Papua New Guinea : New Guinea Explorer with Sepik River Cruise

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Papua New Guinea : New Guinea Explorer with Sepik River Cruise

Experience a true contrast of culture as you discover Papua New Guinea. Aboard the MV Sepik Spirit, you will cruise along the Sepik River and its tributaries, stopping to explore tradition Sepik villages, which are steeped in mystery.

Inclusions

9 nights' accommodation

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Airport transfers

Touring as per the itinerary

Government taxes

Local guides

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Tour Operator

SITA World Tours

Duration

10 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Port Moresby	Fri: Arrive Port Moresby / Mt. Hagen : Arrive in Port Moresby, the gateway to your journey through the heart of New Guinea. Connect with your flight to Mt. Hagen in the upper Wahgi Valley, which contains some of the oldest evidence of agriculture in the world. Perched high on Mount Kuta is RONDON RIDGE, which offers unbelievable views of the valley below. (LD)
Day 2 & 3	Mt. Hagen	Sat & Sun: Mt Hagen : You will spend two full days exploring the Hagen Area and Wahgi Valley. The Mount Hagen area is the home of the Melpa people, a people with a strong culture who, in the face of modernity, still live a largely traditional subsistence lifestyle. A stunning array of bird, orchid and plant life abound in the mountains surrounding the Wahgi Valley. (BLD)
Day 4	Sepik River Cruise	Mon: Mt Hagen / Sepik River Cruise : Fly by charter from Mount Hagen to the Sepik River. The mountains start to give way until eventually vast tracts of dense tropical lowland rainforest cover the landscape for as far as the eye can see. You will be transferred from the airstrip by riverboat to the air-conditioned comfort of the MV SEPIK SPIRIT. Inspired by the architecture of the haus tambaran, or spirit house, the MV SEPIK SPIRIT has a truly unique design. With its shallow draft, it allows travel to rarely visited areas of the Sepik River and its tributaries. (BLD)
Day 5 & 6	Sepik River Cruise	Tue & Wed: Sepik River Cruise : You will spend two full days exploring the many waterways of the Sepik and its tributaries, including visits to traditional Sepik villages. Steeped in mystery, the people of the Sepik area have fascinated anthropologists like Margaret Mead since the area was first visited. Part of the mystery and attraction of the Sepik peoples is their amazing carvings, which are now famous the world over. (BLD)
Day 7	Karawari	Thu: Sepik River / Karawari : You will be transferred by riverboat to KARAWARI LODGE. Sitting on a ridge above the Karawari River, the lodge boasts a spectacular view over hundreds of miles of dense tropical jungle. Its design was inspired by local architecture and built with traditional materials, yet still provides modern comforts. (BLD)
Day 8	Ambua	Fri: Karawari / Ambua : Fly by charter aircraft over the Central Ranges to the Ambua airstrip. The Central Ranges offer some of the most rugged and impressive landscapes in the world. The country between Ambua and the Sepik region is comprised of an amazing array of jagged limestone that seems to rise and drop at impossible angles. AMBUA LODGE is located high on the slopes of the Tari Valley, which is home of the Huli, a colorful and proud people who still live the same way that their ancestors did. The afternoon is spent exploring the area surrounding Ambua, where high mountain forests with roaring waterfalls beckon the intrepid traveler. (BLD)
Day 9	Ambua	Sat: Ambua : Spend a full day of ecological and culturally based touring that are sure to satiate those yearning for discovery. For the adventurous, there is an opportunity to have a bona fide village experience. The Tari area is home to an 13 different species of birds of paradise, as well as numerous orchid species. (BLD)
Day 10	Port Moresby	Sun: Ambua / Port Moresby / Depart : This morning, you will depart for Port Moresby. Upon arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met and assisted to your international flight. (B)

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

Internal air: $990-includes Port Moresby/Mt Hagen/Sepik & Karawari/Ambua & Tari/Port Moresby provided international air is on Air Niugini. Fare price is provided as a guideline only. Conditions apply. See Terms & Conditions.