PAPUA NEW GUINEA TOURS, CULTURAL FESTIVALS & SING-SINGS
2022 Festivals, Sing-Sings and Cultural Tours – Rates in US Dollars
KOKOPO NATIONAL MASK FESTIVAL – 6 - 10 July 2022 from $815 USD per person
Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Rapopo Plantation Resort, Kinavai Ceremony, full day Rabaul and Kokopo land tour or Duke of York Islands tour, Dolphin swim, airport transfers. Double occupancy rates: Double occupancy Bayside Garden room $815 per person sharing. Double or Twin occupancy Poolside Premier room $915pp. Festival passes to be bought on site as the rate is set just prior to the event. 2019 rates were 50 Kina ($18). Extensions for the end of the Warwagira music festival. Extensions for island visits and island stays possible. Rates in USD. Return Port Moresby flights between $360 and $430.
MOUNT HAGEN FOUR-NIGHT SING-SING TOUR HIGHLANDER HOTEL 18 - 22 August 2022 $2130 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at The Highlander Hotel, the bet hotel in town, Paiya mini-show on the 19th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 18th and 22nd, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 20th and 21st. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
BASIC MOUNT HAGEN FOUR-NIGHT SING-SING TOUR 18 - 22 August 2022 $1690 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at Traveller's Hut Lodge, Paiya mini-show on the 19th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 18th and 22nd, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 20th and 21st. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
THE DISCOVERER TOUR 18 to 26 August
The Discoverer is an unescorted (local guides will be at each location) 9-day/8-night program, providing a unique opportunity to discover the culture and ecosystems of the world's second largest island New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is a veritable smorgasbord of colour, culture and excitement. The highlight of the Discoverer program is attendance at the famous Mount Hagen Cultural Show, a world-famous cultural gathering of many of the opulently decorated cultural groups of this incredibly diverse land.
Cost including all domestic flights: US$7190 per person (twin share).
US$7980 single except twin share at the Highlander Hotel. More details here
THE PANORAMA TOUR 19 AUGUST – 31 AUGUST
The Panorama Show is a fully escorted 13 day/12-night program that provides a stunning view of Papua New Guinea. The journey begins with the spectacular Mt Hagen Cultural show, providing an incredible vista of cultures from all over Papua New Guinea. In a land of nearly 800 languages, there is no better place to see so many gathered in one place
Cost including all domestic flights: US$$10,990 per person (twin share).
US$12,029 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge. More details here
THE VISTA TOUR 11 TO 22 AUGUST
The Vista Show, a fully escorted 13-day/12-night program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from a journey through the Sepik Region to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman. The tour culminates with the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. The Hagen Show brings together sing-sing groups from throughout Papua New Guinea, with the variety of cultures and groups represented in turn reflecting the diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscapes. From lowland tropical rainforests to alpine forests and grasslands, Papua New Guinea possesses a huge variety of rugged landscapes, exotic ecosystems and pre-technological cultures.
Cost including all domestic flights: US$$10,695 per person (twin share).
US$11,755 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge. More details here
SEPIK RIVER MINI-EXPEDITIONS
From $1750 per person in a group of two
Any time of year, for a four-night trip. Flights to Wewak from Port Moresby and back $350 to $430.
One night at In Wewak Boutique Hotel, three days and two nights visiting the Middle and Upper Sepik, one night at In Wewak Boutique Hotel. Full board. Highlights: A motorised dug-out canoe trip in the Middle Sepik, visiting Palimbei and Kanganaman villages and their “Crocodilemen” . Experience diverse landscapes, enter spirit houses, meet ancient tribes and local artisans.
Five, six, and seven night trips also available, see here.
SHORT GOROKA SHOW PACKAGES
15 - 19 September 2022 - from $1230. Flights included - various accommodation options available.
Thursday: fly in from Port Moresby
Friday: full-day Asaro Mudmen village visit and Asaro Sing-Sing (the best Asaro visit around)
Saturday: VIP passes for Goroka Show
Sunday: VIP Passes for the Goroka Show
Monday: Fly back to Port Moresby
Digital Itinerary here
HIGHLAND TRIBES ESCORTED WESTERN HIGHLANDS, ASARO, AND GOROKA TOUR
7 nights 15 - 22 September 2022- $3040.
Including flights, single supplement $390.
Includes the Goroka Festival.
