8 days tour

Turtle Conservation Papua New Guinea

Turtle Conservation Papua New Guinea

This tour includes:

Guide

Program is fully supervised

Accommodation

7-nights accommodation in budget twin-share bungalow, share facilities

Transport

Return airport transfers in Kavieng, boat transfers while doing conservation related tasks

Meals

3 meals per day + drinking water, coffee, tea

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Itinerary of your trip Turtle Conservation Papua New Guinea

  • Day 1 Day 1: Port Moresby - Kavieng
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Port Moresby - Kavieng

      Welcome to Papua New Guinea - the Land of the Unexpected. Arrive into POrt Moresby, the capital of PNG. Catch your connecting flight to tropical Kavieng in the New Ireland Province. Upon arrival you will be met by the Lissenung Island Turtle Conservation staff and transferred to the island. Transfer time is approx. 30 minutes. Check in and relax - You are in paradise! (D)

  • Day 2 Day 2-7: Lissenung Island Turtle Conservation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-7: Lissenung Island Turtle Conservation

      Immerse yourself into island life. Over the next 7 days you will be teaming up with the turtle conservation staff. Daily activities will include monitoring local islands for new turtle nests, relocating nests to Lissenung Island if found, tagging turtles (if required at the time), beach clean ups, general maintenance on the island as well as Coral Watch surveys undertaken at different parts of the reef around the island. Moreover, you will also help out with the recording of data i.e. all eggs/ hatchlings are counted, a selected number of eggs/ hatchlings of each nest are weighed and measured. The data gives an average indication of the whole nest. If a nest hatches assist with the release of the turtles. During the week you will also visit one of the villages and talk about your own culture, your traditions as well as discuss the importance of recycling and correct rubbish disposal. Spending time with the friendly locals is an amazing cultural experience and could turn out to be one of the highlights of your stay. (B,L,D)

  • Day 3 Day 8: Kavieng - Port Moresby
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kavieng - Port Moresby

      Today is a very early start. You are transferred to kavieng Airport in time for your morning flight to Port Moresby and your connecting flight out of Papua New Guinea. (B)

      End of program.

      Tasks:

      Daily scanning of the local area for new turtle nests. Area includes local islands as well as Lissenung.

      Relocation of nest(s) if found - under strict supervision, full instructions provided

      Assistance in record and data collection/ keeping

      Daily hands on assistance with maintenance on the island

      Assistance in tagging turtles (under strict supervision)

      Daily Coral Watch surveys around the house reef monitoring coral health while snorkeling

      Beach clean-ups at local islands Ral and Edmago

      Cultural exchange: meet with local kids and talk about your home country, traditions and ways you and your community dispose of your rubbish eg. Recycling.


      Visa: a visa to PNG is obligatory and can be arranged upon arrival into PNG for Australian Citizens. Non-Australian Citizens may be able to obtain a visa on arrival. Please check prior to travel at: http://www.papuanewguinea.travel/passportvisainfo


      Note:

      This offer is valid until the end of 2019 pending availability of spaces

      Packages can be tailored according to individual requirements

      Flight connections to/ from Kavieng are available via Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns for anyone traveling via Australia. There are regular connections to PNG with Air Niugini from major international airports - Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and Bali.

      Optional surfing - great waves, uncrowded spots. Surf season is from November to April

      Optional scuba diving. Amazing diving year-round. Recommended dive level is OWD.

      Max. 2 persons per placement. With 1 pax single supplement charge applies.

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

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: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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