This comprehensive and exciting exploration of Papua New Guinea takes you through the country’s cultural and geographical diversity in an exceptional itinerary. The journey begins in the mysterious swamp region of the mighty Sepik River, a place of natural and cultural wonders. <\/p>
You’ll meet the Iatmul people, who ritually scarify themselves in reference to their totemic animal, the crocodile. In the impressive Sepik Spirit Houses, you’ll witness ancestral customs and discover tribal art. Travelling by motorized pirogue along the rivers, you’ll stop in villages where families welcome you for a chat in the shade of their thatched-roof houses. <\/p>
After the Sepik and a stopover in Madang, you’re off to Goroka for the famous Goroka Show, one of the world’s largest tribal gatherings. Groups representing cultural traditions from all over the country come together in celebration. Admire the participants in their intricate and colorful bilas (traditional dress), spectacular headdresses and body painting. <\/p>
From Goroka, you travel to Mount Hagen through the magnificent Highlands region. From here, you take a charter flight to the remote and beautiful village of Simbai. In this picturesque mountain village beyond road access, you are welcomed to attend the ceremonies marking the initiation of boys into adulthood, known as the Kalam Festival. <\/p>
| Starting point<\/td> | Port Moresby – International Airport<\/td><\/tr> | ||
| Physical level<\/td> | Moderate – Short walks, pirogue transfers, charter flight<\/td><\/tr> | ||
| Accommodation<\/td> | Comfortable hotels (Port Moresby, Madang, Goroka, Mt Hagen) + Authentic guesthouses (Sepik, Simbai, Muchu)<\/td><\/tr> | ||
| Best period<\/td> | September (fixed dates for the Goroka Show and Kalam Festival)<\/td><\/tr> | ||
| Price includes<\/td> | <\/i> Accommodation in double room| Price does not include<\/td> | <\/i> Additional night in Port Moresby before departure (\u20ac140 per room) | This comprehensive and exciting exploration of Papua New Guinea takes you through the country’s cultural and geographical diversity in an exceptional itinerary. The journey begins in the mysterious swamp region of the mighty Sepik River, a place of natural and cultural wonders. You’ll meet the Iatmul people, who ritually scarify themselves in reference to their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3385,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3432","sejours","type-sejours","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t |