Our Papua New Guinea holidays & tours
Our Papua New Guinea holidays are captivating. Rainforest hikes lead to lands of tree kangaroos and Raggiana birds-of-paradise, and you can devote 11 days to the Kokoda Track, a route that takes you not only through dramatically steep valleys with gushing rivers, but along a pilgrimage trail. Meanwhile wildlife safaris along the Sepik River reveal crocodiles, freshwater sharks and barramundi. But it’s not only Papua Guinea’s natural wonders that beguile the visitor – our holidays here also take in thrilling tribal gatherings such as Hagen and Goroka where you’ll witness music and dance performances as well as traditional rituals. And, in return for these communities welcoming our travellers, our holidays make financial donations that help fund education and healthcare projects.
Our top Papua New Guinea holidays
Papua New Guinea small group tour
From
£9260 to £9995
14 days
ex flights
Stay with tribes and visit a festival in Papua New Guinea
Small group2026: 28 Jun, 4 Aug, 2027: 3 Aug, 7 Sep
Goroka Show holiday in Papua New Guinea
From
£6175
10 days
ex flights
Small group tour to attend the Goroka Show
Small group2026: 17 Sep
Papua New Guinea sea kayaking holiday
From
£2395
9 days
ex flights
Unique sea kayaking adventure in Papua New Guinea
Small group2026: 29 Jun, 21 Sep
Papua New Guinea, Goroka Show and Tribal Lands
From
£6795 to £7495
12 days
ex flights
The very best of Papua's diverse traditional cultures
Small group2026: 11 Sep, 2027: 10 Sep
West Papua small group tour
From
£5999 to £6199
13 days
ex flights
A cultural expedition like no other
Small group2026: 28 Aug, 2027: 27 Aug
Kokoda track trekking holiday, Papua New Guinea
From
£2690 to £2780
11 days
ex flights
Trek across the geographical heart of Papua New Guinea
Small group2026: 15 Apr, 2 Jul, 15 Aug, 26 Sep
Luxury South Pacific Cruise, Papua new Guinea & beyond
From
£6425 to £7449
17 days
ex flights
Cruise to the heart of remote islands in the Pacific
Small group2025: 18 Dec, 30 Dec, 2026: 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 21 Aug, 2027: 27 Mar
Melanesia small ship cruise 2026
From
US $14375
18 days
ex flights
Exploring Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
Small group2026: 22 Oct
Papua New Guinea holiday, The Kokoda Trail
From
£2850
11 days
ex flights
Papua New Guinea, The Kokoda Trail
Small group2026: 2 Mar, 4 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov
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Papua New Guinea map & highlights
It’s a long way to Papua New Guinea, and the shortest trips here last nine days (not including the long journey either side) but you can easily spend three weeks here to recover from the flight, jetlag and really get immersed in PNG life. Tours focus on the northeast coast of the main island and hop over to New Britain; these are wild and unspoilt regions, but still far more accessible than the densely forested and mountainous interior. Infrastructure outside the capital, Port Moresby, is virtually nonexistent, with potholed roads and minimal electricity, so you’ll need to take domestic flights to get around. The Kokoda Track takes you through the jungles of the southeast peninsula, or for something completely different, opt for a small ship cruise across the Bismarck and Solomon Seas, stopping off at offshore islands before continuing on to the Solomon Islands.
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Asaro Mudmen Village
2. Kokoda Track
3. Madang Region
4. Mount Gurupoka
5. New Britain
6. Offshore islands
7. Sepik River
2. Kokoda Track
3. Madang Region
4. Mount Gurupoka
5. New Britain
6. Offshore islands
7. Sepik River
Asaro Mudmen Village
1. Asaro Mudmen Village
The ‘Mudmen’, are so called due to the tradition of plastering their bodies with mud, and creating mud masks called holosa. This is said to date back to when an attacking tribe saw them covered in it after emerging from the river, and fled – assuming they were spirits. On village visits you can observe fire making ceremonies and dance performances, as well as joining the villagers for a mumu lunch, cooked in a fire pit.
Kokoda Track
2. Kokoda Track
This 100km, nine-day route is the most exhilarating long distance trek you’ve never heard of. Muddy terrain, steep gradients and relentless heat and humidity mean the Kokoda Track is a serious undertaking, but the phenomenal views and opportunity to get deep into the heart of PNG make it all worthwhile. More poignantly, the route traces the WW2 battles fought between Japanese and Australian forces.
Madang Region
3. Madang Region
Madang shelters many of the 780 species of birds which have been identified in PNG – the most sought after being its birds of paradise. But Madang caters to more than just twitchers. Take a scenic cruise in its harbour or take advantage of the world class snorkelling and scuba diving. Discover the region’s cultural heritage in Madang Museum, on tours of Hobe villages and through community homestays.
Mount Gurupoka
4. Mount Gurupoka
An enjoyable, three-hour hike to the top of Gurupoka is rewarded with epic views across the surrounding peaks and valleys. You’ll be accompanied by a local mountain ‘spirit’ guide in traditional dress, who can share stories about the plants and special locations on this sacred mountain, including an ancestral cave. Nearby Goroka town is worth a visit afterwards, for the JK McCarthy Museum, market and coffee factory.
New Britain
5. New Britain
This island proffers plenty of natural attractions pockmarked with WW2 history. Visit Rabaul harbour, a flooded caldera ringed by six volcanoes, and explore the nearby U-boat tunnel complete with Japanese landing barges, as well as WW2 tunnels. Kokopo Beach is the natural stage for the Kinavai Ceremony, featuring drumming and masked dancers, who commemorate the arrival of their ancestors on the island.
Offshore islands
6. Offshore islands
The islands of Manus, Mussa, Nissan and Bougainville are remote, rarely visited and utterly ravishing. The only way to visit these is on a small cruise ship (max. 50 passengers). Thanks to their isolation, the islands boast astonishing biodiversity above and below the water; snorkellers and birdwatchers will be in their element. You can also spend time with local villagers to learn how life unfolds in this distant tropical paradise.
Sepik River
7. Sepik River
Sepik is PNG’s longest river, and it acts as a lifeline into the island’s dense and otherwise little explored forests. Zodiac tours take you along the river’s many channels and tributaries, as you keep an eye out for birds and crocodiles. Stop at riverside villages to discover a way of life that has changed little in centuries, and meet the artisans who create elaborate wood carvings.
Our Papua New Guinea holidays reviews
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Charlotte Astridge24 Aug 2019
The history and the people of PNG were the most memorable part of the holiday. read more
Jane Brook20 Sep 2016
The people in the Tigak region were universally charming and friendly and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable and that our needs were
met. read more
