A clear reality check — so expectations match the ground truth.
🧭 Getting there
You travel independently to Papua and then to Agats (Ewer).
The airport is easiest reached via Timika (route planning depends on your origin).
From Agats onward, we take over the logistics.
We’ll share a simple “how to reach Agats” checklist once you request details.
⚠️ Who this is for
Fit adventurers who can handle basic comfort.
People who respect communities and want authenticity, not “tribe shows”.
Travelers who understand that plans can change (weather, boats, timing).
Papua is not for beginners or weak nerves — and we will be honest in the fit-check.
Expedition options
Private trips. Small scale. Real access. Choose the route that matches your comfort level and fitness.
5D / 4N · Asmat
Asmat Expedition (Warse Village)
Agats-based expedition with river travel, village life, and Asmat woodcarving.
We camp in the local men’s house (by agreement) for a raw, respectful experience.
For travelers who want the Korowai — the real way.
No overpriced “tourist treehouse theatre”. We go via Agats and travel overland/water routes.
Chartering a plane is not realistic (too expensive) — so we do it properly.
Our full “raw Papua” expedition: start with the Asmat (Agats + Warse village),
then continue to the Korowai for a deeper jungle segment. Built for fit, resilient adventurers.
For independent travelers: Nabire can be explored without a guide — but we provide the hard part:
transport, contacts, and access to swim with whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay.
What we organize
Transport Nabire → bay (2–4h)
Optional overnight: “abandoned water hotel” (free)
Morning boat to whale sharks
Return transport to Nabire
Fixed pricing (IDR / USD)
Group
Price
1 person
2,000,000 IDR (≈ $120)
2 people
3,500,000 IDR (≈ $207)
3 people
4,500,000 IDR (≈ $266)
4 people
5,000,000 IDR (≈ $300)
USD values are approximate and depend on exchange rates.
Day-by-day overview
This is the “truthful” version: real travel, flexible timing, and activities adjusted to conditions and your priorities.
Asmat (5D/4N) — outline
Day 1: Arrive Agats (Ewer) · Check-in at Hotel Firwan Jaya · Evening briefing & route finalization.
Day 2: Museum visit (Asmat history) · Boat journey (~2.5h) · Wildlife scanning (snakes, birds, possibly crocodiles) · Arrive Warse village · Camp setup in men’s house (by agreement).
Day 3: Village life & cultural exchange · Asmat woodcarving session (made for you; buy directly from the makers) · Flexible local activities.
Day 4: Return boat journey to Agats · Hotel night.
Day 5: Water taxi/boat transfer back to the airport.
We adjust pacing depending on wildlife, weather, village schedules, and your focus (culture vs nature vs photography).
Korowai (7D/6N) — outline
Day 1: Arrive Agats (Ewer) · Briefing & prep.
Day 2: Start transit toward Korowai entry point (via water/overland routes) · Overnight at/near Mabul (entry point).
Day 3: Early start · Jungle trek (~5h) to first village area · Cultural exchange · Treehouses where possible.
Day 5: Move to another village area (route depends on water level, paths, permissions).
Day 6: Return trek to Mabul · Rest & overnight.
Day 7: Return to Agats · Transfer out next day if needed.
We do not offer staged “tourist treehouse shows”. Our approach is slower and permission-based.
Asmat + Korowai (10D/9N) — combined logic
The first half follows the Asmat 5D/4N structure (Agats + Warse village), then transitions into the
Korowai segment (entry point → trekking → villages → return). Exact day allocation depends on river levels,
permissions, and your energy — but the overall structure matches the outlines above.
Ethics & authenticity
Papua is sensitive. If we do it, we do it right.
✅ What we do
Permission-based, respectful community visits
No fake “performances” staged for tourists
Honest expectation setting (what you will and won’t see)
Direct support: buy carvings from the makers
❌ What we don’t do
No “human safari” behavior
No paid-up “treehouse theatre” setups
No misleading marketing (Papua isn’t a theme park)
No pretending communities are “cavemen” — people live normal lives
About the Asmat Cultural Festival
Depending on timing, you may be able to see the annual festival. We can only recommend it conditionally:
it can be crowded and sometimes feels “performed for tourists”. If your goal is authenticity and calm encounters,
we’ll tell you honestly whether the festival fits — or if it’s better to focus on village time and river travel instead.
Included & not included
Very clear boundaries: what starts when you arrive in Agats, and what you handle independently.
✅ Included (from Agats onward)
Local logistics & on-ground coordination
Hotel in Agats (Hotel Firwan Jaya)
Boats / water taxis / local transport during expedition
Village camp nights (by agreement) where applicable
Guiding + local contacts + planning
Meals & basics during the expedition (where locally available)
Final inclusions may vary slightly by route and conditions — we confirm everything transparently in your itinerary.
❌ Not included (before Agats)
International flights and domestic flights to Papua
Transport to Agats (Ewer) and related tickets
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal gear (sleeping mat, etc. if needed)
Tips (optional)
Papua moments
A few frames to show the vibe — raw, real, and deeply memorable.
Papua
Request details
Tell us your preferred option + rough dates. We’ll reply with the itinerary, honest fit-check, and pricing.
Choose an option
Note: You travel to Agats (Ewer) independently. From Agats onward, we handle logistics.
Summary
Option: Asmat Expedition (5D/4N)
We’ll reply with route details, what to bring, and a clear fit-check.