Mount Hagen Discoverer Show Tour
Tour Introduction
The Discoverer program provides a unique opportunity to discover the culture and ecosystems of the world’s second largest island – New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is a veritable smorgasbord of colour, culture and excitement. The highlight of the Discoverer program is attendance at the famous Mount Hagen Cultural Show, a world famous cultural gathering of many of the opulently decorated cultural groups of this incredibly diverse land. The program also includes two nights stay at Karawari Lodge in the Sepik region and two nights at the new Lake Murray Lodge. Accommodation during the Mount Hagen Cultural show weekend is at the Highlander Hotel.
Full Itinerary
Depart Singapore on Air Niugini flight to Port Moresby.
Includes In-flight Meals.
Arrive in Port Moresby, where you will be met by Trans Niugini Tours staff and transferred to the Stanley Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Staying at Stanley Hotel. Includes Dinner.
Transfer to the airport for Air Nuigini flight 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. Transfer t to the Highlander Hotel. Afternoon pre-show program at Rondon Ridge in preparation for the Mount Hagen
Staying at Highlander Hotel. Includes All Meals.
Today is spent exploring the Mount Hagen Show – world famous for its colour, culture and vibrancy. It is a truly spectacular event. The diversity of the coastal, lowland and highlands sing sing groups at the Hagen show reflects the incredible diversity of Papua New Guinea’s landscape.
Staying at Highlander Hotel. Includes All Meals.
Another full day to experience the spectacular Mount Hagen Show.
Staying at Highlander Hotel. Includes All Meals.
Transfer to the airport and take charter flight to Karawari. Met on arrival and transfer by jet boat to Karawari lodge. Sat upon a ridge on the edge of the Karawari River, the lodge boasts spectacular views over dense tropical jungle as far as the eye can see. This is an area of vast alluvial floodplains, laced with narrow waterways. The Karawari people are the most remote of the floodplains communities. After lunch transfer to the Kundiman village to observe a sago making demonstration (sago is a staple food for the river communities).
Staying at Karawari Lodge. Includes All Meals.
Enjoy a full day of guided excursions 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 birdlife along the rivers and nearby lakes. The various excursions will enhance your understanding of traditional village culture.
Staying at Karawari Lodge. Includes All Meals.
Transfer to the airstrip and fly by charter flight to Lake Murray. Transfer Lake Murray Lodge for lunch. After lunch enjoy an afternoon tour visiting local villages.
Staying at Lake Murray Lodge. Includes All Meals.
Full day cultural tour exploring the waterways of Lake Murray. Visit local villages in one of the remotest parts of Papua New Guinea.
Staying at Lake Murray Lodge. Includes All Meals.
Transfer to the airstrip and fly by charter flight to Mount Hagen. Transfer to Rondon Ridge for lunch. Afternoon guided nature walk on the trails around the lodge
Staying at Rondon Ridge. Includes All Meals.
Pick up from the lodge and transfer to the airport for flight to Port Moresby. Connect with Air Niugini flight to Singapore.
Includes In-flight Meals.
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Karawari Lodge
Overview
Perched upon an isolated ridge amid a huge expanse of lowland rainforest in one of the remotest parts of PNG, attractive Karawari Lodge can only be reached by boat, and light aircraft which land at its private airstrip. It is the highest grade accommodation in the area.
Accommodation is in rustic yet comfortable cottages built of local bush materials. The main building, in the shape of a haus tambaran (spirit house of the local Arambak people) contains a dining area, lounge and bar. There is 220-volt electricity, hot water showers, ceiling fans, mosquito netted beds and veranda with a beautiful vista.
Wake up to the chattering of lorikeets and eclectus parrots and enjoy a programme of tours which include guided walks, boat trips and cultural displays.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Dining room, lounge, bar, electricity, ceiling fans, mosquito nets and verandas.
Local Wildlife
The bird watching in the area is superb, much of it observable from the lodge. At least 229 species have been recorded in the area, including twelve-wire bird of paradise and various species of cockatoos, parrots, hornbills and water birds. The forest also contains a large diversity of orchids and amphibians.
Optional Activities
Excursions to local villages, cultural displays, river boat trips, bird watching and forest hikes. For the adventurous, overnight stays in the local village can be arranged.
Lake Murray Lodge
Overview
Located on the banks of Lake Murray – the largest lake in PNG, stretching over 2000 square kilometres – this new lodge features 12 wooden cabins raised on stilts along the shoreline. Each features king or twin beds, ceiling fans, modern en-suite bathrooms and covered verandas overlooking the lake. The lodge is 100% solar powered and provides 24hr electricity plus plenty of hot water.
The large main building comprises a large dining room, bar and wraparound veranda providing superb views over the lake. Opposite the lodge is a large expanse of lowland rainforest providing good opportunities for birdwatching with possible sightings including sulphur crested cockatoo, palm cockatoo, king bird-of-paradise, Raggiana bird-of-paradise and occasionally southern cassowary.
