2 days Jayapura Tour

Jayapura Trip Brief info

Lake Sentani is a famous primitive arts centre. Bark paintings called Khombow (“Khombow” bark paintings are the work of Sentani people that have existed since their ancestors who were used as clothing (Malo) by married Sentani women. Khombow has a very high philosophical value for the Sentani people, because in the past khombow as clothing was only used 3 times in their lives namely; at the time when a child is born it is used as a wrapper for the baby, when a woman is married and when someone dies, khombow is used to wrap the body. The motifs painted on Khombow bark have sacred meanings and meanings for Sentani people, because there are motifs that are only exclusively owned by an Ondofolo (traditional leader), Khoselo and other customary tools such as the Crocodile and Yoniki motifs. From the results of the field study and the documentation of the motifs painted in Khombow, there have been approximately 12 motifs such as the sun motif, Snake motif, Lizard motif, Lizard, Fish, Stork Feet, Eel, Bat, Flying Squirrel, Leaves, Forest and Spiral or circular flowers. While from its function there are paintings related to aspects of religion and mythology such as Hu and Yoniki’s paintings, as well as paintings related to socio-economic aspects, such as Fouw, Kasindale, Isomo and Kino. The technique of making Khombow bark has not changed traditionally but has not used a machine, only the equipment that has been changed has used modern equipment such as cutting trees using iron axes, machetes to peel Khombow bark and iron plates to pound the skin to be long and wide dried and later as the main material for painting. At present the Khombow bark painting is still preserved by Sentani people, especially those in the Asei village, East Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, even though its function has changed, it is no longer as clothing but has been made as one of the Papuan souvenirs from Sentani)., More, sago bowls and small-carved items are amongst the local handicrafts found here. Our guides are also a private collector of primitive Papuan art and therefore we have the depth of knowledge and connections to ensure that you pay the right price and that all items purchased are genuine.

The port city of Jayapura sits on the coast and has a population of around 250,000 including many people from other parts of the Indonesian archipelago. It is not an unattractive city and you will find museums, hotels, an assortment of restaurants, banks and markets for shopping. From Jayapura it is easy to take guided overnight treks to primitive villages.

The best way to see the Lake and adjacent areas is by motorized canoe. This transportation allows you uninterrupted perspectives of the area access to visit the small fishing village built on stilts over the lake. Fishermen have been plying their traditional trade here for many generations.

02 Days / 01 Night
Jayapura and Lake Sentani Sightseeing Tour
Start / Finish: Sentani Airport Jayapura
Grade: Easy
Tour Code: LST-200TP
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ITINERARY

DAY 01 : JAYAPURA ARRIVAL

Morning arrival at the airport
Meeting service then transfer to Grand Allison hotel.
After check in visiting Asei & Ayapo village
The trip continue to Papua Anthropology Museum
Next, you will heading to Love lake called ” Emfote lake”, crocodile farm. Lunch serve at local restaurant.
After lunch continue to visit traditional house of Jayapura and see the life and culture of local people. Afternoon back to your hotel. (L, D)
heading to Western Jayapura. Today you will visit Doyo baru old village & Sun sets point in Teletabis photography points
Hotel-Dinner-Sleep

DAY 02 : JAYAPURA – DEPARTURE