To the island of New Guinea and the Lesser Sunda Isles with the geographer
Do you want to join in our journey? Let's do it!
Why go?
Why do Papuans with their ancient agriculture remain in the Stone Age?
Why do they on occasion still eat each other? Why in New Guinea, is there the world's greatest linguistic diversity? Why are Lani poorer than Dani and why are all of them poorer than Yafi? During the ethnic trip to the Indonesian province of Papua New Guinea it is on this island that you will find the answers, in the stories of your guide - (phd in geography).
Attention! Beware of imitations - not all tours give you a genuine experience, recently there have been reports of guides taking tourists to visit only rich inhabitants of the island disguised as Papuans of the village, eating at your expense the indulgent delicacy of pig.The exotic tribes and lives, which you will not see on TV. Very few people on earth have had the chance to visit here. The lost world has maintained its culture in the traditions of the past.
World's Greatest Archipelago - Sunda Islands and the second largest island in the world after Greenland - New Guinea with 17% of the world's biodiversity. This unusual and sometimes shocking tropical realm of our planet, which also includes Australia, New Zealand and the islands of Oceania occupy the South Pacific. Distant and not always accessible this region - requires 3 flights (from Jakarta) to implement this plan - every step is booked in advance. You will experience white sandy beaches, unspoiled by tourists, close to the jungle and the small islands of the Flores Sea - you will not find them on the map!
The main purpose of our tour - New Guinea. The official name of the eastern Indonesian province, occupying the entire western part of New Guinea - known simply as Papua. Papua can be considered as the last true virgin in tropical island nature (so far, only one tenth of the territories have changed by no more than 10%). This is a world where there is no traffic. You will see the amazing culture of Papuans living in harmony with nature, these exceptionally friendly people - really appreciate a smile and every day common courtesies.
The tour program includes a trip to Komodo - with stunning views, very few tourists, quite unusual landscapes, coral islands and the Komodo dragon (the largest living terrestrial reptile). These beaches can not be seen on the coast of New Guinea, you will not have the opportunity to see these on any package tour.In August, there is a very high probability of witnessing their native grand festival, Papuans around Wamena, we allocate an extra day on the island to incorporate this. This festival is held once a year (not to be confused with a rather pathetic spectacle of the monthly Sentani, which is often touted as the "Papuan festival").
Be aware that this trip does not require protection against malaria and other tropical diseases (of course, observe basic hygiene rules).
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Departure date for 2015: August 3. A grand Papuan tribe festival in Wamena!
Itinerary:
 | Day 1 August 4. Meet in Jakarta and overnight stay in a hotel.
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Cost of the tour ($4700) includes:
Organisation, booking, supporting by instructor/guide of Secret Meridian - experienced specialist in tropical eco-tourism; registration and obtaining police permission and permits for protected areas; other essential payments, such as fee for the local communities leaders, national park conservation fee, national park entrance fee, west manggarat retribution fee, ranger fee, fee for photos and video, fee for local communities for camping in their territory on the beach in the northern part of New Guinea, entrance tickets to the festival in Wamena; all accommodation under the program based on 2 people sharing (additional charge for a single occupancy $250); all internal transport and transfers including taxes (except return flights to Jakarta); travel insurance in Indonesia; local guides; individual tent, ground mat for camping, meals and accommodation whilst camping on the beach in the northern part of New Guinea, meals and 1 night on board the boat in the Komodo National Park, GPS, fully equipped first aid kit with modern anti-malarial drugs.
Not included:
International air travel to/from Jakarta, meals whilst outside of the field camps, visa for Indonesia (if required), any extra excursions (particularly in Bali), souvenirs, tips for local guides and porters. Diving in Komodo: $ 100 for 2 dives.
Important information:
- Before purchasing tickets to Jakarta, please contact our company to discuss travel arrangements as well as the contract, terms and conditions.
- This tour is for the people who are ready for all the difficulties of such a journey, you need to be sociable, patient and humorous. Hot water will be not available everywhere. Be ready to to rise early - almost every day, go to bed early. Excursions are lengthy, but you only need to carry a day pack or small backpack.
- Age - 10 years + with no upper age limit
- No need to worry about life’s necessities in a field camp on the Pacific coast, we provide individual tents, mats and delicious food (local sourced food in the national kitchen!).
- You should take fins, snorkel and mask for the 3 days at Komodo archipelago, so that you can enjoy the most exotic beaches which are rich in wild life and nature.
- Any luggage exceeding the weight limit is not permitted.
- Attention! Validity of your passport should not be less than 6 months from the end of the trip!
- If some flights are canceled or rescheduled by the airline, the tour program can be flexible and modified to accommodate this in special circumstances.
- Due to health and safety risks and the sensitive nature of our destination all final decisions or changes to the program are the responsibility of the team leader, as such by participating in this tour you accept his/her decision as final.
- The founder of this tour has a phd in geography.
Tags: adventure tour, ethnic tour, active tour.
Comments and reviews:
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