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Indonesia - West Papua - Arfak Mountains Extension

© Crested Berrypecker by Dusan Brinkhuizen
Indonesia - West Papua - Arfak Mountains Extension 2026

14 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 (6 days)

USD4,695 - 2 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : Single Supplement is not available

Tour price (Per person): USD4,695 * GBP3,713 * EUR4,480 * AUD7,381

Flight costs: USD110 * GBP87 * EUR105 * AUD173

Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise 2026

Embark on an unforgettable birding adventure through the lush Arfak Mountains of New Guinea. This tour offers a unique opportunity to see some of the world's most spectacular birds-of-paradise. Diverse habitat, from lowland forest to high-elevation cloud forests, seeking out endemic species such as Lesser Melampitta, Vogelkop Melidectes and the elusive Arfak Astrapia. Marvel at the vibrant colours and elaborate courtship displays of the Western Parotia, Magnificent Bird-of-paradise, and Long-tailed Paradigalla. We’ll spend time in specially constructed blinds, providing unparalleled views of otherwise very tricky species. Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of New Guinea's avian treasures.

Top Birds

Lesser Melampitta; Western Parotia; Arfak Astrapia; Magnificent Bird-of-paradise; Black & Black-billed Sicklebills; Crescent-caped Lophorina; Long-tailed Paradigalla; Arfak Honeyeater; Mottled Berryhunter; Vogelkop & Masked Bowerbirds; Arfak Catbird; Black Pitohui; Obscure Berrypecker; Bronze Ground Dove; Grey-banded Mannikin; Papuan Grassbird; Mountain, Feline & Vogelkop Owlet-Nightjars; Sooty Owl; Pheasant Pigeon; White-striped & Chestnut Forest Rails; Lesser Ground Robin; Smoky, Slaty, Ashy, Garnet & Green-backed Robins; Papuan Logrunner; Spotted Jewel-babbler; Perplexing, Vogelkop & Pale-billed Scrubwrens; Vogelkop Whistler; Papuan Treecreeper.

Habitats Covered

lowland and montane rainforest, grasslands, wetlands

Expected Climate

weather is unpredictable and somewhat dependent on local topography. While mostly dry and sunny, it can be rather hot and humid in the lowlands. At higher elevations, temperatures are pleasant during the day, but can get very cool at night.

Max Group Size

4 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader

Tour Pace & Walking

DIFFICULT: This is a high-intensity “mega” tour designed for passionate listers and serious birders who enjoy a fast-paced schedule. Due to its demanding nature, it’s not recommended for avid photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health limitations.

This is not an easy tour, you should have a GOOD level of fitness & stamina, as well as be in good health. This tour is NOT suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges. Our Mega tours are very fast-paced birding adventures designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. The focus of the tour is to see as many of the endemics and area specials as possible in our given time. In order to cover the necessary route to maximise the species list we tend to spend a single night at most sites and travel large distances. There is very little down time aside from that spent driving from one site to the next. These tours are not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced or new birders; as well as anyone with serious mobility or health challenges.

Accommodation

Reasonable, simple to rather basic in the Arfaks.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to difficult. Bird density is low, many visuals are high in the canopy. Several difficult target species.

Photographic Opportunities

Reasonable, typical rainforest conditions of variable light & rain.

What our clients say about us

Stephan Lorenz
PG, West Papua 2018

Stephan Lorenz was excellent in all respects, he went out of his way to try and find a way for me to continue with the tour and then helped with my arrangements in getting home.

Glen Valentine
SL, Indonesia 2023

What a fabulous tour to such a remote part of Indonesia. As always, Glen and Keith Valentine were exceptional guides and great fun to be with. The crew of our boat, Lady Denok, were amazing whether it was in the dining room, making great coffees, getting us in and out of the dinghies or taking us snorkelling. Once we left the boat in the Tanimbars, the local agent was there to meet us and the land-based part of the tour was exceptionally well managed. The local people were very welcoming and could not do enough for us.

David Hoddinott
EL, Indonesia 2022

David and Lev are exception leaders and worked very hard to find the birds and get everyone onto them. A remarkable trip.

Keith Valentine
JA, Remote West Papua 2017

Expert guiding by Keith and Glen Valentine, aided by fabulous local talent, ensured we saw the maximum number of endemics and other birds and mammals. Perhaps more importantly, these two brothers enjoyed their time together and provided a warm, friendly and caring environment in which we all had a good time with lots of laughs, and looked out for each other to ensure everyone got on the birds and did not falter on a tough hike or challenging car ride.

Adam Walleyn
JA & DR, Remote West Papuan Islands 2018

Glen Valentine and Adam Walleyn were superb guides — honestly, they saw birds before they appeared! The local guides were outstanding and the logistics and accommodations were exceptional given our locations.

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