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Day 01
Denpasar- Jayapura – Wamena
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, afternoon free at own leisure or visiting the
Dani’s Hamlet in Hotel surrounding.
Day 02
Trekking South Baliem Gorge
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
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
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
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
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
Transfer from Sentani airport to next
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