Baliem Valley Culture Tour

Experience the home of the Dani and Lani - without pig festival*

4 days/3 nights ● from/to Wamena, Papua ● Private Tour ● 3 nights in The Baliem Valley Resort ● 2 full-day tours ● Level of difficulty: None

This 4 days/ 3 nights cultural trip to Papua brings you to the Baliem Valley, home of the Dani and Lani tribes. You meet the Danis during private excursions. Surrounded by beautiful vegetation you pass through Dani hamlets, villages and fields. You participate in the harvesting and traditional cooking of sweet potatoes, which brings you immersive insights into the daily life of the Dani people. And you have this unforgettable experience while staying in the most unique accommodation in the area: The Baliem Valley Resort. No fitness level needed, this cultural trip in the Baliem Valley is for everyone!

*All our programs can be organized with a sweet potato harvest and traditional cooking instead of a pig festival. 

Price per person
from/to Wamena, Papua

for minimum 2 guests
USD 980 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • PRIVATE TOUR
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Day 1: Baliem Valley
Arrival in Wamena and transfer to The Baliem Valley Resort

When arriving at Wamena airport, you meet your local guide and your driver. On the way to The Baliem Valley Resort, we visit the market of Wamena. Here local Danis offer their agricultural products. Besides the very popular sweet potato, many other vegetables and fruits are offered. The market of Wamena is also the biggest trading place for the very sought-after wild boars. Once at The Baliem Valley Resort, you settle in your bungalow and, depending on the time of day, you can enjoy lunch or an afternoon coffee. Later, dinner is served in the restaurant.

Transportation: 45 minutes of drive. Local guide included. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

Day 2: Baliem Valley
Easy hiking in the southern Baliem Valley and encounter with the Dani people

Today we visit the southern Baliem Valley. We start our easy hike in the village of Sogogmo and we follow the mighty Baliem River. We cross suspension bridges, walk through Dani settlements, meet the locals and see them working in their terraced fields and wild sugar cane groves. For lunch, we enjoy a picnic with a magnificent view over the river and the narrow valley. We walk back on the other side of the river, passing more Dani fields and settlements, before we meet our driver again. In the late afternoon we are back at the Resort.

Transportation: 2 hours of drive. 4 hours hiking. Local guide included. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

Double room
Hiking along the Baliem River

Day 3: Baliem Valley
Sweet potato harvest and traditional cooking, and visit to a local coffee producer

Today, you dive into the daily life of the Dani people, with a focus on their food traditions. After breakfast, we head to a nearby settlement to help harvest and cook sweet potatoes, the staple food of the highland Papuans. You learn the traditional method of cooking with hot stones, and enjoy the freshly prepared meal. Afterward, we hike through Dani farmlands and the beautiful highland landscape, taking in panoramic views on our way to Pugima village. Here, we meet local coffee farmers and savor a freshly roasted cup of Papua highland coffee, known for its rich, complex flavors with hints of fruit, chocolate, and earthiness. The combination of high-altitude regions, traditional farming methods, and fertile volcanic soil creates this distinctive taste. You witness the entire process, from tree to cup, all done by the same family. In the afternoon, we return to the Resort by car.

Please note that this day tour focuses on an introduction to the culinary traditions of the Dani tribes and does not include mock battles, traditional dances, or other cultural performances.

Transportation: 3-4 hours walking. 30 minutes drive. With local guide. Accommodation: The Baliem Valley Resort. Meals: full board.

Cooking sweet potatoes, the traditional way
Ferns and wild grass are needed for the cooking pit

Day 4: Baliem Valley
Last day in the Baliem Valley and transfer to Wamena airport

After breakfast, you are transferred to Wamena Airport in accordance with the departure time of your onward flight.

Transportation: 45 minutes of drive. Meals: breakfast.

PRICE & CONDITIONS

Baliem Valley Culture Tour without Pig Festival ● 4 days/3 nights ● Private Tour
Price per person from/to Wamena, Papua
for minimum 2 guests
USD 980 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • +USD 120 for single room
for 3-6 guests
USD 810 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • +USD 120 for single room
for 1 single guest
USD 1.750 Price in EUR / IDR on request
  • in single room
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INCLUDES
  • 3x nights in The Baliem Valley Resort
  • Local guide
  • Tours as described
  • All transfers
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals full board
  • Surat Jalan travel permit
DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Flights to/from Wamena, Papua (airport code: WMX)
  • Additional drinks and personal expenses
  • Traditional pig festival

For payment we accept USD, EUR, and IDR. Please let us know your preferred currency. We ask for a deposit of 15% of the tour price at the time of booking. The balance is due no later than 4 weeks before the start of the tour. Prices are subject to change. The final price will be quoted upon confirmation of the tour. Foreigners need a travel permit for Papua (“surat jalan”). We will take care of this permit before your arrival. For the permit we need a copy of your passports and passport photos. A list of equipment will be sent with the booking confirmation.

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