ANCIENT CULTURES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA ITINERARY:
DAY 1: USA or Canada/Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Depart on an overnight flight.
DAY 2: International Dateline
Cross the International Dateline "losing" a day, to be
regained on your return flight.
DAY 3: Port Moresby/Madang
Arrive in Port Moresby, and connect to your onward flight to
the coastal city of Madang, where you are met and transferred to
your hotel. Malolo Plantation Lodge D
DAYS 4-5: Madang
Two days at leisure to relax or choose from some of the many
activities offered by the resort. Malolo Plantation Lodge
B L D
DAY 6: Madang/Port Moresby
This morning experience a traditional "sing sing," then fly
to Papua New Guinea's capital for an afternoon touring the city
and visit to the National Museum. Airways Hotel B
DAY 7: Port Moresby/Ambua
A morning flight over some of the most rugged and impressive
landscapes in the world brings you to the Highlands area. The
afternoon is spent exploring the high mountain forests and
roaring waterfalls in the area surrounding your lodge. Ambua
Lodge B L D
DAY 8: Ambua/Tari Valley/Ambua
Spend your day on a guided tour exploring the villages of
the Southern Highlands. Visit the Huli Wigmen - proud warriors
famous for their uniquely shaped wigs. Ambua Lodge B L D
DAY 9: Ambua
Explore the Tari Gap area, home to an incredible 13 species
of birds of paradise. After lunch, take a nature walk through
prolific plant and bird life. Ambua Lodge B L D
DAY 10: Ambua/Sepik River
A morning charter flight brings contrasting landscapes of
the Sepik River Basin, which is a flood plain surrounded by lush
tropical jungle. Upon arrival, board 'Sepik Spirit,' an air
conditioned 18-passenger "floating lodge." MV 'Sepik Spirit' B L
D
DAYS 11-12: Cruising the Middle Sepik River
Cruise along river banks, walk through villages and meet
locals, some among the most creative and prolific artists in
Papua New Guinea. Your experienced guide identifies local flora
and fauna and village customs. MV 'Sepik Spirit' B L D
DAY 13: Sepik River/Karawari
Travel by jet boat along the Karawari River arriving at your
lodge. After settling into your new surroundings, visit a local
village and learn about "Sago" - a major staple food. Watch the
sunset over the Karawari valley before dinner at the lodge.
Karawari Lodge B L D
DAY 14: Karawari/Mt. Hagen
Rise early this morning for bird spotting along the river
banks. Return to your lodge for breakfast before flying to the
capital of the Highlands area. Your lodge is beautifully
situated for magnificent views of the Wahgi Valley. Your
afternoon is at leisure to explore the natural orchid garden on
the grounds or perhaps take a nature walk before a special
dinner. Rondon Ridge Lodge B L D
DAY 15: Mt. Hagen/Port Moresby
Mt. Hagen is home to the Melpa people, a strong culture
living traditional subsistence lifestyles in the face of
modernity. Visit their village for some incredible insight to
their life before an afternoon flight to Port Moresby. Airways
Hotel B L D
DAY 16: Port Moresby/USA or Canada
Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. B
This program contains some active elements and a minimum level
of fitness is required.
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