Papua New Guinea: Remote Highlights
Many people who have done the classic Papua New Guinea route want a trip to see some of the most stunning and unique species in more remote parts of the country. This tour does just that, visiting Manus Island for the incomparable Superb Pitta, Keki Lodge for Fire-maned Bowerbird and Dimorphic Jewelbabbler, and the new safari-style Huon Birding Camp for Huon Astrapia, Emperor Bird-of-paradise, Wahnes's Parotia dance courts, and Huon Bowerbird bachelor pads! Our final stop on this adventurous route will see us taking a boat across to Fergusson Island in search of the endemic Goldie's Bird-of-paradise and Curl-crested Manucode.
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Accommodation:
Comfortable hotels in the towns, comfortable liveaboard diveboat during the Fergusson leg, and a comfortable but basic permanent tented camp with shared facilities and cold water in the Huon. Keki Lodge on the extension is a basic but pleasant guesthouse with shared facilities and cold water.
Walking difficulty:
Lots of the birding on this tour is roadside, so for the majority of the time, only minimal physical effort is required. Some short walks and trails to access hides and overlooks will be steep and/or muddy, so good balance is essential to ensure full participation. The access road to Keki Lodge is sometimes undrivable, in which case there would be a 3km uphill walk required up the dirt road to reach the lodge (but porters would be carrying all our gear for us).
Tour cost includes:
All accommodation, main meals, drinking water, internal flights (as stated in itinerary), overland transport, tips to local drivers and guides, travel permits, entrance fees, and guide fees.
Tour cost excludes:
Flights before and after the tour start/end, visa, travel insurance, tips to tour leaders, laundry, drinks, and other items of a personal nature.