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Best of Papua New Guinea: Authentic Local Travel Tour
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PNG LOCAL TOURS
Duration
5h 30min
Meeting point
Airport is the meeting point
Languages
English
From €1500.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Here's the updated plan from Goroka to Mt. Hagen, living with tribes and vibing with locals:
Day 1: Goroka to Asaro Valley
- Drive to Asaro Valley (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Meet the Asaro Mudmen tribe
- Participate in traditional mud festival prep (get muddy!)
- Overnight with a local family in Asaro village
Day 2: Asaro Valley
- Learn traditional Asaro dancing and singing
- Visit local gardens and learn about sweet potato farming
- Participate in a sing-sing (traditional gathering)
- Overnight with the Asaro tribe
Day 3: Asaro to Simbu
- Drive to Simbu (approx. 2-3 hours)
- Meet the Simbu tribe, known for their skeleton and dust shaker traditions
- Learn about Simbu's unique insect hunting practices (they're known to hunt beetles and other insects as a delicacy)
- Participate in traditional activities like: dust shaking ceremonies (using dried leaves to create rhythmic sounds), insect hunting with locals (learn which insects are edible and how to prepare them)
- Overnight with a local Simbu family
Day 4: Simbu
- Explore local Simbu culture and traditions
- Visit a local market and try traditional food (maybe try some grilled insects?)
Day 1: Goroka to Asaro Valley
- Drive to Asaro Valley (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Meet the Asaro Mudmen tribe
- Participate in traditional mud festival prep (get muddy!)
- Overnight with a local family in Asaro village
Day 2: Asaro Valley
- Learn traditional Asaro dancing and singing
- Visit local gardens and learn about sweet potato farming
- Participate in a sing-sing (traditional gathering)
- Overnight with the Asaro tribe
Day 3: Asaro to Simbu
- Drive to Simbu (approx. 2-3 hours)
- Meet the Simbu tribe, known for their skeleton and dust shaker traditions
- Learn about Simbu's unique insect hunting practices (they're known to hunt beetles and other insects as a delicacy)
- Participate in traditional activities like: dust shaking ceremonies (using dried leaves to create rhythmic sounds), insect hunting with locals (learn which insects are edible and how to prepare them)
- Overnight with a local Simbu family
Day 4: Simbu
- Explore local Simbu culture and traditions
- Visit a local market and try traditional food (maybe try some grilled insects?)
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Goroka Local Expert Guide
- Entry Tickets
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Fuel
- 3x meals
- Guide
- Sites
On arrival
Pickup is available upon your arrival.
Things to note
Give arrival time and date 1 week early.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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