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Last updated 1st January, 2005
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SEA KAYAKING-NORTH COAST (Rated Moderate to Hard)
Sea Kayaking to Sek Lagoon and Madang Harbour from Malolo
Plantation Lodge is an ideal day adventure and a wonderful
opportunity to explore the coastal islands, reefs and villages
that dot the coast between Malolo and Madang.
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At 14,800 feet (4508 metres) Mt Wilhelm offers awesome glacial
and alpine landscapes and your efforts are rewarded with
stunning views from the roof of the world's most mountainous
island. The climb is non techinal and can be accomplished by all who are of a
reasonable amount of fitness and are not adversely affected by altitude.
| Day 1 |
Transfer from Mount Hagen by road to Keglsugl. Overnight - KEGLSUGL GUEST HOUSE (LD) |
| Day 2 | Trek to Base Camp at Lake Piunde, overnight (BLD) |
| Day 3 | Very early start for the summit, returning to Base Camp for overnight. (BLD) |
| Day 4 |
Trek back down to Keglsugl and transfer by road back to Mount Hagen. Overnight - KIMININGA LODGE (BL) |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Mount Hagen airport. (B) |
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| Day 1 |
Arrive Mt. Hagen. After settling into your accommodation, a briefing on the trek and equipment check. Overnight - HOTEL |
| Day 2 |
Light aircraft to Ambullua, then one hour trek to Village Guest House. After lunch explore the surrounding area, meet the people and learn about their culture.Late afternoon welcome singsing by the local people. Overnight - VILLAGE GUEST HOUSE. (LD) |
| Day 3 |
Full day trekking.
Overnights - VILLAGE GUEST HOUSE. (BLD) |
| Day 4 | Leave Ambullua and trek for approximately
6 hours through forest and along hand formed roads passing through local villages and gardens. Overnight - VILLAGE GUEST HOUSE (BLD) |
| Day 5 | Early departure to Kol airstrip to rendezvous with the light aircraft to Mt. Hagen. (B) |
"We've travelled the world and experienced many primitive cultures but we can honestly say the 4 days we spent in the Highlands with our guides Rafael and Godfrey provided the most enjoyable adventure we've had. The scenery alone would have been worth the journey but the greatest privilege was to be invited into the villages, to be made so welcome and to be allowed such an insight into a unique and ancient way of life, where everyone smiles and wants only to shake your hand. The memories we bring home with us of traditional dances, costumes, music and the feasts cooked in our honour will stay with us forever. A life time of memories in only 4 days"
Alistair & Jacqui Hancock - September 2002
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Arrive Tari or Ambua Airstrip from Port Moresby, Karawari Lodge,
Sepik Spirit or Mt Hagen, and transfer to Ambua Lodge. Afternoon activities. Overnight - AMBUA LODGE HOTEL (LD) |
| Tue |
Today is a long day leaving Ambua at 8 am leaving time
for a reasonable pace with plenty of rest stops. Most of todays trekking is through high-canopied pristine rainforest. Prior to descending into the Benaria Valley we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Valley and the surrounding mountains. Tiem villagers are our host for the next two nights. Overnight - VILLAGE GUEST HOUSE. (BLD) |
| Wed |
Today is much more leisurely exploring this part of the valley.
Highlights: sacred cave, wigmen, waterfalls, local market, vine bridge, trout fishing (local style). in the evening an elderly man will tell stories of his life and ancestors, your guide will translate. Overnights - VILLAGE GUEST HOUSE. (BLD) |
| Thu |
Half day trek to Benaria station experiencing good mountain views,
a few river crossings, cane bridge crossing, waterfalls, traditional houses and gardens and traditional grave sites. Visit the Benaria market and tonight will be a wonderful experience starting with a traditional "mumu" dinner and ending with a "courtship singsing". Overnight - VILLAGE GUEST HOUSE (BLD) |
| Fri |
Fly from Benaria to Ambua. Afternoon for relaxing. Overnight - AMBUA LODGE HOTEL (BLD) |
| Sat |
Full day activities in the Tari Valley and Ambua Lodge. Overnight - AMBUA LODGE HOTEL (BLD) |
| Sun | Departure day.(B) |
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