Port Moresby, Papua New GuineatoPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Valid for Departures Now Through: 01 Jun 2027
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This thrilling 12-day Papua New Guinea itinerary will have you getting up-close and personal with the country’s native wildlife. From its massive flocks of pelicans, to its large Fig-Parrot, this is a bird-watcher’s dream, and a fisherman’s as well, with rich waters teeming with sea life. Be amazed by herds of deer, wallabies, and monitor lizards as you trek through the lush, verdant surroundings.
Highlights
Stay in eco-friendly lodges nestled into stunning surroundings
Meet local villagers and learn about their daily life
Spot some of the country’s rarest, most exotic birds
Fish in an angler’s paradise
Itinerary
Day 1
Tari, Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Ambua Lodge
Meals:
Dinner
Arrive in Papua New Guinea’s bustling seaside capital of Port Moresby after your flight from Manila. You’ll be assisted with connecting to your flight to Tari, where you’ll transfer to Ambua Lodge, an award-winning, eco-friendly facility with stunning panoramas of the Tari Valley. Once settled in, you’ll spend the afternoon spotting exotic bird life, hiking through the area’s winding rainforest pathways.
Day 2
Tari, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Ambua Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day today doing more exploring of the natural wonders of the Tari Valley’s lush verdant forests, bird watching, hiking, and taking in the fresh, exotic air. After a thrilling day perusing the Papua New Guinea’s wilds, bed down in the comfort of your room at Ambua Lodge once again.
Day 3
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Tari, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Quality Hotel Highlander
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’re off to Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea’s third-largest city, where you’ll transfer to your room at Highlander Hotel. Spend the afternoon discovering Mt Hagen and getting familiar with your new surroundings. The city’s vibrant local market is always a fun stop.
Day 4
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Quality Hotel Highlander
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the picturesque Waghi Valley today, from its tea and coffee plantations for which it is famous, to an informative cultural village study, where you can learn all about the local way of life and interact with village people. Spend your evening relaxing at your room at Highlander Hotel once again.
Day 5
Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Kiunga Guest House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll take off for Kiunga, a port town in the country’s western province, surrounded by swamps and rainforests rich with biodiversity. After checking in to your air-conditioned room at Kiunga Guest House, spend the afternoon exploring these natural areas, birdwatching and hiking.
Day 6
Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Kiunga Guest House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely morning and breakfast, before strapping up your hiking boots for more exotic adventures in the Kiunga swamps and rainforests. The lowlands here are home to a range of rare birds, including the famed Southern Crowned Pigeon, the Flame Bowerbird, the Large Fig-Parrot, and more. Get your camera ready.
Day 7
Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Kiunga Guest House
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For your final full day in Kiunga, spend time once again exploring its wilderness, and interact with the area’s friendly locals. Spend one last night at Kiunga Guest House.
Day 8
Bensbach, Papua New Guinea
Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Bensbach Wilderness Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you’ll take a flight to Bensbach, a remote village in the southwest corner of Papua New Guinea. The landscape here is mirror-flat, a unique feature that has allowed wildlife to thrive here. Check in to your room at the Bensbach Wilderness Lodge and get acquainted with your new surroundings.
Day 9
Bensbach, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Bensbach Wilderness Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day today taking in the natural surroundings and exotic creatures that inhabit Bensbach. Go birdwatching, seeing massive flocks of pelicans, pygmy geese and sea eagles, and fish its rich waters. Spend the night once again at Bensbach Wilderness Lodge.
Day 10
Bensbach, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Bensbach Wilderness Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
See more of Bensbach’s wilderness today, catching sights of herds of deer, wallabies, snakes and monitor lizards on your outings. If you didn’t catch anything yesterday, or even if you did, spend some time fishing once again, in this fisherman’s paradise, and one of the world’s Barramundi capitals.
Day 11
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Bensbach, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
Gateway Hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take off for Daru today, where you’re transfer to Port Moresby. Check in to your room at the Gateway Hotel, and explore the city’s sights during your free time.
Day 12
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast
Say goodbye to Papua New Guinea today on your drive to the airport, where you can check in for your international flight either home or to your next destination.
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Payment Notes
Payment by wire transfer or by cheque; American Express, Visa and MasterCard also accepted.
25%
Refund Policy
Fully refundable, less a 15% of total trip price cancellation fee, if cancelled 91 days or more before departure, subject to the refund policies of each hotel, airline and other vendor
50% of total trip price refundable if cancelled 30-90 days before departure, subject to the refund policies of each hotel, airline and other vendor
No refund less than 30 days before departure
Please note that some vendors have onerous cancellation policies with substantial penalties for changes where funds paid are non-refundable