Papua New Guinea

Departure by international flight to Singapore.

The departure day depends on the final time of the flight to Papua New Guinea, from PhotoTravel we recommend staying one night before in Singapore, this way we rest and make sure not to miss the connection to Port Moresby (optional and not included the night in Singapore)

In the late afternoon, our flight to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea departs.

Night on board.

We land in Port Moresby, after the entry procedures in the country, we connect with the domestic flight to Tari, transfer by vehicle to South Koroba, Hetamali Village, where we will have the first contact with the Huli Wigmen.

Eco Lodge, A.D

After breakfast, photo session with the Huli Wigmen next to Ambua Makara Waterfall and jungle; visit the Huli shamans and widows. The Huli Wigmen are an indigenous Melanesian ethnic group residing in Hela Province in Papua New Guinea.
They speak mainly Huli and Tok Pisin. They are one of the largest cultural groups in Papua New Guinea, numbering over 250,000 people.
The Huli are well aware of their history and folklore, as evidenced by their knowledge of genealogy and family traditions, including their impressive headdresses made with their own hair and birds of paradise.

Eco Lodge, A.D

After breakfast we will travel by bus through the Highlands, crossing the provinces of Hela and Jiwaka, until we reach our next destination: Mount Hagen.

Accommodation at Hostel A.D

After breakfast we drive to Polge in the Waghi Valley to photograph the Melpa women’s cultural group with their colorful decorations, we will continue our way to the Simbu province of Mindima village, we will meet the members of the Chimbu Skeleton Tribe, Papua New Guinea.
The Chimbu skeleton people, an ethnic and linguistic group of about 180,000 inhabitants, first came into contact with the Western world in 1933.
The Chimbu used to be painted to psychologically intimidate their enemies, but today it is only a theatrical tradition.

Eco Lodge Mindima Village. A.D

In the morning, we continue our Photo Tour to Papua New Guinea towards Goroka where we will enjoy a spectacular drive through the highlands.

Today we dedicate the day to visit the Asaro Mudmen Warriors, where they will perform a performance of how they chased away their enemies and protected their fertile lands.

In the afternoon we will walk to the Mt Gurupok cave with the Mudmen Warriors for a sunset photo shoot.

Lodge A.D Accommodation

After breakfast we head to Goroka, where we will enjoy the atmosphere prior to the Goroka Sing Sing Festival.

Lodge A.D Accommodation

Today is the big day, the Goroka Cultural Show awaits us. Also known as the Goroka Sing Sing Highland Festival, it is the largest tribal gathering or Sing-Sing of the year, with up to 130 groups dancing and singing over two days. With our VIP passes we will have privileged access to the tribes to take pictures in the morning and then enjoy the atmosphere with the tens of thousands of locals in the afternoon.

Lodge A.D Accommodation

First thing in the morning we will return to the Sing Sing Festival in Goroka, where we will take the opportunity to have a quieter photo session.

In the afternoon, after lunch we will continue our adventure to Mt Hagen where we spend the night.

Lodge A.D Accommodation

In the morning we will visit the high villages of the Jiwaka region, in the afternoon visit the Komblo one of the most spectacular ethnic groups that are characterized by their blue paintings.

Lodge M.P Accommodation

After breakfast, early in the morning transfer to Mt Hagen airport, flight to the capital Port Moresby.

Accommodation Hotel, A.D

Transfer to Port Moresby airport flight to Singapore, from PhotoTravel we recommend spending a night in Singapore. The flights of the Niugini company are characterized by continuous delays in their internal and international flights.

Return, we must confirm flight schedules, end of the Photo Trip to Papua New Guinea.