The lake itself is home to a large number of water birds including Australian Ibis, paradise kingfisher, white-bellied sea-eagle, magpie goose, green pygmy-goose and Australian pelican. There is excellent fishing here (catch and release) for black bass, barramundi and saratoga.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Dining room, lounge, bar, 24hr electricity, ceiling fans, mosquito nets and verandas.
Local Wildlife
Forest birds include sulphur crested cockatoo, palm cockatoo, king bird-of-paradise, Raggiana bird-of-paradise and occasionally southern cassowary. Water birds include Australian Ibis, paradise kingfisher, white-bellied sea-eagle, magpie goose, green pygmy-goose and Australian pelican.
Optional Activities
Excursions to local villages, cultural displays, river boat trips, bird watching and forest hikes.
Highlander Hotel
Overview
Located in Mount Hagen, the hotel is set with beautiful tropical gardens within secure surroundings. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation in spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
The Palmuri restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The hotel has an outdoor heated swimming pool and gymnasium as well as two bars and a small souvenir shop.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gymnasium and souvenir shop
Optional Activities
Bird and wildlife watching excursions in the local rainforest and cultural activities.
The Stanley Hotel and Suites
Overview
The Stanley Hotel and Suites is a modern, luxurious accommodation option in Waigani – the Government and Commercial heart of Port Moresby. Directly connected to Port Moresby’s only integrated shopping complex, Vision City Mega Mall, guests have easy access to restaurants, bars, a bank, cinema and nightclub. With well-appointed standard and deluxe rooms offering five star amenities, and even more luxurious suites providing access to the exclusive club lounge, the Stanley has everything guests may need for a comfortable and convenient stay in the city.
Many rooming options are available, from standard twins to deluxe and executive Kings, to corner and junior suites and the Presidential suite on the top floor. Rooms offer commanding views of either the beautiful pool area or the Owen Stanley mountain range. Guests staying in suites have exclusive access to the Executive Club Lounge facilities as well as kitchens and dining areas. The hotel has six impressive dining options, ranging from buffets at the Green Haus Restaurant, to snacks on the pool deck, to fine dining in the Silver Leaf. Meals are also served in the Club Lounge, and the Mezz Bar on the 19th floor serves exquisite cocktails.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
The hotel has six dining options, a cocktail bar, conference facilities, a ballroom, a 40-metre lap outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym and grocery store. Rooms have either queen, king or super king beds, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes and slippers, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, mini-bar, TV, air conditioning, luxury toiletries, coffee and tea facilities, telephone, alarm clock, iron and board, en-suite bathroom and work desk. Suites also have dining rooms and kitchens and provide access to the executive club lounge facilities.
Optional Activities
Due to its premium location, the Stanley is a great base from which to explore the local attractions of Papua New Guinea's capital city. Visit the nature park or adventure park for a fun day out, or rent a boat to visit fisherman's island. The new harbourside development feature five great restaurants. Alternatively, on-site, guests can relax on the large pool decking, indulge in a spa treatment or use the gym.
Rondon Ridge
Overview
Rondon Ridge is a modern lodge situated at 7100 feet on Kum Mountain, near Mt Hagen, enjoying magnificent views of the Hagen Range, Mount Giluwe, the Sepik Divide, the Baiyer Gap and Wahgi Valley. The climate is one of pleasant, spring-like weather. Guests are accommodated in spacious, simply decorated rooms, each featuring 180-degree views, modern bathroom, electric blankets and duvets for the cool highland evenings. The main building houses the lounge, bar, dining room, conference centre and is warmed by a cosy fireplace. There is 24-hour electricity supplied by its own hydroelectric power plant.
Rondon Ridge is a 40-minute drive from Mount Hagen and close to pristine rainforest,. There are abundant orchids and amphibians. This is the land of the Melpa tribe and visitors can observe their traditional customs and lifestyles.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurant, bar, lounge, 24-hour electricity, conference centre, electric blankets, seating area and TV and a fireplace.
Local Wildlife
180 bird species including Macgregors’s bowerbird and brown sicklebill, and 10 species of bird of paradise including Stephanie’s astrapia, the superb bird of paradise and King of Saxony. Amphibians and orchids are abundant. Mammals are present but are extremely difficult to see.
Optional Activities
Bird and wildlife watching excursions in the local rainforest and cultural activities such as visits to Melpa villages.
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Departure Dates
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Adult Price
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Travel Information
Are International Flights Included?
Yes
Flight Info:
Return flights with Air Niugini from Singapore to Port Moresby are included. Please enquire for flight fares from London Heathrow.
Best Visited:
May to October
Are you ATOL Registered?
Yes. This means we are legally able to book your international flights in conjunction with your ground arrangements so you can book with us with complete confidence. Read more about our ATOL license here.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
Extensions and other airline options are possible, please ask for more details.
If you have any questions regarding this Tour, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Of all the very special places in the world, Papua New Guinea is unique. Those happy, honest, open people and the spectacular natural world they inhabit deserve protection and censervation.
