Irian, one of the Last Frontier on Earth, the paradise for the adventure seekers. The undulating jungles from the mountainous to low land, swampy and coastal rain forest, river valleys and glacial peaks were hiding the ancient cultures of Neolithic tribes for thousand years until discovered in the early of the 20th centuries.

The terrain kept apart from each other for centuries by hostile terrain and long traditions of inter-tribal warfare, headhunting and cannibalism, there has evolved an astonishing degree of cultural and linguistic diversity in language, customs and even physical appearance, despite a great similarity in physical appearance.

Our carefully designed packages will bring you to the remote places to explore the most primitive regions on earth.

YALI TRIBE

Another tribe called Yali, live on hills and flat terrain deeper in the Baliem Valley, at Angguruk that can be reach by 30 minutes chartered flight. The temperature of this area is 20 C  - 30 C in the day time and at night 10 C - 15 C. The total population of this area is 30.000 people.

This tribe has similar way of life like Dani but is shorter and "cleaner". The Yali tribesmen wear "koteka", the penis gourd, straight to front instead of straight up like the Dani do.

The Yali practice less sophisticated cultivation techniques than Dani and keep fewer pigs. They provide the Dani with decorative bird feathers as well as tree kangaroo and cuscus pelts and fine rare woods, long disappear from the Baliem Valley itself.

Yali tools have not changed in a thousand of years - stone axe of pointed shards wrapped tightly onto a wooden stick, net carrying bags supported from the forehead, thick bows five or six feet long, and arrowhead carved to a purpose -broad and flat for large game, a triple barb for birds, notched and tapered black for setting tribal disputes.

There are two actually main tribes in the area:  Yali and Yalimo. Compared with the Dani people this tribe is much more primitive and less visited. They are also less influenced by outside world. There are no land transportation and accommodation available here all must be trekked on foot.

The only air transportation to Angguruk or Kosarek is served by missionary small flight that has to be booked early in advance.

In Angguruk, there're just only missionary's house, teacher's house or even local people's hut for accommodation. Food material must be taken along with, as there is no shop available in this region.

YALI TRIBE ADVENTURE

Duration: 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

Starts/Ends: SENTANI AIRPORT – JAYAPURA

DAY 01: JAYAPURA – WAMENA

Upon your arrival at Sentani Airport – Jayapura, our guide meets you for airport assistance of flight connection to Wamena. After 45 minutes flight, you arrived Wamena Airport where our local guide meets you and direct transfer to Sinatma Hotel, a pleasant accommodation in Wamena for your overnight stay. Rest of the day is free own your leisure to relax after a long flight on the previous night. You could also walk around the hotel to observe the surrounding area. Lunch & dinner at hotel or local restaurant (L, D)

DAY 02: WAMENA – SERKASI 

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for Missionary Charter Plane to Kosarek, home of Yali Mek Tribe. The flight takes about 30 minutes and during to land you can see local people around the landing strip with curious eyes. Kosarek area was opened by missionary in 70’s but the people still keep the tradition alive. They practice cannibalism all at once great farmers and live in the remote area which is difficult to get contact with other places.  Upon arrival, last preparation for a long days trekking, begins with 3,5 hours to Serkasi Village, the Yali compound. On this entire trekking the terrain will be very hard, slippery, steep rocky hills, and rivers with no bridge to get across. Lunch served in lunch box. Dinner prepared by the cook and while you overnight and dinner at missionary or villagers’ house (B, L, D).

DAY 03: SERKASI – PIMOHON

Breakfast at Serkasi before continue 6 - 7 hours trekking to Pimohon Village. Hike up the rain forest mountain where lunch is served. Another hill to climb before reaching the village. Dinner prepared by the cook and while you overnight and dinner at missionary or villagers’ house (B, L, D).

DAY 04: PIMOHON – TELAMBELA  

After breakfast, experience the Traditional Yali’s Pig Feast and War Dance. Here, you are welcomed to study and observe the natives daily activities and way of life. Proceed to the next village, Tambela in 3 hours trekking. Lunch and dinner are prepared by our guide team, your overnight stay at overnight at missionary or villagers’ house (B, L, D).

