Wed, 13th Sep 2023                                   Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

• Duration: 10 days

• Age: Open

• Locations: Goroka, Rabaul & Port Moresby

• Experiences: Culture, Nature & History

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• 2 days guided land, water and cultural tour

• 2 days of Goroka cultural festival

• 4 days extended Rabaul tour​

• 1 day Port Moresby (transit/overnight to catch flights)

• 1 day of transiting to meet international flight

• Price includes four domestic airfares

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Day 1: Wednesday 13th September, 2023

Arrive in Papua New Guinea

• Pepeta tour staff will warmly welcome you at Jackson's International Airport, Port Moresby. They will assist with your luggage and transfer to your hotel, The Holiday Inn Express. 

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Day 2: Thursday 14th September, 2023

Domestic flight to Goroka

• Your Pepeta tour guide will assist with hotel check out, arrange your airport transfers and check in to your Goroka accommodation.    

• Our first day trip in Goroka starts after lunch with a visit to Goroka J.K. McCarthy Museum. This visit will give you an opportunity to see the combination of local
  tribal artifacts, World War 2 Memorabilia and a collection of photographs tracing local history. It gives you a perspective of Goroka then and now.

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Day 3: Friday 15th September, 2023

Attend the Goroka Show day 1

• Attend Goroka show with your Pepeta PNG tour Guide.

• Today is the big day of experiencing the cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea. The Goroka show is a well-known tribal gathering and cultural event. It is an annual event held during the country’s Independence Day (September,16) in the town of Goroka. Here you will experience the best of over 50 tribal colors who arrive at the show
  ground to display their singsings, music, dance and culture. In recent times, it has become a major attraction for both national and international tourists and remains one of the largest cultural events in Papua New Guinea.

• Great opportunity for tribal photographs.

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Day 4: Saturday 16th September, 2023

Attend the Goroka Show day 2

• Attend Goroka show with your Pepeta PNG tour Guide.

• Today is the big day of experiencing the cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea. The Goroka show is a well-known tribal gathering and cultural event. It is an annual event held during the country’s Independence Day (September,16) in the town of Goroka. Here you will experience the best of over 50 tribal colors who arrive at the show
  ground to display their singsings, music, dance and culture. In recent times, it has become a major attraction for both national and international tourists and remains one of the largest cultural events in Papua New Guinea.

• Great opportunity for tribal photographs.

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Day 5: Sunday 17th September, 2023

Half day tour of Goroka region

• Group trip to local attractions:

  • Village tour

  • Asaro Mudmen

  • Traditional Mumu cooking

  • Goroka town and surroundings tour

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Day 6: Monday 18th September, 2023

Flights to Rabaul

• A morning flight to Port Moresby and then an afternoon flight to Rabaul.

• Pepeta PNG staff will greet you at Port Moresby Airport and assist with transfer to your onward flight to Rabaul.

• Your local host will meet you at Kokopo airport and assist with transfer to your accommodation.

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Day 7: Tuesday  19th September, 2023

Full day tour of Rabaul/Kokopo region

• Group tour with experienced local guide: A full day, land tour of Rabaul/Kokopo region visiting some of the sites steeped in the history that has shaped the East New Britain of today. In an airconditioned vehicle you will visit old Rabaul town, learning about WWII history and the devastating 1994 volcanic eruptions before heading into Kokopo, the new town, to experience arguably the best market in PNG and visiting the WWII museum.

• One of the highlights of this tour will be a visit to the volcano hot springs and a view of the volcano site.

• The tour will stop for lunch at an agreed time.

• You will return to the resort in time to freshen up for dinner.

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Day 8: Wednesday 20th  September, 2023

Water Activities

• Dolphin swim and snorkeling at WW2 Japanese Zero fighter.​

  • An experience not to be missed! After a short boat ride you will arrive at a place where the dolphins congregate every day. Your friendly guides will assist you to get in the water with your snorkeling gear and while holding a rope attached to the boat, see these amazing animals swimming playfully alongside you. 

  • Following the dolphin swim you will be taken to the shallow water site where a Japanese Zero fighter was shot down during World War 2. Here you can snorkel in the clear water and view the remains of the crashed plane.

• In the afternoon you have a free choice of activities including kayaking, snorkeling, swimming in the pool, fish feeding or visit the Kokopo market.

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Day 9: Thursday 21st September, 2023

Optional activities

• Optional day tour activities available from the resort, such as:

  • Small Pidgin Island trip snorkel/swim (half day/full day option)​

  • ​Simpson harbor/ Bee Hive island cruise.

  • Scuba Diving or snorkelling

  • Village/Island tour (half/full day options)

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Day 10: Friday 22nd September, 2023

Flight to Port Moresby & depart for home

• An early morning flight back to Port Moresby to meet your international flight home

• Pepeta staff will meet you at Jackson's International Airport and assist with transfer to your international flight.

• If time permits a breakfast/lunch at a nearby cafe will be arranged.

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            A detailed itinerary will be provided at the time of booking.

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