Goroka Highlands Journey
Overview
Held in September every year, the Goroka Cultural Show is famous for its dazzling array of sing-sing groups that showcase the unique traditional dress, song and dance of some of the many tribal groups of Papua New Guinea. This colourful and dazzling cultural demonstration offers a comprehensive glimpse into the ancient and hugely diverse tribal culture of the country.
From Port Moresby, your journey will take you into the heartland of the Papuan highlands. The highlands tribes were completely undiscovered until well into the first half of the twentieth century, when Australian surveyors wandered into the mountains and happened upon multiple mountain tribes. The acclaimed Ambua lodge is located in the mountains overlooking the Tari valley; the home of one of these most iconic mountain tribes. The Huli’s are most famous for their men’s hair-wigs and colourfully and artistic male bilas (traditional dress). Spend three days exploring the local Huli villages.
From Tari you will fly to the steamy Karawari jungle. The tribes of this remote area express their beliefs through their artistic sculptures, drums and tribal masks. Spend your days here traveling along the jungle-fringed waters of the Karawari river to reach the villages that line its shores where you can view their beautiful tribal art and catch a glimpse a traditional village life.
Your journey will culminate with the Goroka Cultural Show weekend. For the Goroka Show weekend you will take short 30-minute flights to and from the highland’s town of Mount Hagen to Goroka to witness this dazzling spectacle. Depart the following day for your journey home.
Tour Dates
12 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
18 Sep - 27 Sep 2027
Location
RONDON RIDGE
Kum Montain, Mount Hagen Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
KARAWARI LODGE
9GR2+CQ5, Kundiman East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
AMBUA LODGE
23Q9+F3Q, Tigisbi Hela Province, Papua New Guinea
Airways Hotel, PNG
Jackson Intl Airport, Jacksons Parade, 7 Mile, Boroko, Port Moresby 111, Papua New Guinea
GOROKA
Goroka Festival
Itinerary
Investment
Land cost
TWIN SHARE
per person
SINGLE ROOM
per person
* Single room throughout except twin sharing at Rondon Ridge .
What's Included
Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day, local English-speaking guides and sing-sing entry fee.
What's Not Included
Domestic and international flights, gratuities and services of a personal nature such as beverage, laundry charges, phone and fax bills.
Air charter cost
for seven sectors
TOTAL COST
per person
DATE/DETAILS
Day 5 Tari > Karawari
Day 7 Karawari > Mount Hagen
Day 8 Mount Hagen > Goroka > Mount Hagen
Day 9 Mount Hagen > Goroka > Mount Hagen
Special note regarding charters
Maximum baggage allowance is 10kg per person and a maximum of 5kg carry-on baggage per person. Large, hard sided suitcases are not permitted on charter aircraft.
Domestic flights
Domestic and international flights are not included in the cost and we do not arrange these. You book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the internal air charter flights.
Book these Air Niugini flights
- Day 2 – Air Niugini PX865 Port Moresby to Tari
- Day 10 – Air Niugini PX181 Mount Hagen to Port Moresby
Booking and payment procedures
To secure space, a non refundable deposit of USD500 per person is required.
We will confirm your booking only on receipt of your deposit. Full payment will be required 45 – 30 days before clients arrival.
For further information please contact us.
PNG's Festival
Celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of Papua New Guinea