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WHY TRAVEL TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA? The main
attractions of Papua New Guinea are:- Exotic and diverse cultures
Traditional people living a subsistence lifestyle Incredible natural
beauty including extensive rainforest Several areas producing high quality
primitive art Excellent diving and underwater exploration A unique and
accessible fauna
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They recognize spirits, deities, totems and ancestors unique to their clans.
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Papua New Guinea Travel
Travel to Papua New Guinea - the world's
most exotic island. Unparalleled cultural diversity and natural beauty.
Uncontacted wilderness tribes. The largest area of rainforest outside the
Amazon. Unique fauna and incredible coral reefs. Legendary artistic
traditions...and more! Our programs take in four distinct areas of Papua New
Guinea and the Trobriand and D'Encastreaux Islands, each as unique as the
tribes of people in the area, their languages (more than 200 in the Sepik
alone!) and its customs. All accommodations are designed to meet the comfort of
our guests as well as satisfy your thirst for adventure and knowledge. All
rooms include private bath. The food will be to your taste as well, with
continental cuisine as well as regional specialties. Your length of stay and
your personal choices will determine the best airline routing. You may combine
your PNG visit with a stay in Australia, Singapore, or Hong Kong. We can
customize travel programs from one week to one month or longer. If you do not
see exactly what would like here, please ask 8 DAYS 10 DAYS 11 DAYS.
12 DAYS
Papua New Guinea Travel Encounter 8 days/7
nights
Imagine a country where travelers are beckoned to take pictures of the local
inhabitants, where beaming smiles and waves greet the visitor, where there are
numerous occasions to authentically interact with the local people and culture.
Visit a wig making school, see how village life tradition is based, where
time has stood still, a culture that has fascinated Margaret Mead and other
anthropologists. With tourism serving only a few thousand visitors a year,
Papua New Guinea provides a genuine, unspoiled access to a culture both
primitive and sophisticated. The New Guinea Encounter allows the traveller with
limited time the opportunity to visit remote villages and gain an insight into
life as it has been for thousands of years. It gives the opportunity to
encounter ancient cultures of the Karawari and Melpa Peoples. An extremely rich
diversity of plants and bird life in both areas is sure to give the nature
enthusiast a taste of this amazing and exotic country. This tour does not have
a cruise on the Sepik.
Day 1 Thu Upon arrival in Port Moresby you will be met and transferred to PX180
to Mount Hagen. After lunch, a half day tour awaits the tired but eager
traveller. Overnight RONDON RIDGE (-LD)
Day 2 Fri Fly by charter from Mount Hagen to Karawari, the mountains start to
give way until eventually vast tracts of dense tropical lowland rainforest
cover the landscape for as far as the eye can see. From Karawari airstrip, you
will be transferred by river boat and four wheel drive to Karawari Lodge.
Sitting on a ridge above the Karawari River, Karawari Lodge boasts a
spectacular view over hundreds of kilometres of dense tropical jungle. Inspired
by local architecture and built with traditional materials, while still
providing modern comforts. Overnight KARAWARI LODGE (BLD)
Day 3 Sat and Day 4 Sun Wake up to the chattering of Lorikeets and Eclectus
Parrots. After breakfast enjoy touring programs that provide insight into the
amazing ecology and culture of the Karawari area. Overnights KARAWARI LODGE
(BLD)
Day 5 Mon Fly by charter from Karawari to Mount Hagen. Mount Hagen Town is in
the upper Wahgi Valley - a valley with some of the oldest evidence of
agriculture in the world. Perched high on Mount Kuta is Rondon Ridge, with
unbelieveable views of the Wahgi Valley. Overnight RONDON RIDGE (BLD)
Day 6 Tue and
Day 7 Wed Two full days are spent exploring the Hagen Area and Wahgi Valley.
The Mount Hagen area is the home of the Melpa people, a people with a strong
culture, who in the face of moderninity, still live largely traditional
subsistence lifestyles. In the mountains surrounding the Wahgi Vally live a
stunning array of bird, orchid and plant life. Overnights RONDON RIDGE (BLD)
Day 8 Thu This morning you depart for Port Moresby on Air Niugini PX181. Upon
arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and
transferred to your ongoing international flight. (B--)
Land Cost: US$4478.00 per person (twin share). US$5753.00 single. Charter
Flights: US$950.00 per person Tues Day 2 Mount Hagen/Karawari Mon Day 5
Karawari/Mount Hagen Land Cost Includes: Accommodation, meals at Trans Niugini
Tours facilities, transfers, tours and local guides. Rates are valid from 1st
January 2012 to 31st December 2012.
