Itinerary
- Day 1
Germany to Singapore
You'll board your international flight from Germany to Singapore, traveling through Qatar Airways and Air Niugini in Economy Class. This is the beginning of your journey to Papua New Guinea, so settle in for a long day of travel.
- Day 2
Singapore to Port Moresby
After arriving in Singapore, you'll continue onward to Papua New Guinea. Your destination is Port Moresby, which means you're heading toward the island of New Guinea as part of this leg of the trip.
- Day 3
Port Moresby to Wewak
You'll touch down early morning in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's capital and main commercial hub. Someone will meet you at the airport, then you'll fly on to Wewak in the Sepik region where your river exploration begins. The afternoon is yours to rest and get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Port Moresby to Wewak
Landmarks Port Moresby - Day 4
Wewak to Kanganamun
A charter bus takes you to Pagwi on the Sepik River, and from there you'll travel by motorized canoe through branching river channels toward Kanganamun village. You'll meet the famous crocodile men, Papuans with distinctive crocodile-shaped scar patterns who hold important status in their communities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Wewak to Pagwi by charter bus
- River exploration by motorized canoe on the Sepik River
- Visit to Kanganamun village
- Meeting with crocodile men representatives
Landmarks Sepik River Kanganamun 
- Days 5 - 6
Sepik River villages exploration
You're spending two full days along the Sepik River learning directly from villagers. They'll show you how sago starch gets extracted, demonstrate traditional fishing methods, and you'll watch impressive artistic dance performances. The carved works, body ornaments, and spirit houses here are remarkable, and you'll encounter men from the Yatmul people while navigating the river channels and soaking in the jungle atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Sepik River villages
- Sago palm starch flour extraction demonstration
- River fishing observation
- Artistic dance performances
- Visit to spirit houses
- Meeting with Yatmul crocodile men
- Observation of Sepik region carvings and body ornaments
Landmarks Prince Alexander Mountains 
- Day 7
Pagwi to Mount Hagen
Your motorized canoe brings you back to Pagwi, then you'll transfer to Wewak for a late lunch. After eating, you fly across the central mountain range to Mount Hagen, the highlands' center. At the town market, you'll notice the temperature is fresher and less humid than what you experienced in the Sepik Plain.
- Meals
- Lunch (Late lunch in Wewak), Dinner
Included Activities
- Return journey by motorized canoe to Pagwi
- Transfer to Wewak
- Flight from Wewak to Mount Hagen
- Visit to Mount Hagen town market
Landmarks Mount Hagen 
- Day 8
Mount Hagen to Kagai
Morning starts with visiting the Asaro Mud Men, then you'll drive into Simbu province through highland terrain. Along the way you'll encounter various cultural moments and meet local people. Later, you reach Kagai village where the surrounding mountain views give you a real sense of the highlands' scale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Asaro Mud Men
- Drive through Simbu province highlands
- Exploration of Kagai village
Landmarks Asaro Mud Men region 
- Day 9
Kagai
You'll observe the morning preparations for Sing-Sing festivities as people apply face paint and put on traditional dance costumes. During the day, you'll see a mumu, the traditional Pacific earth oven feast being prepared. By afternoon, you can visit a local school and walk through the market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Mumu earth oven feast)
Included Activities
- Observation of Sing-Sing preparation and face painting
- Traditional dance costume viewing
- Mumu earth oven feast preparation
- School visit
- Market visit
- Day 10
Kagai to Kumul Lodge
You're driving through highland terrain heading toward Kumul Lodge near Mount Hagen, passing through areas where highland Papuans farm. The lodge fits naturally into its surroundings and gives you chances to watch for birds of paradise, which are what make this region particularly special for birdwatchers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through highlands to Kumul Lodge
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching at Kumul Lodge
Landmarks Kumul Lodge - Day 11
Kumul Lodge to Tambul
Early morning means heading out for birdwatching and walking through the mountain rainforest. Later you'll drive to Alakena to catch an impressive sing-song celebration, then continue on to Tambul where you'll spend the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning birdwatching
- Mountain rainforest exploration on foot
- Sing-song celebration at Alakena
- Drive to Tambul
Landmarks Alakena - Day 12
Tambul to Tari
You're heading to the Tari region, known for the most intricate tribal dress styles anywhere in the highlands. You'll stay at a basic guesthouse right in a traditional village. After lunch, you start exploring the village gardens and the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Tari region
- Village and garden exploration
Landmarks Tari region - Day 13
Tari
This day focuses on daily highland Papuan life in Tari. The Huli people are fierce warriors, and you'll see them perform elaborate dances with yellow faces, drums, and distinctive wigs. Your guide will help you understand the complexities of highland living and how Huli society is organized.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observation of Huli daily life
- Huli tribal dance performances
- Cultural education about Huli warrior traditions
- Day 14
Tari
Another day with the Huli people continues the learning. They'll explain how the human hair wigs worn by these highlanders are actually made, a process that's kept somewhat secretive. Your guide also covers the more complex aspects of how Huli people live and relate to one another socially.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Huli hair wig making demonstration and explanation
- Education on Huli social and living systems
- Day 15
Tari to Port Moresby
You're leaving the highlands now and flying back to Port Moresby. You'll stay in a hotel for the night, which gives you a chance to return to a more urban setting after days in traditional villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Tari to Port Moresby
- Day 16
Port Moresby to Singapore
Your morning is free until your flight. Depending on your flight time, you might have a chance to take a short city tour and visit the New Guinea Nature Park to learn about the island's wildlife. Later you'll get transferred to the airport for your evening flight to Singapore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Short city tour of Port Moresby
- Visit to New Guinea Nature Park
Landmarks New Guinea Nature Park - Day 17
Singapore to Germany
You're flying onward from Singapore back to Germany. You'll arrive at your home destination and end your Papua New Guinea adventure.
