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TUMBUNA TOUR Papua New Guinea Travel
TUMBUNA SING SING TOUR -
May
Tumbuna Sing-sing: Tumbuna is the Tok Pisin (the lingua franca of Papua New
Guinea) word for ancestors. "Taim Bilong Tumbuna" refers to the time
before the white-man came, being the ways of the ancestors. The Tumbuna Sing
Sing will be a spectacular celebration, involving local tribes celebrating
their culture in a colourful extravaganza of traditional dress, dancing and
singing. Bringing together a few of the 800 or so language groups of Papua New
Guinea, the Tumbuna Singsing is a unique opportunity to witness the ways of the
Tumbuna, as well as meet and listen to the stories first hand from tribal
elders about the Taim Bilong Tumbuna. The Tumbuna Tour is an unescorted
11-day/10-night program. The highlight of the program being attendance at the
Tumbuna Singsing, a small and intimate cultural show, allowing attendees to
interact with the performers. Tumbuna is the Tok Pisin (the lingua franca of
Papua New Guinea) word for ancestors. The Tumbuna Singsing is a celebration of
culture and tradition - celebrating "pasin bilong tumbuna," the way
of the ancestors. After the Tumbuna singsing you will get a chance to discover
other parts of Papua New Guinea, including a 4 day/3 night cruise aboard the MV
Sepik Spirit - a chance to discover rarely visited villages on the famous Sepik
Region.
SUMMARY - May 8-18 2012
| Tue 8 May |
Arrive in Port Moresby. Overnight Gateway Hotel |
| Wed 9 May |
Fly with Air Niugini to Tari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Thu 10 May |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Fri 11 May |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Sat 12 May |
Charter flight to Karawari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Sun 13 May |
Charter flight to Timbunke. Afternoon Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Mon 14 May |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Tue 15 May |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Wed 16 May |
Charter flight to Mt Hagen. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Highlander Hotel
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| Thu 17 May |
Full Day Tumbuna Show. Overnight Highlander Hotel |
| Fri 18 May |
Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Transfer to your international flight
out. |
Land Cost: US$6013.00 per person (twin share). US$6763.00 single throughout
except on the MV Sepik Spirit and Highlander Hotel Charter Flights: US$1419.00
per person.
To secure space, a NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$750.00 per person is required
to confirm the booking. 1 Room left on Tumbuna II.
Goroka Classic Tour - September
Held every September in the
peaceful highlands town of the same name, the Goroka Show is one of
the most famous and exciting of the highlands cultural shows. Attracting over
2000 tribesmen and women, representing over 70 different tribes from all over
the country, this two-day sing-sing is a dazzling array of color and energy
that showcases the diversity of this fabulous island. The town comes alive for
the event and the enthusiasm of the performers and spectators is truly
electric. Our Goroka Classic Tour is an unescorted 14 day/13 night
program beginning in Mount Hagen, with a night at the luxurious Rondon Ridge
Lodge overlooking the Wahgi Valley, a valley unknown to the outside world until
70 years ago. From Mount Hagen travel by private charter aircraft into the
Sepik Region, for a 3-night cruise aboard our floating lodge the MV
Sepik Spirit and explore the waterways of the Sepik River and its tributaries.
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. A final night in the Sepik is spent at Karawari Lodge, perched on a ridge
overlooking the endless expanse of the Sepik Basin. From the Sepik lowlands
your private charter aircraft takes you South across the majestic Central
Ranges to Ambua Lodge in the Tari Valley - home of the flamboyant Huli Wigmen.
During your 3-night stay at Ambua, you will learn all about this fascinating
culture and have the opportunity to see rare Bird of Paradise on our morning
birding tours. On the Friday of the show weekend, your private charter aircraft
flies you to Goroka for two full days of show festivities before traveling back
to Port Moresby.
