PAPUA NEW GUINEA
September 4-15, 2008

New Guinea is an extraordinary destination for travel enthusiasts. We will fly from Los Angeles with a direct connection to Port Moresby, New Guinea, and take a charter flight to Tufi, 250 km east. Tufi is one of New Guinea's best kept secrets, situated on a headland overlooking ocean fjords, with outstanding snorkeling, kayaking, and cultural experiences.

New Guinea has no land mammals larger than a kitten, which has allowed extraordinary birdlife to evolve and flourish.

At Tufi, we may see birds of paradise, tree kangaroos, and the world's largest butterfly. There are wonderful, scenic walking trails through rainforests to villages. At one village they will put on a singsing festival for us.

We will then fly to the highlands to the classic site of Mt. Hagen in the upper Waghi Valley, home of the Melpa people.

Another charter flight will take us to Ambua and the famous Tari Valley to see the Huli people. More than 13 species of birds of paradise are found here. The orchids are extraordinary, and the cultural experiences fascinating.

The return flight is via Australia; optional overnights can extend your adventure!

Trip Fee: $2,995 per person + charter air + international/in-tour scheduled flights. Limited to 18 participants.