The New Guinea Encounter allows the traveller with limited time the opportunity to visit remote villages and gain an insight into life as it has been for thousands of years. It gives the opportunity to encounter ancient cultures of the Karawari and Melpa Peoples. An extremely rich diversity of plants and bird life in both areas is sure to give the nature enthusiast a taste of this amazing and exotic country. This programme is suitable for international flight connections to Cairns and Brisbane.

Day_1_Thu_	Upon arrival in Port Moresby you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred from your incoming international flight to your onward domestic flight to Mount Hagen. Overnight RONDON RIDGE (--D)
Day 2 Fri	Fly by charter from Mount Hagen to Karawari, 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. From Karawari airstrip, you will be transferred by river boat and four wheel drive to Karawari Lodge. 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, while still providing modern comforts. Overnight KARAWARI LODGE (BLD)
Day 3 Sat and Day 4 Sun	Wake up to the chattering of Lorikeets and Eclectus Parrots. After breakfast enjoy touring programs that provide insight into the amazing ecology and culture of the Karawari area. Overnights KARAWARI LODGE (BLD)
Day 5 Mon	Fly by charter from Karawari 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. Perched high on Mount Kuta is Rondon Ridge, with unbelieveable views of the Wahgi Valley. Overnight RONDON RIDGE (BLD)
Day 6 Tue and Day 7 Wed	Two full days are 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. In the mountains surrounding the Wahgi Vally live a stunning array of bird, orchid and plant life. Overnights RONDON RIDGE (BLD)
Day 8 Thu	This morning you depart for Port Moresby on Air Niugini. Upon arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to the Airways Hotel. Overnight Airways Hotel(B--)
Day 9 Fri	This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to Port Moresby airport for your onward international flight. (---)