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05.11.11:
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Departure in Frankfurt.
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06.11.11:
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In the afternoon arrival in Denpasar/Bali. Welcome by our representant and transfer to
Hotel IDA in Kuta. Rest of the day no program. (Overnight incl. breakfast)
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07.11.11:
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Early in the morning at 02.30h a.m. local time, flight
with Garuda Indonesia to Jayapura, the capital of Papua Province. Arrival in
the morning at about 08.15h a.m. local time. After short transit connecting
flight to Wamena in the central highlands. Welcome by our local staff and
transfer to
THE
BALIEM VALLEY RESORT.
After lunch, there is time for exploring the spacious resort area on one's
own initiative. Common dinner.
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08.11.11:
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Whole day at the wonderful Baliem Valley. Time for last purchases and
dispositions of our expedition.
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09.11.11:
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In the morning transfer to Wamena airport. Flight to Dekai, located at the
upper reaches of Brazza River. At arrival, last purchases at the local
market. We go on by truck to the harbour, where our longboat awaits us (about
1 hour drive). Today we plan to go about 2 more hours downstream to the
settlement
Patipi Dibawa, where we will build our camp directly down by the river.
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10.11.11:
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In the morning we go on downstream by our longboat passing amazing prime
forest landscapes. Around noon we will reach the mouth of the mighty Siret
River. After our lunchbreak, we then go on upstream the Siret to the Kuruwai
settlement MABUL. Depending on the water level this boat trip affords more
or less time. Under best circumstances, we will arrive there in the
afternoon. Tentcamp in Mabul and recruitment of our porters.
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11.11.11: until
19.11.11:
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1.trekking day to the traditional tribal lands of
the Kuruwai. Beautiful primal forests and unique human contacts await us
there. Altogether we have 9 trekking days. On the 9th day we must get back
to MABUL!
We start our trekking from MABUL in northern direction into the deep forests
of the Kuruwai. Daily tent camps next to traditionally living Kuruwai
families, close to their impressive tree houses. The tree houses always are
located next to wonderful, fresh waters. So every day, a refreshing bath is
guaranteed! When we meet bigger family clans, we will stay two nights, so
that we have time to study the living conditions and mode of work of
these unique forest nomads. Our tour leads us from north to the east and
afterwards back to MABUL.
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The daily life of
the Kuruwai in pictures
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20.11.11:
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Today we go back to Dekai by motor longboat. At good water level, we will
reach the harbour of Dekai in the afternoon. Drive to Dekai and tent camp at
proper place.
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21.11.11:
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Flight to Wamena. If possible, directly connecting
flight to Jayapura. Transfer to our hotel. Dinner at a homelike restaurant
in Sentani.
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22.11.11:
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Today recreative tour to a beautiful tropical beach in the west of Sentani (Defabre
Beach). If we cannot catch the connecting flight to Jayapura on 21.11., we
would have to stay 1 night in Wamena from 21.-22.11.10 and would take the
plane to Jayapura today!
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23.11.11:
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In the morning transfer to the airport and flight to Denpasar/Bali at 09.40h
local time, operated by Garuda Indonesia. Arrival in Jayapura at 14.00h
local time. Welcome by our representant and transfer to hotel IDA. Rest of
day no program.
(Overnight incl. breakfast).
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24.11.11:
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Free day in Bali. Daytour possible on request.
Information, booking and rates by our local representant. (Overnight
incl. breakfast).
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25.11.11:
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In the afternoon transfer to the airport an flight back to Frankfurt.
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26.11.11:
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In the morning arrival in Frankfurt.
END OF TOUR
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Please note:
We reviewed this expedition with level of difficulty
***. Everyone in good physical condition can handle this tour - but the
extreme climatical conditions in this region are highly straining! The
paths in the rainforests are plane and often easy to go. Here and there we
have to get over swampy passages and primitive tree bridges by the help of
our local porters.
The main luggage is carried by our local Kuruwai
porters. Each participant carries only his personal daypack. The daily
stages should not be more than 4-5 hours.
Spacious 2- or 1-man tents are provided. Also the
complete cooking equipment. In principle nobody needs to bring any private
food. But little snacks (chocolate etc.) are a welcome variety, and most
of our participants carry it along.
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Important:
Passport
has to be valid minimum 6 months at entry. Please
check with your embassy about the visa procedure. At entry to Papua, each
participant must bring 2 pass photos for the surat jalan (travel permit
for Papua).
Price
inclusions:
- International
and national flights incl. flights in Papua
- program
as itinerary
- Fullboard
during the whole tour (except Bali only breakfast)
- All
transfers, fees and entrance fees
NOT
included:
- Meals
in Bali
- Optional
daytour in Bali
- Private
expenses
- Drinks
in hotels + restaurants
- IDR 150.000,-- airport tax in Bali at
departure
- Visa
fees for Indonesia
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