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Asmat and Koroway Tribe Great Adventure ( 15 Days / 14 Nights ) Day 01 : TIMIKA - ARRIVAL (D) Your arrival time at Timika estimated by noon, then drive to Timika down town for accommodation at Serayu Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner included Day 02 : TIMIKA - AGATS (BLD) Wake up early this morning, soon after breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Mapuru Jaya where we will start our 7 hours speed boat or 12 hours by motorized canoe traveling on water to reach the Asmat area. There are two section of our trip to Asmat ; First, is a two hours traveling on speed boat in the river from Mapuru to Port site at the south coast and the Second, is a 6 - 9 hours traveling on motorized canoe through the Arafura sea. During our long trip to Asmat we make few stops at the village near by the river or at a small island near the coast for stretching our leg and lunch. Please arrange the bag and camera to be covered by plastic or dry camera bag that it will not get wet from the rain or splashing water in the canoe/speed boat during the travel on water. Also prepare and cover your body from the water and put some of the sun block/cream should we have to travel on an open canoe without roof top. The tide is hard to predict, but from November to February is the period where the high tide use to hit the south coast during the west monsoon. However, if the sea is very rough while we travel in the sea, we can opted to travel longer inside inland rivers avoid the high tide along the coast. We arrive in Agats late in the afternoon and overnight at Asmat Inn or Pada Elo Losmen. Our dinner will provide in a small food stall in Agats or our trained cook. Day 03 : AGATS - SENGGO (BLD).Today we continue to travel up river on motorized canoe for approximately 7 - 8 hours to the village of Senggo in the north of Asmat land. There are more villages to be seen and visit during our trip in the river, and we might fascinated to see the forest and birds near the rivers. Lunch will be served on canoe or at a shelter/Befak near the river. Arrive in Senggo in the afternoon, we overnight at a simple guest house. Day 04 : SENGGO - TIAU (BLD) From Senggo we still continue travel on our motorized canoe further inland to the village of Tiau - up river of Dairam for 4 (four) house approx. During the traveling in the river we can see more of the wild life and local tribe (Citak Mitak) tribe fishing on their local dugout in the river. We arrive at Tiau village by noon, overnight at a school or at a church guest house in Tiau. Afternoon we walk into the village and explore the life and culture of Citak Mitak tribe. Day 05 : TIAU - YANIRUMA (BLD) Today, we travel further inland to the upper river of Dairam, our canoe will slow down when the river getting smaller and shallower and will reach the village of Yaniruma within 5 - 6 hours. We overnight at a simple guest house in Yaniruma and in the night we may visit the Korowai or Kombai family in their houses in the village. Day 06 : YANIRUMA - DAMBOL (BLD) From the guest house we walk 20 minutes down to a small river near the village of Yaniruma where we start our adventure in to the Korowai land by paddle canoe or dugout crossing the Dairam Kabur river. From the bank of the river we begin our 4 - 5 hours trek through the swamps, sometimes walk over the log or fallen tree and crossing the river with or without bridge. This is the topic rain forest in the vast-green lowland of South or Papua, there are many exotic things to be discovered and experienced but with a great deal with mosquito, swamp, heat and high humidity (85 - 100%). Our trek in the forest will support by our local porter who carry our bags or gears and will love to help you to do some difficult section of the trip when you need. we arrive in Dambol in the noon, and will meet the first Korowai family on their tree house. Korowai is a nomad people who always move from one place to another at least once every 3 years. They were not live in large group, that at every location of the tree house we only see 2-4 tree house built side by side. The Korowai also a great hunter who hunted pig, Cus-Cus, birds most of their time in life. After we met the Korowai and family on their tree house, we may interact with them help by our guide and experience their life. Overnight at our tent or at shelter we build near the tree house soon after we arrive. Day 07 : DAMBOL (BLD) Today we stay in Dambol and join the Korowai family to the nearby forest collecting foods including chop-down the sago palm tree and extract its starch and put the fish trap in the river. We should not stick on this kind activity but we can just find out what their activity would be when we are with them. Day 08 : DAMBOL - DAYO (BLD) From Dambol tree house we trek to the next tree house in Dayo for approximately 4 hours to learn and experience more of the Korowai primitive life and daily activity. Overnight at tent or at our shelter or on the tree house with our mosquito net Day 09 : DAYO / HUNTING (BLD) Today is a hunting day with Koroway men, we join them into the forest hunting Kassuari or another animal they use to hunting. Day 10 : DAYO - YANIRUMA (BLD) From Dayo we trek 3 hours back to the Dairam Kabur river then paddle canoe/dugout or another animal they use to hunting. Day 11 : YANIRUMA - SENGGO (BLD) From Yaniruma we travel back down river to Senggo. We go faster then when we came as our motorized canoe heading down river. We arrive in Senggo late in the afternoon or in the dark depend on the weather and water level in the river. The more water in the river the more fast we travel. Overnight at guest house in Senggo. Day 12 : SENGGO - ATSJ - AMBISU (BLD) We continue travel on our motorized canoe, heading down river of Siretsj then on another large river of Betsj. We likely travel approx. 