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Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the art, colour and dance of Rabaul’s Mask Festival
- Uncover the history of Rabaul - from German & Australian Colonial capital, to Japanese war-time stronghold
- See the smouldering Mt Tavurvur overlooking Rabaul, and have the chance climb to the volcanic crater
- Paddle the tropical fjords of Tufi in an outrigger canoe
- Search for Birds of Paradise in the Western Highlands
- Learn about traditions of witchcraft & sorcery, see the Asaro Mudmen, and experience a traditional Moo-moo in the Highlands
- Cruise, snorkel or dive the waters of the Coral Triangle
- Visit the National Museum and see the Motu stilted villages in Port Moresby
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- 10 nights’ accommodation, twin-share
- All meals, except as listed below
- Standard drinks with meals
- Gratuities for local guides
- Activities & events as outlined in the itinerary
- Internal economy air transfers within PNG
- Transportation & transfers within PNG
- Services of experienced guide & local guides
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Matching with the arrival of the morning flights into Port Moresby, our journey begins with a half day tour of PNG’s fast-growing capital city. We’ll visit the traditional Motu stilt villages perched over the sea, see the distinctive Parliament House and witness the e...
A return flight to the capital gives us a chance to further explore Port Moresby, on a half day guided tour. A visit to the National Museum and Art Gallery gives us a deeper appreciation of this fascinating area of the world - one of the cradles of agriculture in the ...
A quick morning boat ride and transfer has us back at the airport for our flight to East New Britain and the spectacular islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. Rabaul lies on the shores of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. With stunning waters, and the dr...
A late morning flight takes us from Rabaul to Port Moresby, with time for lunch at the very lovely Airways Hotel before our afternoon flight to Tufi, in Oro Province. Tufi is one of the more remote areas of Papua New Guinea, often described as “Scandinavia in the Trop...
Following breakfast we fly to Port Moresby for our onward flights.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International flights to and from PNG
- Dinner on 2 nights
- Drinks outside meal times, or premium drinks with meals
- Visas, insurance, airport taxes
- Diving, fishing, or other optional activities
- Items of a personal nature
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To reserve your tour, we require a deposit of AUD$1,500 per person within 7 days of booking. The balance of your payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If reserving your tour within 90 days of departure, full payment is required within 72 hours of booking.
If you must cancel your reservation, the cancellation fees are as follows:
- If Days prior to departure is 90+, then Cancellation fee is AUD $500
- If Days prior to departure is 61–90, then Cancellation fee is 25% of trip price
- If Days prior to departure is 31–60, then Cancellation fee is 50% of trip price
- If Days prior to departure is 0–30, then Cancellation fee is 100% of trip price
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