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Discover the Ultimate Papua New Guinea Adventure: Lae to Mt. Hagen Tour

from $6,700.00
  • Duration: 8 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Madang
  • Product code: PE3A8C

Discover the Ultimate Papua New Guinea Adventure: Lae to Mt. Hagen Tour

Hey there! Ready for a trip that’ll stick with you forever? This 8-day Lae to Mt. Hagen tour, happening, is your chance to dive into Papua New Guinea’s rich culture and wild beauty. Starting in Lae, you’ll journey through Madang, Goroka, Chimbu, and Mt. Hagen. Expect tribal dances, breathtaking views, and real village life. Let’s get started!

Tour Overview

This trip is all about living the experience. You’ll travel by land and a quick flight, meeting friendly locals along the way. Paddle a canoe in Madang. Watch the famous Asaro Mudmen in Goroka. Every day brings something fresh. It’s perfect for folks who love adventure and want to connect, not just sightsee. Your journey wraps up in Mt. Hagen, with a flight back to Port Moresby to arrange.

Tour Details Breakdown

  • Day 1: Lae to Madang
    Kick off with a ride to Nadzab Airport in Lae. Hop on a flight to Madang. Check into Jais Aben Resort for lunch. Spend your afternoon swimming, canoeing, and wandering the resort. Dinner and a cozy night by the sea await.
  • Day 2: Madang Cultural Immersion
    Visit Riwo Village for a full day of fun. See singsing dances, try face and body painting, and enjoy bamboo band music. Sip local beer and learn to cook traditional food. Paddle a dugout canoe too. Head back to the resort to rest.
  • Day 3: Madang Sea Adventure 
    Explore Madang township and an animal sanctuary. Go island hopping, snorkel, and fish with local tricks. Eat a picnic with your catch. Return to the hotel for the night.
  • Day 4: Madang to Goroka 
    After breakfast, drive to Goroka in a comfy four-wheel drive. Stop at Kainantu Museum on the way. Check into Pacific Gardens Hotel and settle in.
  • Day 5: Goroka Cultural Exploration
    Tour Goroka township and stop by the McCarthy Museum. Hike to Gurupoka for a stunning Asaro Valley view. Watch Asaro Mudmen and Mokomoko dancers. Visit Gimisave Village for folk dances and fire-making. Back to the hotel after.
  • Day 6: Goroka to Mt. Hagen via Chimbu 
    Leave Goroka after breakfast. Stop at Mindima Village for lunch and see Skeleton tribe, Dust Shakers, and Insect Hunters perform. Reach Mt. Hagen and check into your hotel.
  • Day 7: Mt. Hagen Tribal Experience 
    Head to Kumdi Village for mumu prep and Melpa singsing. Chat with widows and families. Visit Huli Wigmen Village for dances and stories. Soak in the local vibe all day.
  • Day 8: Departure from Mt. Hagen
    Check out after breakfast. Catch a morning or afternoon flight to Port Moresby. That’s where we say goodbye.

What’s Included
  • Flights from Lae to Madang
  • Accommodation for 7 nights (Madang, Goroka, Chimbu, Mt. Hagen)
  • All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  • Experience guide throughout the tour
  • Land transfers (Lae to Madang, Madang to Goroka, Goroka to Mt. Hagen, tours around Goroka)
  • Airport transfers in Mt. Hagen
  • Entrance fees to villages and museums
  • Cultural activities and performances (e.g., Riwo Village immersion, Asaro Mudmen, Huli Wigmen dances)

What’s Excluded

  • Flight from Mt. Hagen to Port Moresby
  • Personal expenses or souvenirs
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the flight from Mt. Hagen to Port Moresby included?
A: No, you’ll need to book that one yourself.

Q: What should I pack?
A: Pack comfy shoes, swim gear, sunscreen, a hat, and light clothes. A raincoat might help too!

Q: Is this good for solo travelers?
A: Yes! You’ll join a small group with a guide by your side.

Q: Can I change the plan?
A: Tell us what you’d like! We can tweak it if we can.

Why Choose This Tour?

This trip lets you see Papua New Guinea’s soul. Hike the highlands. Paddle a canoe. Dance with tribes. No fancy hotels—just simple stays, maybe a mattress on the floor. It’s for people who want to really live it. Our guides know the land and keep you safe.

Excited for this adventure? This Lae to Mt. Hagen tour, mixes culture, fun, and nature perfectly. Spots are limited, so book soon! Let’s make your trip amazing!

