Jefalgi Papua Tours, Papua, Indonesia
5.0 (60 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Jayapura Scuba & Snorkelling • Nature & Wildlife Tours
Excellent!
I was with Jefalgi Papua Tours at the Korowai tribe and the Baliem Valley in II.2017 during 11 days. The choice was difficult because it is difficult to decide on the distance of a good guide. But I decided first of all: a very good e-mail contact with the Athan. The answers to my many questions answered patiently, and tips and advice were invaluable. It was very reliable and professional help, and then the organization. The choice was difficult from the other end of the world - if there are many guides, but there are only few reviews. Especially I recommend the guide Olfied. Very professional person. Everything was very well organized, there were no problems. Olfied has very strong knowledgeable about the area, tells interesting stories and has a great contact with people. He helps and cares about everyone. 11 days to visit the Korowai tribe and the Baliem Valley is too short. A better solution is an extended stay in the jungle than in the Baliem Valley. Korowai tribe is very friendly (we all still live, they do not eat us ). Due to the short time trip, every day we were on the trekking. It lacked even 1 or 2 days to spend time in one hamlet. The expedition is not cheap, but worth it and you have to come here and see the last place of wildlife and wild nature and the people who live here without the achievements of civilization. This is a real return to the past. Although the Valley Baliem disappointed me. Next time I would like go on trekking only into the jungle and tribes.
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, Jayapura, Indonesia.
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Website
http://www.papuaguide.com/
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 15:05
User Ratings
5.0 based on (60 reviews)
Reviews
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5Tomasz K 5:00 PM Mar 4, 2017
Korowai tribe and Baliem Valley journey
First of all, I have to tell, that I never expected such a professional support and leading of the expedition, like it was done by Olfied. This 52-year guy was not only interested to show us the real inhabitants from the rainforest, who you can not see anywhere else, but he was always trying to understand our point of view, the reason of our questions. About the organization, there are no weak points!! First, the Olfied's team: Aser (the Korowai guide), Simson, the head of porters and the other porters and people helping us was focused on the target: to make the client content and follow the clients needs. The journey was prepared perfectly, we never felt, that something went wrong. Olfied told us many interesting stories about himself, the country, people and their habits. He was always on "stand by" for us. For Olfied there are no impossible wishes from our side. To the Korowai expedition, for me personally, it was too short, but it depends on our the arrangement between us and the agency. IMHO a week by Korowai could be the perfect time. The Baliem Valley has unfortunately nothing to do with the wild tribes. Of course, you can see the Dani culture, but this is not way, they life. It's still interesting to hear about their culture, see the simulation of the real battle, watch the tribal dancing and the people in their original cloths (actually without;-)). So, if you want to see the wild tribes, forget about Baliem Valley. You have to go to Korowai at least. Tomasz from Poland, 05.03.2017
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5AniaWarszawa 5:00 PM Mar 11, 2017
Excellent!
I was with Jefalgi Papua Tours at the Korowai tribe and the Baliem Valley in II.2017 during 11 days. The choice was difficult because it is difficult to decide on the distance of a good guide. But I decided first of all: a very good e-mail contact with the Athan. The answers to my many questions answered patiently, and tips and advice were invaluable. It was very reliable and professional help, and then the organization. The choice was difficult from the other end of the world - if there are many guides, but there are only few reviews. Especially I recommend the guide Olfied. Very professional person. Everything was very well organized, there were no problems. Olfied has very strong knowledgeable about the area, tells interesting stories and has a great contact with people. He helps and cares about everyone. 11 days to visit the Korowai tribe and the Baliem Valley is too short. A better solution is an extended stay in the jungle than in the Baliem Valley. Korowai tribe is very friendly (we all still live, they do not eat us ?). Due to the short time trip, every day we were on the trekking. It lacked even 1 or 2 days to spend time in one hamlet. The expedition is not cheap, but worth it and you have to come here and see the last place of wildlife and wild nature and the people who live here without the achievements of civilization. This is a real return to the past. Although the Valley Baliem disappointed me. Next time I would like go on trekking only into the jungle and tribes.
