Baliem Valley Trek
Indonesia · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 60/100
Security flag. Papua highlands advisories; fly in/out and use established operators
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Highland Papua |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 50 km |
| Typical duration | 4-8 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 3200 m |
| Best season | May-Oct |
| Start | Wamena |
| End | southern Baliem villages - Wamena |
| Permit / guide | guide strongly recommended; some areas need travel permit (surat jalan) |
| Special gear | none |
Score
60/100
Cultural trekking among Dani villages and sweet-potato fields of a valley 'discovered' only in 1938
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
4-8 day programs; distance/altitude approximate; security conditions in Papua vary - verify before travel
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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