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Reviews
4.3/5 - (30 votes)
“Hi, Jasmine.Here are a few of my favorite moments...and my photos (public Facebook albums)Hogave, Lufa
  • Day 1: I am warmly greeted by David Kima, who recounts the story and conservation movement of Hogave. We arrive in the middle of the local village mourning of a recently deceased member, a very rare and local experience, totally unplanned. After 3 hours of very rocky road driving, I arrive at the Hogave Conservation Centre welcomed by two villagers who performed a traditional wind instrument that very few locals can play, and incredibly, I become only the second (or third) tourist ever to stay here.
  • Day 2: I trek through a truly "virgin" rain forest, one of very few remaining in the world (Congo, Amazon, and PNG), guided by three locals bushwhacking the way with machetes, climb a very wild and steep mountain side equivalent of 200 floors (according to my iPhone) to become the first tourist to reach the top of Mt. Michael. (The way down in the pouring rain was our least favorite moment.) As someone who has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, I can truthfully say this was a much more challenging level of difficulty - There the most I've climbed in one day was 134 floors, 3-4 hours max, with a different day dedicated to a descent, but in Michael, it was 200 floor, up and down in one day, for 10-12 hours, with far steeper and unpaved paths without camps. This hike/trek is only for the fittest of the fit!
  • Day 3: I become the first tourist to visit and stay overnight at Hogave Village, an isolated and remote hour-and-a-half walk from HCC, and join the villagers in peeling potatoes and taro, preparing, and eating mumu. I stay overnight with David (another David) and his family.
  • Day 4: I join the villagers gathered to enjoy a traditional hunting performance
  • Day 5: I get cellular reception for the first time since I arrive in PNG and get to upload and share my first batch of photos with my friends. https://www.facebook.com/grace.forker.7/media_set?set=a.837672754956.1073741876.3501655&type=3
Rabaul/KokopoI hope this is helpful. Please feel free to contact me if I can add more information for future visitors.Thank you for the one-of-a-kind memories!"

-Grace Forker, Comprehensive Multi-Destination PNG Expedition

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Last Minute Goroka Show - Budget Tour

A group of men in Papua New Guinea, covered in light-colored paint and wearing elaborately decorated masks, are shown in a traditional gathering.
from $1,450.00
  • Duration: 4 Days (approx.)
  • Product code: PDBZ72

Last-Minute Goroka Show Package - Budget

Itinerary:


Day 1:Friday, September 19

 Upon arrival in Goroka, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your guesthouse. Enjoy dinner and settle in for your first night in preparation for the festival.


Day 2: Saturday, September 20

Begin your first full day at the Goroka Show with VIP access and your guide. Experience the vibrant traditional dances, colorful costumes, and cultural performances. A packed lunch will be provided to take along, and you will return to your guesthouse in the afternoon.


Day 3: Sunday, September 21

Spend your second day at the festival exploring more performances and traditional displays. Visit the John McCarthy Museum within the festival grounds while enjoying VIP entry and the guidance of your expert host. A packed lunch is included, and you will return to your guesthouse in the afternoon.


Day 4: Monday, September 22

 After breakfast, you will be transferred to Goroka Airport for your departure. (Overnight accommodation in Port Moresby is not included.)

Included:

This package includes three nights of basic accommodation in Goroka, VIP passes to the Goroka Show, expert guides throughout the festival, and transfers to and from the Showgrounds.


Not Included:

This package does not include domestic or international flights, accommodation in Port Moresby, meals and drinks outside of the included dinner and breakfast, medical, cancellation, or travel insurance, or tips.


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Reviews
4.3/5 - (30 votes)
“You were quick as I was about to email you myself with information regarding my tour last Saturday Chris.On a good point I get your message - Your guide Florence Bunari was outstanding.Florence was an amazing source of valuable information, and we laughed a bit at my wish list of things to find. The driver and the other guy in the van were also great. Helpful and smiling all through the tour.The War Cemetery was so special and peaceful. We did see from the outside the Parliament House.By far my favourite place was the wonderful Port Moresby Nature Park (they have recently changed its’name). Plants, flowers, animals - absolutely terrific.The security is such a sad part of life in Port Moresby and the scary prices of EVERYTHING, guarantee ones stay will be brief ! I am presuming that this huge security staffing makes all things so massively expensive. I can’t see any other reason why the prices are sky high !It certainly will put visitors off from exploring Port Moresby and I wasn’t aware of seeing any tourists at all in my stay. Everyone I spoke to were there on business. PNG value tourism is therefore so so needed!While I will discuss should anyone enquire, what my trip was like, Please give my best wishes to Florence and as a big traveller ( I have been to 55 countries ) Africa, India, Myanmar , Indonesia, Solomon Islands, etc etc wont bore you - Florence was the best tour person I have ever had. A nice person, educated and I admire her for actually walking the Kokoda Track - sadly I think I’m a bit too old although fit, to do it myself. My days of backpacking are now over.Thank you for organising the tour."

-Richard Bitot, Port Moresby and Jackson Field Culture and history tour, UK

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