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Trans Niugini Tours

Established in 1976 in the highlands city of Mount Hagen,  Trans Niugini Tours  operates lodges, ground transport and even its own aircraft throughout PNG.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading inbound tour operator, Trans Niugini Tours offers trips & tours for discerning travelers with a taste for adventure.

Trans Niugini Tours own and operate award winning wilderness lodges, as well as a fleet of boats, mini-buses and aircraft.

Trans Niugini Tours operates the following lodges:

• Ambua Lodge
• Karawari Lodge
• Sepik Spirit
• Rondon Ridge
• Malolo Plantation Lodge
• Bensbach Wildlife Lodge
• Lake Murray Lodge

For further information and bookings, email: [email protected]  or phone +675 542-1438

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TRANS NIUGINI TOURS

Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands

Trans Niugini Tours is the leading tour operator for tropical island vacations in Papua New Guinea. We own and operate seven highly acclaimed wilderness lodges as well as boats, buses and aircraft to facilitate tours at, and travel between the lodges. Geared to the adventurous traveler of discerning tastes, Trans Niugini Tours provides comfortable accommodation in some of the most remote areas of the country. We are the only inbound tour operator that not only owns and manages a selection of award-winning Wilderness Lodges, but also our very own fleet of aircraft, vehicles and boats. We can proudly assure you of the highest levels of safety, reliability and consistently excellent standards of service while you relax and savor the adventure that is Papua New Guinea. As Papua New Guinea’s leading tourism provider, we maintain a high standard of quality throughout all aspects of its operation. We offer cultural festivals, special interest programs or customized itineraries to suit your requirements. Birding watching, village visits and cultural tours, snorkeling are some of the many activities we offer. Traditional villages, legends, Huli Wigmen, Spirit Houses, rivers, trivial art, birds of paradise and knowledgeable guides are all part of the experience. Follow the sounds of kundu drums, chants and laughter. Arrive curious and depart amazed. PNG has a famously rich avifauna. 708 bird species, including 578 land and freshwater species have been identified. Our wilderness lodges, including Rondon Ridge, are strategically located in PNG's most exciting birding areas. A review of each lodge's birding list makes it clear that an itinerary built around our lodges will rate amongst a birder's top trips. Renowned Ambua Lodge has long been the favored home base of film crews and leading naturalists including Sir David Attenborough. Seeing the trailing white tail feathers of the Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is just one of the many thrills Ambua's guests may experience. A stay at Karawari Lodge, overlooking a tributary of the Sepik River, is an opportunity to spot a wildly diverse range of birds from the Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise to the Victoria Crowned Pigeon to a litany of lorikeets, cockatoos and parrots. For birdwatching - Rondon Ridge in Mt Hagen, Ambua Lodge in Tari, Karawari Lodge in Karawari and Lake Murray Lodge in Lake Murray ​ We offer accommodation, tours and transfers.

CONTACT US: Phone: (+675) 719 89397 / (+675) 542 2470

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Niugini International Tours

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Niugini International Tours is more than just a tour operator business — we are pioneers in promoting sustainable tourism in PNG. Our journey began with the merger of Niugini International Tours and the Sandaun Provincial Tourism Association Inc. of West Sepik Province. This union gave birth to a 100% nationally owned tour operator business specializing in various services:

From the lush landscapes of Vanimo to the enchanting Baiyer River Nature Park in Western Highlands Province, Niugini International Tours has been at the forefront of tourism development since 2019. Our President’s vision to raise funds for developing tourism in West Sepik Province led to the relocation of our business concept, culminating in the merger with Sandaun Provincial Tourism Association Inc.

Together with our partners and stakeholders, we are committed to promoting sustainable tourism in PNG. Through conservation and preservation approaches, we strive to protect the authenticity and natural beauty that makes Papua New Guinea a truly unique destination.

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At Niugini International Tours, our mission is clear: to showcase Papua New Guinea as a premier tourist destination in the Asia and Pacific region. Through our digital marketing selling platform, we bring the beauty and diversity of PNG to the world stage, offering unforgettable experiences for international and domestic travelers alike.

John McRobin, CEO , NIT

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Niugini International Tours is more than just a tour operator business — we are pioneers in promoting sustainable tourism in PNG. Our journey began with the merger of Niugini International Tours and the Sandaun Provincial Tourism Association Inc. of West Sepik Province. This union gave birth to a 100% nationally owned tour operator business specializing in:

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A Highlands Experience (5 days / 4 nights)

Land Cost: US$2,935.00 per person (twin share). US$3,600.00 single room

Charter Flights: US$ 633.00 per person

Day 3 Wednesday Mount Hagen/Tari

Land Cost Includes: Accommodation, meals at Trans Niugini Tours facilities, transfers, tours and local guides

Rates are valid to 31st December 2024

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You are only to book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the air charter flights.

