4 days tour

Kenu And Kundu Festival

Kenu And Kundu Festival

This tour includes:

Meals

4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Transport

Private Airport Transfers Private transportation

Others

All activities as per itinerary Entrance fees, sightseeing and permits

Accommodation

4 nights Accommodation

Guide

English speaking local guide

Not included:

Others

International and domestic flights Visas Travel and medical insurance All services, meals other than those indicated above Personal porters Any changes to the proposed and confirmed program. All items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips etc

Insurance

Full Comprehensive Travel Insurance is mandatory for this tour

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Kenu And Kundu Festival

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Milne Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Milne Bay

      Welcome to Papua New Guinea. Upon arrival in Gurney, Milne Bay, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

      Alotau Highlights Tour

      Enjoy lunch before setting off this afternoon to enjoy an Alotau Highlights tour. Take in and understand the beauty, history and culture of this lively town. Visit Top Town Lookout for panoramic views over the bay. Continuing on, experience some cultural demonstrations as well as a variety of arts and crafts demonstrations. Drive to the centre of town where you will then spend time exploring the local produce markets. Stroll around the colourful stalls and marvel at the bananas, taro and sweet potatoes, staples of the Melanesian diet, as well as watermelon, peanuts, cucumbers and mangoes. Return to your hotel.

      Meals

      Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Asurina Lodge or Alotau Waterfront Lodge (or similar)

      Services

      Private airport transfer

      Private vehicle and English-speaking guide

      Alotau Highlights Tour

  • Day 2 Day 2-3: Kenu & Kundu Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-3: Kenu & Kundu Festival

      Kenu & Kundu Festival

      After an early breakfast, by 8.00am you will be transported into the local village by traditional canoes for the Kenu and Kundu Festival in beautiful Alotau, Milne Bay Province.

      Over the next two days at the festival arena, you will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of this extraordinary celebration. The festival is a small and welcoming cultural celebration, offering you the chance to connect with the local community and engage directly with performers from across the provinceโ€™s more than 600 islands, some who travel over 500km to join the event.

      The exhilarating opening ceremony sees the arrival of the convoy of canoes (kenu) arriving around the headland to the beat of their drums (kendu), having assembled at Wawgawaga village the previous day. The canoes are each intricately carved and painted to reflect the identity and stories of the communities they represent, and meticulously crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations by the ancestors of the Milne Bay people. These canoes arenโ€™t just vesselsโ€”theyโ€™re symbols of cultural pride and historical significance. A highlight of the festival is the thrilling canoe race, where traditional war canoes compete in a fierce and exhilarating spectacle.

      Beyond the races, youโ€™ll experience vibrant traditional sing-sings, where tribes from across the province showcase their unique dances and songs, adorned in elaborate costumes featuring feather headdresses and accessories, shell jewellery, and face paint. Each performance is a living expression of centuries-old traditions, brought to life with a modern twist.

      The food exchanges, particularly the famous Yam exchange, are another fascinating aspect of the festival. This practice, rooted in ancient trading customs, highlights the importance of yams as a symbol of wealth and prosperity in the local culture. The food exchange plays a vital role, not only providing food for performers and visiting tourists but also reinforcing economic ties between the islands. Goods such as piles of yams, fruits, vegetables, and woven items are bartered and traded, circulating in all directions.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Asurina Lodge or Alotau Waterfront Lodge (or similar)

      Services

      Private vehicle and English-speaking guide

      Kenu & Kundu Festival

  • Day 3 Day 4: Keleton Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Keleton Island

      Keleton Island Retreat Visit

      Set off this morning from Alotau to Keleton Island Retreat where you will spend the morning relaxing on the stunning beach and swimming in the pristine waters.

      Closing Ceremony โ€“ Kenu & Kundu Festival

      Enjoy lunch on the island before returning to the mainland for the closing ceremony of the festival.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Asurina Lodge or Alotau Waterfront Lodge or similar

      Services

      Keleton Island Retreat Visit

      Kenu & Kundu Festival

  • Day 4 Day 5: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Departure

      Day 5 โ€“ Departure

      Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and time at leisure until you are transferred to the airport to meet your onward flight.

      Meals

      Breakfast

      Services

      Private Airport Transfer

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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