Papua New Guinea Highlight - Round Trip I
Tour Code: PEIHL01 / 13 Nights 14 Days
Accomodation:
- Kokopo: Kokopo Beach Bungalow, Executive Room
- Wewak: In Wewak, Standard Room
- Sepik River: Ambunti Lodge, Standard Room
- Madang: Jais Aben Hotel, Standard Room
- Goroka: Bird of Paradise Hotel, Standard Room
- Mt Hagen: Kumul Lodge, Bungalow
International Flights:
- Monday PX393 SINPOM 2335/0805+1
- Monday PX392 POMSIM 1500/1920
Day 1: Tuesday
- Arrive: Port Moresby ex-393 SINPOM (0805 hrs)
- Transit to Rabaul by PX252 0935/1100
- After arrival in Rabaul, transfer to Hotel and check in
- After Lunch, Half day Kokopo tour including Kokopo Museum, Queen Emma step, Vunapope Church, Coconut & Cacao plantation
- Meal: No (o/n Kokopo)
Day 2: Wednesday
- Full Day Gazelle Peninsula Tour including Japanese Burge Tunnel, Volcanological Observatory, Malmalan Lookout, Submarine Base, Colorful Local Market etc
- Meal: B (o/n Kokopo)
Day 3: Thursday
- Early morning depart Rabaul by PX205 RABPOM 0600/072
- Half Day Port Moresby Highlight Tour including Botanical Garden, National Museum included
- Transit to Wewak by PX126 POMWWK 1535/1745
- Check in at Hotel
- Meal: B (o/n Wewak Boutique Hotel)
Day 4: Friday
- After Breakfast, Depart Wewak by road and transfer to Pagwi
- Start Sepik Canoe Safari and visit Palimbe, the cultural centre of Middle Sepik area to see Haus Tambaran (spirit house) and its living culture.
- Meal: BLD (o/n Ambunti Lodge)
Day 5: Saturday
- Visit Upper Sepik area - Swagup (Insect Tribe), Yessan, Meno then return to Ambunti
- Meal: BLD (o/n Ambunti Lodge)
Day 6: Sunday
- Early morning depart Ambunti and visit Wagu Lake, to see Lesser Bird of Paradise
- After that, visit Crocodile Farm in Wagu village back to Ambunti
- After early Lunch, check out the Lodge and transfer to Pagwi, then transfer to Wewak by Road
- Meal: BL (o/n In Wewak Boutique Hotel)
Day 7: Monday
- Depart Wewak by PX149 0720/0800. After arrival in Madang, check in at Hotel
- Morning Free. Afternoon Madang Town Tour including Local Market, Coast watcher Memorial, German Cemetery etc
- Meal: B (o/n Madang)
Day 8: Tuesday
- Visit Island Village with Traditional Performance
- Afternoon Free (snorkeling available)
- Meal: B (o/n Madang)
Day 9: Wednesday
- Depart Madang to Goroka by Overland Trip via scenic Highlands Highway.
- On the way, pass through Ramu Sugar plantation, Yonki Hydro Dam, and visit Kainantu Pottery Centre (Road Transfer 7-8 hours)
- After arrival in Goroka, check in at Hotel
- Meal: B (o/n Goroka)
Day 10: Thursday
- Half Day Kaveve Water Fall Nature Walk
- After Lunch, Goroka Town Tour
- Meal: B (o/n Goroka)
Day 11: Friday
- Full day Kemase Adventure Trek
- Enjoy the breathtaking view and interesting culture and lime-stone caves
- Meal: BL (o/n Goroka)
Day 12: Saturday
- Depart Goroka to Mt Hagen by Road
- On the way, visit Mudman in their home in Asaro Valley and enjoy the Mudman performance, Traditional Mumu Lunch. After that, drive through rugged country, Chimbu province, then fertile Waghi valley and arrive Mt Hagen (Road Transfer 5-6 hours)
- After arrival in Mt Hagen, check in at Hotel
- Meal: B (o/n Mt Hagen)
Day 13: Sunday
- Half Day visit to nearby village for village study, and traditional performance
- Afternoon guided nature walk around the Lodge, looking for wild orchids and birds
- Meal: B (o/n Mt Hagen)
Day 14: Monday
- Depart Mt Hagen to Port Moresby by PX181 1015/1115
- After arrival in Port Moresby
- After Lunch, depart for airport for PX392 POMSIN 1500/1920
- Meal: B
- End of the Tour