DAY 01 Wamena – Sogokmo – Kilise village, 5 hours hike (B,L-Box, D)
Arrival at Wamena airport, quick refreshment, drive 40 minutes to Sogokmo, the starting point of the trekking route. Surrounded by dense forests, Baliem valley is located deep in the heart of West Papua. The trek expedition includes a local tour guide, a cook and porters. It will take about 5 hours passing some Dani tribe plantations. Arrive in the village in the afternoon – exploring village, while your cook prepares the dinner. Overnight at a local guest house in Kilise village.
Day 02 Kilise – Ibiroma – Syokosimo, 6 Hrs (B,L-Box, D)
After breakfast descend the steep hill down to traditional hanging bridge across Baliem River. Today’s walk is a little harder with narrow and slippery paths, however how unique with the small waterfall where we will refresh while the cook serves us lunch. After this part, the path gets even smaller and tricky until we find a tricky bridge to cross.
The trek to Syokosimo village is about 6 hours. Overnight at a local guest house in Syokosimo village.
Day 3 Syokosimo – Hitugi 4 Hrs (B,L-Box, D)
The trekking today is the shortest one, about 4 hours. After breakfast, trek to a village called Hitugi passing beautiful scenery and small villages. Arrive in the village around noon. Overnight at the local guest house in Hitugi village.
Day 4 Hitugi – Yuarima 4 Hrs (B,L-Box)
After breakfast depart for Sogokmo. The walk today is the longest one, but the terrain is not very difficult. We will pass Kurima village before ending up in Sogokmo where the car is ready to take us back to Wamena. Overnight at the hotel in Wamena.
Day 05 Yuarima – Obia – Wamena (B)
Breakfast at hotel, then proceed to Obia Village (not too far from Jiwika). This is one of the Dani tribe village which is still preserved their old way of life, penis gourd, grass skirt, and round shape house (honai). Here, we will have held war dance.
Proceed to Anemoigi and Sumpaima villages, about 10 minutes ride from Obia, where we will see a 250 years old mummy at one of the old house here. Shortly after we will visit the natural cave at nearby Wosilimo village.
Day 06 Wamena – Jayapura (B)
Following breakfast, the tour guide and driver will pick us up for the transfer to the airport for your return flight to Jayapura. In Jayapura, we will take a boat trip on Sentani Lake, visit Hamadi Market and secluded beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Jayapura – Jakarta (B)
Breakfast and transport to the airport.
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