Papua New Guinea Tourism
Visit Papua New Guinea Rain Forests, Port Moresby, Singapore and More
Are you intrigued with tourism in Papua New Guinea? Thinking about a trip to this exotic locale? Think no more. Pacific Holidays can fulfill all your Papua New Guinea tourism needs. We provide you with the means to explore Papua New Guinea, located on the eastern portion of the world's second largest island.
Why is tourism popular in Papua New Guinea? Travelers come to witness the varied geographical land. Visit the Papua New Guinea rainforest, the rugged mountains known as the Highlands and the spectacular coastlines filled with coral reefs.
Tourists are also attracted to a world that is largely untouched by civilization. This diverse land in the South Pacific has over 850 indigenous languages and as many traditional cultures. Most of the people live in rural settings and practice subsistence farming.
Take a Sepik River Cruise to explore these primitive villages virtually untouched by the outside world. See the daily life of the indigenous people. Travel through jungles to intimately observe nature. Your experience in Papua New Guinea also includes a tour stop in the capital city of Port Moresby and a visit to Singapore.
Pacific Holidays is a Papua New Guinea tourism leader with over 15 years of experience. For details on this or any of our South Pacific travel packages, please click on the selections below or contact 800-355-8025 for more information
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1, Friday - Los Angeles/Tokyo
Depart from the US on Singapore Airlines trans-Pacific flight to Tokyo. En route cross the International Date Line.
Day 2, Saturday - Tokyo/Port Moresby
Arrive at Tokyo Narita International Airport and connect with Air Niugini to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.
Day 3, Sunday - Port Moresby/ Mt. Hagen
Upon arrival in Port Moresby, connect with your onward flight to Mt. Hagen. Transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, tour the Waghi Valley and see mudmen's performance in their village. (Rondon Ridge Lodge) (B)
Day 4, Monday - Mt. Hagen/Timbunke
Fly by chartered air to Timbunke and transfer to board MV Sepik Spirit. (B/L/D)
Day 5/6 , Tuesday/Wednesday - Sepik River Cruise
Two full days of voyage of discovery into the mystical world of the Lower and Middle Sepik regions of rivers, tributaries, swamps and lakes. Explore the primitive villages virtually untouched by the outside world. Marvel at the villagers' craftsmanship in hewing canoes from gigantic logs and creating headdresses, adornments and ritual masks. Visit decorated Haus Tambarans (spirit houses of the villagers). (B/L/D)
Day 7, Thursday - Karawari
Transfer by riverboat to Karawari Lodge. "Arambak" country is one of the most remote and unspoiled areas in the region. In a small riverboat you explore villages along the jungle- fringed waterways. Watch the people at Kundiman Village weaving baskets and gathering, preparing and cooking their staple food from the Sago palm. (B/L/D)
Day 8, Friday - Karawari/Tari
Fly to Tari and transfer to Ambua Lodge, located at 7,000 feet above sea level in the Tari Gap area. Venture along the nature trails and view the jungle ,where you can see orchids and rhododendrons. (B/L/D)
Day 9, Saturday - Tari
Today's adventure centers on the great Tari Basin and the surrounding mountain slopes. The flamboyant Huli Wigmen of the Tari Valley live intimately with nature as they have for thousands of years. Observe the typical daily activities of the Huli. (B/L/D)
Day 10, Sunday - Tari/Port Moresby
Fly to the capital city of Port Moresby and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon a city tour includes Parliament House, Botanical Gardens and other places of interest. (Airways Hotel) (B) Day 11, Monday - Port Moresby/ Singapore
Fly Air Niugini to Singapore. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (Pan Pacific Hotel) (B)
Day 12, Tuesday - Singapore
Morning tour of Singapore includes its modern financial district, the botanic gardens' orchid collection, China Town, and Little India. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B) Day 13, Wednesday - Singapore/Los Angeles
Depart via Singapore Airlines to the US, and arrive home the same day. (B)
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