7 hours again to reach the village of Ambisu near the cost. Before we arrive in Ambisu, we make a stop at Atsj for reporting the Surat Jalan or Travel Permit at the police station there and we may visit one of the long men's house or Jew is Atsj with a chance to buy arts from the local artist. Arrive in Ambisu, we overnight at a school. Day 13 : AMBISU / WEDDING CEREMONY - KAWET - AGATS (BLD) After breakfast in Ambisu, we walk to the village and view the wedding ceremony show arrange by villagers in the mean's house or Jew. after we photograph the wedding ceremony we travel up river to the village of Kawet to see more of the Asmat wild environment and culture. Walk into the village, visit the men's house then travel back to Ambisu then to Betsj river again. After 1 hour traveling near the coast to Agats. Overnight at Asmat Inn or Padaelo Losmen. Day 14 : AGAT – TIMIKA (BLD) Wake up early this morning, soon after breakfast at the hotel, we will start our 7 hours speed boat or 12 hours by motorized canoe traveling on water to reach back Timika town , overnight at Serayu Hotel. Day 15 : TIMIKA - DEPARTURE (B) After breakfast at Serayu hotel, transfer to the Airport for your flight to the destination Baliem Valley Smile Adventure Tour ( 7 Days / 6 Nights ) Day 1 : Arrival Jayapura Upon your arrival at Sentani airport in Jayapura, your guide will meet and transfer to your hotel. Day 2 : Wamena - Wosilimo - Bugi - Wolo After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Wamena. Upon arrival you'll transfer to Nayak Market to sight see. After lunch at local restaurant, you'll travel by car to Wosolimo. From this point you will walk to the village of Bugi to explore a traditional Dani compound and its people's unique way of life. proceed to Wolo for your night's rest and dinner at local simple house or hut. Day 3 : Wolo - Lluga Continue you adventure with your guide to explore the region. Arrive at Lluga Village. Lunch and dinner is provided by our cook and overnight stay will be in a local Dani hut. Day 4 : lluga - Wolo - Bugi - Wosolimo - Jiwaka After Breakfast experience the communal life of the Dani tribesmen . Return on foot with with your guide to Wolo - Bugi - Wosolimo and then overnight at a local inn or at Dani hut. All meals are provided by our cook. Day 5 : Jiwika - Kontilola - salt - Mine - Wamena After breakfast, visit the village of Sumpaima to see the old petrified mummy an ancient chief oh the village.Afterwards, penetrate Kontilola Cave. Then climbing Mili Mountain where you will see Dani women mine salt in their traditional way. Afternoon you'll return back to the hotel for dinner and rest. Day 6 : Wamena - Jayapura After breakfast trabsfer to the Wamena airport for your flight departing to the Jayapura. Day 7 : Jayapura - Sentani Airport After breakfast transfer to Sentani airport for your flight departture to your next destination Asmat Coastal wild adventure Tour ( 8 Days / 7 Nights ) Day 1 : Arrival Jayapura Upon your arrival at Sentani airport in Jayapura, your guide will meet and transfer to your hotel. Day 2 : Jayapura - Wamena - Asmat - Ewer After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight (only on SUN ) to the Asmat region. Once you arrive at Ewer Airstrip, transfer by canoe to Agatz. Check in at local Losmen for an overnight stay. Afternoon sightseeing to Syuru village and the Asmat Museum built by the Rockefeller and missionaries. Day 3 : Agatz - Ous After breakfast, adventure thru Arafuru sea in o the Bandy River, finally reaching the vilage of Per. Continue to Ous Village onj the Bow River where you will be welcomed by natives all along the way. All meals provided by our cook. Stay overnight in a local's house. Day 4 : Ous The whole day is spent enjoying the Asmat tribe. Learn of their way of life by watching their daily activities. Meals will be provided by our cook. Day 5 : Ous - Amandesep This morning depart by canoe for adventure to Amandesep on the Veresty River. Here explore the Asmat villages and their communities. Overnight at a local restaurant. Day 6 : Amandesep - Agatz After breakfast, depart of Agatz where arrive in the aftrenoon. Stay overnight at the Asmat inn or similar Day 7 : Agatz - Ewer - Jayapura After breakfast transferby canoe to Ewre Airstrip and fly back to Jayapura via Wamena (only on SUN). Day 8 : Jayapura - Sentani Airport After breakfast transfer to Sentani airport for your flight departture to your next destination HIGHLAND WARRIORS AND NEOLITHIC FARMERS EXPEDITION PAPUA, IRIAN JAYA Day 01 : JAYAPURA ON ARRIVAL Arrive at Sentani airport of Jayapura , meeting service then transfer to your hotel for accommodation. DAY 02 : JAYAPURA - WAMENA (B,L,D) After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Wamena, Arrive at Wamena, transfer to your hotel. After lunch city sightseeing with visiting afternoon market. Afternoon back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Day 03 : WAMENA - JIWIKA Morning after breakfast driving to Jiwika, walk up to the salt-water spring on the mountain (45 minutes walk). Local Dani woman will demonstrate how to make salt in traditional way. Back to Jiwika, we will have lunch in Kurulu or picnic lunch. After lunch visit the Mummy at Sopahima, and also some typical Dani Village nearby. An easy and very interesting walk through the Dani County is waiting for us. Late afternoon drive back to hotel. DAY 04 : WAMENA - SOGOKMO - KURIMA - KILISE (B,L,D) After early breakfast drive to Sogokmo, where our hiking will be started. During hiking you will pass thorough the typical Dani terrace garden. Sogokmo in the South of Baliem valley. The start your trekking with your guide, cook and local porters. Trek will be 4 hours thru Kurima district and passing some rivers. Afternoon arrive at village and explorer surrounding. Dinner and overnight at local guest house of Kilise village. DAY 05 : KILISE - IBIROMA - SYOKOSIMO (B,L,D) After breakfast, you are proceed to descend the steep hill down to traditional hanging bridge across Baliem river. Today's walk is a little harder with narrow and slippery paths. But you may also enjoying the nature's beauty by stopping in the small waterfall to get refreshing while the cook serving lunch. After this part, the path gets smaller and tricky until you find another river with no bridge to cross. Trek about 4-5 hours. DAY 06 : SYOKOSIMO - HITUGI (B,L,D) The trekking today is the shortest one. After breakfast you are proceed to continue the trek up to a village called Hitugi. Climbing up the hill all the way to the village is something different, but the scenery is incredibly beautiful combined with small villages and local people working in the field. You arrive after trek 3-4 hours. Dinner and overnight will have at local house of Hitugi. DAY 07 : HITUGI - KURIMA - SOGOKMO - WAMENA (B,L,D) After breakfast, leaving Hitugi back to Sogokmo. The walk today is the longest one, but the terrain is not very difficult as trails wider and the panorama is so evicting. Passing Kurima village before ending up in Sogokmo where the car ready to take you back to Wamena. Lunch served enroute. Dinner and overnight at Baliem Pilamo Hotel or similar of Wamena. Day 08 : WAMENA - KURULU (Pig Festival) In the morning we will leave the Resort for a full day traditional pig festival in a Dani village. It will be your chance to see a full ceremony and takes pictures from the each event. The traditional pig cooking with stones is one of the interesting events on the highland of Irian Jaya. Late afternoon drive back to hotel. Free program. Day 09 : WAMENA - SUROBA - SEKAN Simple breakfast served at hotel. Tours to the Suroba Village and seeing the village surrounded with passing thru the traditional bridge. Than continued hiking to Sekan. Picnic lunch will be served enroute. Late afternoon we arrive at please where our car was stand by there to pick us up and drop to hotel. Day 10 : WAMENA - NAPUA After simple breakfast serve at hotel you will commence your trip by car to Napua with stop at Sinatma to see traditional market and bridge. Afterward heading the trip with passing the off-road. On arrival at napua you will see the wonderful view from the top included some traditional village belong to Dani tribe. After seeing around drive back down than heading to PLTA (Electric Power Plan) to see the beauty Baliem river current while having your picnic lunch. Late afternoon back to hotel. Day 11 : WAMENA - PYRAMID Early after breakfast leave hotel for your Lani Tribe excursion. You will drive around 2 hours to arrive at Pyramid where the Lani tribe live. In generally the men have three to five women and all of them are living all together in one complex. The characteristic of Lani tribe is the men has a big Kotega. On arrival you will have a good chance to expore the Lani village. All meals will be served accordingly. Late after noon back to hotel. Day 12 : WAMENA - JAYAPURA Transfer to airport for our onward flight to Jayapura. End of your Highland Warriors and Neolithic Farmers Excursion. On arrival at Sentani airport transfer to your hotel for accommodation. The rest of the day is free. Day 13: JAYAPURA TOUR TO SENTANI LAKE Breakfast served at hotel. Drop to the boat terminal and boarding to the boat for cruising around the lake with visiting some village around the lake and seeing the daily activities of local people. Late afternoon cruising back to the shore and drop by car to hotel. Free program. Day 14 : JAYAPURA - DEPAPRE - KISSI Early after breakfast leaving hotel by car to Depapre on arrival you will heading by traditional boat in 30 minutes to Kissi Beach . Planning for whole day here with relaxing, sunbathing or snorkeling. You will see a lot kinds of tropical fish. All your meals will be provided by your professional guide. Late afternonh return back to hotel by car. Day 15 : JAYAPURA ON DEPARTURE Early after breakfast transfer to airport for departure to the next destination |