Things to do & places to visit in Papua, Indonesia

Papua #11 destination in Indonesia 2023. The average rating score is 4.14 based on 1.003 traveler reviews, of 101 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Jayapura, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 13:27.

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Top things to do (32)

• Bridges
• Waterfalls
• Eco Tours
• Beaches
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• National Parks
• Monuments & Statues
• History Museums
• Cultural Tours
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Historic Sites
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Shopping Malls
• Islands
• Department Stores
• Mountains
• Multi-day Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Parks
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Climbing Tours
• Neighborhoods
• Flea & Street Markets
• Bodies of Water
• Cemeteries
• Caverns & Caves
• Walking Tours
• Scuba & Snorkelling
• Lookouts
• Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

Top destinations in Papua 16

• Yapen Selatan
• Mandobo
• Dekai
• Yapen Island
• Biak
• Jayapura
• Wamena
• Supiori Island
• Nabire
• Tembagapura
• Sentani
• Merauke
• Timika
• Enarotali
• Hinekombe
• Dobonsolo

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 5.0 Jefalgi Papua Tours (60 reviews)
   - Excellent!
   Scuba & Snorkelling • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   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. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Go Visit Papua (19 reviews)
   - Super Way to See Baliem Valley - Great Guide and Local Porters
   Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Cultural Tours • Scuba & Snorkelling • Historical & Heritage Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   Raymond was an excellent guide. He picked us up at the airport and kept the four of us under his wing for the week until dropping us back off at the airport. We toured Wamena and enjoyed the culture of Baliem Valley. The cook and porters were local and added a great deal to our enjoyment. Food was very tasty and lots of water to drink - some in our group used flavour crystals when the water had to be boiled near the end of the trek. Be prepared for heat and humidity, but Raymond new some great swimming spots. Sleeping quarters were rustic, but part of the culture to experience - bring a sheet to cover the mattresses. Bugs were no problem. Enjoy the culture and people. Everyone was very friendly. We brought soccer balls to play with the kids at the end of the day, then left the balls at the schools. If you can bring medicine - tylenol and antiseptic cream were the most needed (and lighter to carry)- no clinics but lots of churches. Go before the road goes through to the valley. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Pugima - Traditional Village (5 reviews)
   - Walking through the Pugima Valley is like stepping back in time
   Historic Sites
   
   
   I visited the village in the Pugima Valley as part of a day trip organised by Dr Weiglein Expeditions, while I was staying at the gorgeous Baliem Valley Resort. I had a chance to visit many villages and hamlets during my time in the Baliem Valley, all of which were unforgettable. It’s encouraging to see how fiercely protective the Dani and other tribes in the Baliem Valley are of their traditions, and how many people still want to live a traditional lifestyle despite the march of modernity. Sure, some hamlets now have generators and electricity – but as the houses are still constructed using time-honoured methods, and you’ll encounter men who have several wives living with them in enclosed compounds, visiting these villages feels like stepping into a time warp. When walking through the Pugima Valley, we were caught in an epic rain storm. As we stood shivering under a tree, a woman came from a nearby hut and offered us a place beside her fire until the storm passed. I was incredibly touched by her kindness; and after encountering the very worst of human nature when trying to book tours around Southeast Asia – see my forum posts, for example – it revived my faith in humanity. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Putra Papua Tours (4 reviews)
   - Good company, but overpriced tours
   Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Climbing Tours • Sightseeing Tours
   
   
   I took a tour for 2 weeks. Edison is a good guy, and managed tour well, just it was overpriced. Bebas - Guide of 2 weeks was also friendly and funny. Locals loved him too. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Traditional Village of Wamerek (4 reviews)
   - Great village in the Baliem Valley
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   It was the first village I slept in during my 8-day trekking in Papua. Family was very welcoming. Place is very natural and clean. You have small river to wash yourself. For the night I had a small mat and few blankets. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Sentani Lake (112 reviews)
   - Beautiful lake
   Bodies of Water
   
   
   Had a wonderful boat ride on Sentani lake to an island where I bought wonderful handicraft, later we climbed a hill at lake side from where you have a perfect view al l over lake and surrounding See more..
   