NEW GUINEA EXPLORER
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
LODGES & A CRUISE

| Day 1 Fri |
Arrive in Port Moresby. Fly with Air Niugini to Mt Hagen. Overnight Rondon
Ridge |
| Day 2 Sat |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge |
| Day 3 Sun |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge |
| Day 4 Mon |
Charter flight to the Sepik. Afternoon Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
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| Day 5 Tue |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Day 6 Wed |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Day 7 Thu |
Transfer to Karawari Lodge. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Day 8 Fri |
Charter flight to Tari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Day 9 Sat |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Day 10 Sun |
Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Transfer to international flight out
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Land Cost: US$5916.00 per person (twin share). US$7799.00 single. Charter
Flights: US$950.00 per person. Mon Day 4 Mount Hagen/MV Sepik Spirit Fri Day 8
Karawari/Tari Land Cost Includes: Accommodation, meals at Trans Niugini Tours
facilities, transfers, tours and local guides. Rates are valid from 1st January
2012 to 31st December 2012.
NEW GUINEA
EXPERIENCE 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS

| Day 1 Fri |
Arrive in Port Moresby. Fly with Air Niugini to Mt Hagen. Overnight Rondon
Ridge |
| Day 2 Sat |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge |
| Day 3 Sun |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge |
| Day 4 Mon |
Charter flight to the Sepik. Afternoon Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
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| Day 5 Tue |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Day 6 Wed |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Day 7 Thu |
Transfer to Karawari Lodge. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Day 8 Fri |
Charter flight to Tari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Day 9 Sat |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Day 10 Sun |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Day 11 Mon |
Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Transfer to international flight out
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Land Cost: US$6586.00 per person (twin share). US$8599.00 single. Charter
Flights: US$950.00 per person. Mon Day 4 Mount Hagen/MV Sepik Spirit Fri Day 8
Karawari/Tari Land Cost Includes: Accommodation, meals at Trans Niugini Tours
facilities, transfers, tours and local guides. Rates are valid from 1st January
2012 to 31st December 2012.
New Guinea Odyssey 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS The
New Guinea Odyssey takes you through New Guinea, allowing enough time in each
stop over to be submersed in the culture and ecology of the area. You will be
taken on a cultural journey through a few of Papua New Guinea's 700+
language groups, from the Melpa of the Wahgi Valley, to the Yokoim of the
Karawari River, the Iatmul of the Sepik Riverand finally the colourful
and flamboyant Huli of the Tari Basin. Each destination has its own
unique ecosystem, you may see the magical Superb Bird of Paradise at
Rondon Ridge, the bizzare Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise at Karawari, the
mysterious and illusive Sepik Blue Orchid in the Sepik or the stunning
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia at Ambua. The New Guinea Odyssey takes the time and
provides the opportunity to experience this amazing "Land of the
Unexpected." This programme is suitable for international connections to
Brisbane and Cairns.
Day_01_Sun_ Upon your arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met and transferred
to your Air Niugini flight from Port Moresby to Mount Hagen. Mount Hagen Town
is in the upper Wahgi Valley - a valley with some of the oldest evidence of
agriculture in the world. Perched high on Mount Kuta is Rondon Ridge, with
unbelieveable views of the Wahgi Valley. Overnight RONDON RIDGE (-D)
Day 2 Mon and Day 3 Tue Two full day are spent exploring the Hagen Area and
Wahgi Valley. The Mount Hagen area is the home of the Melpa people, a people
with a strong culture, who in the face of moderninity, still live largely
traditional subsistence lifestyles. In the mountains surrounding the Wahgi
Vally live a stunning array of bird, orchid and plant life. Overnights RONDON
RIDGE (BLD)
Day 4 Wed Fly by charter from Mount Hagen to Karawari, the mountains start to
give way until eventually vast tracts of dense tropical lowland rainforest
cover the landscape for as far as the eye can see. From Karawari airstrip, you
will be transferred by river boat and four wheel drive to Karawari Lodge.
Sitting on a ridge above the Karawari River, Karawari Lodge boasts a
spectacular view over hundreds of kilometres of dense tropical jungle. Inspired
by local architecture and built with traditional materials, while still
providing modern comforts. Overnight KARAWARI LODGE (BLD)
Day 5 Thu Wake up to the chattering of Lorikeets and Eclectus Parrots. After
breakfast enjoy touring programs that provide insight into the amazing ecology
and culture of the Karawari area. Overnights KARAWARI LODGE (BLD)
Day 6 Fri You will be transferred by river boat to the
air conditioned comfort of the MV Sepik Spirit. Inspired by the architecture of
the "haus tambaran" or spirit house, the MV Sepik Spirit has a truly
unique design. With its shallow draught, it allows travel to rarely visted
areas of the Sepik River and its tributaries in comfort. Overnight MV SEPIK
SPIRIT. The MV Sepik Spirit is a shallow draft vessel purpose-built for
navigating shallow inland waterways. The entire vessel is air-conditioned and
up to 18 guests are accommodated in 9 spacious berths, each with en-suite
bathroom, large windows and river views. Onboard facilities include a
comfortable lounge, well stocked bar, dining area and a covered, insect-proofed
upper observatory deck. (BLD)
Day 7 Sat and Day 8 Sun Two full days are spent exploring the many waterways of
the Sepik and its tributaries including visits to traditional Sepik Villages.
