Moluccas
- The Spice Islands
A vast scattering of tiny islands in
a tempestuous volcanic "ring of fire". The key islands of the spice trade
were Ambon, Ternate and Banda around which it is possible to arrange an individual
journey.
Irian Jaya
Travel back in time into this primitive world.
Jayapura is the capital of Irian Jaya with splendid surrounding scenery. Wamena in
the Baliem Valley is a special destination for it is the home of the ferocious looking
though very friendly Dani Tribesmen adorned with their traditional "koteka" or
penis gourd. We can arrange an individual 5 day tour in this area.
Moluccas The Spice Islands Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Ambon airport and
transfer to your hotel. After lunch drive along the coast to Waai, famous for the Cave
Sweetwater River following local beliefs that the metre long eels expecting to be fed are
ancestral spirits! Afterwards experience the traditional bamboo dance.
Day 02: Full day exploring this city to
see weaving, the Siwa Museum of ancient Ambonese culture and Sago Palm.
Day 03: Early morning transfer to the
harbour to sail across to Saparua Island of spices. Visit the Stairs Village and famous
Dutch Church en-route to Waihenahai situated along a white sandy beach lapped by exquisite
turquoise waters. Visit the Dutch Fort Duurstede and the pottery village of Ouw. Overnight
at a comfortable hotel in Saparua Town.
Day 04: Early afternoon transfer by boat
back to Ambon and the airport for onwards flight
Irian Jaya Overland Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Sentani airport,
Jayapura and transfer to your hotel. Evening at local Indonesian speciality restaurant.
Day 02: Early morning flight by small
aircraft to Wamena, a village in the Baliem River Valley. In this valley live around
100,000 primitive Dani tribesmen. A visit is made to the market and then onward through
jungle scenery to Sumpaima and finally to the Lauk Inn, a christian mission in Jiwika for
overnight
Day 03: After breakfast join a 2 hour trek
up to Mount Mill to visit a traditional Dani salt mine. On the trek downhill visit the
Kontila Cave before returning to Wamena for overnight in a hotel.
Day 04: Morning departure by small
aircraft back to jayapura for a tour of the General McArthur Memorial, a crocodile farm
and the local Hamadi market. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 05: Transfer to the airport for onward
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