Itinerary
- Day 1
Wewak
You'll land in Wewak, the capital of East Sepik Province, and get settled at your hotel. Later this evening, there's a welcome dinner where you can meet the other travelers and start learning about the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Wewak - Day 2
Wewak to Kanganaman Village
The day starts with an overland drive across the Prince Alexander Mountains and through the Sepik River Plains until you reach Pagwi, where you'll swap your vehicle for a motorized canoe. From there, head to Korogo village to see the carved artworks, then continue to Palembei where local artisans show their carving techniques and you can pick up bilum string bags. You'll see two Spirit Houses with their decorations before settling into Kanganaman Village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Korogo village to see internationally renowned carvings
- Visit Palembei to observe carving and clan bird representations
- Purchase bilum (string bags) from Palembei women
- View two of the most decorated Spirit Houses on the Sepik River
Landmarks/POIs Prince Alexander Mountains Sepik River Pagwi Korogo village Palembei Kanganaman Village - Day 3
Middle Sepik River
Start early with birdwatching on Chambri Lakes by dugout canoe while the light is good. Move on to Aibom village to watch potters working on traditional clay pieces for sago storage and cooking dishes. After that, check out Kamanimbit and Tambanum villages to see masks and carved clan totems. By evening, you'll go searching for crocodiles and catch some customary music and 'talk talk' at the Kanganaman Spirit Haus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning birdwatching on Chambri Lakes
- Visit Aibom village and observe clay pottery making process
- Visit Kamanimbit and Tambanum villages to view carvings and masks
- Crocodile spotting evening experience
- Cultural 'talk talk' with customary music at Kanganaman Spirit Haus
Landmarks/POIs Chambri Lakes Aibom village Ambom mountain Kamanimbit Tambanum Kanganaman Spirit Haus - Day 4
Kanganaman Village to Wagu Village
Head to Ambunti to catch the Sepik River Crocodile and Arts Festival, where tribes from the Upper Sepik gather for sing-sings, dances, chanting, and storytelling. Later, you'll travel by canoe through the channels into Wagu Lagoon and reach Wagu Village, sitting under the Hunstein Range. You'll sleep in village-style housing for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Sepik River Crocodile and Arts Festival in Ambunti
- Experience festival sing-sings, dances, chanting and music
- Travel through channels to Wagu Lagoon
Landmarks/POIs Ambunti Wagu Lagoon Wagu Village Hunstein Range - Day 5
Upper Sepik River
Wake up before dawn to go birdwatching in Wagu Lagoon and the surrounding ranges, with the best chance to see birds of paradise between 5:30 and 6:30 am. Head back to Ambunti for more festival action where local tribes show off their cultural traditions, sing-sing groups perform, and crocodile Spirit dancers take the stage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning birdwatching in Wagu Lagoon to see bird of paradise
- Attend Sepik River Crocodile and Arts Festival in Ambunti
- Witness tribal competition displays and cultural traditions
- Get up close with sing-sing groups and crocodile Spirit dancers
Landmarks/POIs Wagu Lagoon Ambunti - Day 6
Wagu Village to Wewak
Leave Wagu Lagoon and paddle downriver, stopping to catch the final day of the Sepik River Crocodile Festival. Learn about the different tribal practices across the Sepik region, including the Ngala 'Insect Tribe' who specialize in insect carvings. From there, you'll head back to Pagwi and then drive overland to return to Wewak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit final day of Sepik River Crocodile Festival
- Learn about tribal practices and traditions
Landmarks/POIs Wagu Lagoon Sepik River Pagwi Wewak - Day 7
Wewak
You've got free time before your airport transfer, so either wander around Wewak or just relax at the hotel. Later, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Port Moresby.
Landmarks/POIs Wewak
