4-day trekking from Lake Habbema to the Baliem Valley

Follow the path of the first explorers

6 days/5 nights ● from/to Wamena, Papua ● Private Tour ● 3 nights in tent ● 2 nights in The Baliem Valley Resort ● Level of difficulty: 3***

This private 4-day trekking tour takes you along the ancient path of the Baliem Valley’s first explorers. You will be accompanied by a tour guide, a cook and a porter team. We first drive to Lake Habbema, the highest lake in Indonesia at 3,200 meters above sea level. From here we hike through pristine cloud forest until we reach the first settlements of the Baliem Valley. This is the path used by the first expeditions, who at that time landed on the lake with seaplanes and from there hiked down to the valley on foot. Just like back then, we spend the nights in a tent around a campfire. This tour is a short but intense outdoor adventure. The first and last night you spend at The Baliem Valley Resort.

Price per person
from/to Wamena, Papua

for minimum 2 guests
USD 1.620 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • PRIVATE TOUR
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Day 1: Baliem Valley
Arrival in Wamena and transfer to The Baliem Valley Resort

When arriving at Wamena airport, you meet your local guide and your driver. On the way to The Baliem Valley Resort, we visit the market of Wamena. Here local Danis offer their agricultural products. Besides the very popular sweet potato, many other vegetables and fruits are offered. The market of Wamena is also the biggest trading place for the very sought-after wild boars. Once at The Baliem Valley Resort, you settle in your bungalow and, depending on the time of day, you can enjoy lunch or an afternoon coffee. Later, dinner is served in the restaurant.

Transportation: 45 minutes of drive. Local guide included. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

Day 2: Start Trekking – Habbema Lake
Drive to magnificent Lake Habbema and start of our trekking adventure

After breakfast you drive together with your guide, cook and porters to Lake Habbema. The savannah-like landscape of the Baliem Valley gives way to fantastic mountain rainforests with monstrous tree ferns and screw pines, covered with moss, lichens and climbing plants. At 3.200 metres, Lake Habbema is located on a large high moor, surrounded by enchanting meadows full of dwarf cypresses, rhododendrons and many species of orchids. A very unique flora! We enjoy a picnic by the lake and if the sun is shining, we have a spectacular view over the Trikora mountain summit. Then, we go for a walk along the lake and you can even go for a cold swim! With our cook and porters, we set up the camp for our first night in tents.

Transportation: 2,5 hours of drive. 1-2 hours walking. Guide, cook and porters included. Accommodation: tent. Meals: full board.

Driving up to Lake Habbema

Day 3: Habbema Trekking
First day of our trekking through magical cloud forest, following the path of the first explorers

We wake up in the middle of the unique landscape of Lake Habbema. From here we start our hike, which takes us back to Wamena following the trail of the first explorers. In fact, they used Lake Habbema to land with seaplanes and from there reach the Baliem Valley. At that time, this was by far the easiest way to make it to this isolated valley. The path they used is the path we are hiking today. The first part of the trail follows the Ibele River on its way down into the valley. The mountain forest up here is pristine and we have it all to ourselves as this trail is rarely used by locals. In the afternoon we reach a clearing in the forest which is a perfect place for our camp. Night in the tent.

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

Day 4: Habbema Trekking
Second day of our trekking, reaching the first settlements of the Baliem Valley

We start the day with breakfast in the middle of this beautiful forest. We continue trekking along the path and around noon we step out of the forest. Now we have arrived in the Baliem Valley and already after a short time we see the first fields and settlements of the Lani tribe. We have lunch next to the Ibele river which is very nice for a quick swim. We hike a bit further before we reach a Lani settlement where we set up camp for the night.

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

Trekking along Ibele River...
... and through beautiful mountain forest

Day 5: Habbema Trekking – The Baliem Valley Resort
Last day of trekking and return to The Baliem Valley Resort

Today we only need to walk half a day until we reach a small mission station with an airfield. This station was the main base camp of the first expeditions to the Baliem Valley. The Peabody expedition, in which Michael Rockefeller participated, also had its camp here. From here, the road starts again and we are picked up by car for the return drive to The Baliem Valley Resort. Dinner at the Resort.

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

Lake Habema nature close-up
Tent camp near Lake Habbema

Day 6: Baliem Valley
Last day in the Baliem Valley and transfer to Wamena airport

After breakfast, you are transferred to Wamena Airport in accordance with the departure time of your onward flight.

Transportation: 45 minutes of drive. Meals: breakfast.

PRICE & CONDITIONS

4-day Trekking from Lake Habbema to the Baliem Valley ● 6 days/5 nights ● Private Tour
Price per person from/to Wamena, Papua
for minimum 2 guests
USD 1.620 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • +USD 170 for single room/tent
for 3-6 guests
USD 1.270 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • +USD 170 for single room/tent
for 1 single guest
USD 2.750 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • in single room/tent
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INCLUDES
  • Local guide
  • 2x nights in The Baliem Valley Resort
  • 3x nights in tent
  • Cook and porters during the trek
  • Tent & sleeping mattress
  • Equipment (cooking, dishes etc)
  • All transfers
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals full board
  • Surat Jalan travel permit
  • Lorentz National Park permit
DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Flights to/from Wamena, Papua
  • Sleeping bag (!)
  • 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!

For payment we accept USD, EUR, and IDR. Please let us know your preferred currency. 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. Prices are subject to change. The final price will be quoted upon confirmation of the tour. Foreigners need a travel permit for Papua (“surat jalan”). We will take care of this permit before your arrival. For the permit we need a copy of your passports and passport photos. A list of equipment will be sent with the booking confirmation.

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