iExplore Papua New Guinea Experience

Tour Description

Papua New Guinea is unlike any place on earth. Known as the Land of a Thousand Cultures, it is not surprising that there are well over eight hundred distinct languages spoken throughout the country. Towering mountain peaks have kept remote villages isolated and kept their customs and languages intact. This is a country of wild beauty, breathtaking fertile valleys, golden beaches and coral islands, all with fascinating flora and fauna. It is a place of drama, solitude and sophistication, recognized internationally as one of the premier dive locations in the world.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

On arrival in Port Moresby, after the completion of customs and immigration, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a brief introductory tour of Port Moresby and it's surrounds.
Airways Hotel

Day 02: Port Moresby - Tari Gap

Transfer to the airport for you flight** to Tari. You are met and transferred by lodge shuttle to the Ambua Lodge for check-in and balance of day at leisure. Optional activities from the lodge include a guided walk in the rain forest, a visit to the Tari Gap area, and/or a trip to look for the exotic birds of paradise.
Lunch, Dinner
Ambua Lodge

Day 03 & 04: Tari Gap

Enjoy two full days of nature and cultural activities with your lodge guide. The lodge is located at 7,000 feet in the Tari Gap area in the southern highlands, bordering on pristine mid-montane rainforest and in the beginning of the valley grasslands. This location promises the visitor the eternal spring weather and magnificent views of the Tari Valley.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ambua Lodge

Day 05: Tari - Sepik River

This morning depart via lodge shuttle to the airport where you will board your scheduled charter flight to Karawari. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred by cruise shuttle to the Sepik Spirit for cruise check-in. The MV Sepik Spirit was specially designed to navigate through the lake and river systems of the Sepik River. Your crew includes your boatmen, who also function as your local guides, who will explain the customs of the various tribes you will visit; help you select from the carvings and artwork they will offer for sale, and identify the many species of birds, flora and fauna you see on this three-day exploration.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MV Sepik Spirit

Day 06 & 07: Sepik River

Enjoy two full fascinating days on the river. Your days are occupied with watching dugout canoes drift past; seeing villagers set fish traps and process their food staple, the sago palm, in the settlements you will visit; and laughing with the happy children who play in the wash as your boat passes.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MV Sepik Spirit

Day 08: Sepik River - Karawari

On arrival, you are met and transferred via lodge shuttle to the Karawari Lodge. Karawari Lodge stands majestically on a lone ridge, in the east Sepik Province, amidst a vast expanse of dense tropical lowland rainforest that extends beyond the horizon for what seems a thousand miles in every direction. This afternoon participate in some of the local activities offered from the lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Karawari Lodge

Day 09: Karawari - Mt. Hagen

Transfer via lodge shuttle to the Karawari airstrip for your flight into the heart of the Western Highlands and the commercial center, Mt. Hagen. On arrival you will be met and commence a half-day sightseeing tour including a visit to Mudmen. Return transfer to Mt Hagen airport for your flight** to Port Moresby. You are met and transferred to your hotel.
Breakfast
Airways Hotel

Day 10: Port Moresby - Depart

Transfer to the Port Moresby International Airport.

*A Thursday arrival is required to accommodate the Sepik Cruise schedule.

**Domestic flights must be booked in conjunction with your international arrival & departure flights in order to take advantage of discounts offered on ticket purchases outside Papua New Guinea.

Departures

*A Thursday arrival is required to accommodate the Sepik Cruise schedule.

Pricing Information

2011 Prices:

$6,789 per person double occupancy.

$2,149 single supplement.

Prices for your dates of travel may vary- please contact iExplore for an exact quote. Quoted prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of October, 2010. iExplore reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. iExplore is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any package.

Domestic flights must be booked in conjunction with your international ticket in order to take advantage of discounts offered on tickets purchased outside Papua New Guinea.

Inclusions:

· Airport meet and assist on arrival

· All transfers and sightseeing on a non-exclusive (shared) basis, unless otherwise indicated

· Accommodations as detailed in a double standard rooms with private facilities

· Services of a professional English-speaking local guides as detailed in the itinerary

· Scheduled TNAIR charter flights: Ambua-Karawari and Karawari-Mt. Hagen

· Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

· Entrance fees to the sights indicated

· Papua New Guinea Goods and Services Taxes

Exclusions:

· International air and taxes

· Domestic Air Niugini flights: Port Moresby-Tari and Mt. Hagen-Port Moresby

· Departure tax

· Items of a personal nature

· Optional touring

· Travel Insurance

· Gratuities

· Holiday surcharges

· Visa fees

Accommodation availability is extremely limited during peak festival periods, we suggest to plan your travel well in advance to secure space.

All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.

Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

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