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Rabaul Mask Festival

5 days
From Rabaul to Port Moresby
4.0
1 traveler review
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Climb the active Mt. Tavurvur volcano
  • Experience the unique Baining Fire Dance
  • Explore war relics at the Kokopo Museum
  • Witness the Mask Festival's vibrant dances
  • Tour the historical New Guinea Club

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Rabaul, East New Britain
  2. Day 2 Rabaul – Volcanoes & War History
  3. Day 3 Kinavai and Rabaul Mask Festival
  4. Day 4 Rabaul Mask Festival - Colonial History - Bainings Fire Dance
  5. Day 5 Bita Paka War Cemetery & Airport Departure
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Crooked Compass

4.0
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

81

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

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  • RL
    · July 20th, 2023
    The guides in Rabaul were utterly kind and...
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    Crooked Compass commented on this review
    Thank you so much Rodrigo for sharing your experience. Yes, PNG certainly operates on island time so we appreciate you being flexible! It really it a destination offering something unlike anywhere else on the planet. Thank you for sharing your... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023

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    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    how much more for a single supplement?

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      the single supplement cost would be $923.

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Tour ID: 129682

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    Type I
    Papua New Guinea
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,150 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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