ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Thu, 13 Aug.	Upon your arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff. You will then be transferred to the Holiday Inn (D). Overnight Holiday Inn
Fri, 14 Aug.	In the morning you will be transferred by Trans Niugini Tours staff to your flight from Port Moresby 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. (BLD) Overnights Rondon Ridge
Sat, 15 and Sun, 16 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.(BLD) Overnights Rondon Ridge.
Mon, 17th August	Fly by charter aircraft from Mt Hagen to Tari, a thrilling flight over the twin peaks of Mt Giluwe and through the alpine grasslands of the Tari gap. 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 their ancestors did. The afternoon is spent exploring the area surrounding Ambua - high mountain forests with roaring waterfalls beckon the intrepid traveller.(BLD) Overnight Ambua Lodge
Tue,_18 and Wed,19 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.(BLD) Overnights Ambua Lodge
Thu, 20 Aug.	Fly by charter aircraft from 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. Upon your arrival you will be met and transfered by 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, the lodge provides modern comforts. PM visit to Kundiman village for sago making demonstration. Sago is the staple food for the river people. (BLD) Overnight Karawari Lodge
Fri, 21 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.(BLD) Overnight Karawari Lodge
Sat, 22 Aug.	You will then continue from Karawari Lodge to Sepik Spirit. You will be transfered by river boat to the air conditioned comfort of the of the MV Sepik Spirit. Inspired by the architecture of the "haus Tamaran"or spirit house, the MV Sepik Spirit has a truely 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
Sun, 23 & Mon 24 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 anthropoligists like Margaret Mead since the area was first visited. Part of the mystery and attraction of the Sepik people is their amazing carvings, now famous the world over (BLD) Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Tue, 25 Aug.	Your cruise ends here.You disembark and transfered by boat from the Sepik Spirit to timbunke Airstrip for Your Flight to Mount Hagen. Meet/Greet and atransfer to the highlander hotel for a sitdown lunch awaiting your onward flight. Afternoon transfer from Highlander Hotel to the Kagamuga airport to your flight to Port Moresby. Meet/Greet and transfer to your Hotel (BLD) Overnight Holiday Inn.
Wed, 26 Aug.	You will be transferred to your international flight by Trans Niugini Tours staff.(B)

INFORMATION
LAND COST:	US$7451.00 per person - (twin share room basis)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:	US$819.00 per person (Single throughout except twin share on the MV Sepik Spirit and Rondon Ridge).
LAND COST INCLUDES:	Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on 13 August to breakfast on 26 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$1423.00  per person Monday 17 August Mount Hagen/Ambua Thursday 20 August Ambua/Karawari Tuesday 25 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 and ticket the Air Charter flights. The Air Niugini flights you are to book and ticket are: Friday, 14 August PX180 PORT MORESBY/MOUNT HAGEN Tuesday, 25 August PX183 MOUNT HAGEN/PORT MORESBY