Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Singapore
Your journey starts with an international flight departing Frankfurt headed to Singapore. This is the beginning of your trip into Papua New Guinea, so you'll want to settle in for the long haul across multiple time zones.
- Day 2
Singapore to Port Moresby
You'll arrive in Singapore and then connect to your next flight heading to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. The connection gives you a chance to stretch your legs before continuing on.
- Day 3
Port Moresby
Landing in Port Moresby, you'll check into your hotel and get settled. Later in the afternoon, head out on a bird watching tour at Pacific Adventist University to see what the region has to offer in terms of local bird species.
Included Activities
- Bird watching tour at Pacific Adventist University
Landmarks Pacific Adventist University 
- Day 4
Port Moresby to Goroka
You'll fly to Goroka in the highlands where the climate is much more pleasant than the lowlands. Once there, visit the village of the Asaro, known as the 'clay people,' for your first real cultural experience on this tour.
Included Activities
- Visit to Asaro village (clay people)
Landmarks Asaro village - Day 5
Goroka
The Goroka Festival takes center stage today with over 2000 participants from around 120 ethnic groups, tribes, and clans. You'll watch traditional dances, fighting games, and songs performed by warriors in colorful decorations. This is the largest 'Sing Sing' event in Papua New Guinea.
Included Activities
- Goroka Festival attendance with VIP pass
- Traditional dances and cultural performances
- Fighting games
- Viewing approximately 120 ethnic groups, tribes and clans
Landmarks Goroka Festival - Day 6
Goroka to Kagai
Spend this morning exploring more of the Goroka Festival, then drive to Kagai in Simbu province. The drive takes you through highlands with fantastic views along the way, so take time to look around as you travel.
Included Activities
- Goroka Festival morning attendance
Landmarks Goroka Festival 
- Day 7
Kagai to Mount Hagen
You'll explore village life in the Simbu region at your own pace today. Meet villagers, walk through the village, try special food prepared for your visit, and participate in various local traditional activities before transferring to Mount Hagen.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal prepared by the local community)
Included Activities
- Exploration of village life in Simbu region
- Traditional meal with local preparations
- Village walk
- Local traditional activities
Landmarks Simbu region villages - Day 8
Mount Hagen to Simbai
A small charter plane takes you from Mount Hagen to Simbai where you'll experience the Kalam culture. You're arriving for the Kalam festival, an initiation rite where boys become men. You'll stay in a simple homestay in the village.
Included Activities
- Charter flight to Simbai
- Kalam festival attendance
Landmarks Simbai - Days 9 - 10
Simbai
These two days focus on the Kalam culture and ceremonies. You'll witness the initiation ceremony, the killing of pigs, and bride price ceremonies. Explore the village and surroundings while learning about daily life and traditions of the Kalam people.
Included Activities
- Kalam festival celebrations
- Initiation ceremony viewing
- Pig killing ceremony
- Bride price ceremonies
- Village and surroundings exploration
- Kalam culture and daily life learning
Landmarks Simbai - Day 11
Simbai to Mount Hagen
After saying goodbye to the Kalam community, you'll begin your return journey with a short charter flight back to Mount Hagen, heading back toward civilization and your next destination.
Included Activities
- Charter flight from Simbai to Mount Hagen
- Day 12
Mount Hagen to Muchu Island
An early flight takes you from Mount Hagen to Wewak, then you'll board a boat to Muchu Island. During the boat trip, watch for dolphins. Once you arrive, explore the island or relax on the beach depending on what appeals to you.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Muchu Island
Optional Activities
- Island exploration
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Muchu Island 
- Day 13
Muchu Island to Kanganamun
Boat back to the mainland from Muchu Island, then travel to the Sepik Plain. You'll go downstream in a motorized canoe through unique waterways to reach the village of Kanganamun where you may encounter crocodile men with distinctive scar patterns.
Included Activities
- Boat transfer from Muchu Island to mainland
- Motorized canoe travel on Sepik River
- Village of Kanganamun visit
Optional Activities
- Encounter with crocodile men (subject to availability)
Landmarks Sepik River Kanganamun village - Days 14 - 15
Kanganamun
Three days exploring Sepik river life start here. Learn about sago flour extraction and river fishing from villagers. Experience Middle Sepik cultures with rare dances, intricate carvings, elaborate body ornaments, and spirit houses. Watch smoke rise from the jungle and listen to hornbills call.
Included Activities
- Sepik river life exploration
- Sago flour extraction learning
- River fishing learning
- Middle Sepik culture viewing
- Rare dances and cultural performances
- Local people interactions
- Spirit house viewing
Landmarks Kanganamun village Sepik River - Day 16
Kanganamun
A mini-festival of Middle Sepik cultures is organized for your group in Kanganamun with rare dances. Local villagers share their traditions and performances, giving you insight into the region's cultural diversity and artistic expression.
Included Activities
- Middle Sepik cultures mini-festival
- Rare dances and performances
- Local villager interactions
Landmarks Kanganamun village - Day 17
Kanganamun to Wewak
Return to Wewak early in the morning by motorized canoe. Once you arrive, spend the afternoon at your hotel relaxing and reflecting on your time in the Sepik region.
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe transfer to Wewak
Optional Activities
- Hotel relaxation and reflection
Landmarks Wewak - Day 18
Wewak to Port Moresby
Transfer from your hotel to the airport and fly to Port Moresby, which marks your move back from Papua New Guinea's interior toward the capital and your journey home.
- Day 19
Port Moresby to Singapore
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and fly to Singapore, beginning your journey home after your time exploring Papua New Guinea.
- Day 20
Singapore to Frankfurt
You'll arrive back in Germany, concluding your journey through Papua New Guinea's interior, highlands, and river regions. The trip ends after experiencing diverse cultures and traditions across the country.
