7 days tour

Ambunti Crocodile Festival

Ambunti Crocodile Festival

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking local guide

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Others

Meet and greet service on arrival in Wewak All activities as per itinerary Entrance fees, sightseeing and permits

Transport

Private transportation

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation

Not included:

Others

International and domestic flights Visas Travel and medical insurance All services, meals other than those indicated above Personal porters Any changes to the proposed and confirmed program. All items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips etc

Flights

Insurance

Full Comprehensive Travel Insurance is mandatory for this tour

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Itinerary of your trip Ambunti Crocodile Festival

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Wewak
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Wewak

      Welcome to Papua New Guinea and the town of Wewak, the capital of the East Sepik Province. Feel free to arrive anytime today. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

      This evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner which will give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers.

      Meals

      Dinner

      Accommodation

      Wewak Hotel (or similar)

      Services

      Private airport transfer

  • Day 2 Day 2: Ambunti
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ambunti

      This morning you will depart Wewak by 4WD vehicle, and drive to Pagwi, a village located on the Sepik River. Upon arrival in Pagwi, your transport will change from vehicle to motorized canoe. For the next five days, you will use this mode of transport as you continue deeper into the Sepik and explore the surrounding villages. Motorised canoes are open to the elements, so you are encouraged to bring an umbrella for shade, and a cushion to sit on.

      Sepik River

      The main Sepik River can become monotonous meandering through floating logs and floating islands as you travel to Ambunti. In the evening the river will rupture into a vast environment of herons, cormorants, wild ducks, egrets, kites and over a thousand other species of water birds.

      Upon arrival you will check into your lodge.

      Half day tour to Remote Communities in Eastern Sepik

      Enjoy a half-day tour to the remote communities of Meno, Tongijamp Yesan, and Mayo in the Eastern Sepik. These communities only recently began interacting with the outside world, offering a fascinating lifestyle and culture for you to discover.

      Evening Crocodile Spotting

      This evening you will have the chance to go crocodile spotting on the river.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Local village huts (or similar)

      Services

      Half day tour to Remote Communities in Eastern Sepik

      Evening Crocodile spotting

      Private transport by vehicle and motorised canoe

  • Day 3 Day 3: Sepik River Crocodile Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      Today you will have a full day to experience the Crocodile Festival.

      Wagu Lake

      Start off with an early morning trip to Wagu Lake where you will have the opportunity to witness the bird of paradise. The bird watching in Papua New Guinea is unlike anywhere else in the world, and the best time to see and hear this spectacle is between 5.30 โ€“ 6.30am.

      Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      You will return to Ambunti where you will witness the locals display their unique cultures of the mighty Sepik River in competition with each other to show their superiority among their tribal clans. Learn about the ancient traditions as your guide explains the dayโ€™s activities and get up close with the locals, sing-sing groups and crocodile Spirit dancers.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Local village huts (or similar)

      Services

      Wagu Lake Visit

      Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      Private transport by motorised canoe

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sepik River Crocodile Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      After breakfast you will transfer to the Crocodile Festival where you will enjoy the festival until noon.

      Traditional Village Visit

      Visit the traditional villages Malu and Avative. Both are known for their fishing and unique burial grounds.

      In the evening, return to your lodge.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Local village huts (or similar)

      Services

      Sepik Crocodile Festival

      Traditional Village Visit

      Private transport by motorised canoe

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sepik River Crocodile Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      Crocodile Festival

      Enjoy a full day at the festival where you may witness a series of fun dugout canoe races, and sing-sing groups from different villages trying to outdo one another in decorative display, using the power of the dance and in sheer good-natured exuberance.

      Haus Tambaran (Spirit House) Visit

      You may have the opportunity to visit the haus tambaran or โ€˜spirit houseโ€™ is โ€“ as the name implies it is the home of the spirits; of ancestors, progenitors, crocodiles and other animals. Upstairs in these houses, carvers and other artisans sit quietly next to their creations โ€“ an astonishing array of figurines

      half-bird, half-mammal; or half-human, part-animal and so forth. (Women require permission to enter the spirit houses).

      Return to your accommodation in the evening.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Local village huts (or similar)

      Services

      Sepik River Crocodile Festival

      Haus Tambaran (Spirit House) Visit

      Private transport by motorised canoe

  • Day 6 Day 6: Middle Sepik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Middle Sepik

      Middle Sepik Full Day Excursion

      Today following breakfast, it is a full day to the Middle Sepik by motorised canoe. You will visit Palimbe, Yenchan and Kanganamun. These villages have stood firm against the invasion of Christianity. They still have their Haus Tamarans and practice their customs including the initiation and scarification on young boys that depict the crocodile as a symbol of power and strength. The villages are also famous artists and they make carvings with the heads of birds.

      Return to Pagwi this afternoon where you will meet your vehicle and transfer back to Wewak.

      Meals

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation

      Wewak Hotel (or similar)

      Services

      Middle Sepik Full Day Excursion

      Private transport by vehicle and motorised canoe

  • Day 7 Day 7: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Departure

      The day is yours until it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight back to Port Moresby (flight not included)

      Meals

      Breakfast

      Services

      Airport transfer

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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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