DAY 1
DAY 1
Arrival in Port Moresby
Arrive in the bustling capital, Port Moresby. After checking into your accommodation, we’ll kick things off with a briefing about the adventure ahead.

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and drinks at a local restaurant, where you’ll meet fellow travelers who are ready to dive into the wild and exciting journey through Papua New Guinea.
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DAY 2: Head to the Highl
DAY 2: Head to the Highl
Head to the Highlands. Port Moresby to Goroko.

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.
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Day 3
Day 3
Mudmen Tribe
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.
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Day 4
Day 4
Skeleton Tribe village
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.
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Day 5
Day 5
Trekking in the Jungle; Skeleton Tribe Village to Mt. Hagen
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.
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Day 6
Day 6
Back to Port Moresby, city tour
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.
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Day 7
Day 7
We survived, home time (or extend to Nauru and Tuvalu)
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.
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DAY 1

Arrival in Port Moresby

Excellent trip! Well organised, fun travel people and another amazing adventure!!! Would 100% recommend!

By HAYLEY K for COLDEST place on earth! on Feb 28, 2026

When you dream of crossing the deserts of the world and you meet special people along the way, you gain more than a journey, more than a desert. I was blessed to find the best part of my dream: running through the desert to collect yet another grain of sand and fulfilling the bold dream of crossing my Sahara on the famous iron train. I returned not only full and overflowing with my dream, but with my heart enchanted by every moment — and above all, by the people who made that dream possible. Everything went perfectly; the organization found a way to make it flawless, even the things beyond their control (the effort made to ensure we could cross the iron train was unforgettable!). I travel all over the world, and I can confidently say I have never eaten so well on any of my crossings. It felt as if all the affection put into the cooking radiated through each meal, in unique and perfect flavors. The entire event was impeccably organized — the schedules, the tents, the race, the delicious food, and the tremendous kindness of everyone involved. I felt at home while I was with you. You touched my heart. I missed you the moment I left, and I am certain that even though the world is so big and full of places to discover, I will return. See you soon, and thank you for everything.

By CARLA A for Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon 2025 - 2nd Edition on Feb 25, 2026

Johnny is a smart, charismatic and energetic person, who at the same time is a great leader and an inspiration to everyone who knows him. The experience of traveling with him was fantastic. Everyone got along well and we did fun and interesting things from beginning to end.

By Jaime A for COLDEST place on earth! on Feb 25, 2026

I very much enjoyed the trip. Well organized - given the circumstances - and mostly went smoothly. Fantastic sights, and full delivery of activities - never felt like he was cutting corners. Plentiful food - but you don't go to Libya for the cuisine!