Baliem Valley & Raja Ampat

Two Highlights in One Week

7 days/6 nights ● from Wamena, Papua/ to Sorong, West Papua ● Private Tour ● 3 nights in The Baliem Valley Resort, 3 nights in Raja Ampat High-End Overwater Bungalows ● Level of difficulty: None

Experience two completely different sides of Papua in just one week. Discover the fascinating culture and mountain landscapes of the Baliem Valley before continuing to the tropical islands and pristine waters of Raja Ampat.  Begin with a 3-night cultural journey through the Baliem Valley, home to the Dani and Lani tribes. Meet them during private excursions, walk through traditional hamlets and fields, and experience a traditional pig festival, one of the most unforgettable experiences in Papua. Stay at our The Baliem Valley Resort, the most unique accommodation in the region, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Then fly to Sorong and spend 3 nights in Raja Ampat, where you can relax in an elegant resort with spacious overwater bungalows, a private beach, and a luxurious spa. Enjoy diving, snorkeling, or island excursions, surrounded by some of the world’s most spectacular marine landscapes. This tour is a perfect introduction for travelers with limited time, combining Papua’s two most iconic destinations in a single journey. 

This itinerary is a sample and can be tailored to suit your preferences, available time, and budget. It’s meant to give you an idea of what’s possible – and we’re happy to tailor it to your needs.

Price per person
from Wamena, Papua/ to Sorong, West Papua

for minimum 2 guests
USD 2.990 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: Baliem Valley
The impressive Kotilola Cave, the Meagaima Mummy and a visit to Papuan coffee farmers

After breakfast, we drive to the famous Kotilola Cave with its gigantic stalactites and stalagmites. Parts of the cave have collapsed over time, allowing sunlight to enter and lush vegetation to flourish. With a torch, you can explore a little deeper into the cave until reaching an underground river. The cave is also home to a large colony of bats. After visiting the cave, we continue along the Baliem River until we reach a small village. From here, we cross the river one by one in traditional dugout canoes before walking to the village of Meagaima. Here, we visit one of the very few preserved Dani chief’s mummies. Due to its remote location, this mummy is only rarely visited by tourists. There is also time to relax for a while in one of the traditional huts before returning across the river. We then continue by car to the village of Pugima, where we meet local coffee farmers and enjoy a freshly roasted cup of Papua highland coffee. Grown at high altitude in fertile volcanic soil and cultivated using traditional methods, the coffee is known for its rich and complex flavour with notes of fruit, chocolate and earthiness. You’ll witness the entire process, from tree to cup, all done by the same family. In the afternoon, we return to the resort.
Please note: After periods of heavy rainfall, the mummy in Meagaima may become inaccessible. In that case, we will instead visit the chief’s mummy in Aikima village.

Transportation: Total 2 hours of drive, 2 hours walking. Local guide included. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

Inside the spacious bungalow @ The Baliem Valley Resort
The mummy of Meagaima

Day 3: Baliem Valley
Traditional pig festival, an unforgettable experience

Today is a very special day! After breakfast, we get ready to participate in a pig feast which takes place in a traditional Dani village. Many decorated people from the Dani tribe take part in the festival. Such pig feasts with hot stones and earth pits are probably the most interesting part of a trip to New Guinea. It is difficult to describe what exactly is so unique about these festivals because there is just too much happening at once. You have to see and experience it yourself.  For lunch, there is a picnic but you can also eat the food from the traditional earth pit if you like. The freshly cooked pork and sweet potatoes are delicious! In the late afternoon, we return to the Resort.

The pig festival takes place in changing villages. Precise information on travel times cannot be provided. 1 hour walking. Guide included. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

During a pig festival
decorated dani man starting a fire
A Dani from the Baliem Valley starting a fire

Day 4: Baliem Valley – Raja Ampat
Flight to Sorong and direct transfer to Raja Ampat

After breakfast, you are transferred to Wamena Airport for your flight to Sorong via Jayapura. Upon arrival in Sorong in the late morning., our representative awaits you and transfers you to the Swiss Belhotel for a lunch before getting onboard your direct speedboat transfer to your resort in Raja Ampat. About two hours later, you arrive to a stunning view: elegant bungalows built on stilts over the Pacific Ocean. After checking into your bungalow, the rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Transportation: 3 hours by flight – with mandatory stopover. 2 hours by speedboat. Accommodation: Overwater Superior Bungalow, High-end Resort. Meals: full board.

Swim with Manta Rays
Hawksbill Turtle among corals

Days 5 -6: Raja Ampat
Free days in paradise: diving, snorkeling and à la carte excursions

Wake up to the sound of birdsong and waves. Have breakfast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Relax on the terrace of your bungalow, read a book or put on your fins, mask and snorkel to explore the nearby reef, rich in corals and fish, including mandarin fish, manta rays, wobbegong, bamboo sharks and reef sharks. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the occasional dugong. Join one of the resort’s daily excursions to further explore the archipelago’s must-see attractions or join diving or snorkeling tour with the Resort’s Dive Centre. And don’t miss the resort’s beautiful spa with traditional massages.

Accommodation: Overwater Superior Bungalow, High-end Resort. Meals: Full board.

Choose from superior or deluxe bungalows - all built on stilts over the water
This exclusive private beach is just steps away from your bungalow

Day 7: Raja Ampat – Sorong Airport
Last day in Raja Ampat and transfer to Sorong Airport

After an early breakfast, at 07:00AM you board the speedboat bringing you back to Sorong Airport for your onward flight. Expect to arrive in Sorong Airport around 9am. End of services.

Transportation: around 90 minutes by speedboat, 10 minutes by car. Meals: breakfast.
NB: Your onward flight should not depart earlier than 10:30am.

PRICE & CONDITIONS

Two Highlights in One Week ● Baliem Valley & Raja Ampat ● 7 days/6 nights ● Private Tour
Price per person from Wamena, Papua /to Sorong, West Papua
for 2 guests
USD 2.990 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • +USD 420 for single room
for 3-6 guests
USD 2.780 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • +USD 420 for single room
Single Guest
USD 4.130 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • in single room
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INCLUDES
DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Flights to Wamena, Papua (WMX) /from Sorong, West Papua (SOQ)
  • Raja Ampat Marine park fees
  • Private expenses, tips, and additional beverages
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Costs for excess luggage

We accept payments in USD, EUR, and IDR. Please let us know your preferred currency. Payments can be made easily by standard online bank transfer. Credit card payments are also possible, but a 3.5% fee applies. To confirm the booking, we require a non-refundable deposit of 15% of the tour price. The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days before the start of the tour. Deposit and balance payment conditions may differ if individual partners have stricter payment terms. Prices are subject to change. The final price will be confirmed at the time of booking. Foreign visitors require a travel permit for Papua (Surat Jalan) and/or an entrance ticket for Raja Ampat. For this, we require a copy of the passport and Indonesian visa. 

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