YALI TRIBE
TREKKING ADVENTURE
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)
YALI TRIBE ADVENTURE
Duration: 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
Starts/Ends: SENTANI AIRPORT –
JAYAPURA
DAY 01 :
ARRIVAL 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 – SOGOKOMO – HITUGI – YUARIMA (B,L-box, D)
Pick up from
the hotel, transfer to Sogokmo village, about 40 minutes drive to the south.
Arrival in Sogokmo, then cross Mugi river, follow the trail of the Dani from
the riverside up to Hitugi and Yuarima. Both Hutigi and Yuarima lie on the
higher altitude than Wamena. (Wamena is about 1,600 m above sea level). All
the way we will be passing through the hilly terrain of Dani home, on the
left and the right side are the Dani gardens with sweet potatoes and taro
plants. Stay overnight at local house in Yuarima. The walk today is about 7
– 8 hours. Arrival late in the afternoon in Yuarima.
DAY 03 : YUARIMA – YOGOSEM – KIROMA (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, together with our porter team, again, we cross Mugi river and
then climb to the higher altitude. We proceed to the border between the Dani
and the Yali area. Yogosem and Kiroma are the closest Dani village to Yali
area. We will be passing through the Dani gardens as well as some small
forest where the Dani peoples took their wood for the house and for fire.
Stay at the local house in Kiroma. Dani house called honai, round in shape,
with a place for fire on the center. We spend 7 – 8 hours walk today.
DAY 04 : KIROMA – MT. SIAM (B,L,D)
The trail is
getting more strenuous than before. We leave the houses and the garden of
the Dani. No villages to see on the way today. We will be passing through
the highland forest dominated by trees and ferns. If we are lucky, we may
meet the Yali peoples with their penis gourd and rattan hoop along the
waist. In some parts of the trail, we will cross some rivers, walk along the
riverside and climb the hilly terrain. Most of the walk is heading uphill.
We are at the altitude of about 3,000 today. In the evening, the temperature
can be ice cool and the wind blows very hard. We need 6 – 7 hours of walk
today.
DAY 05 : MT. SIAM – SWELE HUT / CAMP (B,L,D)
Anther
difficult walk, heading to Swele camp / some local call this Swele hut.
There is a small hut on our destination where the local hunter usually stay
overnight in their hunting. Today we will pass a highland swamp where some
water birds usually seen. The walk will be more difficult as we have to deal
with muddy and wet trail. There are also soma small rivers we have to cross.
The temperature is very cool up there. Stay at the hunter camp site. We
spend 7 – 8 hours walk today.
DAY 06 : SWELE – SOLINGGUL (B,L,D)
Today is an
easier difficult trail from the mountain down to Yali home. We will be
passing through some dense forest with tress and giant Pandanus tress which
are used by the locals as food and building material. It a 7 – 8 walk along
the steep trail down to Solinggul, a village with about 30 – 40 traditional
houses. There is a small church
here. Peoples
at Solinggul (most of them) still wearing grass skirt and penis gourd. The
locals usually come to surround us as the presence of the white is very
seldom there. We usually have some cigarettes for the elderly (to show
friendship), and some candy for the kids. Stay at the local house in
Solinggul. Our struggle for days in the jungle has got it’s prize today.
DAY 07 : SOLINGGUL – WANIYOK - PRONGGOLI (B,L,D)
Solinggul
village perches on a small hill, overlooking another Yali village name
Waniyok. We descend about 1 hour from Solinggol to Waniyok, (many kids
usually come with us till the end of the village). Along the way is the Yali
garden with taro and sweet potato plants. We will have some great chance to
see the Yali with their koteka work in the garden. Arrival at Waniyok, then
have a look around the village and then proceed to Pronggoli. Pronggoli lies
about 6 – 7 hours from Waniyok. We will be passing some small rivers, Yali
garden, and forest till Pronggoli. About 30 minutes before Pronggoli, the
trail will ascend after crossing Sule river. All the villages of Yali (Solinggol,
Waniyok, and Pronggoli) lie on the western side of Yali.
DAY 08 : REST TIME IN PRONGGOLI
We have a
full day to get rest in Pronggoli after days of strenuous walk. We may
explore their garden, or compound, se them at work, or else.
DAY 09 : PROGGOLI – MT. ELIT – MATIK (B,L,D)
After a night
in Pronggoli, we walk back to Wamena through the different trail. The locals
in Pronggoli built some ladders (there were 6 ladders made of wood about 5 –
8 me length) on Mt. Elit wall to climb this mountain. The wall is very
slippery and steep. Our team has some ropes to assist people who are not
strong enough to climb. The view along the way is very spectacular, while
the wind blows quite strong. We will be crossing Mt. Elit slope in about 3 –
4 hours climb. Make a rest while enjoy lunch and the scenery. Proceed to
Matik, another 3 hours walk, some muddy and wet trail. Stay overnight at the
tent.
DAY 10 : MATIK - WONGGOL – KALI MULIK – KIROMA (B,L,D)
Another walk
along the highland forest, but the walk is much easier, descend from Matik
to Wonggol camp and Kali Mulik. The walk will be about 6 hours, still muddy
and wet trail. There are also some rivers about 2 – 3 m width we have to
cross. Stop for lunch at Kali Mulik riverside. Wonggol is a meeting point
of 2 trails. The one to the lefty will take peoples to Pronggoli and the one
on the right will take peoples to Solinggul. From Kali Mugi, another 2
hours walk will take us to Kiroma. As Kiroma les on the border between Yali
and Dani, many peoples here are the cross bred between Yali and Dani. They
speak both Yali and Dani language.
DAY 11 : KIROMA – YOGOSEM – YUARIMA – HITUGI (B,L,D)
We walk along
the same trail, mush easier walk, descend from Kiroma to Yuarima. From
Yuarima, the trail is quite flat till Hitugi. We need total 7 – 8 walk
today. Stay at the local house in Hitugi.
DAY 12 :
HITUGI – SEINMA – SOGOKMO – WAMENA (B,L)
Last day
walking, flat trail, about 4 – 5hours from Hitugi to Seinma. Passing through
the Dani gardens and small compounds. Make a rest for lunch box in Seinma.
Then proceed to Sogokmo for about 2 – 3 hours, another easy walk. Arrival in
Wamena, then check in to hotel. Rest time.
DAY 13: 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 14 : 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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