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PAPUA - BALIEM VALLEY TREKKING


Code: IND-019 (8 days 7 nights)

JAYAPURA - WAMENA - JIWIKA -KLISE - WAMEREK -WESAGALEP - USEREM

Description


This unforgettable 8 day journey will take you to the heart of Papua; the Baliem Valley Trekking passes by small Dani settlements, deep canyons and high mountains. We will see the most astonishing part of the Baliem River Valley, through the villages of Klise, Tangma, Wamerek, Wesagalep, Userem and return to Wamena via Kurima.

Arrival flight : Jayapura
Departure flight: Jayapura

Program

Day 1. WELCOME TO JAYAPURA - WAMENA - JIWIKA.

Arrival to Jayapura and connection with the flight to Wamena, the capital of Baliem Valley. Once there, we will leave our luggage at the hotel and we will visit its traditional market. Back to Wamena to sleep.


Day 2. TREK 1: WAMENA - KLISE

We will drive to Sogokmo, the starting point of the trekking heading to the village of Dani (Klise). During approximately 1,5 hours, the pathway is level until getting the settlement of Kurima. From this point, we will ascend for about half an hour and then we will continue walking through a flat path again to the village of Dani of Klise, where we will spend the night.
Walk approx: 3 hours - easy level.
Approx slope: Ascent: + 300 m.

Day 3. TREK 2: KLISE - WAMEREK

Today we will walk up for an hour until get the crossing that will take us, way down, to Tangma and Wamerek. Along the trails, we will enjoy the gorgeous views over Bailem River and its tributary, Mugi River. From this point, the way down to the village of Tangma is more difficult. From Tangma, the walk becomes easy until the village of Wamerek. Tents will be settled up in the village of Wamerek.
Walk approx: 4 hours. - mid level
Approx slope: Ascent +200, Descent: - 400 m

Day 4. TREK 3: WAMEREK - WESAGALEP

After breakfast, we are proceed to descend to the hanging bridge of Wesagalep. During the tour, we will enjoy the wonderful views over Bailem River Gorge combined with small Dani villages. When we get the river, we will cross the hanging bridge of Wesagalep (Bridge made of wood and lianas). The way to Wesagalep village from the bridge is going up. We will walk slowly due to the strong slope. We will set up the tents for sleeping in Wesagalep.
Walk approx: 5 hours - easy level.
Approx slope: Ascent +600, Descent : - 250 m

Day 5. TREK 4: WESAGALEP - USEREM

Having breakfast, the walk is hard through a trail up until getting the top of the hill of the Wesagalep village. En route, passing by a jungle area and we will see Ubi "sweet potatoes" plantations. The way down - easy- will take us to a small stream, tributary of Bailem River. We can have a bath and relax. Then the path goes slightly up and down following the Bailem side to the village of Userem, where we ill set up the tents and overnight.
Walk approx: 4 hours - mid level.
Approx slope: Ascent + 400, Descent : - 400 m

Day 6. TREK 5: USEREM - WAMENA

Early in the morning we will come back to the village of Sogokmo, the way down it is a bit difficult only where the path becomes narrower, where we have to pay attention. Along the trail, we will see quite a lot of Danis settlements. When we get the Mugi River, the path to Sogokmo is more difficult. Once we get Sogokmo, our cars will be waiting for us to go back to Wamena. Accommodation in the hotel of Wamena.
Walk approx: 5 -6 hours -mid level.
Approx slope: Ascent +100m, Descent : - 500 m

Day 7. WAMENA - JAYAPURA

Transfer to the airport of Wamena to flight back to Jayapura. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free for you to relax.

Day 8. JAYAPURA - MAKASSAR / BALI or YAKARTA

You are free until the moment of the transfer to Jayapura airport to take the flight to Makassar, Bali or Yakarta.
Domestic flights included:
Yakarta - Jayapura
Jayapura - Wamena
Wamena - Jayapura
Jayapura - Yakarta or Bali

NOTES:
  • 2 PASSPORT PHOTOS PER TRAVELER, NEEDED IN PAPUA.
  • VISA, PAYED UPON ARRIVAL TO THE COUNTRY,30 USD PPAX.
  • EUROS- RUPEES CHANGE NEEDED AT JAKARTA AIPORT. APPROX 250 € PER PERSON, AS IN PAPUA IT IS NOT EASY TO CHANGE MONEY.
WHAT TO BRING FOR TREKKING TRIP IN BALIEM VALLEY:
  • TRAIL SHOES AND SANDALS.
  • SUMMER CLOTHING
  • WARM CLOTHING LIKE A POLAR JACKET TO USE AFTER THE TREKKING ( 12 DEGREES).
  • SLEEPING BAG AND MAT. NIGHT TEMPERATURE: 12 DEGREES.
  • PRIVATE FIRST AID KIT.
  • RAIN CLOTHING.
  • FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES.
  • MOSQUITO AND FLEAS REPELLENT.