Day 1 Biak
After arrival in Biak you are brought to the beach. There you can enjoy the beautiful quiet beach with a breath taking view of the surrounding small islands. A perfect location to enjoy snorkelling or just walking. In the afternoon it is possible to walk into the centre and explore the island. Then a visit will be made to the market where lots of vegetables and fish are sold. Followed to the bird and orchid park. The best are the cassowaries which roam freely. Cassowaries are ratites, a bit like ostriches.
Biak is an island of Indonesia located in the Yellow Finch Bay in the Indonesian province of Papua, and also the capital of the island, Biak city. Biak forms together with Numfur and the Padaido islands the Indonesian district (kabupaten) Biak-Numfur. Biak was in the period 1948-1962 a part of Dutch New Guinea and formed with the abovementioned islands the district Schouten Islands. |
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Day 2 Biak
In the early morning, a boat leaves to the Yapen Island. Enjoy the magnificent views. Upon arrival there is an opportunity to explore the island and enjoy the serenity in peace. Shortly before sunset, you make a walk to the forest where the birds of paradise perform their mating dances. At the end of the day, the boat sails back to Biak with a transfer to the hotel.
Yapen is located in the Yellow Finch Bay, south of the island of Biak. It is located on an earth fault and is volcanic, so it is very fertile. The mountains of the island are very inaccessible because the mountains are steep and covered with a thin layer of vegetation and primary rainforest. |
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Day 3 Biak - Nabire
After breakfast a long journey is on the program. Starting with a flight to Nabire, followed by a boat trip to Kwatisore in Cendrawasih bay. Kwatisore is a place with a very small population, here, the giant fish called Bagan can be found. Enjoy the stunning tropical underwater world. Here the divers swim between the whale sharks. In the afternoon, you sail back to Nabire. The rest of the day is free.
Day 4 Nabire - Timika
The morning is leisure. Go snorkel and enjoy the free morning. In the afternoon a visit to the Mioswaar Island will be made. Here is a natural cave with prehistoric remains, a hot spring with sulphur without salt and waterfalls. After dinner there is a flight to Timika, the final destination of the day.
Day 5 Timika - Enarotali
At the dawn of day there is an opportunity to explore the city of Timika. Make walks around the city or take a soothing spa treatment. In the evening there is a flight to Enarotali. After arrival in Enarotali there is a transfer to the hotel.
Timika is a fast growing city in Papua and is the capital of the regency Mimika. The city is best known for the largest gold mine in the world, which incidentally is owned by an American company. The town is located near the national park Lorentz and the Grasberg Mine, the largest gold mine in the world. The city is a transit port for the minerals that are extracted and the residence of the employees of the mine and many prospectors. |
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Day 6 Enarotali
Today it is time to explore Enarotali. A walk will be made around the lake of Enarotali, one of the gardens of the Mother Earth, a favourite spot of heaven on earth, the Garden of Eden. Feel the unique energy and take all the time to visit the area. The evening closes off in harmony between you, the heaven and the earth.
Day 7 Enarotali
After breakfast in the morning there is a magnificent spectacle of the sunrise that should not be missed. Followed by a transfer to the airport for your next journey. A love that you receive and give to the beautiful island, Papua.
Price starting from € 845,- p.p.
* The arrangement as described can be booked as a private or as a group journey.
* Due to weather conditions the program can be changed
* The journey includes hotel or cottage accommodation with breakfast
* Transfer by private car
* Additional options can be arranged, such as:
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- International or Domestic flights
- Lunches and/or dinner
- Daily guide, speaking the language of your choice
- Insurances
- Entrance fees at the sites
- Any other wish to complete your journey |
