Per person
  • 3 People = IDR. 16.800K Per person
  • 4 People = IDR. 13.800K Per person

Included:

   ✓ 2 Nights stay at local house in the village with Standard Sleeping bags and Mats
   ✓ 2 Nights stay at Baliem Pilamo Hotel or similar in Wamena
   ✓ 1 Night stay at Mercury 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
   ✓ 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, Head Lamp, 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 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 Kilise (B/L/D)

After breakfast, by car drop us to Yetni river is direction to Southern Baliem Valley.  From here  where the trekking begins with all the porters and cook to reach Kurima in approximately 1 hour.  Begin climbing the Hesegem hill on the direction of Kilise. Along the trails, you will meet local people in their activities and yet the scenery is very beautiful around. Lunch boxes is provided. 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. In the early afternoon we reach the church of Kilise village where we will stay overnight surrounded by beautiful landscape. Afternoon you may explore the traditional villages and learn about the people way of life. Dinner will be provided by a cook.  Accommodaton at Local house or Guest House in the village using sleeping bags and mattresses.  (Walk approx. 4-5 hours).

Day 03: Trekking To Syokosimo (B/L/D)

Walk and down to baliem river for about 1 hour and crossing the suspension bridge on Baliem River.
After we successfully arrived at the other side of the river, then hike up & down to 3-4 hours through the beautiful country side and cross the river of Mugi. You will encounter and greeted by the Dani people who work in their steep sweet potato garden. Lunch en route. We will arrive in the village of Syokosim in the afternoon. . Dinner will be provided by a cook. Accommodaton at Local house or Guest House in the village using sleeping bags and mattresses. (Walk approx. 4-5 hours).

Notes and important information:
The suspension bridge is approximately 30 meters long and is damaged, we have to be extra careful when crossing it. Where you have to hold your breath for a few minutes to cross it. If it is not possible to cross the bridge then we have to change the route to another village as a substitute or direction to Syokosimo.

Day 04: Syokosimo – Wamena – Jiwika (B/L/-)

After breakfast, walk to the terminal. From here we will use a 4WD car to return to Wamena town for about 1,5 hour. Check in to your hotel or drop all our luggages if the room not ready.  After lunch drive up to the north of baliem valley for approximately 25 minutes. 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 Dani People and their traditional houses. Everywhere the friendly natives offer their arts and crafts, weapons and curiosities for our inspection. Stop at Pasir Putih, Traditional local market. Late afternoon drive back to the Hotel,   Dinner will be on your account. Accommodation in the hotel (Walk approx. 1 hour).

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.

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