11 days tour

Kokoda Locally Led

Kokoda Locally Led

This tour includes:

Transport

All transfers including those from the airport and from Owersโ€™ Corner

Meals

10 breakfasts 9 lunches 8 dinners Snack Pack for each expedition day to get you between meals Meals on expedition include Curries and Pasta. (Dietary requirements can be incorporated)

Others

Copy of the Bill James book "Kokoda A Field Guide" Electrolyte supplement for the expedition portion Equipped with a Satellite phone for emergency purposes River rescue team and procedures - essential for large rivers Government Taxes (except visa charge and civil aviation terminal facilities charge) Shower tent to wash with soap and protect the environment. Hot showers are available. Visit to Bomana War Cemetery Nutritious and delicious food for Porter team who deserve the best. Kokoda Track Authority Permit Tent hire (twin share) and floor mat VHF Radio contact with Port Moresby, Kokoda and 10 other Track villages for emergency purposes. No Roads Expeditions Kokoda T-shirt Urine and health chart guide Access to the pre-trek preparation information provided in this website.

Guide

Hand selected and trained Local PNG Guide for the entire expedition Guides and porters (who carry all group equipment, food, set up tents etc.) 1 to 1 Porter-Client ratio A rubbish Porter that takes all our rubbish and other operators rubbish from the Track

Flights

All domestic schedule flights

Accommodation

All accommodation outside of Port Moresby on the trek 2 nights accommodation in Port Moresby twin share (4 star Holiday Inn : the best in Port Moresby)

Not included:

Others

International flights to and from Port Moresby Travel Insurance PNG Visa or Passport Vaccinations and anti-malarial medications Airport Departure Taxes (civil aviation terminal facilities charge) Pre and Post trek meals (except hotel breakfast included with room booking) Personal expenditure - items of a personal nature (i.e. art, drinks etc.) Personal Porter Excess baggage on scheduled domestic PNG flights Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of No Roads Expeditions Hot showers during the trek require the porters to collect and boil extra water, for a small fee.

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Itinerary of your trip Kokoda Locally Led

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

      Note:

      This Itinerary is indicative and may change due to local conditions.

  • Day 2 Expedition Day 01:
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 01:

      Arrive Port Moresby and transfer to Hotel. Free time to yourself. Expedition briefing with your Local Guide late afternoon and then off to dinner.

  • Day 3 Expedition Day 02: (Trek Day 1)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 02: (Trek Day 1)

      Depart Port Moresby 0700am by bus to Owersโ€™ Corner. At Owersโ€™ you will be introduced to your local porter/s. Once we get to know them we will head down to Goldie River on the first leg of the expedition. You will be accompanied on your trek by your Local Guide and one or more porters (carriers) who will carry camp food and equipment.

      From Goldie River we head up towards Imita Ridge adjacent to the famous Golden Stairs (these no longer exist). From on top of Imita Ridge we head down to Vuale Creek for our first bush camp site. (6 hours). (B,L,D)

  • Day 4 Expedition Day 03: (Trek Day 2)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 03: (Trek Day 2)

      After a billy tea breakfast with fruit and cereals we will start the hike to Ofi Creek. We will still need to negotiate several more creek crossings before heading up to Iorabawa Village. From there we continue on to the ridge where the Japanese advance halted and retreated back north.

      It is then a long down to Ofi Creek. Overnight there in huts or tent. (6 hours). (B,L,D)

  • Day 5 Expedition Day 04: (Trek Day 3)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 04: (Trek Day 3)

      Camp breakfast. Hike from Ofi to Menari. This is a long day but it will be divided up with some awesome views of the Ranges and a great swim in BrownRiver before our final ascent into Menari. Night will be spent in either tents or a guest house of your choice in Menari (9 hours). (B,L,D)

  • Day 6 Expedition Day 05: (Trek Day 4)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 05: (Trek Day 4)

      From Menari we head down to the local watering hole and then straight up to Brigade Hill. This is a long up and one should be prepared for the demons in the head to start telling you, you canโ€™t make it. But you will. From Brigade Hill we continue on to Kagi for a warm welcome and a good night sleep. (9 hours). (B,L,D)

  • Day 7 Expedition Day 06: (Trek Day 5)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 06: (Trek Day 5)

      Today is a rest day in Kagi Village. It is also the Sabbath for the Seventh Day Adventists, so we will have a chance to witness a village church service and look around the village at our leisure. (B,L,D)

  • Day 8 Expedition Day 07: (Trek Day 6)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 07: (Trek Day 6)

      Camp breakfast. Hike from Kagi to Templetonโ€™s One via Kagi Gap. Today you will ascend Mt Bellamy, the highest point of the Kokoda Track. Good views at the Kokoda Gap Lookout and then a long down to Templetonโ€™s One right on the river. Great spot. (9 hours walking). (B,L,D)

  • Day 9 Expedition Day 08: (Trek Day 7)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 08: (Trek Day 7)

      Camp breakfast. We are now on the downward leg. We will hike from Templetonโ€™s One to Eora Creek via Templetonโ€™s Two - long ascents and descents with heaps of gunners pits along the way. We will overnight at the beautiful camp site by the river crossing. (5 hours walking). (B,L,D)

  • Day 10 Expedition Day 09: (Trek Day 8)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 09: (Trek Day 8)

      After a great breakfast we will trek up to Alola along a narrow path. From there we will continue on to New Isurava via the famous Isurava Battlefield. There we will have a chance to visit Kingsburyโ€™s Rock and the other battle-sites in the area. From there we head off to stay in New Isurava for the night. (8 hours). (B, L, D)

  • Day 11 Expedition Day 10: (Trek Day 9)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 10: (Trek Day 9)

      An early start as we have a plane to catch in Popondetta. We head down to Kokoda via Deniki. Once in Kokoda we will visit the battlefield and then transfer to Popondetta along the same road the Japanese used during the Second World War. We will bid our local team farewell and jump on board our truck to Popondetta. Once back in Port Moresby, we will drive out to Bomana War Cemetery to fully understand what we have just achieved and then back to the hotel to clean up and relive our journey together. (B, L)

  • Day 12 Expedition Day 11:
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Expedition Day 11:

      After breakfast, transfer to airport for your next destination.

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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

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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