Borneo Papua Komodo Expedition Tour

Duration: 14 Days

Overview

Borneo Island is the land of Dayak tribes and lush rainforests containing some of the richest flora and fauna in the world. The Indonesian part of Borneo is called “Kalimantan” and covers about two-thirds of the island. Kalimantan has an intriguing history of sultanates and indigenous Dayak tribes, with a wealth of ecological and cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforests of the world’s third's largest island. Orang Utan is must to see while you are on the island. High up in the mountains of central Papua at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, hemmed in by steep green mountain walls, lies the stunningly beautiful Baliem Valley, home of the Dani tribe. Baliem valley is 72 km long, and 15-31 km wide in places. It is cut by the Baliem River, which has its source in the northern Trikora Mountain, cascading into the Grand Valley, to meander down and further rushing south dropping 1,500 meters to become a large muddy river that slowly empties into the Arafura Sea. The extraordinary interest among travelers lies in Komodo Dragons or locally called ora. It is a valuable alluring factor, showcased in its superb national park. The Komodo National Park was listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1991. Both on land and underwater, it is home to fascinating wildlife. The park consists of Komodo Island, Rinca Island, Padar Island, and numerous smaller islands around.

Highlights

  • Exploring The Orang Utans. Research for feeding at camp Leaky by trekking at rainforest about half hours watching such as the King with overnight in longhouse boat or Klotok
  • Get first impressions of another world. Napua Hills with its panoramic view of the valley, Wesaput village and its traditional hanging bridge, some Dani villages and a traditional market
  • Sogokmo village at southern part of Baliem valley, and start to have a day trek for about 4-5 hours through Dani sweet potatoes gardens and enjoy the gorgeous scenery surrounding. Along the trail you will meet local people with friendly smile in their traditional clothes
  • Drive to Jiwika in the Northern part of Baliem valley to see the 250 years old Mummy
  • Village of Anemoigi where you can view the Dani Mock battle and Pig feast
  • Sightseeing tour including Mac Arthur 2nd World War monument, Sentani lake by long boat to visit Assey and Ayapo villages how the Sentani tribe make the bark painting
  • The Komodo Dragon. This largest living lizard on earth lives on 3 islands Rinca, Padar & Komodo and some parts of West Flores
  • Trekking to see the Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and also some kinds of birds in their pure environment
  • Cruising to Kelor island for snorkeling and swimming on beach
  • Rest in Bali ; the island of Gods where you see The natural beauty of the landscape and rich traditional culture of the people

Itinerary

Arrive at Jakarta International Airport, meet and greet by our guide and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Jakarta Airport from flight to Pangkalan Bun by Trigana Air IL 708 at 09.25. Upon arrival at the airport of Pangkalan Bun direct transfer to the boat for cruise up for Rimba Lodge and afternoon watching proboscis monkeys and wild Orang Utan by boat. Dinner and overnight are provided on Klotok.

Breakfast at Klotok then half day trek for exploring The Orang Utans. Research for feeding time at 13.30 at camp Leaky by trekking at rainforest about half hours watching such as the King during feeding time at 14.00. Meals & overnight provided at Klotok.

Breakfast at Klotok, morning free until transfer to the airport for your flight to Jakarta by Nam Air IN 191 at 15.15. Upon arrival in Jakarta Airport then transfer to Hotel near Airport for rest (Swissbel Hotel Airport 4*). Transfer from hotel to Airport at 20.30 for flight to Jayapura by GA 656 at 22.45.

Upon arrival at Jayapura airport by Garuda Indonesia GA 656 from Jakarta at 06.10, meet and greeting service by your guide and check in on the flight to Wamena around 11.00h, right in the heart of the Baliem Valley. From Jayapura (DJJ) then will take flight to Wamena (WMX) by IL 273. Flying past vertical mountain cliffs and mist clad valleys, you will understand why the place remained isolated for so many centuries ! After passing local customs – there are alcohol restrictions in the Baliem Valley. We will explore the area and get first impressions of another world. Napua Hills with its panoramic view of the valley, Wesaput village and its traditional hanging bridge, some Dani villages and a traditional market.

Afternoon check-in at your hotel, your base for further valley explorations. overnight at BALIEM PILAMO HOTEL and dinner at Sinabung Jaya restaurant.

Today we drive in 35 minutes to Sogokmo village at southern part of Baliem valley, and start to have a day trek for about 4-5 hours through Dani sweet potatoes gardens and enjoy the gorgeous scenery surrounding, you get to Kurima the sub-district. Along the trail you will meet local people with friendly smile in their traditional clothes. After picnic lunch heading back to Sogokmo where the cars pick you up to Wamena for dinner and overnight stay at BALIEM PILAMO HOTEL. Dinner at Sinabung Jaya restaurant.

After breakfast, drive 30 minutes to Jiwika in the Northern part of Baliem valley to see the 250 years old Mummy. Then walk 10 minutes to village of Anemoigi where you can view the Dani Mock battle and Pig feast. You will see how the Dani make fire traditionally, kill a pig with bow and arrow and cook them into the hot-burned stone with vegetables and sweet potatoes in the steaming pit on the ground. Lunch box will be provided or we can have grill pig and local food for our lunch.

After lunch visit the Mili Mountain to see how the Dani women make a salt in the traditional way.

Afternoon drive back to BALIEM PILAMO HOTEL. Dinner at Sinabung Jaya restaurant.

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back to Jayapura by Wamena (WMX) to Jayapura (DJJ) by IL 272. Arrival at airport ofJayapura You may have a full day sightseeing tour including Mac Arthur 2nd World War monument, Sentani lake by long boat to visit Assey and Ayapo villages how the Sentani tribe make the bark painting. Lunch have at Yougwa restaurant near the lake.

After breakfast, transfer time to Sentani airport at 07.00 for flight to Bali by Garuda Indonesia GA 653 at 09.25. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.

Relax on the beach or enjoy hotel activities.

Our purpose today is to see the Komodo Dragon. This largest living lizard on earth lives on 3 islands Rinca, Padar & Komodo and some parts of West Flores. Its length can go up to 3 meters with weight of up to 90 kilo.

Morning flight by Garuda Indonesia GA 7026 at 07.30 to Labuan Bajo, on arrival at Komodo Airport you will be welcomed by our guide then direct transfer to the harbor to get local boat to Komodo island. On arrival direct trekking to see the Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and also some kinds of birds in their pure environment. Lunch on boat while the boat cruising to Pink Beach. Then you can snorkeling and swimming at Pink Beach, afterwards sail to Rinca island.


Dinner and overnight on boat.

Breakfast on boat, trekking to see the Komodo Dragons and other wild animals and also some kinds of birds in their pure environment. While the boat cruising to Kelor island for snorkeling and swimming on beach. Lunch on boat while the boat returning to Labuan Bajo. On arrival direct transfer to Komodo airport to catch your afternoon flight by Garuda Airlines GA 7027 at 16.00 to Denpasar, Bali.

Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at hotel. Relax on the beach.

Transfer to Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport for home trip.

More Information

Price: 2.599 / person

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned car during the program
  • Tour and transfer base on mentioned above program
  • 13 nights accommodation + Daily breakfast base on twin share
  • Meals as mentioned in above program
  • Entrance and parking as per program
  • English speaking guide during tour + local guide

 

Exclusions

  • Optional tours
  • Domestic flight as above program
  • Return Jakarta – Pangkalan Bun
  • Jakarta – Jayapura/Papua
  • Return flight Jayapura – Wamena
  • Jayapura – Denpasar Bali
  • Return flight Komodo – Bali
  • Tipping for guide during program
  • Meal if not mention in program

 

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