7. 4.5 Baliem Valley Tour Guide (40 reviews)
   - An experience we will never forget.
   Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cultural Tours • Walking Tours
   
   
   For an everlasting experience go for à multiple day trekking in the Baliem Valley. Of course you go for a local guide and we then highly recommend Onesius Lokobal. He is an experienced guide, originates from the Valley and can tell you all you want to know. He really takes care of everything. He will ask a fair price and the local people will benefit also from what you pay. When you leave the Valley after your trekking, you will leave a friend. We will never forget this week with Onesius. Ronald & Angeline See more..
   
8. 4.5 Skow Village (38 reviews)
   - Indonesia - Papua New Guinea
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Skow is the border post between Indonesia dan PNG. In Indonesia area where nice and well maintained, don’t forget to take pictures near the monuments, with light house as background. The army who guarding the border are very friendly. We don't need special permit to cross the border. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Harlem Beach (36 reviews)
   - ,..natural beach with white sand and fresh water lagoon
   Beaches
   
   
   Not quite far from Sentani City, 1,5 hours by car and around 40 minute with a boat you can found a natural beach, white sand and blue-green crystal-clear water. Amazingly,..you also can jump to "flush" your "salty body" at freshwater lagoon, that just 50 metre from the beach. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Cenderawasih Bay National Park (31 reviews)
    - Whale sharks
    National Parks • Parks
    
    
    After more than 2 hours trip by car from Nabire finally we arrived at the Tanjung Kwatisore where we changed to boat to find the whale sharks. After 10 minutes we stop at the first bagan and the fisherman said there was only one whale shark there and suggested us to go to the other bagan where more whale sharks could be find. It was true, at the 2nd bagan we met 3 whale sharks and swam there for about an hour. We pay Rp 300000,- to the fisherman as the compensation for them to feed the whale sharks with shrimps to keep the whale sharks stay around the bagan. It was really amazing to swim very close with those whale sharks. Although it is safe enough but please to keep be careful and don't touch them. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Love Lake (15 reviews)
    - Lovely Lake
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    It is a long journey to get here, but it all paid once you arrive it is a lovely lake, lovely view, and yet very romantic place to visit with your partner See more..
    
12. 4.5 Lake Habbema (11 reviews)
    - Lake Habema
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Breathtaking view Remote Place with 4/4 only /Bad road Need local guide it is a top Spot when you are in baliem valley to see other landscape See more..
    
13. 4.5 Giant Ant Nest (11 reviews)
    - What a nature wonder
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This marvellous giant ant nest is a not everyday views for a city-boy like me. You will find this humongous ant colony just around 15 minutes drive outside Merauke. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Sinatma Suspension Bridge (10 reviews)
    - A little freaky with the wind blowing!
    Bridges
    
    
    I just walked in the middle and held tight to the sides. Afterwards, of course, I was told about the tourist who died last year. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Bukit Teletubbies Kabupaten Jayapura (8 reviews)
    - Bukit Teletubbies Jayapura
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    One of the best place to catch sunset in Jayapura. Beautiful landscapes and not so far from the Jayapura city. Recommended place to enjoy your day. Also a place to take your selfie. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Museum Loka Budaya (7 reviews)
    - Beautiful Collection & The Only Proper Museum in Jayapura
    Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    We went here on weekdays to see the fascinating range of Papuan artefacts (that most of them was selected by Michael Rockefeller and his team in the 1950s). However, I recommend you to have the local guide if you want to have deeper information about its collection. After all, I really suggest you to go here since it’s the only proper museum around Jayapura. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Carstensz Pyramid (6 reviews)
    - Expedition to Climb Carstensz Pyramid 4884m
    Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    The highest summit of Mount Carstensz. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Samares Lake (6 reviews)
    - Wospersondi Blue Lake, Samares, East Biak
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    after a year, finally i get back here again with proper gear to record video and take a picture. the road to getting there is better than las year. there a concrete stair to reach the lake easier. still one of the best place to visit. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Batu Picah Beach (4 reviews)
    - Pantai Eksotis Tempat Berfoto dengan Hempasan Ombak Samudra Pasifik
    Beaches
    
