07 DAYS/ 06 NIGHTS BALLIEM VALLEY

Day 01 Denpasar- Jayapura – Wamena (L,D)
Depart to Jayapura on GA 652 ( 02.30 – 08.40) Arrive at Jayapura Sentani Airport and take a short flight to Wamena. After arrive in Wamena transfer to The Baliem Valley Resort overnights at TBVR. (www.balliem-valley-resort.com), afternoon free at own leisure or visiting the Dani’s Hamlet in Hotel surrounding.

Day 02 Trekking South Balliem Gorge (B,L,D)
In the morning we drive to the southern Baliem-Valley. The road ends in a village called Sogogmo, about 3 km before Kurima. Our walking tour along the powerful Baliem-River begins here. First of all a suspension bridge has to be crossed. After that the tour goes on through romantic Dani settlements with terraced fields and wild groves of sugar cane. All the time we have a wonderful view over the river and the narrow valley. In the early afternoon we reach the church of Seinma where we will having our lunch surrounded by a beautiful landscape. Before we reach Kurima a suspension bridge has to be crossed again. And before we reach our Safari Bus some small side valleys have to be passed. Today we will find a lot of unique photo motives. We will reach the Resort In the late afternoon.

Day 03 Salt spring and Mummy (B,L,D)
In the morning drive up to Jiwika in the central Baliem-Valley. Start our trekking up to the mountain through a beautiful rainforest, after an one hour long walking-tour uphill (about 300 height meters) we will reach the traditional salt spring of a Dani clan. Some Native inhabitants in their traditional costumes will demonstrate the old techniques of the salt production. After the relegation we will having our lunch on the mountains base, then walk down to a Kurulu hamlet, where a very old mummy of the famous Dugum clan can be admired. Afterwards the women show us how the brought brine is processed. In the neighbourhood we will see more picturesque hamlets. Everywhere the friendly natives offer their arts and crafts, weapons and curiosities. In the afternoon drive back to the Resort

Day 04 Pass Valley & Kotilola Cave (B,L,D)
Early in the morning start our Tour to Jiwika and Kurulu in the northern part of the Baliem-Valley. Few kilometres from Kurulu we will visit the famous Kotilola-Cave. The huge cave has partly broken down, a condition that allows a lush vegetation then continue drive to the north to the market-place of Uwosilomo where more photo motives are waiting for us. From here we drive up the mountains to the Pass-Valley, deep green Mountain forest along the way is waiting for us to admire, Lunch break during our ride in a suitable surrounding. Small trips through the beautiful botany are possible. On our way back stop in Meagaima where a old chief-mummy can be seen in a small Dani-hamlet next to the Baliem-River (about 30 min walking) We reach the Resort in the late afternoon.

Day 05 Pig Festival (B,L,D)
A special welcome will be given to you upon your arrival in the Village, all Clan member will be gathering on 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 “pig-festival” with the hot stones and the earth pits is probably the most interesting thing to see on a travel to PAPUA will be arrange for you. Photographer and moviemakers will totally be satisfied to day. The unique of such an event can hardly be described by words. You have to see it with your own eyes. Lunch will be inside the hamlet. Of course there is also the opportunity for each guest to eat out of the traditional earth pit. The fresh pig meat and the sweet potatoes taste delicious. Back to the Resort in the late afternoon.

Day 06 Wamena – Jayapura (B,L,D)
Transfer to Wamena and take a short flight to Jayapura. Upon arrival direct city sightseeing Jayapura. Visiting Sentani Lake, Anthropoligical Museum ( subject to change )and local Market Hamadi. Overnight at Sentani Indah Hotel.

Day 07 Jayapura – Denpasar (B )
Transfer from Sentani airport to next destination.

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MEALS NOTE : B (Breakfast) L (Lunch) D (Dinner)

Price inclusions :
- 5x overnights in The Baliem Valley Resort
- 1x overnight at Sentani indah Hotel ( Jayapura )
- Daily transportation
- English speaking guide
- Tour as per itinerary
- All entrance fee and donations
- Police permit
- Return tickets Jayapura-Wamena-Jayapura
- Meals Full board

Exclude :
- Additional drinks and personal expenses
- Airport tax
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For Info : Add. Return Ticket Dps-Djj-Dps : USD 475 (subject to change) Flight schedule Dps-Djj every : Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

REMARKS :
Mostly we recommend our Guest to stay 1 night in Jayapura due to Flight connection, therefore we reserve the right, any compensation nor complaints for misconnecting flight due to Cancellation or delay of the flight from Wamena.

Terms & Conditions
Apply price are subject to change, actual rates will be given upon confirmations.