Baliem Valley Splendid Tour

The splendor of this package is visiting Baliem Valley, where time seems to have turned back years ago. The people still live traditionally, leaving in a traditional hut, and some men still wearing ‘Koteka’ (penis gourd). This is a standard package where our guests stay in a hotel overnight and have meals at the restaurants.

Day 01: Jayapura to Wamena

Include Lunch and Dinner at a Local Restaurant, and Accommodation at a Hotel in Wamena.

Upon arrival at Sentani Airport of Jayapura, we will provide a meeting service and then check in for the flight to Wamena, the interior of Papua. Flying past vertical mountain cliffs and misty cloud valleys, you will understand why the place remained isolated for so many centuries. Upon arrival at Wamena Airport of Baliem Valley, we will provide a meeting service and then transfer to the Hotel.

The exploration will start to get first impressions of another world at the Napua Hills with its panoramic view of the valley, Wesaput village, and its traditional hanging bridge, some Dani villages, and a traditional market.

Day 02: Jiwika Exploration

Include Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch, Dinner at a Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Wamena.

A full-day tour to explore the Northern part of Baliem Valley to visit several villages of the Dani people, once fierce warriors, now gentle farmers, but they still wear ‘Koteka’ (penis gourd). First drive to Jiwika in the North of Baliem valley, where a 250-year-old Mummy still exists and is finely kept.

In the afternoon, the program will be trekking to the top of Mount Mili to notice how the Dani ladies traditionally produce salt using soaking of the banana stalks into the brine pool, drying, and carrying them home.

Day 03: Maima Exploration

Include Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch, Dinner at a Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Wamena.

Today will be a splendid hike through the valley along gentle hill slopes and the roaring Baliem River. Firstly, drive to Maima village in the southern part of the valley and start our 4 to 5-hour trek. Along the way, enjoy the spectacular scenery, pass small Dani hamlets, and see how they work their gardens.

Day 04: Lani Exploration

Include Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch, Dinner at a Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Wamena.

Drive down to Wamena, then on to Pyramid, en route stop at Kimbim village to see the local market. The pyramid is one of the biggest compounds of the Lani tribes, where here simply walked through the gardens and visited the compound and the villages surrounding it. Lunch boxes will be provided.

Day 05: Wamena to Jayapura

Include Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch, Dinner at a Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Jayapura.

Flight back to Jayapura and upon arrival at Sentani Airport of Jayapura, we will provide a city sightseeing to see the facts the evidence for much of the importance of this city during World War II. First visit Mc Arthur memorial, Cendrawasih Museum, Crocodile farm, as well as the remnant of World War II, Hamadi beach, and Hamadi market. Proceed to DOCK IX fishing houses, then have some leisure time or swim at Base G beach.

Day 06: Jayapura Departure

Include Breakfast at the Hotel.

The morning will be free at your own leisure until the due time for departure. We will provide a transfer to the airport for flight departure to another onward destination.

Tour Price :

Please contact us for the price.

Departure: Daily

Minimum Pax: 2 persons per booking

Tour Type: Private Tour

Pick up Place: At any hotel where you stay in Papua

Pick up Time: 09.00 am

INCLUSIONS:

Air-Conditioned Transportation, based on a Mini-Van or Coach
English or Dutch or German, or French Speaking Tour Guide
Entrance Fees to the object of tourism

EXCLUSIONS:

Visa arrangements
International and Domestic flights and departure airport tax
Meals other than those mentioned above.
Camera/video entrance fees
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, etc.)
Travel insurance
Other services not indicated in the package inclusions above