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PANORAMA HAGEN SHOW TOUR
16 August - 28 August, 2007

The Panorama, a 12 night/13 day program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from cruising the mighty Sepik River, to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman. The tour culminates with the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. The Hagen Show brings together sing sing groups from throughout Papua New Guinea, with the variety of cultures and groups represented in turn reflecting the diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscapes. From lowland tropical rainforests to alpine forests and grasslands, Papua New Guinea possess a huge variety of rugged landscapes, exotic ecosystems and pre-technological cultures.

SUMMARY - 16 to 28 August 2007
2 nightsKarawari Lodge, Sepik Area
3 nights MV Sepik Spirit Cruise
3 nights Ambua Lodge, Southern Highlands
2 nights Highlander Hotel, Mount Hagen
 2 nightsAirways Hotel, Port Moresby

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Thu, 16_Aug. Upon arrival in Port Moresby you will be met and transferred to the Airways Hotel. You will meet your escort and other group members.
Overnight Airways Hotel.
Fri,
17 Aug. 		You will be transferred from the Airways 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. In preparation for the Mount Hagen Cultural Show, there will be a pre-show program in the afternoon.
Overnight Highlander Hotel
Sat,
18 Aug.		 One full day 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, lowland and highlands singsing groups at the Hagen show reflects the incredible diversity of Papua New Guinea's landscape - an unforgettable experience.
Overnight Highlander Hotel
Sun,
19 Aug.		 Morning transfer to the show ground for Mt Hagen Show 2007. After lunch transfer from showground to charter flight Mt Hagen/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
Mon,
20 Aug. and
Tue,
21 Aug.		 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
Overnight MV SEPIK SPIRIT
Wed,
22 Aug		 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, the lodge provides modern comforts
Overnights KARAWARI LODGE
Thu,
23 Aug.		 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
Overnight KARAWARI LODGE
Fri,
24 Aug. 		Fly by charter aircraft to Ambua airstrip 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 seem to rise and drop at impossible angles. 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.
Overnight AMBUA LODGE
Sat,
25 and
Sun,
26 Aug.		 A full day of ecological and culturally based touring are sure to satiate those yearning for discovery. 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 their environment
Overnight AMBUA LODGE
Mon,
27 Aug.		 Your journey draws to a close, as you are transferred from Ambua Lodge to Tari Airport for your flight to Port Moresby. In Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your hotel. Half day sightseeing tour of Port Moresby and surrounds.
Overnight Airways Hotel
Tue,
28 Aug. 		You will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your international departing flight

INFORMATION

LAND COST:
US$5,340.00 per person - (twin share room basis)

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
US$573.00 per person (Single throughout except twin share on the MV SEPIK SPIRIT and at Highlander Hotel).

LAND COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on 16 August to breakfast on 28 August, services of a professional tour escort throughout, local guides and show gate fees.

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 etc.

ADDITIONAL AIR CHARTER COST:
US$780.00  per person
19 Aug. Mount Hagen/Sepik
26 Aug. Sepik/Ambua

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 17 August -- Air Niugini PX180 PORT MORESBY/MOUNT HAGEN 
Monday 27 August -- Air Niugini PX865 TARI/PORT MORESBY

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, 2007. We will confirm booking only on receipt of payment.

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 within a 30 day period prior to 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 clients account. Cancellations received after the 15 June, 2007, and prior to the 30 day period before the tour commences, will attract a fee of US$500 per person.

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]

COMMISSION RATE ON LAND CONTENT: Please apply.

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