2024 Papua New Guinea: Mount Hagen Festival
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Start City:
Brisbane
End City:
Brisbane
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Luxury
Tour Length:
13 days
Tour Capacity:
16
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| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Thursday, Aug 08, 2024 | Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024 | $13,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Experience intimate, once-in-a-lifetime accessto vibrant tribal cultures that have remainedunchanged for centuries, cruising an exotic riverand exploring one of the most remote corners ofthe globe on a scenic journey that culminateswith the spectacular celebration of theMount Hagen Cultural Show.
Brisbane , Port Moresby , Tari
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Day 1
Brisbane, AustraliaArrive in Brisbane, where you are met and transferred toyour hotel. Refresh from your travels and prepare for theexciting journey ahead. This evening, enjoy a welcomedinner served at the hotel.Hotel: Hyatt Regency Brisbane
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Day 2
Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaFly to Papua New Guinea, an island chain of undisturbed Indigenous tribes and sweeping natural beauty. Arrivein Port Moresby and visit the Port Moresby Nature Park,where you are introduced to the nation'''s distinctive culturesand hundreds of rare native animal species, including treekangaroo. Transfer to your hotel nestled in a lush botanicalgarden. Tonight, dine privately at a top local restaurant on aChef'''s Table experience featuring freshly caught seafood andlocally sourced ingredients.Hotel: Airways Hotel
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Day 3
Port MoresbyEarly this morning, head out to the Sogeri Plateau andVarirata National Park. Enroute visit the Bomana WarCemetery, the largest World War II cemetery in the Pacific,where those who lost their lives fighting on BougainvilleIsland and the former territory of Papua are buried.Continue on a scenic drive to the countryside and the SogeriPlateau, which is almost 2,000 feet above sea level. This is agreat viewing point and offers an excellent opportunity forbird watching. Along the way, you might spot local wildlifeincluding wallabies, bandicoots, cassowaries and deer andtake in stunning views of Rauna Falls, the Laloki River andVarirata National Park.Hotel: Airways Hotel
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 4
Mount HagenFly to Mount Hagen. Upon arrival, embark on a visit tothe highlands area, stopping at a local settlement of theiconic Huli tribe. These highland people are admired for thepractice of bilas (elaborate body decoration), face paintingand colorfully-decorated wigs of feathers, flowers and moss.Visit another local village before transferring to your lodgefor the evening.Hotel: Rondon Ridge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 5
Mount HagenContinue your explorations of the gorgeous highlands area of Mount Hagen in the fertile Wahgi Valley. Take a momentto admire the surrounding area filled with mountain ranges,covered with lush tropical rainforest, rugged limestonebluffs and valleys dotted with small traditional farmingcommunities. Then, discover the traditions and customs ofthe Melpa People. First contact with the Melpa was made inthe mid-1930s. Visit local villages where the villagers willshare their fascinating tribal traditions; such as the rites ofwidowed women, the ceremonies surrounding marriage andfunerals, the traditions of tribal warfare and the day-to-daylife of the Melpa people. Hotel: Rondon Ridge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 6
Sepik RegionThis morning, board your charter flight to a private airstripsecluded deep within the riverine wilderness of the Sepikregion. Upon arrival, Ride Like a Local by small boat toyour lodge, where you are greeted with lunch. After settlingin, embark on a river safari exploring the Karawari, aremote tributary of the mighty Sepik. This region is oneof the most remote and unspoiled destinations in all ofPapua New Guinea. Here, the river is central to daily life,with men paddling narrow dugout canoes full of goods fortrade, women fishing or making meals and children joyfully splashing along the river bank. Watch for examples of tribalart on display; each village boasts a unique style and everyvillager is an artisan. Notice there are no roads or shops '''the people live completely off the land and river, weavingbaskets for catching fish and gathering their staple food, thesago palm. This afternoon, visit a nearby village to learn howthis vital resource is harvested and prepared for consumptionby local tribal members.Hotel: Karawari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 7
Sepik RegionToday, board '''Sepik Spirit,''' your floating home for the nextthree nights. Settle into life aboard this three-level, 98-footriver cruiser. Onboard amenities include a lounge, diningroom, bar, screened-in observation deck, air conditioningand nine comfortable cabins with en suite bathrooms. Yourriverboat home is an oasis in this remote jungle, affordingan exceptional vantage point on the riverine wildernessaround you. After lunch on board, embark on your voyage ofdiscovery along the Karawari River.Hotel: 'Sepik Spirit'
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 8
Sepik RegionAfter breakfast aboard, disembark for a full-day excursionto the remote villages of Black Water Lake. Bask in yourwarm island welcome as you observe a way of life that hasremained largely unchanged for centuries. Learn aboutthe local rituals, warfare, ceremonies and ancestral beliefs,visiting the various houses of the village. Browse tribalhandicrafts such as masks, flutes and spirit figures in thevillages''' low-pressure markets. Relax with a picnic by theforested banks of the Karawari River, watching as local mengather on their clan'''s bench, children paddle canoes to schooland women fish with hand lines.Hotel: 'Sepik Spirit'
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 9
Sepik RegionDisembark onto the banks of Mumeri, a remote villagewhose people have preserved their ancestral traditions forcenturies. Take in the same warm village welcome enjoyedhere by pioneering anthropologist Margaret Meade over 80years ago. Next, cruise to the confluence of the Krosmeri andKarawari rivers, where you rendezvous with '''Sepik Spirit''' forlunch. Continue on to visit the village of Mindimbit, takingin the spectacular carvings and elaborate coming-of-agerituals of the locals. Rejoin '''Sepik Spirit''' for your final nightaboard, enjoying a relaxing Scenic Sundowner as you cruiseback toward Karawari.Hotel: 'Sepik Spirit'
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 10
Mount HagenThis morning, fly by private charter to Mount Hagen. Onapproach, watch the mountains rise and then fall away as youdescend into the verdant Wahgi Valley. Upon arrival, enjoythe first of two days at the Mount Hagen Cultural Show,a festive gathering of more than 50 coastal, lowland andhighland tribal groups. Gain insider access to a privilegedexperience few travellers can claim as you immerse yourselfin a festival of the locals, for the locals ''' a bold, joyfulproclamation of tribal pride.Hotel: Rondon Ridge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 11
Mount HagenEnjoy another day experiencing the sing sing festival. Marvelas the participants engage in sing sings, lively ancestral songsand dances displaying their diverse and distinctive culturalheritages. Witness an unmatched spectacle of color, musicand motion as heirloom feathered headdresses, brilliantlypainted faces and dyed grass skirts weave to the driving beatof traditional drums and the rousing voices of the tribesmen.Lose yourself in the sights and sounds of the rollickingfestival, gaining a deeper insight into the enduring traditionsthat help define this unique corner of the world. Thisafternoon, return to Port Moresby.Hotel: Airways Hotel
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 12
Brisbane, AustraliaToday, fly to Brisbane. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner andrecap your amazing experience with your fellow travellers.Hotel: Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 13
BrisbaneAfter breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for yourdeparture.
Meals: Breakfast
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