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4-day trekking in the southern Baliem Valley

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4 days/4 nights ● from/to Wamena, Papua ● Private Tour Extension ● 3 nights in guesthouse ● Level of difficulty: 2**

This private 4-day trekking tour takes you to the southern Baliem Valley, an area that is difficult to reach and can only be explored on foot. The tour starts and ends at The Baliem Valley Resort. During this trekking tour in Papua, you are accompanied by a guide, a cook, and a porter crew. We start our trek in the village of Sogogmo, where the road ends. For 4 days, we hike through the wild nature of the Papua Highlands and explore the territory of the Dani tribes. We pass their fields and gardens and stay overnight in their villages in very basic guesthouses. The last night at The Baliem Valley Resort is also included in the program.

Price per person
from/to Wamena, Papua

for minimum 2 guests
EUR 650
  • PRIVATE TOUR
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Day 1: The Baliem Valley Resort – Kelise village
First trekking day in the southern Baliem Valley and meeting with the Dani people

In the morning we leave The Baliem Valley Resort and drive to the southern Baliem Valley. The road ends at the village of Sogogmo and our trekking tour along the roaring Baliem River begins here. We are accompanied by a team of porters and a cook. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and continue through Dani settlements with their terraced fields and wild sugar cane groves. We enjoy magnificent views over the river and the narrow valley. After lunch, we continue our hike until we reach the village of Kelise where we stay overnight in a local guest house.

Transportation: 2 hours of drive. 4-5 hours trekking. Guide, cook and porters included. Accommodation: guesthouse. Meals: full board.

Trekking in the southern Baliem Valley

Day 2: Kelise village – Syokosimo village
Second day of trekking

After breakfast we continue our hike. Today’s trail is a little bit more demanding. First, we go down a steep slope which brings us directly to the Baliem River. We cross the river at the suspension bridge of Lelipso village. For this crossing you should not be afraid of heights as the bridge is quite shaky. Afterwards, we have lunch at a small waterfall where we can also freshen up a bit. Then the path gets narrower and we have to cross another river. Finally, we reach our final destination, the village of Syokosimo, where we stay for the night in a guesthouse. The villagers surely bring us some delicious fresh sweet potatoes to roast on the campfire.

5-6 hours trekking. Guide, cook and porters included. Accommodation: guesthouse. Meals: full board.

Day 3: Syokosimo village – Hitugi village
Panorama over the Baliem River and the Baliem Valley

We start our third day of trek in the Baliem Valley with a path that leads steeply upwards. Once at the top, we have a fantastic view over the Baliem River and the valley. We take our time and enjoy the view before continuing to follow the path. We are not far from Hitugi village. On the way there, we pass another typical Dani village and a small market place. When we arrive in Hitugi, we again spend the night in a local guest house.

4-5 hours trekking. Guide, cook and porters included. Accommodation: guesthouse. Meals: full board.

Highland scenery
Suspension bridge on the trail

Day 4: Hitugi village – The Baliem Valley Resort
Last day of trekking and return to The Baliem Valley Resort

We leave Hitugi and follow the ridge for a while until we reach the beautiful and flowery village of Seinma. From here, the path leads us through a mountain forest and can be muddy in places. We slowly descend and soon more Dani fields appear, mainly with sweet potatoes, but also corn, cassava and exotic plants like ginger. We cross the suspension bridge of Sogogmo and after a short climb we are back on the road where our driver is waiting for us. Night and dinner at The Baliem Valley Resort.

Transportation: 2 hours of drive. 3-4 hours of trekking. Guide, cook and porters included. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

Cooking at the campfire
Highland scenery

PRICE & CONDITIONS

4-day Trekking in the southern Baliem Valley ● 4 days/4 nights ● Private Tour Extension
Price per person from/to Wamena, Papua
for minimum 2 guests
EUR 650
  • Single supplement +EUR 110
for 3-6 guests
EUR 520
  • Single Supplement +EUR 110
for 1 single guest
EUR 1.050
  • in single room
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INCLUDES
  • English speaking local guide
  • 1x night in The Baliem Valley Resort
  • 3x nights in simple guesthouses
  • Cook and porters during the trek
  • Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)
  • All transfers
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals full board
  • Surat Jalan travel permit
DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Flights to/from Wamena, Papua
  • Sleeping bag (recommended)
  • Additional drinks and personal expenses
  • Costs for excess luggage

Travelling to remote areas of Papua is difficult, the conditions are harsh, there is no comfort at all. If you can handle such conditions, you will enjoy this trip. If you have any doubts, ask us before you book it. We are happy to help!

We ask for a deposit of 15% of the tour price at the time of booking. The balance is due no later than 4 weeks before the start of the tour. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months when entering Indonesia. Most nationalities receive a visa on arrival (free of charge). Please check with your embassy if you need a special visa for Indonesia and about the procedure. For the special surat jalan travel permit each participant must bring 1x passport copy and 2x passport photos. A list of equipment will be sent with the booking confirmation.

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