- In the morning, arrival in Timika, then flight to Ever.
- We arrive mid-afternoon and drive along the shore of the Arabian Sea, then up the Sungai Asewet River to the small town of Agats, where we will spend the night.
- In the afternoon, walk to the village of Syuru, then visit a small museum and the Asmat Foundation, whose goal is to provide a minimum of social services in the region.
- Overnight at the hotel
Overview
Irian Jaya (Papua) is the second largest island in the world, attracting lovers of exoticism and adventure. This amazing island is rich in a variety of attractions, including Lake Sentani, Apayo Island, Doyo Lama Village (famous for its unique woodwork and rock paintings), Baliem Valley (homes of the Dani, Lani and Yali tribes), Asmat tribes famous for their artistic wood crafts, and the Karowai tribes build their tree houses, providing travelers with a unique experience.
Day 1
Arrival Jayapura - Wamena - Jetni - Vulik
Day 2
Agats –Per
- Early in the morning by motor boat (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) to the village of Per. At the mouth of the river we meet the Asmat tribe, who lead us to the village. We attend the Mbisy ceremony and canoeing demonstration.
- Dinner and overnight in a local resident's house, in a public house (primitive comfort).
Day 3
Kilise-Kurima-Seima-Khulesi-Sogokmo-Wamena
- We spend the day taking part in Asmat hunting and fishing: afloat on rafts we ascend the river, observing fauna and flora, in the heart of unspoiled nature. We learn to track sago. Picnic for lunch. Return to the village by the end of the day. In the evening we share their daily life and find out from them about their rituals and beliefs through our guide.
Day 4
Per –Omandesep
- We continue our exploration in the land of Asmat: by motorboat for about 3 hours we reach the village of Omandesep, where we meet another Asmat clan who welcomes us to their communal house. We go to the jou, the men's house, and watch the creation of the "salawako" shields. We spend the afternoon exploring the village.
Day 5
Omandesep –Agats
- We say goodbye to our hosts in Omandesep to return to the town of Agats after a long journey by motorized boat. We stop for lunch en route by boat, in the heart of an amazing landscape of deltas and marshes. Once back in town, there is time for a relaxing stroll around this central city of the region and meeting the locals.
Day 6
Agats –Ever –Timika
- Early in the morning we leave the Asmat country to return by motorized boat to the city of Ever
- Then flight to Timika.
Included
- Special permission to travel to Papua
- Accommodation at a local hotel in Agats on a double occupancy basis
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation in a local house/shelter according to the program
- Cook during the hike
- Loader during a trip to Asmat
- Rent a motorized wooden canoe in Asmat according to the program
- Meals according to the program (Breakfast=B, Lunch=L, Dinner=D)
- 1 time spectacle of canoe race in Asmat
- 1 time sight of the Mbist pillar in Asmat
Not included
- Air ticket
- Airport tax, airport loader
- Any costs associated with flight delays, flight cancellations, flight time changes
- Additional meals, foods, drinks
- Insurance
- Laundry, phone calls
- Tips, shopping and other personal expenses
