The average price of a 7-day trip to Baliem Valley is $498 for a solo traveler, $894 for a couple, and $1,677 for a family of 4. Baliem Valley hotels range from $26 to $118 per night with an average of $50, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wamena Airport (WMX) are between $115 and $172 per person for economy flights and $361 to $540 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $17 to $35 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Baliem Valley, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to WMX and stay in a Baliem Valley hotel:
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- June 18th to July 1st
- July 16th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Baliem Valley is usually mid June.
Average Baliem Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $375-$693($54-$99 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $112 to $148 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $612-$1,134($87-$162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $224 to $296 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $1,140-$2,172($163-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $592 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $36 to $48 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Baliem Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Baliem Valley? The cheapest trip to Baliem Valley is about $43 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 25% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $23.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $302-$648($43-$93 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $112 to $148 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $484-$936($69-$134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $224 to $296 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $920-$1,728($131-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $592 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Baliem Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Baliem Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Baliem Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $886-$4,066($127-$581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $321 to $336 for first class
Lodging: $58 to $118 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $1,424-$4,892($203-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $642 to $672 for first class
Lodging: $58 to $118 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Baliem Valley for a week is $2,848-$8,488($407-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,284 to $1,344 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $236 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Baliem Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Baliem Valley is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Baliem Valley due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Baliem Valley Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Baliem Valley hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Baliem Valley.
Flight Costs to Baliem Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $172 average in early to mid June to a low of $115 in mid June. Median flight price is $115. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Baliem Valley our data includes 2 originating airports, and 3 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Baliem Valley from an airport like Nop Goliath Dekai (DEX) in Papua (Indonesia) for an average $216 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sentani (DJJ) in Jayapura (Indonesia) at an average of just $109.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Baliem Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $57, so you can easily save about 50% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Baliem Valley can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $293 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.