Overview
Itinerary
Location
Mount Giluwe Trek

Mount Giluwe Trek

5 Days / 4 Nights
1 - Over 15 people
High activity level

Overview

The Highlands of Papua New Guinea were discovered less than a century ago when Australian prospectors hiked deep into the mysterious interior of PNG, only to discover vast mountains and valleys, and large tribal settlements living within them, living as they had done for thousands of years. Even today, the Highlands people still maintain much of their traditional ways of life. Much of the land here is virtually untouched; with fresh mountains streams running across rolling mountains, grasslands and thick jungle landscapes. Mount Giluwe itself has be climbed by only a small selection of visitors. At 4,360 meters, Giluwe is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea.

From Mount Hagen area it is less than a two day climb to reach the summit of the mountain where hikers are rewarded with the stunning vista of the valley laid out below them. Experienced local guides and porters will accompany hikers from start to finish. This trek is suitable for semi to serious hikers and adventurers.

The Highlands of PNG experience rain throughout the year, however it is typically dryer from May to October, however it is possible to Climb Mount Giluwe at any time during the year.

This trek can be combines with the Mount Wilhelm Traverse and other tours that are listed on this web site.

Location

RONDON RIDGE

Kum Montain, Mount Hagen Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

MT GILUWE

Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Port Moresby. Overnight: Rondon Ridge

Upon arrival in Port Moresby, Trans Niugini Tours staff will greet you for your onward flight to Mount Hagen. Upon arrival in Mount Hagen, you will be met and transferred to Rondon Ridge. This location promises the visitor eternal spring weather and magnificent views of the Hagen Range, Mount Giluwe,the Sepik Divide, the Baiyer Gap and the Wahgi Valley. (D)

 Port Moresby    Rondon Ridge

Day 2: Full Day trek to reach Base Camp. Overnight: Base Camp

Early this morning you will depart the lodge and drive to the foot of Mount Giluwe, where you will begin your ascent of the mountain to Base Camp at 3,000 meters. The steep flanks of this mountain are covered with forest of beech, oak, pine, karuka and bamboo. The trek to the base camp will between 5-6 hours. Camp is made beside a river at the edge of the forest. (B L D)

Base Camp

Day 3: Trek to the summit and back to Base Camp. Overnight: Base Camp

On day two of the trek you will arise early in the morning and leave Base Camp, to begin the 2 – 3 hour trek to the mountains’ summit. Many consider Mount Giluwe to be the most beautiful of Papua New Guineas’ mountains. From the summit one is privileged with a stunning view of the Highlands valley stretching toward the Papuan lowlands. After resting and taking in the magnificent views you will begin your descent back to Base Camp. Enjoy the remainder of your afternoon resting and soaking in the quiet of the untouched wilderness. (B L D)

 AUGOL TUNGI

Day 4:Trek from Base Camp to base. Transfer to Rondon Ridge. Overnight: Rondon Ridge

Your final day involves a 4-5 hours trek back down to the vehicle, where you will drive back to the comfort of Rondon Ridge Lodge for a well-earned rest. (B L D)

Rondon Ridge

Day 5: Fly to Port Moresby and transfer to international flight

Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Port Moresby. Transit to your on going international flight out. (B)

Investment

Land cost

(per person cost based on the number of people in a group)
* Land cost valid till 31st December, 2025

TWIN SHARE

1 Pax: N/A

2 Pax: @ US$3,400.00 / person

3 Pax: @ US$2,910.00 / person

4 Pax: @ US$2,625.00 / person

5 – 8 Pax: @ US$2,202.00 / person

9 – 14 Pax: @ US$2,422.00 / person

15+ Pax: @ US$2,150.00 / person

SINGLE THROUGHOUT

1 Pax: @ US$5,400.00 / person

2 Pax: @ US$3,735.00 / person

3 Pax: @ US$3,245.00 / person

4 Pax: @ US$2,960.00 / person

5 – 8 Pax: @ US$2,506.00 / person

9 – 14 Pax: @ US$2,575.00 / person

15+ Pax: @ US$2,480.00 / person

What's Included

Accommodation, airport transfers/tours on scheduled basis, and meals as specified (B=Breakfast,L=Lunch, D=Dinner), and local guides.

What's Not Included
International, domestic or air transfer flight air fares or items of a personal nature.

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 1 – PX186 Port Moresby > Mount Hagen
  • Day 5 – PX181 Mount Hagen > 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.

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