Air Niugini (PX) Domestic Flights: Thurs Day 1 PX186 Port Moresby/Mount Hagen Thurs Day 5 PX865 Tari/Port Moresby

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Trans Niugini Tours

Trans Niugini Tours is the leading tour operator for tropical island vacations in Papua New Guinea.  We own and operate a series of highly acclaimed wilderness lodges as well as boats, buses and aircraft to facilitate tours at, and travel between the lodges.

For over thirty years Trans Niugini Tours has been providing culturally sensitive & ecologically responsible experiences throughout Papua New Guinea.  Geared to the adventurous traveler of discerning tastes, Trans Niugini Tours provides comfortable accommodation in some of the most remote areas of the country.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading tourism provider, Trans Niugini Tours maintains a high standard of quality throughout all aspects of its operation.

Trans Niugini Tours own seven lodges throughout the country.  These lodges are Rondon Ridge in Mount Hagen, Ambua Lodge in Tari, Karawari Lodge and the Sepik Spirit in the Sepik, Malolo in Madang, Bensbach in the Western Province and Lake Murray Lodge in Lake Murray.

We offer cultural festivals, special interest programs or customised itineraries to suit your requirements.  Birding watching, village visits, cultural tours and snorkelling are some of the many activities we offer.

Traditional villages, legends, Huli Wigmen, Spirit Hauses, rivers, trival art, birds of paradise and knowledgeable guides are all part of the experience.  Follow the sounds of kundu drums, chants and laughter.  Arrive curious and depart amazed.

PNG has a famously rich avifauna. 708 bird species, including 578 land and freshwater species have been identified.

Our wilderness lodges are strategically located in PNG’s most exciting birding areas.  A review of each lodge’s birding list makes it clear that an itinerary built around our lodges will rate amongst a birder’s top trips.

Renowned Ambua Lodge has long been the favoured home base of film crews and leading naturalists including Sir David Attenborough. Seeing the trailing white tail feathers of the Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is just one of the many thrills Ambua’s guests may experience.

A stay at Karawari Lodge, overlooking a tributary of the Sepik River, is an opportunity to spot a wildly diverse range of birds from the Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise to the Victoria Crowned Pigeon to a litany of lorikeets, cockatoos and parrots.

Our newly opened Lake Murray Lodge is home to over 50% of the New Guineas total bird population.   In addition to a host of migratory birds, several birds of paradise special, pelicans, hornbills, eagles, parrots and numerous other birds have been sighted.

Discover how easy Papua New Guinea can be when you travel with us!

Address: P O Box 371 Mount Hagen Papua New Guinea 281

Phone: +675 542-1438 / +675 7198-9397

Email: [email protected]

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Trans Niugini Tours

Trans Niugini Tours has been making Papua New Guinea accessible to the intrepid traveler since 1976! As a well-established tour operator, Trans Niugini is unique in the world of PNG travel for managing both its very own fleet of water, air, and land vehicles, as well as a comfortable collection of award-winning wilderness lodges.

Trans Niugini maintains the highest standards in service, safety, and reliability to ensure that guests enjoy true peace of mind while exploring one of the last frontiers of authentic adventure travel. From miles of unspoiled rainforest, to the translucent blue of PNG’s crystalline seas, Trans Niugini Tours invites you to discover this timeless land – and the ageless traditions of the people who live here.

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Karawari Lodge in the lowlands of the East Sepik Province: Overlooking stunning vistas of the Karawari River – where no road spoils the horizon – this secluded setting lets you immerse yourself in a colorful culture of stilted villages, dug-out canoes, and tropical lowland rainforest.

Ambua Lodge in the Hela Province: Perched in the Doma Peaks almost 7000 feet above sea level, views of the magnificent Tari Valley will take your breath away. This location is ideal for discovering the ways and customs of the region’s renowned Huli Wigmen.

Sepik Spirit Floating Lodge on the mighty Sepik River: Voyage along secretive waterways and hidden lakes as you explore the villages of PNG’s mysterious Sepik region. Visitors here can expect a genuine, welcoming, and unforgettable cultural experience, where crocodiles rule supreme.

Bensbach Wildlife Lodge in a far corner of the Western Province: Teeming with wildlife, the sweeping floodplains of PNG’s most isolated corner are home to wallabies, monitor lizards, and a host of unusual birds, both resident and migratory.

