Irian Jaya, with its more than 678 recorded species, contributes around 44% of all Indonesian's birds total. It is also the second place on earth which inherits the second largest number of Birds Of Paradise. From all 43 species of this amazing heaven birds, which are only distributed from eastern Australia to New Guinea, west to the north Moluccas, 28 species can be seen at Irian Jaya's areas, with 5 species of them are endemic to this region.

JAMURSBA MEDI
This world's third largest turtle and the endangered Leatherback Turtle (dermochelys corisea) is nesting here besides four other rare species: Hawksbill Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle, Flat Back Turtle and the Green Turtle.

The coastal forest is rich with myriad of both floral and faunal. In 1994 a species of the tree Kangaroo never know to outside was discovered besides the rare and exotic birds of Papua such as Red bird of Paradise, Cockatoo, parrots, Western crowned pigeon, Hornbills, cus - cus and many more...

Day 01
Jakarta arrival. Transfer and overnight at hotel.

Day 02
Fly to Sorong and transfer to a 3 star hotel in Sorong for your accommodation.

Day 03
Take a boat ride for about 5 hours to Jamursba Medi Island. Set up camp for overnight or at the ranger's simple cabin.

Days 04 - 08
full 5 days explore the areas for birdwatching in the daylight and watch the sea turtles including the Giant Leather Back Turtle landing on the beach for nesting in the evening.

Duration: 10 Days/09 Nights
Starts/Ends: Jakarta & Bali

Day 09
Half day free program on the island. After lunch return to Sorong. Overnight a 3 star hotel.

Day 10
Fly to Bali and continue to your next destination or for extension trips.

> BIRDWATCHING GENERAL INFORMATION
> BIRDS OF PAPUA
>BIRDS & GIANT LEATHER BACK TURTLE OF PAPUA

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