5 days tour

Mount Hagen Show Tour - Highlander Hotel August 2023

Mount Hagen Show Tour - Highlander Hotel August 2023

This tour includes:

Accommodation

4 nights full board accommodation at the Highlander Hotel Paiya Show transfers and entry Mt Hagen Show transfers

Transport

Land transfers are included

Meals

4 breakfasts 3 lunches 4 dinners

Others

Show passes

Guide

There will be different guides during the tour.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is strongly advised but not included

Flights

International and domestic flights are not included. The operator can book domestic flights for you, from ยฃ360 GBP.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Tips Items of personal nature Visas

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Hagen Show Tour - Highlander Hotel August 2023

  • Day 1 Thursday 17: August 2023
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Thursday 17: August 2023

      On arrival at Mt Hagen airport you will be met by hotel staff and transferred to the Highlander Hotel to a standard room. Dinner.

      Overnight: HIGHLANDER HOTEL โ€“ (D)

  • Day 2 Friday 18: Th August 2023
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Friday 18: Th August 2023

      Early breakfast and transfer to Paiya village for the Paiya mini show. Paiya village is about 20kms - 45 minutesโ€™ drive from Mt. Hagen town.  You will have local guide to show you round the different tribes as they prepare for the Paiya show, exploring village life and watching the performers who are carefully getting ready for the festival.  You are free to take photos.


      The Paiya 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 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 hotel.

      Overnights: HIGHLANDER HOTEL โ€“ (BLD)





  • Day 3 Saturday 19: Sunday 20 August 2023
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saturday 19: Sunday 20 August 2023

      Two full days spent at the Mount Hagen Show - world famous for its colour, culture and vibrancy. It is a truly spectacular event. The diversity of the coastal, lowland and highlands sing-sing groups at the Hagen show reflects the incredible diversity of the Papua New Guineaโ€™s landscape - an unforgettable experience. 

      Overnight: HIGHLANDER HOTEL โ€“ (BLD)



  • Day 4 Monday 21: August 2023
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Monday 21: August 2023

      Transfer from the Highlander Hotel to Mt Hagen airport (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

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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