ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Wed, 14 May	Upon arrival in Port Moresby from your international flight you will be met and transferred to your hotel Overnight Gateway Hotel.
Thu, 15 May	You will be met and transferred by Trans Niugini Tours staff to your onward flight from Port Moresby to Mount Hagen. You will then connect to your onward charter from Mount Hagen to Ambua. 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. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Fri, 16 and Thu, 17 May	Enjoy fwo 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. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Sun, 18 May	Fly by charter aircraft to the Sepik 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 seems to rise and drop at impossible angles. Transfer by boat from the airstrip 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. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Mon ,19 and Tue, 20 May	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
Wed, 21 May	Fly by charter from the Sepik to Mount Hagen, during the flight mountains rise up to startling heights out of the flat lands of the Sepik Basin. 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. The afternoon is spent exploring the area surrounding Rondon. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Thu,_22 May	Today, a full day is spent at the Tumbuna singsing - witness traditional dances, interact with Stone Age cultures and hear stories about "taim bilong tumbuna" (time of the ancestors). Overnights Rondon Ridge
Fri, 23 May	Beginning your journey home, you depart Mount Hagen for 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 Gateway Hotel
Sat, 24 May	You will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to your international departing flight.

INFORMATION
LAND COST:	US$3350.00 per person - (twin share room basis)
LAND COST INCLUDES:	Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on 14 May to breakfast on 24 May, local guides and sing sing entry.
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.
ADDITIONAL AIR CHARTER COST:	US$1043.00  per person 15 May Mount Hagen/Ambua 18 May Ambua/Sepik 21 May Sepik/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 and ticket the Air Charter flights. The Air Niugini flights you are to book and ticket are: May 15 PX180, PORT MORESBY/MOUNT HAGEN  May 23 PX181, MOUNT HAGEN/PORT MORESBY

BOOKING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

To secure space, a NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$200.00 per person is required to confirm the booking . Full payment is due on 21 March, 2008. We will confirm booking only on receipt of payment. Deposits and payments should be made into our US Dollar Wells Fargo Bank account, details of which can be found on our payment instructions page. 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. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received after 17 March and prior to scheduled arrival in Papua New Guinea will attract a 50% fee of the total land and air charter costs. No refund is available after the scheduled arrival date 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. 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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