Indonesia - Lost Tribes of Papua
Indonesia - Lost Tribes of Papua
Style: ActiveIn depth encounters on footDuration: 15 days
Type: GroupSmall group tours with a maximum of 12 travellers
Itinerary
Day 1 – Sanur (Bali)
Arrive in Bali and
transfer to your hotel in Sanur, an attractive and relaxed beach town in
Bali. Overnight Puri Kelapa or similar.
Day 2 – Sanur – Jayapura
Free day to
explore the town or relax on the beach. Overnight flight from Bali to
Jayapura. (B)
Day 3 – Jayapura – Sentani
Arrive in
Jayapura. Transfer to Sentani where the rest of the day is free.
Overnight Hotel Ratna Manunggal or similar. (B)
Day 4 – Wamena
We fly to the highland town of
Wamena, situated at an altitude of 1,600m in the heart of the Cyclops
Mountains. This is where we will see our first glimpse of the tribes of
the Baliem Valley. Overnight Baliem Pilamo Hotel or similar. (B)
Days 5-9 – Baliem Valley Trek
We begin our trek
through the Baliem Valley, one of the most isolated and beautiful places
on earth. We trek along forest paths through highland pasture with views
of jagged peaks and cross raging torrents on rope bridges. The valley
teems with wildlife and there are an extraordinary variety of exotic
plant species. Along the way we visit remote wilderness villages and
tribes like the Dani, Lani and Yali, often wearing little but penis
gourds and following a traditional way of life that provides us with a
glimpse of our ancient past. At night we camp or stay in village huts.
(BLD)
Day 10 – Wamena
Today we walk out of the
wilderness and back into Wamena. Tonight a hot shower, good food and a
clean soft bed awaits you. Overnight Baliem Pilamo Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 11 – Jayapura – Biak
Fly via Jayapura
to the island of Biak, renowned for its unspoilt beaches. We stay in
Kota Biak, a small and attractive town positioned close to the best
beaches. Overnight Hotel Aerowisata or similar. (B)
Days 12 – 13 – Biak
Free days to relax in
or near Biak; there are lots of options including boat trips to the
Padaido Islands and fabulous snorkelling opportunities in the crystal
clear waters. Overnight Hotel Aerowisata or similar. (B)
Day 14 - Sanur
Fly back to Bali and transfer to
Sanur for our final night. Overnight Puri Kelapa or similar. (B)
Day 15 - Sanur
Transfer to the airport for your
onward flight. (B)
