We start the journey early with a morning flight to Goroka, located in the scenic Highlands region. Upon arrival, we’ll be transferred to the Asaro Eco Lodge. After check-in and lunch, we’ll head straight into the heart of village life. 

Visit Gurupoka village and explore their vegetable gardens, pig pens, and an old traditional house, where you’ll witness the fascinating Widow Ceremony. Then, head to Gimesave Village, surrounded by coffee plantations, where you’ll enjoy the Arunuma dancers and witness the legendary Burning Heads ritual.

Return to the Eco Lodge in the evening for a chance to relax, or take a walk down to the creek that feeds off a waterfall in the surrounding mountains. Dinner and overnight stay at Asaro Mudmen Eco Lodge.

After breakfast, we’ll take a short and easy 30-minute walk up to Mount Gurupoka. Here, you’ll experience a fascinating ceremony and ghost walk with the Asaro Mudmen. You’ll also visit the old sacrifice cave and see the cross on top of the sacred Gurupoka Mountain.

Return to the village square and witness the Asaro Mudmen’s eerie dance performances, including their victory dance, known as Mokomoko. After lunch, we’ll board our bus and travel by land to the Skeleton Tribe Village, where you’ll discover the unique traditions of this enigmatic group.

Dinner and overnight stay at Asaro Eco Lodge.

After breakfast, enjoy a short walk to a secret cave, where we’ll watch a dramatic performance by the Skeleton Tribe. The performance takes place in the mystical cave where the legend of the Skeleton Tribe originated. Afterward, witness the Nurku Dust Shakers, known for their captivating dances and rituals.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Insect Hunters, who will introduce you to their fascinating tradition of hunting and harvesting insects. To round off the day, enjoy some live string band music and traditional song and dance performances.

Dinner and overnight stay at Skeleton Eco Lodge.

Bid farewell to your hosts and board the bus for the scenic journey to Mt. Hagen. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, then head out for a visit to the Kuk UNESCO Agricultural Site. This ancient archaeological site includes a walk through vegetable gardens and traditional grass huts.

Later, experience a lively Singsing Festival, where various tribes come together to showcase their traditional songs, dances, and costumes. Don’t miss the chance to taste Mumu, a traditional method of cooking food with stones and leaves.

Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for the Mt. Hagen Airport for your flight back to Port Moresby. Once you arrive, your hotel shuttle will pick you up and take you to your hotel for check-in and lunch.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the National Museum and Art Gallery, the National Parliament House, and take a scenic drive around Paga Ring Road, where you’ll see landmarks such as the APEC House and Ela Beach.

Return to the hotel for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

We say goodbye to one of the most dangerous countries in the world. From here, you can either go home. Or you can extend your trip with me. We're off to the 2 least visited countries in the world -  Nauru and Tuvalu.