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Re: Seeking a reputable tour operator in Irian Jaya

by rumtreiber68 28 April 2012

Hi, I'm Maik from Germny. I have been two times in West Papua. (Baliem Valley trekking to the Yali area and both times to the Korowai…
RE: Papua or Kalamantan? I cant decide!!!

by PapuaTreehouse 11 April 2012

Hi, I recommendation for diving in Papua not only in raja Empat but you can visit to Biak island also they have good for beginning divers.…
RE: Indonesia with a kid. Itinerary help, please!

by claytondianajean 05 April 2012

It sounds to me like you will be spending most of your time on planes! The distances in Indonesia are incredible and the logistics of…
Indonesia with a kid. Itinerary help, please!

by pater 05 April 2012

Hello All, My wife and I are going to Indonesia in August (3,5 weeks) with a 5 year old child. We have some experience with independent…
Re: Q&A about Forest people meeting/trekking around jayapura vanimo.

by elsonpark 04 April 2012

Hi Ms. Usman, My name is Elson Park, and I will be arriving in Jayapura on April 11th, at 7am, via Lion Air IW1789. I want explore Papua,…
Re: Baliem Valley: recommendation for guide

by kayakjanet 19 March 2012

Hi I did check the web site for the trekking-papua. The reply I got was super expensive $25000000/$2500 USD for 7 nights trekking…
Papua-Nabire to Wamena

by Zadunaiskij 16 March 2012

We are planning mtb trip to Baliem valley this autumn, but as there is still no road from Jayapura to Wamena, the only way to arrive there…
Recommendation for trekking in Papua (Indonesia)

by nikidelang 12 March 2012

This is a recommendation for a great guide Papua (Indonesia). He can arrange treks anywhere in Papua. We found Demianus (Mac) on http:/…
travel to Irian Jaya

by lucindavriner 11 March 2012

I am planning on returning to Irian Jaya , West Papua, sometime between August and November. I would like to visit the Korowai tribes,…
RE: Papua

by jaemmerson 28 February 2012

Security situation is absolutely fine. Usual advice: stay away from large crowds etc., but the people kicking off wouldn't target you…
Papua - Baliem Valley trekking

by rafq 16 January 2012

Hello, we're planning to do about 20 days trekking in Papua. If you have 30 days in March available, please continue reading :) Our…
Eastern Indo for 4 weeks in July

by davidteacher 13 January 2012

Hi everyone, It looks like I might finally have a whole month off in July, and I'm seriously considering spending it in Eastern Indonesia.…
RE: Securing a surat ijin for Papua

by Martinaduskova 27 December 2011

The latest LP edition's info is pretty much correct - you can now get surat jalan for Baliem Valley directly at Wamena polres (for free).…
RE: Baliem Valley: recommendation for guide

by captikus 28 October 2011

Further to the above, if you can speak a bit of Indonesian you should have no problem doing a few days trekking in the southern Baliem…
Baliem Valley: recommendation for guide

by sjef_fredrik 25 October 2011

I would like to offer some feedback regarding trekking in the Baliem Valley, Papua, Indonesia. The question of finding a guide seems…
RE: Is there need for passport in Baliem Valley?

by westwood 15 October 2011

Also make sure you carry the receipt from PNG Consulate with you as well.
RE: Is there need for passport in Baliem Valley?

by Laszlo 15 October 2011

Passports are usually checked along with travel permits by police in places where permits are checked. This is more common further from…
Is there need for passport in Baliem Valley?

by martm 14 October 2011

Hi all, As I am on tight time schedule I have a plan to leave my passport to PNG consulate in Jayapura and take a flight to Wamena. Is…
Re: Baliem valley in December/January

by rroobbeerrtt 01 October 2011

Hi Mattt, Do it as early as possible - December/January is not really the best time of the year for the Baliem Valley. On the other hand,…
Baliem valley in December/January

by Mattt 01 October 2011

Is it too wet in December/January to go trekking in the Baliem Valley?
RE: trekking permit for Baliem Valley

by c_bruno 20 September 2011

Very easy indeed. I was over there in August. We had to take a ride to a police station in Jayapura because at the small police station…
RE: trekking permit for Baliem Valley

by eviaryatiarbay 18 September 2011

Yes is easy to get it in the nearest Police Office in Sentani, they usually called as " SURAT JALAN" (Letter Permit) then after landing…
RE: trekking permit for Baliem Valley

by Laszlo 15 September 2011

VERY easy - but you must get it in Jayapura (or, with more hassle, in Sentani). More here: http://www.east-indonesia.info/planning/papua-t…
trekking permit for Baliem Valley

by yu08986 14 September 2011

is easy to get a trekking permit for Baliem Valley? thx in advance
Re: Travel Companions

by 2012koko 18 August 2011

Hi, I will also travel in PNG starting the 11th of September in Goraka. I'm looking also for people to travel as I am traveling solo.…