5 - 18 Sep 2012
| Wed 5 Sept |
Arrive in Port Moresby. Overnight Gateway Hotel. |
| Thur 6 Sept |
Fly with Air Niugini to Mt Hagen. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge
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| Fri 7 Sept |
Charter flight to the Sepik. Afternoon Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Sat 8 Sept |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Sun 9 Sept |
Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit |
| Mon 10 Sept |
Transfer to Karawari Lodge. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Tues 11 Sept |
Charter flight to Tari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Wed 12 Sept |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Thur 13 Sept |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Fri 14 Sept |
Charter flight to Goroka. Overnight Bird of Paradise Hotel |
| Sat 15 Sept |
Full Day Goroka Show. Overnight Bird of Paradise Hotel |
| Sun 16 Sept |
Full Day Goroka Show. Overnight Bird of Paradise Hotel |
| Mon 17 Sept |
Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Half Day Tour. Overnight Gateway
Hotel |
| Tue 18 Sept |
Transfer to international flight out |
Land Cost: US$7369.00 per person (twin share). US$8424.00 single throughout
except on the MV Sepik Spirit and Bird of Paradise. Charter Flights: US$1485.00
per person. Friday 7 September Mount Hagen/Timbunke Tuesday 11 September
Karawari/Tari Friday 14 September Tari/Goroka
Papua New Guinea Travel -
The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival tour is an
unescorted 11-days/10-nights program.
One of the most interesting and powerful events in
Papua New Guinea. The Canoe Festival in Papua New Guinea displays not only the
extraordinary beauty of the uniquely decorated canoes, but the strength of the
locals. Combined with stays at some of our most exotic, but comfortable lodges.
This is where you are met by our guides at each of the towns or areas that you
will travel to. Our guides will accompany you on your daily tours or treks and
safely return you back to your accommodation. They will also accompany you back
to your point of departure from that town or area. Basically you change guides
as you change locations. At no time will you be left unaccompanied except
whilst in the accommodation
Land Cost: US$5334.00 per person (twin share). US$6140.00 single throughout
except at Alotau International Hotel Charter Flights: US$950.00 per person.
Land Cost Includes: Accommodation, transfers, tours, meals from dinner on 25
October on arrival to breakfast on departure on 5th November, and local guides
at all locations.
| Thu 25 Oct |
Arrive in Port Moresby. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Gateway Hotel
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| Fri 26 Oct |
Fly with Air Niugini to Tari. Half Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Sat 27 Oct |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Sun 28 Oct |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Mon 29 Oct |
Charter flight to Karawari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Tue 30 Oct |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Wed 31 Oct |
Charter flight to Mount Hagen. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge |
| Thu 1 Nov |
Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge |
| Fri 2 Nov |
Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby and connect to flight for Gurney.
Overnight Alotau International Hotel |
| Sat 3 Nov |
Full Day National Canoe and Kundu Festival. Overnight Alotau International
Hotel |
| Sun 4 Nov |
Full Day National Canoe and Kundu Festival. Overnight Alotau International
Hotel |
| Mon 5 Nov |
Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Transfer to international flight out
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Mount Hagen
Show: VISTA HAGEN SHOW TOUR
The Vista is a fully escorted 14 day/13 night program that provides a stunning
view of Papua New Guinea. The journey begins with the septacuar mt Hagen
Cultural show, providing an incredable vista of cultures from all over Papua
New Guinea. In a land of nearly 800 languages, there is no better place to see
so many gathered in one place. From there fly into the southern highlands, the
stunning vista of Ambua Lodge overlooks the tari Valley, home of the Huli, a
flamboyant and colourful people. From the highlands fly to Karawari lodge,
which is located in the Sepik region.Finally fly to a special cruise on the
Sepik River aboard the MV Sepik Spirit, the perfect way to discover a rarely
visited corner of the globe.
Other Choices: Discoverer is an escorted 13 day/12 night
program, featuring the Hagen Show. This programme includes a journey aboard
the MV Sepik Spirit.
Highlightsis 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.
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.
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.
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 program 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. Ititinerary
Custom Papua New Guinea Travel:
We offer specialised touring programs, for both groups and independent
travellers. Below are some frequently requested special interest tours that we
have as examples. Personalised itineraries are available for these and other
special interests. The itineraries listed below are based around Trans Niugini
Tours award winning wilderness lodges, however, with our extensive experience
and networks, we can put together itineraries to other areas of Papua New
Guinea. Customised itineraries - including day charters of aircraft, Birding
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