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Our Papua New Guinea tour is focused on the Goroka Festival; a celebration with many tribes from across Papua New Guinea coming together.

Itinerary

Day One, Sep 14 2026
Arrival in Port Moresby

• Arrive to Port Moresby and transfer to our hotel.

• This afternoon, we will take a tour of the city, visiting the market, parliament and the botanical gardens.
Day Two, Sep 15 2026
Mount Hagen

• This morning we will take a morning flight (not included) to Mount Hagen.

• Once we arrive in Mount Hagen we will spend the afternoon taking a tour, including the vibrant market.
Day Three, Sep 16 2026
Rondon Valley

• After breakfast, we will take a tour of Rondon Valley where there will be the chance to spot birds of paradise.

• Later, we will take a short hike into the rainforest where we will be able to see the breathtaking views overlooking Mount Hagen.
Day Four, Sep 17 2026
Paiya show

• After an early breakfast, we’ll journey to Paiya village for the Paiya show where we’ll be welcomed by the Chief and Wives in traditional attire. We will also explore the village, meet with the local people and take photos.

• Afterwards, we will experience traditional cooking called “Mumu”, a local cuisine served on banana leaves.

• Next, we will visit the small village museum to explore spirit gods, skeletons, tools and weapons which are believed to be over 100 years old.
Day Five, Sep 18 2026
Goroka

• Today we will head to Goroka, visiting coffee and tea plantations along the way, including a stopover at Mindima village to visit the skeleton tribe.
Day Six, Sep 19 2026
Goroka Festival

• Today is the beginning of the Goroka Festival! The festival brings together more than 80 tribes from across the Highlands and coastal PNG.

• After the show, we will continue to Asaro village to visit Mudmen and experience local cooking.
Day Seven, Sep 20 2026
Goroka Festival

• After breakfast, we will head back to the Goroka Festival. The tribes continue to gather and put on dancing and music performances.

• After the show, we will visit Kamaliki Village where local school children will put on a cultural performance.
Day Eight, Sep 21 2026
Return to Port Moresby

• Today we will return to Port Moresby (flight not included) where we will have a free afternoon.
Day Nine, Sep 22 2026
Tour Ends

• Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Papua New Guinea Goroka Festival Tour
Tour Price: £2295
Deposit: £500
Single room supplement: £550

Tour Price: £2295
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