4 days tour

Papua New Guinea Goroka Cultural Festival

Papua New Guinea Goroka Cultural Festival

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Accommodation in twin/ double rooms, 2-star

Transport

Airport transfers in Goroka and local transport included

Guide

Local guides and dedicated No Limit Adventures Tour Leader

Meals

3 x Breakfast 2 x Lunch 3 x Dinner

Not included:

Flights

Domestic flights between Port Moresby and Goroka are excluded.

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Papua New Guinea Goroka Cultural Festival

  • Day 1 Goroka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Goroka

      Welcome to Papua New Guinea. Arrive into Goroka, the heart of the Eastern Highlands. Upon arrival transfer to your accommodation. Check in and free time. (D)

  • Day 2 Goroka Cultural Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Goroka Cultural Festival

      After breakfast depart for the showgrounds where the Goroka Show will take place. The Goroka Show is an annual festival that has been taking place since the 50โ€™s. This fantastic event presents the opportunity for visitors to witness different tribes from all over the country who gather to display their culture, song and dance in rich colourful costumes, headpieces and magnificently painted bodies. 

      Once the show winds down for the afternoon we visit Asaro Village. Witness the famous Asaro Mudmen present a cultural performance. The Asaro Mudmen are famous for wearing fierce looking masks, with their bodies covered in white mud which made them look like ghosts emerging from the morning mist, when attacking their rival tribes. After the sing sing visit the โ€œMens Hausโ€ and take a stroll through the village, mingling with the locals. Return to your accommodation and free time. Packed lunch provided to take to the show. (B,L,D) 


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

      Goroka Cultural Festival

      Enjoy the second day of the show today. Take in all the song and dance the local Highlanders have to offer. Early afternoon we transfer to Kennedi Village for an afternoon spent with the locals. Try your hand at archery, see a traditional sing-sing and help prepare a traditional lunch, called Mumu, where food is placed in the ground, covered by hot rocks and banana leaves. Return to your accommodation late afternoon. Free time. (B,L,D)

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

      Goroka

      Check out by 10am. Today is the end of the tour. Transfer to the airport for your outbound flight from PNG. Optionally choose to travel to another region of Papua New Guinea. (B)

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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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