MT HAGEN DISCOVERER SHOW TOUR
13 August - 24 August, 2009
The Discoverer is a 12 day/11-night escorted program, providing a unique opportunity to discover the culture and ecosystems of the world's second largest island -- New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is a veritable smorgasbord of colour, culture and excitement. The highlight of the Discoverer program is attendance at the famous Mount Hagen Cultural Show, a world famous cultural gathering of many of the opulently decorated cultural groups of this incredibly diverse land. The program also includes four nights stay at Karawari lodge in the sepik region.Accommodation on the Mount Hagen Cultural show weekend is at the highlander hotel. All meals, transfers ,tours with a professional escort throughout are included.
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SUMMARY - 13 to 24 August 2009 |
| 2 nights | Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby |
| 2 nights | Highlander Hotel, Mount Hagen |
| 3 nights | Ambua Lodge, Southern Highlands |
| 4 nights | Karawari Lodge, Sepik Region |
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ITINERARY IN BRIEF |
| Thu,13_Aug.
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Upon your arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff. You will then be transferred to the Gateway Hotel.(D)
Overnight Gateway Hotel
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Fri,
14 Aug. |
This Morning you will have a half-day port Moresby City tour. After tour transfer back to the Gateway Hotel for a sit down lunch and relaxation.Then you will be transferred from the Gateway Hotel to Port Moresby Airport for your onward flight to Mount Hagen. Mount Hagen Town is in the upper Wahgi Valley - a valley with some of the oldest evidence of agriculture in the world.(BLD)
Overnight Highlander Hotel |
| Sat, 15 Aug. |
The day is spent at the Mount Hagen show - world famous for its colour, culture and vibrance. It is a truly spectacular event. The diversity of the coastal, lowlands and highlands singsing groups at the hagen Show reflects the incredible diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscape - an unforgettable experience.(BLD)
Overnight Highlander Hotel
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| Sun, 16 Aug. |
Fly by charter aircraft to Ambua airstrip over some of the most rugged and impressive landscapes in the world. Ambua Lodge is high on the slopes of the Tari Valley - home of the Huli, colourful and proud people, still largely living the same way that their ancestors did. The afternoon is spent exploring the area surrounding Ambua - high mountain forests with roaring waterfalls beckon the intrepid traveler.(BLD)
Overnight Ambua Lodge |
| Mon, 17th & Tue, 18 Aug |
two full days of ecological and culturally based touring are sure to satiate those yearning for discovery. Only very rarely will an opportunity to gain such insight into a pre-technological culture will present itself, a culture that has changed little since the dawn of time. (BLD)
Overnight Ambua Lodge |
Wed,
19 Aug. |
In the morning Trans Niugini Tours staff will transfer you to your Charter flight to Karawari. As the flight progresses, the mountains start to give way until eventually vast tracts of dense tropical lowland rainforest cover the landscape for as far as the eye can see. Sitting on a ridge above the Karawari River, Karawari Lodge boasts a spectacular view over hundreds of kilometres of dense tropical jungle. Inspired by local architecture and built with traditional materials, the lodge provides modern comforts. PM visit to Kundiman village for sago making demonstration. Sago is the staple food for the river people. (BLD)
Overnight Karawari Lodge |
Thu
20 Aug. & fri 21 Aug.
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After breakfast enjoy touring programs that provide insight into the amazing ecology and culture of the Karawari area. Travel along the jungle-fringed waterways where boatmen, standing upright, paddle their slender dugout canoes. See bountiful bird life along the rivers and nearby lakes. Excursions enhance your understanding of traditional village culture. This is the only place where the mystical ancestral Kamangabbi figure can be found.(BLD)
Overnight Karawari Lodge |
| Sat, 22 August |
Wake up to the chattering of Lorikeets and Eclectus Parrots. After breakfast enjoy your second day touring programs that provide insight into the amazing ecology and culture of the karawari area (BLD)
Overnight Karawari Lodge |
Sun,
23 Aug.
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This morning you will fly by charter aircraft to Mt. Hagen. Transfer to Highlander Hotel for a poolside lunch. In the afternoon transfer back to the airport for your flight to Port Moresby. Meet and transfer to your hotel.(BLD)
Overnight Gateway Hotel |
Mon,
24 Aug.
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You will be transferred to your international flight by Trans Niugini Tours staff.(B)
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LAND COST:
US$5664.00 per person - (twin share room basis)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
US$822.00 per person (Single throughout except twin share at the
Highlander Hotel).
LAND COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus
basis, meals from dinner on 13 August to breakfast on 24 August,
services of a professional tour guide throughout, local guides and show gate fees.
LAND COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Domestic and international flights, gratuities, visa fees and services of a
personal nature such as beverage, laundry charges, phone and fax bills etc.
ADDITIONAL AIR CHARTER COST:
US$1479.00 per person
Sun 16 Aug. Mount Hagen/Ambua
Wed 19 Aug. Ambua/Karawari
Sun 23 Aug. 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:
Friday 14th August -- Air Niugini PX182 PORT MORESBY/MOUNT HAGEN `1550/1650;
Sunday 23rd August -- Air Niugini PX183 MOUNT HAGEN/PORT MORESBY
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BOOKING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES |
To secure space, a NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$500.00 per person is required to confirm the booking. Full payment is due on 15 June 2009. We will confirm booking only on receipt of deposits.
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 15th June and 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.
POLICY ON EXCHANGE OF SERVICES AND SERVICES NOT TAKEN:
Please note that Trans Niugini Tours is unable to refund any services which appear in the main itinerary, but are not taken. Please also note that Trans Niugini Tours is unable to exchange services which are not taken in the main itinerary for other services. Services must be taken on the day that they appear in the main itinerary, and cannot be transferred to a different day.
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. (TRAVEL INSURANCE IS MANDATORY).
A copy can also be obtained from this web site by clicking here
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