Indonesia · Trekking

11-Day Korowai Trekking Tour in Jayapura and Dekai with Lake Sentani

11 Days Round trip from Jayapura Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey through one of the world's most pristine lowland rain forests
  • 02 Experience Korowai culture during a remote jungle adventure
  • 03 Travel by motorized canoe along the Brazza River to Mabul or Baygon
  • 04 Trek to Mabul and sleep in the jungle or in the village itself
  • 05 Explore fishermen villages and handicrafts around Lake Sentani

Travel through different parts of Indonesia on this 11-day trip, from Jayapura and Dekai to Baygon, Mabul, the Brazza River, and Lake Sentani. This journey combines jungle trekking, river travel, village stays, and encounters with Korowai culture in one of the world's most pristine lowland rain forests. Along the way, explore remote landscapes, visit traditional villages, and end with sightseeing and handicraft shopping around Jayapura and Lake Sentani.

Spend the next 4 days in one of the most pristine lowland rain forests in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Jaya Pura, Tanjung Balai Meral
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Jayapura and Flight to Dekai

  • Arrive at Sentani Airport in Jayapura and meet your tour guide.

  • Catch a Trigana flight to Dekai at 10:00 am.

  • Transfer to Simple Hotel for a short briefing by the guide about the Korowai adventure and trekking.

  • Prepare everything in Dekai for the next day's Korowai trip.

Dinner and overnight at Simple Hotel.

2
Day 02

Dekai to Baygon by Jeep and Canoe

  • Transfer by jeep to Lokpon and continue by motorized canoe along the Brazza River.

  • Travel from the Brazza River up to the Kolf River and onward to Mabul or Baygon.

Dinner and overnight in the village of Mabul or Upper Mabul (Baygon).

3
Day 03

Into the Korowai Rain Forest

  • Spend the next 4 days in one of the most pristine lowland rain forests in the world.

  • Along the way, try to stay with the various tribes that inhabit the region.

  • Start the adventure by walking through dense jungle and swampy land, and by crossing on a single log.

  • Arrive at the first Korowai camp.

Stay overnight in tents.

4
Day 04

Korowai Adventure Through the Jungle

  • Spend the next 3 days in one of the most pristine lowland rain forests in the world.

  • The porters will offer their hands to help on the hard or difficult trail.

5
Day 05

Continue to the Korowai Camp

  • Spend the next 2 days in one of the most pristine lowland rain forests in the world.

  • Arrive at the Korowai camp.

Stay overnight in tents.

6
Day 06

Final Day of the Korowai Adventure

  • Spend the next day in one of the most pristine lowland rain forests in the world.

  • Arrive at the Korowai camp.

Stay overnight in tents.

7
Day 07

Trek to Mabul

  • Trek to Mabul.

  • Sleep in the jungle near Mabul or in the village itself.

Lunch will be served en route.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

8
Day 08

Return from Mabul to Dekai

  • Board your boat in Mabul for the journey back to Dekai.

  • Stop for lunch en route.

Dinner and overnight at Simple Hotel in Dekai or in tents.

9
Day 09

Dekai to Jayapura and Sentani Market Visit

  • Keep this as a spare day in case the flight from Dekai to Jayapura is canceled.

  • Arrive at Jayapura Airport and transfer by car to check in at your hotel.

  • After lunch, head out for sightseeing at Sentani traditional market in the afternoon.

  • Return to your hotel.

10
Day 10

Lake Sentani Traditional Boat Excursion

  • Experience a traditional boat journey.

  • Begin exploring the lake with a visit to some of the fishermen villages.

  • Shop for handicrafts.

  • Have lunch at the famous Yowga Restaurant on the lake bank.

  • After lunch, drive back to the hotel.

11
Day 11

Departure from Jayapura

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure from Jayapura.

Brazza River motorized canoe, Kolf River tributaries, Mabul jungle camp, Lake Sentani fishermen villages

Where this trip takes you

Brazza River motorized canoe, Kolf River tributaries, Mabul jungle camp, Lake Sentani fishermen villages

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jayapura 2 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board meals

  • Accommodation (twin-share)

  • Porters

  • Cook

  • Entrance fee

  • Donation fee

  • Boat charters

  • Local airfare (Jayapura-Dekai-Jayapura)

  • Padang tour guide

  • English-speaking Indonesian guide

What's Not Included

  • Mineral water or juice

Know before you go

  • A down payment of 25% should be made one month before arrival.

  • 1975 EUR per adult (group of 10)

  • 2150 EUR per adult (group of 8-9)

  • 2250 EUR per adult (group of 6-7)

  • 2800 EUR per adult (group of 4-5)

  • 3550 EUR per adult (group of 2-3)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jayapura, Jayapura City, Papua, Indonesia
Tour start
Jayapura, Jayapura City, Papua, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Jayapura.

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