Indonesia (Irian Jaya ) - Into the Heart of Papua (15 days)
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Indonesia (Irian Jaya ) - Into the Heart of Papua (15 days)

Papua, previously called Irian Jaya, is the part of Indonesia that covers the western side of the huge, remote island of New Guinea, which it shares with the separate country of Papua New Guinea. With some of the most impenetrable jungle on earth, jagged mountain ranges and areas of crocodile-infested marshland, some parts have still barely been explored - the Baliem Valley was only discovered by the outside world in 1938.

  • Day 1 - SEMINYAK BEACH (BALI)- Arrive and make your way to the hotel.
  • Day 2 - SEMINYAK BEACH - JAYAPURA-Free day to explore the town or relax on the beach. Overnight flight from Bali to Jayapura. (B)
  • Day 3 - JAYAPURA - SENTANI-Arrive in Jayapura. Transfer to Sentani where the rest of the day is free. (B)
  • Day 4 - WAMENA-We fly to the highland town of Wamena, situated at an altitude of 1,600m in the heart of the Cyclops Mountains. This is where we will see our first glimpse of the tribes of the Baliem Valley. (B)
  • Day 5 to Day 11 - BALIEM VALLEY TREK-We begin our 8 day trek through the Baliem Valley, one of the most isolated and beautiful places on earth. We trek along forest paths through highland pasture with views of jagged peaks and cross raging torrents on rope bridges. The valley teems with wildlife and there are an extraordinary variety of exotic plant species. Along the way we visit remote wilderness villages and tribes like the Dani, Lani and Yali. At night we camp or stay in village huts. (BLD)
  • Day 12 - BALIEM VALLEY - WAMENA-Today we walk out of the wilderness and back into Wamena. Tonight a hot shower,
good food and a clean soft bed awaits you. (BL)
  • Day 13 - WAMENA - BIAK-Fly via Jayapura to the island of Biak, renowned for its unspoilt beaches. We stay in Biak Town, a small and attractive town positioned close to the best beaches. (B)
  • Day 14 - BIAK-Free day to relax in or near Biak; there are loads of options including a boat trip around several of the Bounty Islands and fabulous snorkelling opportunities in the crystal clear waters. (B)
  • Day 15 - BALI-Fly from Biak to Bali where the tour ends on arrival. (B)

Operated by Imaginative Traveller (SPHA)

Departures: June, August & October

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