PAPUA NEW GUINEA TOURS, CULTURAL FESTIVALS & SING-SINGS
2023 Festivals, Sing-Sings and Cultural Tours – Rates in US Dollars
KOKOPO NATIONAL MASK FESTIVAL – 6 - 10 July 2023 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. 2022 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 17 - 21 August 2023 $2130 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at The Highlander Hotel, the bet hotel in town, Paiya mini-show on the 18th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 17th and 21st, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 219th and 20th. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
BASIC MOUNT HAGEN FOUR-NIGHT SING-SING TOUR 17 - 21 August 2023 $1690 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at Traveller's Hut Lodge, Paiya mini-show on the 18th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 17th and 21st, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 19th and 20th. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
THE DISCOVERER TOUR 17 to 25 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$8100 per person (twin share).
US$9049 single except twin share at the Highlander Hotel. More details here
THE PANORAMA TOUR 18 AUGUST – 30 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$$12,914 per person (twin share).
US$14,171 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge. More details here
THE VISTA TOUR 10 TO 22 AUGUST
The Vista Show, a fully escorted 13-day/12-night program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from a journey through the Sepik Region to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman. The tour culminates with the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. The Hagen Show brings together sing-sing groups from throughout Papua New Guinea, with the variety of cultures and groups represented in turn reflecting the diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscapes. From lowland tropical rainforests to alpine forests and grasslands, Papua New Guinea possesses a huge variety of rugged landscapes, exotic ecosystems and pre-technological cultures.
Cost including all domestic flights: US$$12,640 per person (twin share).
US$13,920 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Highlander Hotel. 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
14 - 18 September 2023 - from $1240. Flights included - availability limited.
Thursday: fly in from Port Moresby
Friday: full-day Asaro Mudmen village visit and Asaro Sing-Sing (the best Asaro visit around) and Chimbu Masalai Skeleton Men
Saturday: VIP passes for Goroka Show
Sunday: VIP Passes for the Goroka Show
Monday: Fly back to Port Moresby
Option 1: Using single room accommodation with shared toilet and shower facilities, right next to the showgrounds $1240, no meals included. Full Itinerary here
Option 2: Using our favourite guesthouse, Klehrt Cove, with ensuite bathrooms and on-site dining, based on two sharing $1420 with breakfasts and dinners included, $1890 single occupancy. Full itinerary here
Bird of Paradise Hotel accommodation options
Four nights' accommodation, includes airport transfers, does not include meals. These can be paid for on site, as there are various options available that are cheaper than the full board package.
Itinerary and images here
Premier Room: Two sharing $1700 per person. Single occupancy: $2900
One-bedroom apartment: Two sharing $1800 per person. Single occupancy: $3100
Two-bedroom apartment: Four sharing $1600 per person. Two sharing (one per bedroom): $2400
HIGHLAND TRIBES ESCORTED WESTERN HIGHLANDS, ASARO, AND GOROKA TOUR
7 nights 14 - 21 September 2021- $3240.
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. 2022 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 17 - 21 August 2023 $2130 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at The Highlander Hotel, the bet hotel in town, Paiya mini-show on the 18th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 17th and 21st, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 219th and 20th. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
BASIC MOUNT HAGEN FOUR-NIGHT SING-SING TOUR 17 - 21 August 2023 $1690 including flights
Four nights’ full board accommodation at Traveller's Hut Lodge, Paiya mini-show on the 18th with 12 iconic tribes, airport transfers on the 17th and 21st, transfers to the show grounds and back on the 19th and 20th. Includes show pass and return flights from Port Moresby flights. Itinerary here
THE DISCOVERER TOUR 17 to 25 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$8100 per person (twin share).
US$9049 single except twin share at the Highlander Hotel. More details here
THE PANORAMA TOUR 18 AUGUST – 30 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$$12,914 per person (twin share).
US$14,171 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge. More details here
THE VISTA TOUR 10 TO 22 AUGUST
The Vista Show, a fully escorted 13-day/12-night program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from a journey through the Sepik Region to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman. The tour culminates with the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. The Hagen Show brings together sing-sing groups from throughout Papua New Guinea, with the variety of cultures and groups represented in turn reflecting the diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscapes. From lowland tropical rainforests to alpine forests and grasslands, Papua New Guinea possesses a huge variety of rugged landscapes, exotic ecosystems and pre-technological cultures.
Cost including all domestic flights: US$$12,640 per person (twin share).
US$13,920 single except twin share on the Sepik Spirit and Highlander Hotel. 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
14 - 18 September 2023 - from $1240. Flights included - availability limited.
Thursday: fly in from Port Moresby
Friday: full-day Asaro Mudmen village visit and Asaro Sing-Sing (the best Asaro visit around) and Chimbu Masalai Skeleton Men
Saturday: VIP passes for Goroka Show
Sunday: VIP Passes for the Goroka Show
Monday: Fly back to Port Moresby
Option 1: Using single room accommodation with shared toilet and shower facilities, right next to the showgrounds $1240, no meals included. Full Itinerary here
Option 2: Using our favourite guesthouse, Klehrt Cove, with ensuite bathrooms and on-site dining, based on two sharing $1420 with breakfasts and dinners included, $1890 single occupancy. Full itinerary here
Bird of Paradise Hotel accommodation options
Four nights' accommodation, includes airport transfers, does not include meals. These can be paid for on site, as there are various options available that are cheaper than the full board package.
Itinerary and images here
Premier Room: Two sharing $1700 per person. Single occupancy: $2900
One-bedroom apartment: Two sharing $1800 per person. Single occupancy: $3100
Two-bedroom apartment: Four sharing $1600 per person. Two sharing (one per bedroom): $2400
HIGHLAND TRIBES ESCORTED WESTERN HIGHLANDS, ASARO, AND GOROKA TOUR
7 nights 14 - 21 September 2021- $3240.
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 21 - 26 September 2023, from $2275 per person including domestic flights.
Designed to fit in with the Highlands Tribes Tour that ends on 21st 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 21 - 26 September 2023, from $2275 per person including domestic flights.
Designed to fit in with the Highlands Tribes Tour that ends on 21st 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.