Papua New Guinea Tours & Trips

The Mask Festival in Kokopo celebrates Tolai traditions with dawn's Kinavai ceremony. Mt. Tavurvur's steam vents, Matupit Island survivors' settlement, and the spectacular Bainings Fire Dance at Kainagunan Village create unforgettable memories. Four nights at oceanfront Rapopo Plantation Resort costs approx. $920 per day.

Mt. Hagen Show bursts with energy as 70+ tribes perform traditional dances. VIP access at the showground combines with Paiya village's intimate 12-group performance and traditional 'Mumu' feast from underground ovens. Traveler's Hut provides panoramic views over the town's stunning landscape.

PNG's largest cultural gathering at the Goroka Festival brings together 140 groups performing for 30,000+ attendees. VIP access at the central showgrounds complements stays at the Bird of Paradise Hotel, while an exclusive Asaro Mudmen day unfolds in the Asaro Valley.

Crystal waters of New Ireland's coastline stretch 55km from Kavieng through the Tigak islands. Remote villages of Ungakumng and Tsoilik, Bangatang shipwreck snorkeling, and Kabotteron Island camping await. Local singsings and fresh seafood feasts complement stays at the exclusive Nusa Island Eco Retreat.

This trip takes you through Papua New Guinea's WWII history and culture across Port Moresby and Rabaul. You'll visit Bomana and Bitapaka War Cemeteries, the Isurava Memorial, and Rabaul's volcanic observatory overlooking the former Pearl of the Pacific. Accommodations include stays at the Hilton Hotel and Rapopo Plantation Resort. At sunrise, swim with hundreds of Spinner Dolphins in their natural habitat. The ancient Baining Fire Dance gets performed exclusively by initiated men from the local community. Duke of York Islands visit includes time with village hosts who demonstrate traditional weaving and cooking techniques.

The upscale Highlander Hotel hosts visitors for four nights during Papua New Guinea's largest cultural festival. The Mount Hagen Show features diverse sing-sing groups, while Paiya village's mini-show presents 12 distinct tribal groups performing traditional marriage ceremonies and mock battles.

The vibrant Goroka Festival comes alive with thousands of warriors performing traditional dances, complemented by visits to McCarthy Museum's Highland artifacts. The coastal villages of Madang, Pig Island's turquoise waters, and remote Sepik River communities of Meno and Tongijamp Yesan offer authentic local guesthouse stays.

Traditional huts in Kanganamun village house visitors near Sepik River's Crocodile Men, while Tari's Huli warriors share their culture over 17 days. Mount Hagen's local markets, Birds of Paradise at Kumul Lodge, and authentic sing-sings in Simbu province punctuate visits to Wewak and Port Moresby.

Mount Hagen's Rondon Ridge Lodge sits above the Waghi Valley, where you can spot up to twelve Bird of Paradise species and learn about Melpa tribal traditions dating back 9,000 years. The Highlands route leads to Goroka for a traditional mumu lunch with the famous Asaro Mudmen, then continues to Rabaul's Simpson Harbour—one of the world's deepest—for snorkeling at Little Pidgeon Island and trekking up active volcano Mt. Tavurvur. Three nights at Lissenung Island Resort's beachfront bungalows offer diving sites like Albatross Passage and access to WWII wrecks around the Duke of York Islands.