5 days tour

Mount Hagen Show 2023

Mount Hagen Show 2023

This tour includes:

Transport

Transfers

Others

Show entry fees Tours including the Paiya Show and the Mt. Hagen Show Driver allowance

Meals

Meals are included

Accommodation

Accommodation is included The lodge has two floors. Its features include: private toilet and shower, multi channel TV, twin share beds โ€“ 1x big and a single bed, coffee making facilities, coffee table and a lounge chair, fridge and a veranda at the rear overlooking Mt. Hagen town

Guide

Local guide is included

Not included:

Others

Artifacts Drinks

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included Domestic flights (approximately $340 return, we can book these for you)

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Hagen Show 2023

  • Day 1 Thursday 17: Th August 2023 (Meals: Dinner On Arrival)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Thursday 17: Th August 2023 (Meals: Dinner On Arrival)

      Meet on arrival at Mt. Hagen airport and transfer to the lodge and check in. After check in brief tour of Mt. Hagen market, coffee and tea plantations and retire to hotel/lodge.  Continue with dinner and overnight. Overnight:  Travelerโ€™s Hut

  • Day 2 Friday 18: Th August 2023 (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Friday 18: Th August 2023 (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

      Early breakfast and transfer to Paiya village for the Paiya mini show. Paiya village is about 20kms - 45 minutesโ€™ drive from Mt. Hagen town.  Welcome by young girls (in traditional attire) on arrival, then explore village life and watch the performers who are carefully getting ready for the festival/dance.  You are free to take photos from the preparations to rehearsal and actual dance in the main arena.


      Paiya pre-show involves diverse groups from different parts of the province/country โ€“ expect to see 12 groups. Performers decorated with head dress/ wig, plumes of bird of paradise, body ornaments and grass skirts, face decorations with clay, charcoal and other traditional paints.  


      An opportunity to see them from preparation to actual show on the main arena followed with mock fighting using shields, bows and arrows, traditional marriage - exchanging pigs, money and other valuables.  The day ends with local cuisine called โ€œMumuโ€ prepared in an underground oven covered with hot stones, leaves and veggies.

      The Paiya mini show has been highly commended because of the village setting that perfectly blends with the environment and friendly people.   In the afternoon, retire to the lodge.

  • Day 3 Saturday 19: Th & Sunday 20Th August 2023 (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saturday 19: Th & Sunday 20Th August 2023 (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

      Early breakfast and transfer to Mt. Hagen show ground for the Mt. Hagen cultural show. This festival ordinarily involves more than 70 dancing groups from the Highlands and coastal PNG.  Transfer early in order to see the preparations before the performance. You will be allowed to enter the main arena with VIP badges.  

      You are free to take photos, watch the groups perform, shoot video, mingle with performers and learn about different cultures. In the afternoon retire to the lodge and refresh for few minutes and then continue to the Waghi valley for coffee and tea plantation visits and Mt. Hagen market, one of the best markets in PNG that sells mostly vegetables and fruits.

      Note: the same performers/dancers will appear on the next day โ€“ Sunday 18th.

  • Day 4 Monday 21: St August 2023 (Meals: Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Monday 21: St August 2023 (Meals: Breakfast)

      Breakfast and transfer 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

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: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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