Day description
♦ Day 1: Arrival Biak - Free Day (No Meals)
Upon your arrival in Biak, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will stay in the old Dutch KLM hotel build in the 50's, now called Asana Biak. This old KLM hotel was an important meeting place for the Dutch community during this time period. Much of the old hotel is still preserved original, like the entrance, the restaurant and some of the rooms. You will stay in the new rooms with direct view on the ocean. Enjoy your free day at the tropical swimming pool overlooking the ocean or go for a stroll in the neighbourhood. The streets are nice and peaceful and Biak is known to be one of the cleanest islands in whole Indonesia!
♦ Day 2: Historical Tour - Japanese Cave & Museum - Wood Carving - Deserted Beaches (B.)
The battle of Biak was fought in 1944 between the United States' and the Japanese Army, during the WW II New Guinea campaign. Around 10.000 Japanese and 500 Americans have lost their lives on this island. We will visit one of the many caves in Biak where Japanese troops used to hide in the time of the war. A collection of WW II remaining can be found in a small museum near the Japanese Cave. Afterwards we will continue to a small wood carving work-shop where we can see traditional woodcarving. The local people make beautiful music instruments here. If enough time you can visit one of Biak's waterfalls before ending the day at Biak's beautiful and deserted beaches where you can relax and swim the day away.
♦ Day 3: Free day / optional Snorkeltrip to Padaido Islands (B.)
A free day to fill in or book a trip to the Padaido Island:
Optional Snorkel Trip to Padaido Islands: We will drive towards Bosnik where we will depart by local boat to explore Owi and Rurbas islands from the Padaido archipelago. Discover the magical underwater world and enjoy the white sandy beaches with swaying palm trees. Lunch will be set on the beach in picnic style. You can go on a discovery trip in Owi island to see an old airstrip from the alliance that fought against Japan during WWII. Despite of some trees overgrowing the site, the airstrip is still in perfect condition. In the end of the afternoon you will be brought back from the paradise to your hotel.
♦ Day 4: Transfer to Airport (B.)
