Highlights
“It is only possible to explore Baliem valley by walking through sheepherders or caravan trails. It means trekking. Trekking and hiking among mountains and amazing views, grass hut villages, animals, suspension bridges, and sweet potatos plantations and on the other hand encountering friendly by Dani, Lanny and Yali people is most touchable. Trekking in the remote of Baliem Valley is most exciting because of its sceneries, trails, historical places, cultures and heartwarming human encounters.
Medium Trekking Baliem Valley
Be ready to go back in time and walk through the ancient world of the Dani tribes during this trekking tour in the southern part of the Baliem Valley. You go back to the roots of Papua and challenge yourself to meet the most beautiful people in the most fascinating environment.
In 1938 the area of Baliem Valley and its people were discovered and the original Dani and Lani tribes inhabit this beautiful valley still today. This 5 days trekking tour through the southern Baliem Valley offers great and interesting trekking routes and an unforgettable adventure to your soul. A good physical condition is required for this tour. You pass mountainous and isolated area where you will meet friendly tribes that still live according to their own, traditional ways. Although the people have started to wear western clothing, their habits and way of living has not changed much in the last decades. There are no road systems between the villages so to walk is the only option to move around the valley. We take you back to the roots of Papua in a fascinating and pure environment.
Day overview
| Day 1 | Wamena – transfer to starting point trekking; Walk to Kilise |
| Day 2 | Trekking Baliem Valley ; Kilise – Syokosimo |
| Day 3 | Trekking Baliem Valley; Syokosimo – Hitugi – Hugem |
| Day 4 | Trekking Baliem Valley Back to Wamena ; Hugem – Seima – Kurima – Sogokmo |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Airport |
Trekking around Baliem valley can be as long or short, as easy, moderate or difficult as you wish. There are two types of trek in the remote of Baliem Valley. Trekking and stay at “guest house” such as “Honai” but mats and blankets are provided by hosts or set a tent outside (Camping).
RAJA AMPAT (WEST-PAPUA)
Explore North Waigeo islands-Wilson BoP focus overview
An archipelago spanning over forty thousand square kilometers and made up of about one thousand five hundred tiny islands, many of which are uninhabited, Raja Ampat is one of Papua Barat “(Indonesia’s)” most popular tourist destinations. The name Raja Ampat, which means “The Four Kings”, comes from a local myth that tells a story of a woman who came across seven eggs. Out of the seven, four hatched and became kings that occupied four of Raja Ampat’s biggest islands—Batanta, Salawati, Waigeo and Misool.
In brief
A true paradise for raja Ampat birding. Raja Ampat is the birders paradise. Flocks of the colorful parrots are distinctive sight when you arrive to the island. And after first night deep sleep; you will be awakened by chorus tropical sounds.
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•Language : English
•Location : Raja Ampat Islands
•Travelers : — adults
•Experience: Wilson Birds of Paradise
•Tour Type : Private Tour Market [This program valid until 2035 [market]
Private Tour : Raja Ampat Birds Watching
5 days/4 nights Birds Photography
Day 1-Arrival in Sorong-Waisai-Raja Ampat [Dinner]
Arrival at Sorong airport, meeting service and transfer to “people harbor” [Pelabuhan Rakyat] of Sorong for your ship drive to Waisai. Depart schedule either at: 09:00 am or 14:00 PM. Arrival in Waisai, we will driving approximately about 30 minutes to our resort, hotel or Guest house or similar.
Day 2-Raja Ampat-Birds photography Tour
Wake up call at 4:00 AM. When we will have early breakfast on: 4:30 AM (early morning), around 5:30 AM we will take you to habitat of Wilson Birds of Paradise (C.Respublica). To visit this habitat you do medium level of trekking. You will do half day of Wilson birds of Paradise photography. Around 10:00 AM, we will return to the resort/Guest. Lunch will be prepared by the resort staff. At: 15:00 PM, you will bird tour along the main path of Waigeo island. Late afternoon, back to the resort for dinner and stay overnight.
Day 3-Raja Ampat-Birds photography Tour
Another wakeup call will be at 4:00 AM. When we will have early breakfast on: 4:30 AM (early morning), around 5:30 AM we will take you to habitat of red birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise (C.Respublica).
Come back to the resort/Guest at 10:00 Am. In the afternoon, at 14:00 PM, we are heading to Wilson BoP display to photography. In the afternoon more active. It’s a good time to photography. After two hours Wilson birds of Paradise photography, you will be doing birds photography in Waisai airport areas-until 5:00 PM,and return to resort-Dinner-Rest.
[Optional:
You can do night birds photography [Focus on Papuans frog mouths, and marble frog mouth, Papuan bobook & hooked kingfisher.
Day 4-Raja Ampat-Birds photography Tour [B.L.D]
After breakfast, we will go early morning by the 4WD and dropped off on birding spots. Our target today is Wilson Birds of Paradise photography. There is a chance to see red bop, hornbill, white crested cockatoo, lorry, imperial pigeons, Dollar, Dusky Scrub fowl, Radjah Shelduck, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, Greater Crested Tern, Greater Crested Tern, Collared Sparrow hawk, Pacific Baza, Great-billed Heron, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Western Crowned-Pigeon and many migrated birds.
Day 5 Waisai-Sorong [B]
After Breakfast at the resort heading to sea Port a At 08:00 AM. We will depart to harbor by then connect to Sorong by Fast Ship. On arrival in Pelabuhan Rakyat, transfer to Sorong [Mamberamo hotel or Swiss bell hotel or similar. Or same day from Pelabuhan Rakyat to Sorong Airport-and connect flight out by afternoon flight-Next destination-Ends!
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