2025 Papua New Guinea: The Goroka Festival
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
8840e14b-95a
Start City:
Brisbane
End City:
Brisbane
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
13 days
Age Requirement:
10+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
16
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 | Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 | $20,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Witness cultural traditions rarely seen by Western eyes as you cruise the Karawari River in search of remote tribal villages, spot a dazzling array of exotic birdlife and marvel at the brilliant spectacle of the Goroka Show.
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Day 1
Brisbane, AustraliaUpon arrival in Brisbane, you are met by an Abercrombie & Kent representative and transferred to your hotel. Refresh from your travels and prepare for the exciting journey to come. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner served at the hotel.Hotel: Hyatt Regency Brisbane
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Day 2
Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Papua New Guinea, an island chain of undisturbed Indigenous tribes and sweeping natural beauty. 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
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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 RegionFly by private charter to Karawari, where you Ride Like a Local from shore to board '''Sepik Spirit,''' your floating home for the next three nights. Settle into life aboard this three-level, 98-foot river cruiser featuring a lounge, dining room, bar, screened-in observation deck, air conditioning and nine comfortable cabins with en suite bathrooms. Your riverboat home is an oasis in this remote jungle, affording an exceptional vantage of the riverine wilderness that surrounds you. After lunch on board, embark on your voyage of discovery along the Karawari River, a remote tributary of the mighty Sepik.Hotel: 'Sepik Spirit'
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 7
Sepik RegionAfter breakfast on board, disembark for a full-day excursion to the remote villages of Black Water Lake. Bask in a warm island welcome as you observe a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Learn about the local rituals, warfare, ceremonies and ancestral beliefs, visiting the various houses of the village. Browse tribal handicrafts such as masks, flutes and spirit figures in the villages''' low-pressure markets. Relax with a picnic by the densely forested banks of the Karawari River, watching as local men gather on their clan'''s bench, children paddle canoes to school and women fish with hand lines.Hotel: 'Sepik Spirit'
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Day 8
Sepik RegionDisembark to visit Mumeri, a remote village whose people have preserved their ancestral traditions for centuries. Take in the same warm village welcome enjoyed here by pioneering anthropologist Margaret Meade over 80 years ago. Next, cruise to the confluence of the Krosmeri and Karawari rivers, where you rendezvous with '''Sepik Spirit''' for lunch. Continue to visit the villages of Mindimbit, taking in the spectacular carvings and elaborate coming-of-age rituals of the locals. Rejoin '''Sepik Spirit''' for your final night on board and enjoy a Scenic Sundowner as you cruise back toward Karawari.Hotel: 'Sepik Spirit'
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 9
Mount HagenThis morning, fly by private charter to Mount Hagen. Upon arrival, travel overland through the upper Wahgi Valley, a rich, fertile farmland that witnessed some of the world'''s earliest agriculture. Continue to Rondon Ridge for spectacular panoramas of the verdant valley. After lunch at your lodge, set out on a guided nature walk and birding tour of the grounds. Over 180 species of birds have been recorded in the rainforests surrounding Rondon Ridge, including 10 species of birds of paradise. The pristine rainforest also boasts numerous vibrantly colored orchid species. Roam the vast trails, racking up exotic sightings with help from your expert guide.Hotel: Rondon Ridge
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Day 10
Mount HagenAfter breakfast at the lodge each of the next two days, transfer to the airport for your convenient, privately chartered flight to the Goroka Show, a two-day celebration of Papua New Guinea'''s independence. This vibrant kaleidoscope of song and dance draws over 100 local tribes every year, affording an authentic glimpse into a rarely witnessed tradition dating back to 1957. Following today'''s festivities, return by privately chartered air to Mount Hagen and your lodge in time for dinner.Hotel: Rondon Ridge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 11
Port MoresbyEnjoy another opportunity to immerse yourself in the dazzling spectacle of the Goroka Show. This afternoon, fly to Port Moresby, a capital of sprawling suburbs scattered throughout the hills, and transfer to your accommodations nestled in a lush botanical garden. Tonight, dine privately at a top local restaurant on a Chef'''s Table experience featuring freshly caught seafood and locally sourced ingredients.Hotel: Airways Hotel
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 12
Brisbane, AustraliaFly to Brisbane, where tonight you enjoy a farewell dinner and recap 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 your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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