Indonesian river canoe and hiking expedition
tribal chief in Papua
Experience the true lowland rain-forest experience with our river canoe and hiking expedition on the Indonesian island of Papua. While porters will be carrying your luggage and the canoes are motorised this is still a difficult hike and you should be fit and well enough to undertake this sort of exploration. We will be many days away from medical help.
Our exploration will bring us into contact with local cultures and tribes who have very limited experience of the modern world – we expect you to respect their customs and beliefs. We’ll also get to see some amazing wildlife as we journey through pristine lowland rainforest so make sure you have plenty of batteries and memory cards for your camera.
Despite all the hard work and basic conditions this will be a rainforest experience that you will remember.
code: b = breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 : Jayapura – Wamena.
Arrival at Jayapura. We get a domestic flight to Wamena in the morning and check into our hotel. The afternoon is spent on a visit to the local markets before we head to Aikima in the Baliem valley. We spend the remainder of the afternoon hiking in the region exploring the local culture and wildlife. (L), (D).
traditional tribal hut
Day 2 : Wamena – Dekai.
We take a morning flight to Dekai. After lunch We spend the afternoon hiking around the region experiencing local culture and discovering the local wildlife. (B), (L), (D).
Day 3 : Dekai – Brazza River.
It’s an early start today as we head to the Brazza River and our next mode of transport – canoe. don’t worry though it’s not hard work as the canoes are motorised and our guides do the steering. We spend 7 hours on the river as we explore this unique area. Tonight is our first night under canvas to allow us to take in the sights and sounds of the river valley at sunset. (B), (L), (D).
Day 4 : Brazza River – Mabul.
Our river journey continues as we get further into the remote rainforest. We arrive at Mabul around lunchtime. The afternoon is spent making ready for our hiking in the pristine rainforest. We purchase the last of our supplies and spend the afternoon exploring the village and it’s people.(B), (L), (D).
river crossing in Papua
Days 5 – 8: Koroway Batu Hiking.
These next four days will take us hiking into the heart of the remote lowland rainforest. We’ll get to see some incredible wildlife and get to meet local tribes that have very little contact with the modern world. You’ll get the chance to experience how rainforest tribes continue to survive in an ever changing world. Conditions on this hike will be tough with high temperatures and humidity. Ensure you are fit and able to undertake this hike. We’d certainly advise you to spend some time training for this hike before departing so you get the most of your time in this fast disappearing environment. While the hiking may be hard the porters will carry your baggage so you can spend your time enjoying the scenery and wildlife. (B), (L), (D).
Day 9 : Koroway – Yaniruma.
Our day is spent hiking from Koroway down to Yaniruma. It’s a 6 hour hike but when we arrive in Yaniruma in the late afternoon we get to relax by the river and cool of by going for a swim.(B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Yaniruma – Senggo.
We start our long journey back to civilization by canoe along the Backing Dairam River. It’s a long trip of about 10 hours by canoe but you will get the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife as we glide relatively quietly along. (B), (L), (D).
Day 11: Senggo – Dekai.
We continue our river trip as we head back onto the Brazza Riverv to take us to Dekai. We should arrive back in Dekai by late afternoon. (B), (L), (D).
Day 12 : Dekai – Wamena.
We take our morning flight from Dekai back to Wamena. the rest of the day is free for you to continue your exploration of the village or just relax and reflect on your previous week of exploring the rainforest.(B), (L), (D).
Day 13 : Wamena.
This is a ‘free day’ which is on the tour to allow for any delays that may have occurred up to know. This is an undeveloped region of the world and so timetables and schedules do not always go to plan. If we are on time then today will be spent exploring local villages and cultural sites. (B), (L), (D).
Day 14 : Wamena – Jayapura.
We take our domestic flight back to the city of Jayapura. We check in to our overnight hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring the city and taking a boat trip on Lake Sentani.(B), (L), (D).
Day 15 : Jayapura – Departure.
After breakfast you take the transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B).
Tour dates: October 8th, October 22nd 2012.
Tour price: £3320.00 per person based on 2 sharing fully inclusive (excludes international airfares).
Maximum party size: 6.
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