    
    Pantai Batu Pica terletak di Biak Utara, sekitar 1 jam perjalanan dari Biak Kota. Pantai ini bukanlah pantai yang bisa ditempati untuk berenang, karena medannya yang berupa batu karang. Bentuknya yang eksotis yang menjadikan Pantai ini menarik, apalagi dengan hempasan ombak Samudera Pasifik yang sewaktu-waktu menabrak bebatuan karang dan menciptakan hempasan air setinggi 5 meter ke udara, sungguh sangat ciamik untuk dijadikan latar berfoto ria. Jika anda berkesempatan mengunjungi Biak, Pantai Batu Pica tentu tidak boleh dilewatkan. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Owi Island (4 reviews)
    - Remote virgin beach
    Islands
    
    
    This is a very remote beach.. use boat to reach this 45-60 minutes beach.. dont't forget to bring food and drink to enjoy your visit at this island See more..
    
21. 4.5 Pantai Holtekamp (3 reviews)
    - white sand beach
    Beaches
    
    
    we did outing at there. and very nice beach, it has white sand and have the coconut trees in beach, keep us away from the sun. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Obia Traditional Village (2 reviews)
    - Vilken upplevelse!
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Här fick vi bo i trevliga hyddor som var speciellt byggt för turister. 3 dagar följde vi arbetet och prata med alla i byn. Fick vara med och se hur man gjorde en traditionell festmåltid. Dom klädde sej i sina traditionella kläder och visade ett krigsspel. Sista dagen fick vi se hur alla hjälps åt med att bygga en ny hydda. Alla i byn väldigt glada, bjuder på sej själva och nyfikna på övriga världen. En otrolig upplevelse med vänner för livet. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Hadi Supermarket & Dept Store (2 reviews)
    - Brandneues Shopping Center
    Spent 1-2 hours Department Stores
    
    
    Ein brandneues Shopping Center im.zentrum biaks ,grosser Supermarkt und andere Geschäfte sowie 3 Restaurants im Obergeschoss.KFC Fastfood ,Cafe und asiatisches Restaurant.eine Bereicherung für biak. See more..
    
24. 4.0 Jayapura City Hill (53 reviews)
    - "Best hotspot in jayapura"
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Great location ,top off the hill u can watch jayapura city from here....better if you go here at night....astonishment place!! See more..
    
25. 4.0 MacArthur Monument (34 reviews)
    - Hills with a great view of Danau Sentani
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This is an historic site on Gunung Ifar, which has a spectacular view of Sentani Lake & Sentani Airport. At the top the view is stunning. looking down over Lake Sentani is breathtaking. The monument itself, just like any other monument which tells you the history about Dutch in Indonesia. If i had a chance to visit Jayapura next time, this place will be my most visited place then. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Sota Park (31 reviews)
    - Giant Anthill
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Perbatasan Indonesia dan Papua New Guinea. See more..
    
27. 4.0 Bosnik Beach (23 reviews)
    - Amazing panorama, and very Close to the city centre
    Beaches
    
    
    Well. I just lying down waiting for the sunset, while drink fresh coconut water. Really beautiful and crystal clear water. Beautiful beach as well... See more..
    
28. 4.0 Binsari Cave (21 reviews)
    - Historic Place to Visit
    Caverns & Caves
    
    
    This cave is the largest natural cave. This cave is very huge that no wonder used by thousands of Japanese army in pacific war during world war-2. There is a story that this cave have a connection to the beach in south of Biak islands. Finally you could feels how thousands of people died during this war in Biak Islands. See more..
    
29. 4.0 Jayapura Mall (21 reviews)
    - Great selection of stores!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Mal Jayapura is a shopping center that is located in the heart of Jayapura at Jalan Sam Ratulangi APO, Bhayangkara, North Jayapura, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Mal Jayapura concept Mall Lease (Lease), consisting of 5 floors and 1 Mezzanine with the concept of "4 in 1 Destination Shopping". Mal Jayapura location is close to the Jayapura police station of Papua, Cendrawasih Sports Hall and not far from the Swiss Belhotel Papua. Mal Jayapura equipped with travelator and lift to allow visitors to get around in each floor. See more..
    
30. 4.0 Wari Beach (17 reviews)
    - Beach facing Pacific ocean
    Beaches
    
    
    Wide and beautiful sandy beach in the north side of Biak island. Take about one hour by car from Biak town. See more..