A private expedition through the art, river communities and living traditions of southern Papua.
Discover Asmat through its carving traditions, village encounters and journeys along Papua’s southern waterways.
Travel from Timika to Agats, where raised walkways connect a town shaped by water. Explore the Asmat Museum of Culture and Progress and meet local carvers to discover how art expresses family histories, identity and ancestral connections.
Continue by private boat to Per, where visits are arranged with the community. Learn about carving and sago traditions, explore smaller waterways and, where invited, enter a traditional communal house.
With an expedition guide and local Asmat team, the journey offers time to observe, listen and gain a closer understanding of life along the rivers.
Local knowledge, thoughtful preparation and personal attention bring you closer to Asmat’s art, river communities and living traditions.
Travel with your own companions, with private boat journeys and arrangements shaped around your group.
Your expedition guide and local Asmat team bring context to the waterways, communities and traditions you encounter.
Selected hotels in Timika and a simple local guesthouse in Agats provide a base for each stage of the expedition.
Flights between Timika and Ewer, private boats, transfers and permits are coordinated by our team in Indonesia.
Visits to Per are arranged with the community, respecting daily activities, local permissions and the traditions your hosts choose to share.
At the museum in Agats and during village visits, discover how carving expresses family histories, identity and ancestral connections.
Arrive at Mozes Kilangin Airport and transfer privately to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, explore a local market with your guide for an introduction to the people and produce of Papua’s highlands and southern lowlands. The remainder of the day is at leisure before your journey into Asmat.
Fly to Ewer and continue by private boat to Agats. Visit the Asmat Museum of Culture and Progress, where carvings, shields and ceremonial objects introduce the region’s artistic heritage. Explore the town’s raised walkways and, subject to local arrangements, meet a carver or visit a workshop. Nearby Syuru may also be included.
Travel by private longboat to Per for a day arranged with the village community. Meet local carvers and, where invited, visit a jew, a traditional communal house. Depending on village activities and river conditions, explore by canoe, learn about sago preparation or observe fishing and boatbuilding. Return to Agats in the afternoon.
Return to Ewer by private boat for your scheduled flight to Timika. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. An overnight stay here allows additional time between the expedition and your onward journey.
Transfer privately to Mozes Kilangin Airport for your onward flight.
Timika
Timika → Ewer → Agats
Agats → Per Village → Agats
Agats → Ewer → Timika
Timika → Timika Airport
Timika
Timika → Ewer → Agats
Agats → Per Village → Agats
Agats → Ewer → Timika
Timika → Timika Airport
Where You Will Stay
Deluxe Room
Simple Room
Deluxe Room
Glimpses of the unforgettable moments and breathtaking sights that await you.
Scheduled flights connect Timika and Ewer, with private boat transfers to Agats. Flight operations, tides and weather may affect daily timings.
The journey combines hotels in Timika with a simple local guesthouse in Agats, where accommodation and facilities reflect the region’s remote setting.
Village visits depend on local consent and daily activities. Your guide will advise on photography, with entry to traditional communal houses only by invitation.
Our team coordinates the required permits and local permissions. Activities may be adjusted or postponed if access or security conditions change.
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