DAY 05: TELAMBELA – MEMBAHAM 

 After breakfast, the next village is another village located on the other side of the mountain. The scenery in the entire trekking is amazing. Sometime you also could hear and watch Bird of Paradise or cockatoos on the way, refresh yourself in unpolluted rivers and have a great adventurous feeling. After 5 hours trekking, we reach the Mermbaham Village. Lunch box will be served en route, dinner and overnight at missionary or villagers’ house (B, L, D).

DAY 06: MEMBAHAM – HELARIKI 

Leaving Membaham after an early breakfast for a long day of 7 hours trekking. The next village to reach is Helariki, a border village between Angguruk and Kosarek. Today’s hike will be filled up with up and down hills but yet the panorama is very spectacular, with traditional villages and its people to meet. Lunch served by the cook near one of the rivers. Dinner prepared by our guide team and overnight at local school in Helariki (B, L, D).

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DAY 07: HELARIKI – ANGGURUK

Last day of trekking. Descend the steep river bank down to Yahuli’s River and crossing a wooden bridge. After 6 hours of trekking we reach the Angguruk, the sub district of Yali region. Lunch will be served en route. Dinner and overnight at missionary or villagers’ house (B, L, D).

DAY 08: ANGGURUK

Today is a relaxing day. You could also explore the neighbouring area and villages close by. Angguruk is more civilized looking compares to its neighbour villages. Breakfast,  lunch and dinner prepared by our guide team while overnight at missionary or villager’s house (B, L, D).

DAY 09: ANGGURUK – WAMENA

Early breakfast, leave the village by Missionary Charter Plane to Wamena. The plane usually arrives in the morning to avoid the strong wind which blows strongly from other valley on the other side Mountain. The wind usually occurs around 10.00 AM. Upon arrival , transfer to Sinatma Hotel, a pleasant accommodation for your overnight stay. Rest of the day is free to relax (B, L, D).

DAY 10: JIWIKA

Morning after breakfast, we take an hour drive to Jiwika Village, visiting a saltwater-well where the Dani women make salt in their traditional way. Walk down in 50 minutes to Sumpaima Village to see the old mummy of Mabel's family. After lunch at local restaurant in Jiwika, we continue our journey Kontilola Cave that contains the bones of victims of past tribal war. Late afternoon drive back to Wamena with a stop at local market. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (B,L,D).

DAY 11: WAMENA – JAYAPURA

After breakfast at hotel, transfer airport for your flight to Jayapura. From Sentani Airport, we drive you to the capital Jayapura with en route stops and sightseeing for: Mc. Arthur War Memorial Hill, Sentani Lake, State or University Museum, Hamadi Beach, Hamadi Market and Souvenir Shops then lunch at local restaurant. After check in at Yasmin Hotel, if time is allowed, heading to Base G beach by passing through fishing family houses for an opportunity to swim. Late afternoon drive back to your hotel and farewell dinner at a local restaurant (B, L, D).

DAY 12: JAYAPURA AIRPORT – OUT

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Sentani airport for your flight departure to the next destination. (B)

INCLUDED:

* All land transportation including Airport transfers in JAYAPURA, and  WAMENA.

* Accommodations based on twin/double share at hotels in JAYAPURA, and WAMENA.

* Accommodation at Guest House, Missionary Houses, Villager's Houses, Teacher’s House, or in tents with BASIC FACILITIES.

* English Speaking Guide and Cook.

* Porters during trekking (villagers)

* Full board Meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).

* Traditional Performances and ceremonies mentioned on above program.

* Permits and donations.

* All activities mentioned on the above program.

 EXCLUDED:

- Any Domestic Flights

- Any Charter Flights

- Travel Insurance.

- Airport taxes and extra baggage charges.

- Personal Expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages etc.

- All expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control.

