Trip: West-Papua
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Papua Butterflies Trip
An adventurous trip, the dream of all the butterfly photographers, becoming true. Fit for everyone and at an affordable price: 15 days in the 3 most famous and different butterfly locations of West Papua, with my experience and the help of the best guides, to find massive Ornithoptera and incredibly coloured Delias, elusive Taenaris and flying jewels Hypochrysops.
A small group, simple but comfortable hotels (mostly with AC and WIFI), expert local guides, will allow us to enjoy one of the last butterfly heavens in all its beauty, with comfort and safety.
DAY 1
Arrive at Makassar Airport (Sulawesi Indonesia) and check in at the simple but modern and clean Ibis Budget Makassar Airport for rest and refresh. 1.40am flight to Jayapura, West Papua (3.20’ flight)
DAY 2
6.05 Am arrive at Jayapura Airport and connecting flight to Wamena at 07.45am (1 hour flight). Quick check in at Putri Dani Hotel and quick on the field. Afternoon back to the hotel, dinner in town.
DAY 3
7.00 Am breakfast and visit to Pass Valley, about 40 km from Wamena and a wonderful place for Delias. Afternoon back to the hotel. Dinner in town.
DAY 4
7.00 Am breakfast and visit few locations around Wamena, looking again for Delias and other species. Afternoon back to the hotel. Dinner in town.
DAY 5
7.00 Am breakfast and again visit to Pass Valley, about 40 km from Wamena. Afternoon back to the hotel. Dinner in town.
DAY 6
6.15 Am flight to Jayapura and connection to Manokwari at 9.45am. Arrive to Manokwari in 1.15 hour. Some personal item shopping in town and drive to Arfak mountains (1 hour good road, 1.30 hour dirt climbing road). Stop on the way to shot some butterfly at about 1.500 mt, arrive at our guest house in the hearth of the rainforest at 5pm. Check in, dinner, possible moth trap activity.
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