Rondon Ridge Lodge in the mountains above Mount Hagen: At an altitude of 7100 feet, you’ll greet each day with panoramic views of the Wahgi Valley. Miles of walking trails – showcasing hundreds of orchids and birds – contrast dramatically with the tea and coffee industries of busy Mount Hagen.

Lake Murray Lodge on a small island in the remote Western Province: Tucked away on the largest lake in Papua New Guinea, timeless fishing villages dot the local landscape. If you consider birding the next best thing to diving, you’ll love that more than half the country’s winged population resides here.

Most residents of PNG continue to live a traditional lifestyle based on fishing, farming, and ancient beliefs. What’s the significance of the Huli tribe’s colorful clay body decoration? Why do the men of the Sepik Region cut the skin on their backs to resemble the hide of a crocodile? With Trans Niugini Tours, you can indulge your curiosity about the habits, lifestyles, and artwork of PNG’s indigenous peoples.

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Very few places in the world offer the variety of natural wonders that Papua New Guinea does. Let Trans Niugini Tours introduce you to hundreds of species of tropical birds, quirky land mammals, and delicate orchids and butterflies. Whether it’s catching and releasing the mighty barramundi, or diving where the fish are too numerous to count, Trans Niugini Tours has got you covered.

From sing-sing groups to traditional dances, Trans Niugini Tours brings the color and splendor of PNG’s annual festivals to you. Memorable gatherings of tribesmen and women occur at various times throughout the year, providing a golden opportunity to witness traditional ceremonial dress, dazzling performances, and the unmatched energy of local celebration.

Make the most of everything that Papua New Guinea has to offer and enhance your dive vacation by immersing yourself in its fascinating cultural and natural heritage.

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We can arrange Port Moresby city tours for You. Port Moresby National Museum and arts gallery, Parliament house, Varrirata National Park, and Port Moresby Nature Park. We can arrange tours to Sepik River, both the Sepik river and land for Sepik Cultural Experiences, … Continued

Goroka Show is an annual event where different ethnical groups come together to celebrate and showcase their deep rooted traditions and cultures. Normally the show is held on the third weekend of September for two days, more than 80 different … Continued

Mt. Hagen show is an annual event where different ethnical groups come together to celebrate and showcase their deep rooted traditions and cultures. Normally the show is held on the third weekend of August for two days, more than 80 … Continued

Papua New Guinea is a bird-watching paradise.Are you interested in a birdwatching trip? You are welcome! Names of the birds of paradise in Mt Hagen and nearby areas: Blue bop, Magnificent bop, Lawa’s Parotia bop, Lesser bop, Reggiana bop, King … Continued

NIUGINI DIRT TOURS

10 Day PNG Tours 2024

• Mar 7, 2024 – 7 Day Dirt / Adv Bike Tour of Morobe – FULL
• Aug 3- Aug 13 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550 Highlights : See Coffee beans in every stage from Tree to Cup, plus Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena) & much more. Start Lae, Finish Madang
• Sept 11, 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550 Highlights : 49th Independence Celebrations, visits to WW2 Battle site tours, and incredible sights incl Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena & much more. Start Lae, Finish in Madang
• Oct 17, 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550. Highlights: 2 Day Morobe Cultural Show. See over 100 cultural groups up close. Not forgetting the incredible Highlands sights incl Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena & much more. Start Lae, Finish Madang
• Dec 8, 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550 Highlights : Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena & much more. Start Lae, Finish Madang

Sample Tour

Day 1 (Wed)– Air Niugini, Pom to Lae dep 4.40pm, arrive 5.30pm

Day 11 (Sat) – Air Niugini, Madang to Port Moresby dep 7.00, arrive 08.25

Cost – AUD $5850 per rider. Covers all food (with exception 1 evening meal at Lae Yacht Club), 10 nights’ accommodation, bikes, support vehicles and transfers to and from the airport. You pay for drinks & personal needs during the tour only.

Deposit – 50 % upon Booking. Refer FAQ for terms and conditions.

Bikes – KTM 390 & KTM 300

Accommodation – at Niugini Dirt base in Lae (4 nights) and various Guest Houses and Hotels while on the road (7 nights)

Day 2 – Lae to Bulolo via the ‘Snake Valley’. Familiarise yourself with the bike for 35km on the Lae – Bulolo Highway, then detour into the Snake Valley (with its prehistoric style mountain ranges) and ascend to 1500metres, with stunning views in all directions.

