Papua New Guinea Tours
98 percent of Papua New Guinean are native Melanesians and their country is sill under developing. But it is the untouched tropical beauty, the unpolluted sandy beaches and sea, the mysterious local people and their pure traditions and folkways that attract the tourists the most.
10 Days Port Moresby - Sepik River - Karawari - Tari Gap Region - Madang - Mount Hagen
Departure: Daily
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1Arrival in Port MoresbyUpon arrival in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea, you will transfer to check in a hotel and take a rest for the rest of the time.
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2Port MoresbyToday, you will fly to Mount Hagen and then transfer to the selva area of Sepik in Wahgi Valley by a chartered plane. Here you will board on Sepik Spirit which is designed for exploring Sepik River and start your 3-day cruise tour. Sepik Spirit is specially designed with woodcuts, air-conditions, enough space, entertainment area and staff. It will provide the best service for you to explore the mysterious area. You will watch “spirit houses” along the Sepik River, the famous carvings, the traditional “sing-sing” dance and you can appreciate local arts everywhere.
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3KarawariIn the morning you will go to Karawari Lodge by a small boat, which is located in Karawari River. Here you can overlook the dense tropical rainforest, hear tweet among lorikeets, eclectus parrots, cassowaries and cockatoos.
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4Karawari - Tari Gap RegionYou will fly to Tari by private chartered airplane to overlook the rare views. After arrival, you will check in Ambua Lodge for a good rest. This region has the bird of paradise with 13-colour feathers and it is also the biggest orchid garden in the world. In the afternoon you will walk to explore the forests and waterfalls.
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5Tari Gap RegionTari is the land of Huli “wig” who practices the witchcraft. Their life has been influenced by the bird of paradise and they dress up themselves by flowers and the feather of bird of paradise. During the tour, you can take part in morning birding, hiking, learning Huli culture and faith. You will have an opportunity to see wig school and communicate with local people. Maybe you will also enjoy the spirit dance.
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6Tari - MadangAfter flying to Madang, you will check in a hotel and have a short rest. The nature and culture here are combined harmoniously. You can either wander on the sand beach or visit the villages along the Bismarck Sea. The following two days will be spent here.
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7Madang - Mount HagenToday, you will fly to Mount Hagen and have a rest in Mount Kuta. In the afternoon you will see the preparation that the tribes make for Mount Hagen Show.
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8Mount HagenIt will take two days to watch the Mount Hagen Show - Sing-Sing dance. The dance show was founded in the 1950s and performed by 60 to 120 tribes. After the performance, you can communicate and dance with these tribes. The professional tour guide will tell you the tradition and culture about every tribe, through which you can experience their culture.
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9Mount Hagen - Port MoresbyYou will fly to Port Moresby and check in a hotel in the morning. The whole afternoon will be free for you to arrange.
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10Departure from Port MoresbyAfter breakfast, you will go to the airport and leave Port Moresby by air.