Momase Discoverer Tours (Tour Code: DT-M12)
The Momase Discoverer package takes one through three provinces in the Momase region of Papua New Guinea - Morobe, Madang and Sepik. These three prefectures have some of the most complex cultures, traditions and languages that marvel both academics and travelers all over the world. Throughout this tour one will be provided with an unforgettable experience of encountering complex cultures, and traditions and encounter the raw ecological beauty of the Momase region of PNG.
| Program Overview |
Commencing Day (s): |
Mondays and Fridays |
Number of Nights: |
Twelve (12) |
Tour Availability: |
All year around from 2011 to 2012 |
Places to Visit: |
Bulolo, Aseki, Lae, Bogia, Manam Islands and the Sepik River |
Tour Extensions: |
Program can be extended to the Highlands for 4 additional nights. |
12 nights brief itinerary overview: Port Moresby, Bulolo/Aseki, Lae, Madang (Bogia and Manam Island) and Wewak/Sepik River. (This program can be extended to the Highlands for 4 additional nights).
Day 1: International flight/Port Moresby/Bulolo
Arrive from international flight and board flight CG1520 at 15:30 for Bulolo. Arrive at 16:15. Overnight at Pine Lodge. (D)
Day 2: Bulolo/Aseki
Transfer to the Aseki area to see the Kuku Kuku people and visit the mummies kept over hundreds of generations. In the afternoon drive back to Pine Lodge and overnight. (BLD)
Day 3: Bulolo/Gabensis/Lae
Transfer to Lae. En route stop at Gabensis area for village and cultural discovery tours. Proceed to Lae in the afternoon and overnight at the Lae International Hotel. (BLD)
Day 4: Lae/Madang
Half day tour of Lae and its surrounding highlights before boarding Airlines PNG flight CG1600 to Madang. On arrival check into Madang Resort and overnight. (BLD)
Day 5: Madang/Bogia
Transfer to Bogia District along the Northcoast Highway and begin exploring the villages, its people and their cultures and traditions. In the afternoon settle in and overnight at Anua Negu Lodge. (BLD)
Day 6: Bogia/Manam Island
Transfer by boat to Manam Volcanic Island for a full day expedition. In the afternoon transfer back to the mainland and overnight at Anua Negu Lodge. (BLD)
Day 7. Bogia
Today full day tours in Bogia including visiting several villages, the people and their cultures and traditions. Overnight at Anua Negu. (BLD)
Day 8: Bogia/Madang/Wewak
Transfer to Madang and board flight PX126 at 16:35 for Wewak. Overnight at In-Wewak Boutique Hotel. (BLD)
Day 9: Wewak/Kanganamun
Transfer to Pagwi for your canoe expedition. Visit the oldest Haus Tambaran along the Sepik River and overnight at Kanganamun Guest House. (BLD)
Day 10: Kanganamun/Palambe/Kamanabit
Visit Palambe by motorize canoe and hike inland for about 30 minutes and exploring the Palembe villages and see the Haus Tambaran, its people and their traditions and cultures. Overnight Kamanabit village guest house. (BLD)
Day 11: Kamanabit/Chambri Lakes
Continue journey into Chambri Lake by motorized canoe and see potteries of all sizes, shapes, colors and patterns. Overnight at Kamanabit village house. (BLD)
Day 12: Kamanabit/Wewak
Bid farewell to your friendly hosts at Kamanabit village and transfer to Pagwi and onto Wewak. Overnight at In-Wewak Boutique Hotel. (BLD)
Day 13: Wewak/Port Moresby
Board flight PX 125 at 06:00 for Port Moresby for your next destination. END OF PROGRAM or for EXTENSION to the Highlands see below.
For detailed itinerary and costing download the pdf  here or just e-mail us!
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EXTENDED PROGRAM
Highlands Odyssey. (Tour Code: ET-H12)
In this extended program you will be visiting the Highlands region of PNG including Goroka and Mt Hagen and parts of Simbu and Enga provinces. Highlights of this program including an encounter with the Asaro Mud-men of Goroka and several other tribal groups in Mt Hagen plus birding, wildlife and nature tours in Kumul Lodge.
4 nights brief itinerary overview: Wewak, Goroka, Simbu, Mt Hagen and Kumul Lodge.
Day 13: Wewak/Goroka
Board flight PX125 to Port Moresby at 06:00 and get your connection flight to Goroka on flight PX960 at 09:30. Half day tour in Goroka including Asaro Mudmen and villages. Overnight at Pacific Gardens Hotel. (LD)
Day 14: Goroka/Mt Hagen
Transfer by road to Mt Hagen. En route village and cultural tours in Simbu Province. Overnight at Highlander Hotel. (BLD)
Day 15: Mt Hagen (Rugli Village)
Transfer to Rugli village for village and cultural tours. Afternoon transfer to Kumul Lodge and overnight. (BLD)
Day 16: Mt Hagen/Kumul Lodge
Full day Kumul Lodge birding and wildlife discovery tours. Overnight at Kumul Lodge. (BLD)
Day 17: Mt Hagen/Port Moresby
Transfer to the airport and board flight PX181 to Port Moresby. The flight departs at 10:30 and arrives at 11:30. (B) END OF PROGRAM.
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