YALI TRIBE CULTURAL 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 CULTURAL ADVENTURE

Duration: 07 DAYS / 06 NIGHTS

Starts/Ends: SENTANI AIRPORT – JAYAPURA

DAY 01: JAYAPURA ARRIVAL – 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 – ANGGURUK 

Early breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for Missionary Charter Plane to Angguruk in an 2 hours flight. Upon arrival, lunch at missionary or villager’s house then in the afternoon, walk around the village to observe the daily life of the Yali People while dinner and overnight at . Return to base for overnight and dinner (B, L, D).

DAY 03: ANGGURUK – TENGGILI 

After breakfast, an easy 3,5 hours trekking up to Tenggili Village to experience more of the Yali Tribes' traditional life. Lunch, dinner and overnight at a missionary or local villager’s with basic facilities (B, L, D).

DAY 04: TENGGILI – ANGGURUK

After breakfast, experience the Traditional Yali’s Pig Feast and War Dance. Afternoon we return to Angguruk through another Yali’s community, Pasiknik Village with lunch box served en route. Dinner and overnight at missionary or villager’s house in Angguruk (B, L, D).

DAY 05: ANGGURUK – WAMENA

Early breakfast, leave the village by Missionary Charter Plane to Wamena. Upon arrival , transfer to Sinatma Hotel, a pleasant accommodation for your overnight stay. Rest of the day is free, you can explore the Wamena town and nearby Dani Villages. Farewell dinner will be served at local restaurant (B, L, D).

DAY 06: 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 07: 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.