The Sepik River is one of the largest rivers in the world - in terms of flow.
Steeped in mystery, the people of the Sepik area have fascinated
anthropologists like Margaret Mead since the area was first visited. Part of
the mystery and attraction of the Sepik peoples is their amazing carvings, now
famous the world over. Overnights MV SEPIK SPIRIT (BLD)
Day 9 Mon Fly by charter aircraft to Ambua airstrip over some of the most
rugged and impressive landscapes in the world. The country between Ambua and
the Sepik region is an amazing array of jagged limestone that seem to rise and
drop at impossible angles. Ambua Lodge is high on the slopes of the Tari Valley
- home of the Huli, a colourful and proud people, still largely living the same
way that their ancestors did. The afternoon is spent exploring the area
surrounding Ambua - high mountain forests with roaring waterfalls beckon the
intrepid traveller. Overnight AMBUA LODGE (BLD)
Day 10 Tue A full day of ecological and culturally based touring are sure to
satiate those yearning for discovery. For the adventurous, there is an
opportunity to have a bona fide village experience. Enjoy a further full day of
cultural and ecological touring. The Tari area is home to an incredible 13
species of birds of paradise, as well as numerous orchid species. Overnight
AMBUA LODGE (BLD)
Day 11 Wed As your odyssey draws to a close, you depart from Ambua airstrip by
charter to Mount Hagen. Your onward Air Niugini connection then takes you from
Mount Hagen to Port Moresby. You will be met in Port Moresby and transferred to
the Airways Hotel Overnight Airways Hotel (BL-)
Day 12 Thu We will transfer to your outgoing international flight
Odyssey Price: land costs Land Cost: US$7060.00 per person (twin share).
US$9432.00 single throughout. Charter Flights: US$950.00 per person. Wed Day 4
Mount Hagen/Karawari Mon Day 9 Karawari/Tari Land Cost Includes: Accommodation,
meals at Trans Niugini Tours facilities, transfers, tours and local guides.
Rates are valid from 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2012.
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Mount Hagen Show: Perhaps the most famous
cultural show in Papua New Guinea!
The Mount Hagen Show brings together singsing groups from all over the
country in an amazing conglomeration of color, beauty and culture. The Hagen
show is held in August every year
Discoverer is an escorted 13 day/12 night program, featuring the Hagen
Show. This programme includes a journey aboard the MV Sepik Spirit. 10 - 20 Aug
2012
Highlights is an unescorted 12
day/11 night program including the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. Beginning with
attendance at the Mount Hagen show. A visit to the Karawari River and the Tari
Valley showcase to the traveller two amazingly different parts of Papua New
Guinea. 2 - 14 Aug 2012
Panorama - is a fully escorted 13
day/12 night program with the highlights being a three night journey on the
mighty Sepik River, an area famous for its intricate carvings and infamous for
its head hunting. The grand finale is the famous Mount Hagen Cultural Show
which brings together sing sing groups from all over the country together in a
bonanza of culture. 10 - 21 Aug 2012
Vista - is a fully escorted 14
day/13 night program including the Mount Hagen Cultural Show and a special 5
night expeditionary journey aboard the custom designed and built MV Sepik
Spirit, to the Middle-Sepik Region and the rarely visited Upper-Sepik region. 2
- 14 Aug 2012
The Gogodala Canoe Festival: The
Gogodala Canoe Festival is a celebration of a great tradition amongst the
Gogodala -- canoe racing. Held in the remote town of Balimo in the Western
Province of Papua New Guinea, an unforgettable experience awaits, where a large
fleet of colourfully decorated canoes, manned by up to 50 paddlers will compete
for glory to be the fastest canoe amongst the Gogodala. The Balimo Gogodala
Festival Tour is a 11 day/10 night programme which features a day at the
Gogodala Canoe Festival. It also features stays in the Sepik Region, the
Highlands and the extremely remote Bensbach (Torassi) region.
The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival Tour:
The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival Tour is an unescorted 11 day/10
night program. The highlight of the program being attendance at the War Canoe
& Kundu Festival, a small and friendly cultural show, allowing attendees to
interact with the performers. The Canoe & Kundu Festival is a celebration
of culture and tradition of War Canoes and inherited Kundu drums. After the
Canoe and Kundu Festival you will get a chance to discover other parts of Papua
New Guinea, especially the highlands and the Sepik areas.
TUMBUNA TOUR 8 - 18 May 2012
The Alotau Canoe Festival November
GOROKA CLASSIC SHOW TOUR 5 - 18 Sep 2012
Ask for details on the Papua New Guinea Sing.
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