Papua New Guinea, The Land of the Unexpected

• Tufi: a unique landscape characterised by deep volcanic fjords and transparent waters, Tufi is only accessible by air and sea. Diving, snorkelling and kayaking ... water visibility exceeds 30m so it’s quintessential South Pacific. Accessible village tours, locally cateredbeach BBQ’s and Harbour Tours also on offer.

• The Bismarcks: A favourite region for its coastal and cultural laid-back charms. Here you can experience Turtle Conservation, amazing surf, a Kabakon Survivor experience, Volcano climb, kayaking and cycling. Think contemporary coastal Papua New Guinea, with ample culture to excite.

• Sepik River: Over 1100km long, the Sepik River is PNG’s answer to the Amazon. Linguistically and culturaly diverse with deep traditions and superstitions. We often journey its waters in dugout canoe: an immersive experience of life on the river for locals, plus front row seats to the magic of its people’s cultural traditions. Think pure cultural exchange.

• The Highlands: When people think of PNG, it is often imagery from the Highlands that comes to mind. Witchcraft, sorcery, ancient agriculture and tool making techniques continue today. A bird watcher’s paradise with ample Birds of Paradise to see. The Highlands is thick jungle, deep culture and high energy.

• Maline Bay: Over 600 islands make up the Milne Bay province. Mainland Alotau is the provincial capital and home to a favourite cultural festival, the yearly Canoe and Drum Festival in November. Milne Bay is famous for its carving, music and creativity – there’s abundant war history here, matrilineal societies and pristine diving, snorkelling and island-hopping opportunities.

• Port Moresby: PNG’s capital city is currently riding a wave of construction, economic growth and glimpses of visionary decision makers. It’s a young city starting to gather some momentum and offers historic and cultural insights as well as an intriguing glimpse into the future of this amazing country.
   

Yeah, but what is it really like? Depending on you. For the slightly more cautious, a 5-day fjords and jungles itinerary is an easy option to combine with an Australian itinerary. You'll get a chance to experience a couple of very different regions. For someone interested in the many diverse experiences, landscapes and cultures, an itinerary of around 10 to 14 days will provide a great chance to delve deeper. Think rich and diverse cultures of the Highlands, swimming in pristine coral reefs beside a smoking volcano, paddling tropical fjords, and learning about the still-practiced customs of witchcraft and sorcery. For the adventurous, this is where we can really go to town! From learning how to survive on a South Sea Island with help from the local villagers, to helping in turtle conservation, paddling a dug-out down the Sepik River, or cruising the islands on a Super Yacht, we think we've got most things covered.
 
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