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2010 ALOTAU CANOE & KUNDU FESTIVAL TOUR
5 November - 15 November, 2010
The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival tour is an unescorted
11-days/10-nights program. The Highlight of the program being the
attendance at the War Canoe & Kundu Festival, a small and friendly
cultural show, allowing attendees to interact with the performers. The
Canoe & Kundu Festival is a celebration of culture and tradition of War
Canoes and inherited Kundu drums. After the Canoe & Kundu Festival
you will get a chance to discover other parts of Papua New Guinea,
especially the highlands and Sepik areas.
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SUMMARY - 05 November to 15th November, 2010
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| 2 nights |
Alotau International Hotel, Alotau |
| 1 night |
Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby |
| 2 nights |
Ambua Lodge, Southern Highlands |
| 3 nights |
Karawari Lodge, Sepik Region |
| 2 nights |
Rondon Ridge, Mount Hagen |
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ITINERARY IN BRIEF
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| Fri_5_Nov |
Upon arrival in Port Moresby, meet, greet and transfer flight PX958 from Port Moresby to
Gurney. At the eastern end of mainland Papua New Guinea, the Owen Stanley Ranges
plunges into the sea and a scatter of islands dots the ocean for hundreds of
kilometers further out. This is the start of the Pacific proper – tiny atolls,
coral reefs, volcanic islands, swaying palms and white beaches. More than 435 islands
give the province 2120km of coastline, by far the most in the country.
Overnight: Alotau International Hotel (D).
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| Sat 6 Nov |
First full day is spent at the Canoe & Kundu Festival – a truly impressive
occasion showing showing off traditional war canoes and inherited kundu drums,
and of course culture and vibrance.
Overnight: Alotau International Hotel (BLD).
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| Sun 7 Nov |
The second day is spent at the Canoe & Kundu Festival. In the afternoon you
will be transferred to Gurney Airport for flight PX959 Gurney/Port Moresby.
Arrive in Port Moresby and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Gateway Hotel (BLD).
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| Mon 8 Nov |
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for flight PX864 Port
Moresby/Tari. The Tari Valley - home of the Huli, a colorful and proud people
still largely living the same way that their ancestors did. Ambua Lodge is
high on the slopes of the Tari Valley, with magnificent views of the valley
below and surrounding peaks. The afternoon is spent exploring the area
surrounding Ambua - high mountain forests with roaring waterfalls beckon
the intrepid traveler.
Overnight:Ambua Lodge(BLD).
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| Tue 9 Nov |
Enjoy a full day of cultural and ecological touring. The Tari area is home to
an incredible 13 species of birds of paradise, as well as numerous orchid species.
Learn how the Huli live and how they interact with and use their environment..
Overnight:Ambua Lodge(BLD).
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| Wed 10 Nov |
Fly by charter aircraft to Karawari over some of the most rugged and
impressive landscapes in the world. The country between Ambua and the
Sepik region is an amazing array of jagged limestone that seems to rise
and drop at impossible angles. You will be transferred to Karawari Lodge.
Sitting on a ridge above the Karawari River, Karawari Lodge boasts a
spectacular view over hundreds of kilometers of dense tropical jungle.
Inspired by local architecture and built with traditional materials,
while still providing modern comforts.
Overnights:Karawari Lodge (BLD).
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Thu 11 Nov
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Fri 12 Nov |
Wake up to the chattering of Lorikeets and Eclectus Parrots. After breakfast
enjoying touring programs that provide insight into the amazing ecology and
culture of the Karawari area.
Overnights:Karawari Lodge (BLD).
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| Sat 13 Nov |
Fly by charter aircraft from Karawari to Mount Hagen, during the flight mountains
rise up to startling heights out of the flat lands of the Sepik Basin. Mount Hagen
Town is in the upper Wahgi Valley - a valley with some of the oldest evidence
of agriculture in the world.
Overnight: Rondon Ridge.(BLD) |
| Sun 14 Nov |
A full day is spent exploring the Hagen Area and Wahgi Valley. The Mount Hagen
area is the home of the Melpa people, a people with a strong culture, who
in the face of moderninity, still live largely traditional subsistence
lifestyles. A comprehensive touring program will take you on a journey
through the traditions and customs of the Melpa people. The tour today will
give you some insight into the fabulously interesting and complex society of
the Wahgi Valley.
Overnight: Rondon Ridge.(BLD) |
| Mon 15 Nov |
Beginning your journey home, you depart Mount Hagen for Port Moresby.
Upon arrival in Port Moresby you will be met and transferred to the Gateway
Hotel for lunch while waiting for your next flight. In the afternoon transfer
from the hotel to Port Moresby airport for you onwards international flight(B).
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LAND COST:
US$4,474.00 per person - (twin share room basis)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
US$730.00 (Single throughout except twin share at the Alotau
International Hotel.
LAND COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis,
meals from breakfast on 5th to lunch on 15th
November, local guides at all locations.
LAND COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Domestic and international flights, visa fees and services of a personal nature
such as beverage, laundry charges, phone and fax bills.
ADDITIONAL AIR CHARTER COST:
US$820.00 per person
Wednesday 10 November -- Ambua/Karawari
Saturday 13 November -- Karawari/Mount Hagen
Special Note Regarding Charters:
Maximum baggage allowance is 10kg per person and a maximum of 5kg carry on baggage
per person. Large, hard sided suitcases are not permitted on charter aircraft.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You are only to book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the Air Charter flights.
The Air Niugini flights you are to book and ticket are:
Fri 05 November -- Air Niugini PX958 PORT MORESBY/GURNEY (1525/1625)
Sun 07 November -- Air Niugini PX959 GURNEY/PORT MORESBY (1645/1745)
Mon 08 November -- Air Niugini PX864 PORT MORESBY/TARI (0915/1045)
Mon 15 November -- Air Niugini PX181 MT HAGEN/PORT MORESBY (1015/1115)
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BOOKING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
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To secure space, a NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$500.00 per person is required to confirm the
booking. Full payment is due on 5 September 2010.
Deposits and payments should be made into our Wells Fargo US Dollar bank account, details
of which can be found on our payment instructions page.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations received between 5th September, 2010 and the commencement of the tour will attract a 50% fee
of the total land and air charter costs. No refund is available after scheduled arrival in
Papua New Guinea or in respect of any tour, accommodation, meals or any other service not
utilized during the tour. Any additional costs incurred because of changes made during the
itinerary by clients, will be to the client's account.
CLIENT INFORMATION:
Upon receipt of deposits, you will be sent a confirmation packet and Client
Information Booklet. We cannot stress enough the importance of reading this
information prior to your arrival in Papua New Guinea. The Client
Information Booklet has been specifically designed to give you vital
information about strict luggage weight limits on the small aircraft used
throughout the tours, possible delays in aircraft movements, standards of
accommodation, etc. - Information in advance may help you to adjust to
situations better as they occur.
A copy can also be obtained from this web site by clicking here [GENERAL INFORMATION]
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