Superb scenery abounds enroute to the forestry town of Bulolo (staying at the Bulolo Country Club). Riders can try their hand at gold panning also. There is also a quick detour to see the 80-year old Baiune Hydro station. Gym, swimming pool and sauna available

Day 3 – The Smoked Bodies of Angapena are our destination. We visit the only site out of 3 in the country where we can view the bodies. The mummification has been done for hundreds of years. Bodies are placed over a fire, smoked, then placed in chairs under a hillside. There is little recorded history of the practice and erosion and lack of care are slowly causing the sites to degrade.

The Journey to the Bodies is one way, so after the 85km to the bodies, we head back to Bulolo and continue for another 30km to Wau for the night, staying at the Valley View guesthouse.

Wau has great historical significance for PNG, with the Battle of Wau, stopping the advance of Japanese troops towards Pom. 349 Allied troops and 1200 Japanese soldiers were killed in this 7 day battle. A crashed B17 Bomber from the battle lies in several pieces on a hillside 15 minutes from Wau.

Wau was also the sight of PNGs first gold rush. Between 1932 and the start of WW2, 7 massive 1100t dredges were shipped in parts to Lae then flown to Bulolo & Wau in Junkers G-31 planes.

Day 4 – Starting with a visit to the local orphanage (Haus Pikinini) for a really moving experience, the group then visits the Mountain Coffee factory in Wau.

In coffee season (April to Sept) you will see coffee beans through all stages of processing (and taste the finished product later in Lae). Riding to the Edie Creek goldfields (Errol Flynn tried his luck here) and Mt Kaindi at 2,300 metres you will where tens of thousands of people make a meagre living. A trip to the Wau WW2 memorial will occur upon return from the goldfields.

Riders will return to Bulolo via the scenic Bulolo Gorge and make the afternoon trip back to Lae via the highway (more suited to bikes than cars due to its shocking state of disrepair)

Day 5 – The Markham valley awaits the riders for the first 180 km of today’s ride on the Highlands Highway. The Highway rises sharply at the Kassam pass, twisting and turning until reaching the Yonki Dam at a little over 1400 metres. Tonight’s accommodation is in Kainantu at the Lodge.

Day 6 – In the morning you visit the local Kainantu Pottery and see uniquely PNG styled pottery items, as well as other arts and crafts being made nearby. We catch up in the morning with some of the pilots from one of the mission stations at Aiyura (over 1000 American families live in the Eastern Highlands Province). We ride around Lake Yonki, on very poor gravel & dirt roads, through coffee country until hitting the highway again and enjoying some great winding roads until arrival at Goroka at 1600m above sea level.

Goroka has an ideal temperature for vegetable growing so you will visit the local market upon arrival and see the array of fresh produce available

Day 7 – After a relaxing night at Goroka’s best hotel, the Bird of Paradise, it’s an 80km run on tarmac to visit the ‘Asaro Mudmen’. You see the photos but they don’t them any justice. They are haunting and will surprise you when you least expect it.

From the Mudmen the group starts the ascent of the Daulo pass (height 2485m), traversing through the Chimbu Gorge (incredible landscapes) and ending at Bettys Lodge at the base of Mt Wilhelm.

At almost 3000m its somewhat cold at the Lodge, but the foods hearty and the pot belly stove keep’s everyone warm. Its used primarily as a staging camp by groups summitting Mt Wilhelm (4509m).

The lodge has a trout farm, so expect trout on the menu. Betty and the team will have cultural sing sing group waiting biker’s arrival. It tends to get chilly here, so pack accordingly

Day 8 – A short stretch on the bikes today. After a leisurely walk around the village and late lunch at Betty’s, you head down another mountain range to Snow Pass.

It’s just 2 hours ride to the Snow Pass Eco Lodge, but the ridings on a narrow dodgy as hell road, with 300 metre drop-offs on either side. Experience the Unique Snow Pass Fire Dancers at dusk – it is a surreal experience.

Day 9 – Rise early and try to glimpse PNGs iconic ‘Bird of Paradise’, sometimes seen at dawn at Snow Pass. The route from Snow Pass today is winding mountain 4WD, descending from 2,000 metres to the Ramu river.

The days riding sees numerous river crossings and passes the group close to the Ramu Nickel Mine at Kurumbukari (Chinese nickel mine), before the Road Journey to Madang your final destination.

Day 10 – Rest day at Jais Aben Resort. Water activities own cost

Day 11 – PX 111 Departs at 07:00 to Port Moresby in time to catch Aust Flights. Groups can obviously extend their stay if they want

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