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Day 1: Fly to Singapore (N)This tour is best suited to the hardier traveller as it includes some basic accommodation and some rougher road journeys.
Day 2: Fly to Mt Hagen via Port MoresbyFly from Singapore to Mount Hagen via Port Moresby, then drive through the highlands to Rondon Ridge. Afternoon guided nature walk and birdwatching. Stay 3 nights at Rondon Ridge. (D)
Days 3-4: Mt HagenDiscover the traditions and customs of the Melpa people of the Wahgi Valley. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Fly to KarawariFly to Karawari and stay at the Karawari Lodge for 3 nights. Visit the Kundiman village for a sago making demonstration. (B, L, D)
Days 6-7: Karawari riverJourney along the Karawari river to visit small riverside villages, and see carved totems, drums and woodcarvings. Look out for plentiful birdlife along the way. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Fly to Mt HagenFly to Mt Hagen and transfer to Rondon Ridge for 1 night. During this stay you will enjoy the nature trails near the lodge on a guided excursion. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Fly to Kokopo via Port MoresbyFly from Mt Hagen to Port Moresby. Lunch (at own expense) before flying to Tokua airport. Stay at the Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort for 3 nights. (B, D)
Day 10: KokopoJoin a cruise in search of dolphins and sail through the turquoise waters to the Duke of York Island. Interact with local islanders, swim in the aqua waters and have lunch on the sandy beach. (B, L, D)
Day 11: KokopoVisit several Japanese second world war sites, an active hot spring and the Rabaul Volcano Observatory for views of the volcanoes. (B, L, D)
Day 12: Fly to Port MoresbyFly to Port Moresby and stay 1 night at the Airways Hotel. (B)
Day 13: Fly home via SingaporeTransfer to the airport and fly home via Singapore. (B)
Day 14: Arrive home (N)Fly to Karawari and stay at the Karawari Lodge for 3 nights. Visit the Kundiman village for a sago making demonstration. (B, L, D)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important InformationFly from Singapore to Mount Hagen via Port Moresby, then drive through the highlands to Rondon Ridge. Afternoon guided nature walk and birdwatching. Stay 3 nights at Rondon Ridge. (D)
Discovery tourThis tour is best suited to the hardier traveller as it includes some basic accommodation and some rougher road journeys.
Tailor-made travelFor a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
The remote Karawari Lodge is only accessible via its private airstrip or the Karawari river. Accommodation is in 10 separate cottages containing two rooms, each built out of local bush materials and inspired by traditional architecture. Each cottage has two private twin rooms, each with modern en suite bathrooms and a communal veranda. The dining and lounge areas, the bar and a vast collection of Sepik artefacts are housed in Karawari's main lodge building, designed and built in the form of a traditional 'haus tambaran' or spirit house. Features: 20 rooms, restaurant, bar, gift shop. Room amenities: Mosquito-netted beds, ceiling fans, hot & cold water.
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Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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