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The New Guinea Explorer takes the intrepid explorer on a journey through Papua New Guinea, traversing the massive Central Ranges, visiting ancient cultures and seeking exotic animals.

Discover the extraordinary Melpa people of the Wahgi Valley, cruise on the Sepik Spirit and explore the wonders of the Sepik River and its tributaries, seek the incredible Ribbon-tailed Bird of Paradise and shake hands with a Huli warrior. The New Guinea Explorer program is sure to satiate the appetite of those who wish to explore this wild and exotic land.

Day 1. Port Moresby to Mount Hagen. Upon your arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your flight Air Niugini PX180 Port Moresby to Mount Hagen. Mount Hagen Town is in the upper Wahgi Valley - a valley with some of the oldest evidence of agriculture in the world. Perched high on Mount Kuta is Rondon Ridge, with unbelievable views of the Wahgi Valley. Overnight Rondon Ridge LD

Day 2-3. Mount Hagen. Two full day are spent 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 largely traditional subsistence lifestyles. In the mountains surrounding the Wahgi Valley live a stunning array of bird, orchid and plant life. Overnight Rondon Ridge BLD

Day 4. Mount Hagen to Sepik River. Fly by charter from Mount Hagen to the Sepik, 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 river boat 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 draught, it allows travel to rarely visited areas of the Sepik River and its tributaries in comfort. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit BLD

Day 5-6. Sepik River. Two full days are spent exploring the many waterways of the Sepik and its tributaries including visits to traditional Sepik Villages.

The Sepik River is one of the largest rivers in the world - in terms of flow. 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, now famous the world over. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit BLD

Day 7. Sepik River to Karawari. You will be transferred by river boat to Karawari Lodge. Sitting on a ridge above the Karawari River, Karawari Lodge boasts a spectacular view over hundreds of kilometres of dense tropical jungle. Inspired by local architecture and built with traditional materials, while still providing modern comforts. Overnight Karawari Lodge BLD

Day 8. Karawari to Tari. Fly by charter aircraft to Ambua airstrip over the Central Ranges, which are some of the most rugged and impressive landscapes in the world. The country between Ambua and the Sepik region is an amazing array of jagged limestone that seem to rise and drop at impossible angles. Ambua Lodge is high on the slopes of the Tari Valley - home of the Huli, a colourful and proud people, still largely living the same way that their ancestors did. The afternoon is spent exploring the area surrounding Ambua - high mountain forests with roaring waterfalls beckon the intrepid traveller. Overnight Ambua Lodge BLD

Day 9. Tari. A full day of ecological and culturally based touring are sure to satiate those yearning for discovery. Enjoy a further full day of cultural and ecological touring. The Tari area is home to an incredible 13 species of birds of paradise, as well as numerous orchid species. Overnight Ambua Lodge BLD

Day 10. Tari to Port Moresby. This morning you depart for Port Moresby on Air Niugini PX865. Upon arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your ongoing international flight. B

Not Includes

International and domestic airfare

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12/09

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