{"id":3203,"date":"2025-12-15T20:07:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/sejours\/the-highlands-in-comfort\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T00:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T00:08:29","slug":"the-highlands-in-comfort","status":"publish","type":"sejours","link":"https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/en\/travels\/the-highlands-in-comfort\/","title":{"rendered":"THE HIGHLANDS IN COMFORT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover the best of the Papuan Highlands in just a few days for an intense and authentic cultural experience, combining encounters with traditional peoples, birdwatching and immersion in village life.<\/p>\n\n<p>From the Mudmen of Asaro to the Melpa dancers, via the Kuman villages perched on the hills, you&#8217;ll experience special moments in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This short but intense tour is perfect for a first discovery of Papua or as an extension to a trip to Australia. <\/p>\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list box-list-icon\">\r\n        <li>\r\n        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n        Asaro Mudmen ceremony and Moko Moko dance    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n        Overnight stay with the Kuman people in Kagai    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n        Birdwatching at Kumul Lodge    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n        Meeting with the Melpa people in the Nebylar Valley    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n        Rainforest walks and nature parks    <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table tour-page-info-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Starting point<\/td><td>Port Moresby &#8211; International Airport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical level<\/td><td>Easy to moderate &#8211; 2-hour hikes, accessible to all<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>Comfortable hotels (Port Moresby, Goroka, Mt Hagen) + Authentic village guesthouse (Kagai)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best period<\/td><td>Year-round, from April to late November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price includes<\/td><td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>  Accommodation in double room<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) + water<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Expert English-speaking guide throughout the trip<br\/> All transfers by private vehicle<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> All ceremonies and sing-sings described<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Entrance fees to natural parks (Gahavisuka, Varirata, Kimdika)<br\/> Birds of paradise viewing (Kumul Lodge and Varirata)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price does not include<\/td><td>  International and domestic flights: 2 domestic flights Air Niugini (POM-GKA and HGU-POM)<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark\"><\/i> Papua visa (to be arranged)<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark\"><\/i> Personal tips<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark\"><\/i> Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark\"><\/i> Personal expenses<br\/><i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark\"><\/i> Travel insurance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2954 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SIMBU-PROVINCE-04-1024x686.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SIMBU-PROVINCE-04-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SIMBU-PROVINCE-04-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SIMBU-PROVINCE-04-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SIMBU-PROVINCE-04-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/voyagesenpapouasie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SIMBU-PROVINCE-04.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#824c4f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best of the Papuan Highlands in just a few days for an intense and authentic cultural experience, combining encounters with traditional peoples, birdwatching and immersion in village life. 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