Join our unique Asaro Mudmen Sing-Sing on the Friday, Goroka two-day festival with four nights' accommodation in a comfortable guest house close to the show grounds, one night Asaro Mudmen village stay in a rustic lodge with private Sing-Sings in two different villages, Mt Hagen for two nights with its amazing birdlife and the Melpa people. Includes meals except lunches in Goroka, includes internal flights, show entry, activities, transfers, Sing Sings, guiding. interactive itinerary here.
Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Rapopo Plantation Resort, Kinavai Ceremony, full day Rabaul and Kokopo land tour or Duke of York Islands tour, Dolphin swim, airport transfers. Double occupancy rates: Double occupancy Bayside Garden room $815 per person sharing. Double or Twin occupancy Poolside Premier room $915pp. Festival passes to be bought on site as the rate is set just prior to the event. 2019 rates were 50 Kina ($18). Extensions for the end of the Warwagira music festival. Extensions for island visits and island stays possible. Rates in USD. Return Port Moresby flights between $360 and $430.
MOUNT HAGEN FOUR-NIGHT SING-SING TOUR HIGHLANDER HOTEL 18 - 22 August 2022 $2130 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at The Highlander Hotel, the bet hotel in town, Paiya mini-show on the 19th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 18th and 22nd, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 20th and 21st. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
BASIC MOUNT HAGEN FOUR-NIGHT SING-SING TOUR 18 - 22 August 2022 $1690 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at Traveller's Hut Lodge, Paiya mini-show on the 19th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 18th and 22nd, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 20th and 21st. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
THE DISCOVERER TOUR 18 to 26 August
The Discoverer is an unescorted (local guides will be at each location) 9-day/8-night program, providing a unique opportunity to discover the culture and ecosystems of the world's second largest island New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is a veritable smorgasbord of colour, culture and excitement. The highlight of the Discoverer program is attendance at the famous Mount Hagen Cultural Show, a world-famous cultural gathering of many of the opulently decorated cultural groups of this incredibly diverse land.
Cost including all domestic flights: US$7190 per person (twin share).
US$7980 single except twin share at the Highlander Hotel. More details here
THE PANORAMA TOUR 19 AUGUST – 31 AUGUST
The Panorama Show is a fully escorted 13 day/12-night program that provides a stunning view of Papua New Guinea. The journey begins with the spectacular Mt Hagen Cultural show, providing an incredible vista of cultures from all over Papua New Guinea. In a land of nearly 800 languages, there is no better place to see so many gathered in one place
Cost including all domestic flights: US$$10,990 per person (twin share).
US$12,029 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge. More details here
THE VISTA TOUR 11 TO 22 AUGUST
The Vista Show, a fully escorted 13-day/12-night program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from a journey through the Sepik Region to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman. The tour culminates with the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. The Hagen Show brings together sing-sing groups from throughout Papua New Guinea, with the variety of cultures and groups represented in turn reflecting the diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscapes. From lowland tropical rainforests to alpine forests and grasslands, Papua New Guinea possesses a huge variety of rugged landscapes, exotic ecosystems and pre-technological cultures.
Cost including all domestic flights: US$$10,695 per person (twin share).
US$11,755 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge. More details here
SEPIK RIVER MINI-EXPEDITIONS
From $1750 per person in a group of two
Any time of year, for a four-night trip. Flights to Wewak from Port Moresby and back $350 to $430.
One night at In Wewak Boutique Hotel, three days and two nights visiting the Middle and Upper Sepik, one night at In Wewak Boutique Hotel. Full board. Highlights: A motorised dug-out canoe trip in the Middle Sepik, visiting Palimbei and Kanganaman villages and their “Crocodilemen” . Experience diverse landscapes, enter spirit houses, meet ancient tribes and local artisans.
Five, six, and seven night trips also available, see here.
SHORT GOROKA SHOW PACKAGES
15 - 19 September 2022 - from $1230. Flights included - various accommodation options available.
Thursday: fly in from Port Moresby
Friday: full-day Asaro Mudmen village visit and Asaro Sing-Sing (the best Asaro visit around)
Saturday: VIP passes for Goroka Show
Sunday: VIP Passes for the Goroka Show
Monday: Fly back to Port Moresby
Digital Itinerary here
HIGHLAND TRIBES ESCORTED WESTERN HIGHLANDS, ASARO, AND GOROKA TOUR
7 nights 15 - 22 September 2022- $3040.
