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Trekking Southern Baliem Valley
Trekking Southern Baliem Valley is a 7D/6N trekking trip, it will be the best experience to trek down the countryside of Papua with its interesting trek. Surrounded by dense forests, Baliem valley is located deep in the heart of West Papua. Baliem Valley trekking scenery is incredibly beautiful, explore the traditional Papuan tribe, villages and see local people working in the field while trekking down the valley. By trekking, you can witness traditional ceremonies, traditional markets and the way of life of the Dani. The Baliem Valley is a popular destination for adventure travelers, anthropologists, and photographers.
Baliem Valley lies in the highlands of Papua and the mountains are a home to the fascinating Dani tribe. Visiting the marvelous area in the Baliem and the villages filled with traditional life. Explore the tribes of the Baliem Valley is an adventure not to be missed for those seeking an exotic and cultural experience in Indonesia.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival Sentani Airport, Jayapura
Arrive at Sentani airport, meet your guide and transfer directly to the hotel. After check-in we are going to the police office for a Permit Letter. The remaining day you will make a sightseeing tour around downtown Jayapura.
Day 2. Wamena
Today after breakfast, you will take a domestic flight to Wamena, the highland town of Papua. The duration is about 50 minutes operated by Trigana Air or Wings Air. You will observe and sightseeing surroundings of Wamena town such as visiting the traditional market. The rest of the day is to prepare for the 4-day trekking to Southern Baliem Valley with your gears, local guide and porters. Overnight at Baliem Pilamo Hotel.
Lunch and Dinner at hotel or local restaurant.
Day 3. Sogokmo - Kilise Village Ibiroma
After breakfast at the hotel, you will go to Sogokmo Village by car. Then we start a 6-hour trekking to Ibiroma Kilise village. Lunch box will be prepared for you. In this route you will pass a few Dani tribe villages and potatoes fields, also women and men are working on the fields. Along the way you will be spoiled with beautiful nature and the beauty of Baliem river. Stay overnight at simple accommodation in Kilise village of Ibiroma.
Day 4. Wesagaleb Village - Tangma and Wamarek Village
After breakfast, the trekking continues to the down hills of Wesagaleb village in 6 hours by passing Tangma and Wamarek villages. The beautiful and challenging nature will accompany you during the trekking, you will also cross Baliem River. Lunch box will be served enroute. Overnight at local house, then have dinner and rest.
Day 5. Trekking to Pilawa Village
After breakfast, you will be trekking up the hills by entering the forest and following by trekking down to Userem village. Afterward, you will continue the trekking to Pilawa village near Seima village. Lunch box is served during the trekking. Overnight at a simple accommodation for dinner and rest.
Day 6. Trekking back to Wamena
Today after breakfast, you will go trekking to Wamena town direction by passing high hills. From there you can see the gorgeous view over Wamena town. After enjoying the view, we continue the trekking down to Minimo village until Muara. The trip continues by car back to Baliem Pilamo Hotel for check-in. Trekking duration is approximately 5 to 6 hours and lunch box will be served during the trekking.
Day 7. Wamena - Sentani Airport Jayapura
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will go to the airport of Wamena to catch your flight back to Sentani Airport and continue your trip to your next destination.
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Price Information
Including:
- Hotel incl. breakfast
- All accommodations in the villages
- Car/ minivan with driver
- English speaking guide
- Cook & Porter
- Meals & biscuits during trekking
- Drinks during trekking (mineral water, coffee & tea)
- Donations to the locals
- Police permit
Excluding:
- Return Flight Jayapura - Wamena
- Lunch & Dinner (outside trekking)
- Soft drinks
- Laundry
- Taking pictures of the locals
- Tipping Guide & Porters
- Other Personal Expenses
Personal Needs:
- Day pack
- Long trek pants
- Comfortable trekking/ walking shoes
- Extra socks
- Hat/ Cap and Small towel
- Toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Sunblock/lotion
- Sandals (optional)
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Spray/Balm for muscles.
- Personal medicines
- Extra trail snack
Accommodations
- Wamena
Baliem Pilamo Hotel
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