ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Wed, 6 Aug.	Upon your arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff. You will then be transferred to the Airways Hotel. Overnight Airways Hotel
Thu, 7 Aug.	In the morning you will be transferred by Trans Niugini Tours staff to your flight from Port Moresby to Mount Hagen. You will then continue by charter aircraft from Mount Hagen to Sepik. As the flight progresses, 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. Upon arrival in the Sepik Region, you will be transferred 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
Fri, 8 and Sat, 9 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. Overnights MV Sepik Spirit
Sun, 10 Aug.	You disembark and transfer from the Sepik Spirit 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, the lodge provides modern comforts. PM visit to Kundiman village for sago making demonstration. Sago is the staple food for the river people. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Mon, 11 Aug.	After breakfast enjoy touring programs that provide insight into the amazing ecology and culture of the Karawari area. Travel along the jungle-fringed waterways where boatmen, standing upright, paddle their slender dugout canoes. See bountiful bird life along the rivers and nearby lakes. Excursions enhance your understanding of traditional village culture. This is the only place where the mystical ancestral Kamangabbi figure can be found. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Tue, 12 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, a 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 traveller. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Wed,_13 and Thu, 14 Aug.	Two full days of ecological and culturally based touring are sure to satiate those yearning for discovery. Very rarely will an opportunity to gain such insight into a pre-technological culture will present itself, a culture that has changed little since the dawn of time. Overnights Ambua Lodge
Fri, 15 Aug.	Fly by charter aircraft from Ambua to Mount Hagen, a thrilling flight over the alpine grasslands of the Tari Gap and past the twin peaks of Mount Giluwe. 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, 16 and Sun, 17 Aug.	Two full days are 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.
Mon, 18 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 Airways Hotel. In the afternoon will be the opportunity to discover Port Moresby - the busy and bustling economic centre and capital of Papua New Guinea. Overnight Airways Hotel.
Tue, 19 Aug.	You will be transferred to your international flight by Trans Niugini Tours staff.

INFORMATION
LAND COST:	US$6,148.00 per person - (twin share room basis)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:	US$571.00 per person (Single throughout except twin share on the MV Sepik Spirit and Highlander Hotel).
LAND COST INCLUDES:	Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on 6 August to breakfast on 19 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.
ADDITIONAL AIR CHARTER COST:	US$1208.00  per person Thursday 7 August Mount Hagen/Sepik Tuesday 12 August Sepik/Ambua Friday 15 August Ambua/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: Thursday, 07 August PX180 PORT MORESBY/MOUNT HAGEN Monday, 18 August PX181 MOUNT HAGEN/PORT MORESBY