08 Days Sorong Lowland & Waigeo Bird of Paradise & Pitta Photography
Participants 1-6 pax only
- Start : Sorong
- End : Sorong
Day 1
Sorong Arrival – Blue black Kingfisher Photography Tour
Arrived at DEO Sorong Airport (Before 12.00 noon local time), meeting service then transfer to Swissbel hotel for lunch and short break. Afternoon trip starts at 14.30pm until late afternoon and then back to hotel for dinner and stay overnight.
Meals : (-/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 2
Sorong - Waigeo BOP Photography Tour
After breakfast at hotel. Pick up to jetty and by fast boat sail to Waigeo island. Upon arrival, transfer to resort for lunch. After lunch, with local guide drive to Red BOP spot until late afternoon and then back to resort for dinner and stay overnight.
Meals : (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 3
Waigeo BOP Photography Tour
Early morning at 05.30am by coach drive to jetti and by local boat to Kali Biru for Papuan Paradise Kingfisher and swim on the river fresh water until 11.30am then back to resort for lunch and short break. Afternoon trip at 15.00pm drive back to Wilson BOP spot until late afternoon and then back to resort for dinner and stay overnight.
Meals : (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 4
Waigeo – Sorong City – Village
After breakfast transfer to jetty and by fast boat sail to Sorong city. Sorong arrival direct to local restaurant for lunch and after that continue the journey to BOP village aprox. 3 hours one way. Upon arrival, Free program.
Meals : (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 5
Sorong Lowland BOP & Pitta Photography Tour
After breakfast, we start early morning at 04.30am for Bird of Paradise Photography Tour in the morning Session. After the session ends back to village at 10:00am for lunch time and take a rest while. The afternoon would be start at 14.30pm for 2 Pitta’s (Papuan Pitta & Eastern Hooded Pitta) until late afternoon and then back to the village for dinner and stay overnight.
Meals : (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 6
Sorong Lowland BOP Photography Tour
After breakfast, we start early morning at 04.30am for Lesser Bird of Paradise, 12-wired Bird of Paradise and Magnificent Riffle Bird. After the session ends back to village at 10.30am for lunch time and take a rest while. The afternoon would start at 14.00pm until late afternoon for Red-breasted Paradise Kingfisher and King Bird of Paradise, and then go back to the village for dinner and stay overnight.
Meals : (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 7
Sorong Lowland BOP Photography Tour – Sorong City
After breakfast, we start early morning at 04.30am for Magnificent Bird of Paradise and some missing target until 11.00am and then back to the village for lunch time. After lunch, prepare for leaving to city direct to Swissbel Hotel for Dinner and stay overnight.
Meals : (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
DAY 8
Sorong Departure
After breakfast at hotel and then transfer to DEO Sorong Airport for regular flight to next destination.
Meals : (Breakfast)
Waigeo & Sorong Birds Photo Target :
- Red Bird of Paradise
- Wilson Bird of Paradise
- Lesser Bird of Paradise
- Magnificent Riffle Bird of Paradise
- Magnificent Bird of Paradise
- 12 wired Bird of Paradise
- King Bird of Paradise
- Papuan Pitta
- Eastern Hooded Pitta
- Blue-black Kingfisher
- Red-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
- Papuan Paradise Kingfisher
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
HEALTH RESTRICTION
- Not recommended for Travelers with Back Problems
- Not recommended for Traveler with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
TOUR FARES
- Price is based on USD. Per Person (Twin Share Bedroom).
- Price is subject to change with or without prior notice.
PRICE INCLUDED
- Transfer in - out [City / Village]
- Land Transports / 4x4 Wheel Car [City / Village / Waigeo]
- Car Standby [Village]
- VIP Fast Boat Return Ticket [Sorong-Waigeo-Sorong]
- Charter Longboat to Kali Biru area [Waigeo Village]
- Accommodation:
• Waigeo : 2x Nites at Resort [Executive Room]
• City : 2x Nites at Swissbel Hotel [Superior Room]
• Village : 4x Nites at Simple Local Guest House / Tent [Standard/Basic]
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
[All Destination]
- Mineral water all day [During Trip]
- Coffee / Tea / Cookies / Fruits [During Trip]
- Donations / Entrance fees [Waigeo / Village]
- Porterage & Cook Fee [Jetty / Village]
- Local Guide / Local Escort Fee [Waigeo / Village]
PRICE EXCLUDED
- Domestic Airfares Ticket To / From Sorong
- Excess Luggage
- Airport Taxes
- Airport Porterage
- Tipping
- All Travel insurances
Your Personal Expenses as:
- Laundry
-Telephone / Pulse
-Camera / Tripod / Binocullar / SD. Card Memory
-Alcoholic Beverages and not mentioned above
TRAVEL PERMIT
For travellers to Papua need a travel Permit. After you confirmed the trip with us, please be your kind to send us by email the scan of your copy passport and color photos, included your Visa on Arrival or Stay permit. We need to apply these documents prior to your arrival in Jayapura/Papua.