• Trip Code

    EZ2402

  • Location

    Papua Highland

  • Meeting Point

    Jayapura/Wamena

  • Number of Pax

    Min. 8 pax

The Baliem Valley Festival is an annual cultural event where tribes from the highlands of Wamena and the Baliem Valley, including the Dani, Lani, and Yali, gather to celebrate. Around 40 tribes come to showcase their local cultures, featuring traditional dances, musical performances, pig races, and mock wars between districts.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Baliem Valley Cultural Festival
  • Traditional performances
  • 350 years old mummy
  • Traditional market

Rp15.000.000

PRIVATE TOUR

You would prefer to go with your group of friends or on your preferred travel date? You can always request for a private tour. 

Baliem Valley Festival

INTRODUCTION

Baliem Valley Festival is an annual cultural event where all the tribes from the highlands of Wamena and the Baliem Valley such as Dani, Lani and Yali gather together to celebrate the Baliem Valley Festival.

We could see all about 40 plus tribes come to perform the local cultures such as traditional dances, musical equipment performances, pig races and also mock wars between districts which will be held for two days performed by around 30-50 warriors.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: JAYAPURA – WAMENA

All participants are expected to arrive in Jayapura to catch the flight to Wamena at 11.40 or 14.20 (one-hour flight). Upon arrival in Wamena, check in to hotel, rest and freshen up, then enjoy the afternoon at Wamena Hill.

DAY 2: WAMENA (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will visit Obia Traditional Village where we can watch the traditional activities, such as traditional dance, set up fire without matches, burning stone, and many more. After that, we will head to the Baliem Valley Festival venue.

DAY 3: WAMENA (B,L,D)

After breakfast, get ready to enjoy performances and attractions at Baliem Valley Festival full day.

DAY 4: WAMENA (B,L,D)

Today we will visit Suroba Traditional Village and also witness the more than 350 years old mummy of Dani Tribe in Jiwika. Not to miss the local traditional market! After that, we will head to Baliem Valley Festival venue to attend the closing of the event.

DAY 5: WAMENA – JAYAPURA (B)

After early breakfast, get ready to check out. Drop off at Wamena Airport for our flight back to Jayapura at 06.00.

INCLUSIONS

  • Return domestic flight Jayapura – Wamena
  • Land transportation
  • 4 nights accommodation in Wamena
  • Meals as stated
  • All entrance and retribution fees
  • Activities as mentioned
  • Tour Leader and Local Guide

EXCLUSIONS

  • Flight tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal medication
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities for guides

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