2009 Panorama Show Program

Trans Niugini Tours - Papua New Guinea's leading inbound tour operator

PANORAMA HAGEN SHOW TOUR
07 August - 18 August, 2009

The Panorama, a 12 day/11 night program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from a journey through the Sepik Region, 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 possesses a huge variety of rugged landscapes, exotic ecosystems and pre-technological cultures.

SUMMARY 2009

2 nights Holiday Inn, Port Moresby

3 nights Ambua Lodge, Tari

1 nights Karawari Lodge, Sepik Region

3 nights Sepik Spirit, Sepik Region

2 nights Highlander Hotel, Mount Hagen

ITINERARY IN BRIEF

Fri, 07_Aug. Upon arrival in Port Moresby you will be met and transferred to the Holiday Inn. You will meet your escort and other group members. (D)
Overnight Holiday Inn.

Sat,
08 Aug. In the morning you will be transferred by Trans Niugini Tours staff to your Air Niugini flight from Port Moresby to Tari Via Hount Hagen. 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. (BLD)
Overnight AMBUA LODGE

Sun,
09 & Mon 10 Aug. 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.(BLD)
Overnight AMBUA LODGE

Tue,
11 Aug. In the morning Trans Niugini 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 forest 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 kilometers of dense tropical jungle. The lodge provides modern comforts. Afternoon visit to the Kundiman village for a sago making demonstation. Sago is the staple food for the river peolpe. (BLD)
Overnight KARAWARI LODGE

Wed,
12 Aug. You will be Transfer by river boat to the air-conditioned comfort of the MV Sepik Spirit. Inspired by the architecture 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 visited areas of the Sepik River and its tributaries in comfort.(BLD)
Overnight MV SEPIK SPIRIT

Thu,
13 Aug. and
Fri,
14 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 (BLD)
Overnight MV SEPIK SPIRIT

Sat,
15 Aug. Fly by charter aircraft from Sepik to Mount Hagen, vast tracts of dense tropical rainforest, eventually relent to the mountains, which reach towards the sky. Mount Hagen Town is in the upper Wahgi Valley - a valley with some of the oldest evidence of agriculture in the world. You will be met and transfered directly to the Mount Hagen show. It is a truely spectacular event. The diversity of the costal, lowland and highlands singsing groups at the Hagen show reflects the incredible diversity of the Papua New Guinea landscape - An unforgettable experience (BLD)
Overnight Highlander hotel

Sun,
16 Aug. Enjoy another full day at the Mt Hagen show (BLD)
Overnight Highlander hotel

Mon,
17 Aug. Beginning your journey home, you depart Mount Hagen for Port Moresby. You will be met in Port Moresby by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to the Holiday Inn. In the afternoon will have the opportunity to discover Port Moresby - the busy and bustling economic centre and capital of Papua New Guinea. (BLD)
Overnight Holiday Inn

Tue,
18 Aug. You will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your international departing flight to manila, Hong Kong, Brisbane or Cairns (B)

INFORMATION

LAND COST:
US$6431.00 per person - (twin share room basis)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
US$735.00 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 07 August to breakfast on 18 August, services of a professional tour escort 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$1423.00 per person
8 August Mount Hagen/Ambua
11 August Ambua/Karawari
15 August Timbunke/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:
Satday 08 August -- Air Niugini PX180 PORT MORESBY/Mount Hagen
Monday 17 August -- Air Niugini PX181 MOUNT HAGEN/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 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 [GENERAL INFORMATION]

COMMISSION RATE ON LAND CONTENT: Please apply.

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