What to Bring for trekking trip in Papua

Paper Work:
* Valid passport: your passport must be valid for at least six months after your date of departure from Indonesia

* Four additional passport photos (please keep these handy as we will need these as soon as we arrive in Jayapura)

* Second photo ID (e.g., a driver's license)

* Photocopy of your passport

* Airline ticket and expense money

* All expense money should be exchanged in Jakarta/Denpasar/other major cities upon arrival, as the exchange rate is approximately 25% higher in Jakarta than it is in Jayapura

* In general, credit cards are not accepted in Irian Jaya, so please plan appropriately.

* Travel insurance

Footwear:
In general, our experience tells us that heavy, leather hiking boots are not appropriate for trekking in most parts of Irian Jaya. The reason for this is we spend quite a bit of time walking through water and mud, and the leather gets very saturated. Given the moist climate, the leather will not dry out and could begin to fall apart. We do recommend lightweight trail shoes or even running shoes. The best qualities to look for in choosing shoes to bring to Irian Jaya are as follows:
1. Comfort. Can you walk up to 6 hours in these shoes? (your shoes should be broken in before your trip!)
2. As much synthetic material in the construction as possible
3. Sticky rubber on the bottom sole.
4. Flexible sole (a very thick sole will not allow you to feel where you are placing your feet when on wet logs, etc.)
5. Support for the ankle and the bottom of the foot
 

Socks:
We recommend synthetic or wool blend socks with a thin, capilene-type liner as a first layer. Cotton socks tend to absorb too much water and hold an interesting 'scent' if used repeatedly while trekking.

Clothing List:
* 2 pair Trail Shoes (one replacement pair, just in case!)
* Tevas (or something similar for bathing in streams, around camp, etc.)
* 4 pair of synthetic blend socks (wool blend works well)
* 2 pair thin liner socks
* 1 pair of shorts (quick-dry or supplex nylon material)
* 2 pair trousers (quick-dry or supplex nylon material)
* 1 bathing suit
* 1 lightweight sweater, sweatshirt or fleece
* 4-6 short sleeved shirts (it is best to avoid cotton)
* 1 long-sleeved shirt (quick-dry or supplex nylon material)
* Underwear
* Sleepwear and SLEEPING BAG

Travel Clothing:
* 1-2 dress, skirt or comfortable light-weight trouser
* 2 shirts or t-shirts
* Socks and underwear

In general, it's a smart idea to either wear or carry one pair of your 'trekking shoes' with you just in case your bags should be lost or delayed. While most things can be replaced, it is very tough to replace a good-fitting pair of shoes for trekking!

Gear:
* Large durable, nylon or waterproof duffle bag

* Small collapsible duffle for storing travel clothing and any additional gear that you may decided not to bring trekking)
* Day pack that can fit water bottle and camera
* Rain cover for day pack

* Sleeping bag (rated to 60 degrees)
* Ziplock bags (we recommend that you pack absolutely everything you bring in ziplock bags. It is also wise to bring a 5-10 extra to separate wet clothing from dry)
* Camera

* Recording device and blank tapes (roughly 4-6 hours worth of blank tape)

* Binoculars

* Sunglasses with hard case

* Flashlight

* Extra batteries (for camera, tape recorder and flashlight)

* Quick dry camping towel

* 1-2 bandannas (can be used to cool you off during the day as well as for a wash cloth)
* Broad brim (collapsible) hat or baseball cap
* Medical & Toiletries Kit:
- Personal Toiletries (including bio-degradable liquid soap)
- Sunscreen (preferably with Deet)
- 2-3 bottles Deet-Such as REI's Jungle Juice (remember to pack each bottle in a ziplock bag, as Deet can dissolve certain materials)
- Second pair of eye glasses (if you need your eye glasses on a daily basis)
- Aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve or something similar
- Personal medications (anything you normally take at home and any precautionary items such as migraine medications, if you are prone to that).
- Cold medicine
- Allergy medicine
- Anti-diarrhea medicine (e.g., Immodium and an antibiotic)
- General Antibiotic
- Eye drops
- Poly or Neosporin
- Assorted BandAids (fabric adheres better than the plastic in humid conditions)
- Ace bandage and safety pins
- Anti-fungal cream for the feet (prescription strength is best)
 

Important: Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you upon receipt of final payment.

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

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