West Papua · Private Expeditions · Fit adventurers only

Papua Expeditions

Authentic access. Real logistics. No staged performances.

Papua is not “easy travel”. It’s remote, unpredictable, and deeply rewarding — if you want culture and wilderness without the tourist filter.

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For adventurers — not tourists.

Before you read

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.

Asmat village
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.

Highlights

  • Agats museum (Asmat history)
  • 2.5h river journey (wildlife scanning)
  • Warse village: meet locals
  • Woodcarving session (buy directly)

Comfort & fit

  • Basic comfort
  • Good for adventurers
  • Private tour only
  • Price: on request
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Korowai jungle expedition
7D / 6N · Korowai

Korowai Expedition (via Agats)

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.

Highlights

  • Travel to Mabul (entry point)
  • Early trek to villages (approx. 5h)
  • Climb treehouses (when possible)
  • Learn lifestyle & jungle skills

Fit level

  • Fit required
  • Long days
  • Jungle trekking
  • Price: on request
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Remote travel in Papua
10D / 9N · Asmat + Korowai

Asmat + Korowai Expedition

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.

Core activities

  • Asmat carving + village life
  • River travel & wildlife scanning
  • Korowai trekking & villages
  • Sago processing / jungle skills

Fit & mindset

  • Only for fit adventurers
  • Remote logistics
  • No luxury
  • Price: on request
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Nabire and Cenderawasih Bay
Nabire · Whale Sharks · Logistics support

Nabire Whale Sharks (Cenderawasih Bay)

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.

Papua boat travel Crocodile encounter Asmat carving Local hut Whale shark Expedition moment

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 4: Village-based activities (as conditions allow): hunting skills, traps, sago processing, insects, jungle walking.
  • 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)