Experience Papua New Guinea, the intricacy of Sepik art, the vivid colours of a Huli warrior's face paint, the beauty of a bird of paradise, vast tracts of untouched tropical rainforest and stone aged culture with the oldest agriculture in the world. The New Guinea Experience is a journey through the heart of New Guinea, a visit to Ambua Lodge takes you deep into Huli country, a flamboyant and colourful warrier race, it is as if time has stood still in this remote valley. Time spent on the MV Sepik Spirit allows you to visit the famous Sepik region, with a myriad of artistic styles, the Sepik is famous for its incredible primitive art and spectacular spirit houses. The Melpa of the Hagen area fascinate antrhopologists with their extravagant wealth sharing ceremonies. The New Guinea Experience allows you to truly experience New Guinea. This programme is suitable for international connections to Singapore.

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Day_01_Fri_	Upon arrival in Port Moresby you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your Air Niugini flight from Port Moresby to Mount Hagen. Mount Hgaen town is in the upper Wahgi Valley - a velley with some of the oldest evidence of agriculture in the world. Perched high on Kum Mountain is Rondon Ridge, with unbelieveable views of the Wahgi Valley. Overnight RONDON RIDGE (D)
Day 2 Sat and Day 3 Sun	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 4 Mon	Fly by charter aircraft to the Sepik, 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 the airstrip, you will be transferred to the air conditioned comfort of the MV Sepik Spirit. Inspired by the architechture of the "haus tambaran" or spirit house, the MV Sepik Spirit has a truly unique design. With its shallow draught, it allows travel to rarely visted areas of the Sepik River and its tributaries in comfort. Overnight MV SEPIK SPIRIT (BLD)
Day 5 Tue and Day 6 Wed	Two full days are spent exploring the many waterways of the Sepik and its tributaries including visits to traditional Sepik Villages. The Sepik River is one of the largest rivers in the world - in terms of flow. Steeped in mystery, the people of the Sepik area have fascinated anthropologists like Margaret Mead since the area was first visited. Part of the mystery and attraction of the Sepik peoples is their amazing carvings, now famous the world over. Overnights MV SEPIK SPIRIT (BLD)
Day 7 Thu	You will be transferred by river boat 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 8 Fri	Fly by charter aircraft to Tari over the Central Ranges, which are 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 seem to rise and drop at impossible angles. 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 traveller. Overnight AMBUA LODGE (BLD)
Day 9 Sat and Day 10 Sun	Enjoy two full days 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. Overnights AMBUA LODGE (BLD)
Day 11 Mon	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 your ongoing international flight.(B)