Cultural and Local Village Experience in Papua New Guinea
To get a better understanding and appreciation of what life is like for the majority of the people of Papua New Guinea . Also allows you to see first-hand how these tightly knit communities function . And have an experience of our beautiful Alotau town highlights and sights ..
Enjoy a 3 hours tour of Rabaul and surrounds. Explore they ruins of Rabaul, the hot springs and volcano, WWII bunkers and history and a magnificent view from the Rabaul Volcano Observatory Lookout.
3-Hour WWII Private Bus Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers
We meet all guests upon arrival at the Alotau cruise port terminal. This tour has two daily sessions named Tour#1 and Tour#2. Tour#1 starts at 9.30am and ends at 12.30pm and Tour#2 starts at 12.30pm and ends at 3.30pm. Our tour guides will be available on the day as early as 7am before the cruise ship guests disembark. There will be a pre-departure briefing before the start of the tour. The tour will start from Wahuhuba, the south-eastern part of Alotau, where the Japanese Imperial Army initially landed in Milne Bay in 1942. Then the tour will take guests into the heart of Alotau and then leave the boundaries of the town towards the north-west to the Gurney Airport. Along this stretch of the road is where most of the intense fighting took place. There are stop overs along the tour route including at the Corporal John French Memorial, Peter Turnbull Memorial and Gurney Airport. The tour helps one learn more about WWII history in Milne Bay and remember the sacrifices. Lest we forget.
Our Kokoda Trail Treks are led by a PNG trek leader and designed for groups who want to experience the physical challenge of the Kokoda Trail across the original wartime route. While our PNG trek leaders are masters of their environment and will get you safely across the trail they only have a superficial understanding of the Kokoda campaign strategy and battlefield tactics. They have been leading treks across the trail for more than 10 years and are well respected by the Koiari and Orokaiva clan leaders across the trail. Each of our Kokoda Trail Trek group has a PNG medic trained in First Aid - they also carry two VHF radios and a Sat Phone and have 24/7 back up from our base at Sogeri. These treks are best suited for a bunch of mates on a budget who want to experience the physical challenge of the Kokoda Trail and the camaraderie that goes with it.
Discover the historic Kokoda Track on an in depth 11-day adventure. Traverse the rugged Owen Stanley Ranges along the Kokoda Track, immerse yourself into the WWII history, and experience the rich culture of PNG as you trek through local villages. Each day presents a new challenge, from thrilling river crossings to steep ascents, all while guided by experienced Australian and local guides who share stories of this legendary trail. Engage with the local community, enjoy hearty meals, and rest under the stars in comfortable tents. This trek promises unforgettable memories and a deep connection to Australia’s wartime history. - 11-day trekking experience along the iconic Kokoda Track - Accommodations include 9 nights camping and 2 nights in a hotel - Maximum group size of 14 trekkers for personalized attention - Includes 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 9 dinners with local cuisine