Including flights, single supplement $390.
Includes the Goroka Festival.
Join our unique Asaro Mudmen Sing-Sing on the Friday, Goroka two-day festival with four nights' accommodation in a comfortable guest house close to the show grounds, one night Asaro Mudmen village stay in a rustic lodge with private Sing-Sings in two different villages, Mt Hagen for two nights with its amazing birdlife and the Melpa people. Includes meals except lunches in Goroka, includes internal flights, show entry, activities, transfers, Sing Sings, guiding. interactive itinerary here.
SEPIK ADVENTURE TOUR - Rivers and Spirit Houses of the Middle Sepik
A set date group tour from 22 - 27 September 2022, from $2275 per person including domestic flights.
Designed to fit in with the Highlands Tribes Tour that ends on 22nd September, the Sepik Adventure Tour flies you up to Wewak for a night at In Wewak Boutique hotel where you will meet your guide. The following morning you, are driven through the Prince Alexander range to Pagwi, stopping for lunch at a roadside market along the way. Upon reaching the river at Pagwi, you board a motorised dug out canoe and start your exploration of the river, spending two mights in village guesthouses in the Middle Sepik and Chambri lake. Whilst here will discover daily village life, soak in the stunning scenery, visit spirit houses, and meet some "crocodile men".
Full itinerary here.
A set date group tour from 22 - 27 September 2022, from $2275 per person including domestic flights.
Designed to fit in with the Highlands Tribes Tour that ends on 22nd September, the Sepik Adventure Tour flies you up to Wewak for a night at In Wewak Boutique hotel where you will meet your guide. The following morning you, are driven through the Prince Alexander range to Pagwi, stopping for lunch at a roadside market along the way. Upon reaching the river at Pagwi, you board a motorised dug out canoe and start your exploration of the river, spending two mights in village guesthouses in the Middle Sepik and Chambri lake. Whilst here will discover daily village life, soak in the stunning scenery, visit spirit houses, and meet some "crocodile men".
Full itinerary here.
ORO PROVINCE GUEST HOUSES AND TUFI RESORT
5 nights from $1340 pp, full board, including flights
Wednesdays to Mondays due to flight schedules.
Weds: Fly from Port Moresby to Tufi 1445 - 1610, night at Tufi resort in of three room categories
Thurs: Speed boat ride down the coast passing the fjords to Jebo Beach, walk up to Orotoaba Guest House. Village visit, garden visit, waterfall walk. Night at Orotoaba.
Fri: Dawn start to look for Raggiana Birds of Paradise. After breakfast walk down to Jebo guest house. Outrigger trip, fishing, snorkelling.
Sat: Outrigger transfer to Garewa guest house. Waterfall visit, snorkelling, fishing.
Sun: Speed boat ride to join the Tufi Cultural Experience and Sing Sing. Komoa Beach BBQ, afternoon fjord kayaking or relaxing at the resort, Night at Tufi Resort in one of three room categories.
Mon: 0840 flight to Port Moresby, landing 1010.
More info here
Based on two sharing, three nights in village guest houses and two nights at Tufi Resort in:
5 nights from $1340 pp, full board, including flights
Wednesdays to Mondays due to flight schedules.
Weds: Fly from Port Moresby to Tufi 1445 - 1610, night at Tufi resort in of three room categories
Thurs: Speed boat ride down the coast passing the fjords to Jebo Beach, walk up to Orotoaba Guest House. Village visit, garden visit, waterfall walk. Night at Orotoaba.
Fri: Dawn start to look for Raggiana Birds of Paradise. After breakfast walk down to Jebo guest house. Outrigger trip, fishing, snorkelling.
Sat: Outrigger transfer to Garewa guest house. Waterfall visit, snorkelling, fishing.
Sun: Speed boat ride to join the Tufi Cultural Experience and Sing Sing. Komoa Beach BBQ, afternoon fjord kayaking or relaxing at the resort, Night at Tufi Resort in one of three room categories.
Mon: 0840 flight to Port Moresby, landing 1010.
More info here
Based on two sharing, three nights in village guest houses and two nights at Tufi Resort in:
Deluxe Bungalow |
$1500 |
Deluxe Room |
$1430 |
Standard Room |
$1340 |