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Goroka Highlands Journey – Trans Niugini Tours

10 days
Start and end in Port Moresby
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Port Moresby

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Port Moresby to Tari Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jungle trail exploration at Ambua Lodge through rainforest
    • Waterfall viewing
    • Traditional vine bridge crossing
    Landmarks
    Jackson's Airport
    Mount Hagen
    Ambua Lodge
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Tari Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jungle trail exploration at Ambua Lodge through rainforest
    • Waterfall viewing
    • Traditional vine bridge crossing
    Landmarks
    Ambua Lodge
  4. Day 5

    Mount Hagen to Karawari Lodge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Charter aircraft flight to Karawari airstrip
    • River boat transfer to Karawari Lodge
    • Village visit with boat excursion
    • Sago harvesting and preparation demonstration
    Landmarks
    Karawari Lodge
    Karawari River
  5. Day 6

    Karawari Lodge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ecology and culture excursions in Karawari area
    • Traditional village culture tours in Sepik region
    Landmarks
    Karawari Lodge
  6. Day 7

    Karawari to Mount Hagen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Charter flight from Karawari to Mount Hagen with scenic mountain views
    • Visit to Rondon Ridge with views of the Wahgi Valley
    Landmarks
    Karawari
    Sepik Basin
    Mount Hagen
    Mount Kuta
    Rondon Ridge
    Wahgi Valley
  7. Day 8

    Mount Hagen to Goroka Show to Mount Hagen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at showground), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day at Goroka Show
    • Buffet lunch at showground
    Landmarks
    Goroka Show Grounds
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  8. Day 9

    Mount Hagen to Goroka Show to Mount Hagen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at showground), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day at Goroka Show
    • Buffet lunch at showground
    Landmarks
    Goroka Show Grounds
  9. Day 10

    Mount Hagen to Port Moresby

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Crooked Compass

Rating
4(5 reviews)
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within 3 days
Response rate
50%
Cancellation policy

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    July 20th, 2023
    The guides in Rabaul were utterly kind and helpful, a bit late but I reckon that's due to their local culture. Also,...
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    Who make the arrangements for the domestic flights?

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    • Crooked CompassOperatorWritten November 2022

      With internal flights in Papua New Guinea, it is far more economical to have them included as part of your international ticket. If you do however require assistance securing these, we can certainly organise this for you.

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Tour ID: 232368

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    Papua New Guinea
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    Papua New Guinea
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Papua New Guinea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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