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Goroka Festival And Asaro Mudmen Day Trip 4-Night Tour - Bir

Goroka Festival And Asaro Mudmen Day Trip 4-Night Tour - Bir

This tour includes:

Transport

Road transfers are included.

Guide

This trip is organized and run by Christopher Bartlett, the founder of Indigo Safaris and Best of PNG. He has attended every festival since 2010 and has been leading tours to the festival since 2011. Christopher is also a professional photographer, and is on hand to give practical tips to help you get the most out of the incredible photo opportunities on this trip.

Accommodation

4 nightsโ€™ accommodation at the Bird of Paradise Hotel, transfers, VIP passes, Asaro Mudmen day tour.

Not included:

Meals

Meals are not included. Breakfast and dinner are available at the hotel, lunch on Friday is provided, and on Saturday and Sunday there is food at the showgrounds that can be purchased very cheaply.

Flights

Flights are not included but can be booked through us after booking the tour. Return flights from Port Moresby for these dates are around $500 USD currently.

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Itinerary of your trip Goroka Festival And Asaro Mudmen Day Trip 4-Night Tour - Bir

  • Day 1 Arrival In Goroka, Transfer To Accommodation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Goroka, Transfer To Accommodation

      Today you will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation.

  • Day 2 Asaro Mudmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Asaro Mudmen

      This morning you will be picked up by coach and taken to the Asaro Valley, 45 minutes from Goroka. Here you will spend the day with your guide attending the Best of PNG Asaro Mudmen day. You will learn about Asaro history and culture through performances and demonstrations. Lunch is included. At the end of the day, return to Goroka. 

  • Day 3 Goroka Highlands Cultural Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Goroka Highlands Cultural Festival

      From 9 AM, groups from around the highlands and beyond will enter the showgrounds in central Goroka, adorned with their traditional dress. It is a riot of colour and sound. As a VIP pass holder, you have access to the showgrounds as the groups come in, and can take as many pictures and videos as you desire. Once the last group is in, around midday, the gates are opened for the local visitors to enter, creating an amazing atmosphere. You can stay in the field, or retire to the shaded seating at the grandstand. 

  • Day 4 Goroka Highlands Cultural Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Goroka Highlands Cultural Festival

      From 9 AM, groups from around the highlands and beyond will enter the showgrounds in central Goroka, adorned with their traditional dress. It is a riot of colour and sound. As a VIP pass holder, you have access to the showgrounds as the groups come in, and can take as many pictures and videos as you desire. Once the last group is in, around midday, the gates are opened for the local visitors to enter, creating an amazing atmosphere. You can stay in the field, or retire to the shaded seating at the grandstand. 

  • Day 5 Drop Off At The Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drop Off At The Airport

      You will be transfered to the airport.

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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

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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