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PAPUA NEW GUINEA CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| Description: The Orion is a purpose built expedition vessel designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury. Experience the wonderful cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea and the breathtaking scenery unique to this remote land. From iconic handicrafts, pristine beaches and amazing diving to active volcanoes, ancient tropical fjords and the Sepik River, the beauty of PNG is wonderfully varied. |
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Itinerary:
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Board the Orion in Rabaul. (D) |
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The day is at leisure to explore Rabaul on your own. Optional activities: Rabaul highlights tour; volcano adventure; or harbour cruise. (B, D) |
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At sea. (FB) |
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Orion takes position today at the mile-wide mouth of the mighty Sepik River near the small village of Watam. Visit the local community for dance presentations and a visit to the school. (FB) |
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At leisure to explore the town of Madang with its lush gardens, magnificent vistas of tropical seascapes, islands and inlets, and colourful market. Optional activities: Visit to the highlands for an encounter with the Mudmen Warriors of Asaro; Madang village tour,;or scuba diving. (FB) |
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The Tami Islands are a quiet, simple island idyll. Visit a local village, swim, snorkel and kayak. (FB) |
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Cruise amidst spectacular fjords to the anchorage at Tufi Harbour. There is access to a white sandy beach via zodiacs for swimming, snorkelling and sea kayaking. Optional activities: Scuba diving; Tufi village experience; Tufi fishing and snorkelling tour; Suicide Point walk. (FB) |
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Explore the Trobriand Islands, famed for their beautiful beaches. Visit Kitava and the lagoon formed by the tiny coral cay of Nuratu Island. Enjoy a local dance presentation, visit a village, swim, snorkel and sea kayak. (FB) |
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In the morning explore tiny Samarai Island which was once the thriving colonial capital of the territory of Papua. Just 2 miles west of Samarai is Kwato Island. The view from the historic church on the top of the hill offers sweeping views. There will be an opportunity for snorkelling in the afternoon. (FB) |
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At leisure to explore Alotau with its busy harbour and market. Optional activities: Alotau World War II relics and history tour; Alotau highlights tour; bat cave adventure. (FB) |
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At sea. (FB) |
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| Day 12: |
Arrive in Cairns, Australia and disembark. (B) |
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2012 DATES AND RATES (GBP per person)
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CABINS |
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STATEROOM (B) |
STATEROOM (A) |
JUNIOR SUITE |
DELUXE SUITE |
BALCONY SUITE |
OWNERS SUITE |
MAR 9*, 20;
OCT 2*, 13, 24*;
NOV 15* |
£5395 |
£6265 |
£7445 |
£8155 |
£9730 |
£11305 |
*Itinerary operates in reverse: Sail Cairns to Rabaul. Return Rabaul to Cairns by air.
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| Class: Ice-reinforced expedition ship • Capacity: 106 passengers • Overall Length: 337 foot • Cabins: 31 outside suites and 22 outside staterooms with windows (2 staterooms with portholes), private facilities and climate controls • Facilities: Restaurant; outdoor cafe and bar; lounge and cocktail bar; observation lounge; library; hospital and infirmary; lecture theatre; internet; jacuzzi and sun deck; gym; boutique; spa; hair and beauty salon; inflatable kayaks
Click for deck plan (PDF)
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Additional costs (per person)
Flights: London to Cairns from £980; charter flight Cairns to Rabaul from £350 • Personal Items: Items of a personal nature; bar expenses; hair dressing and massage treatments; optional shore experiences
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"Having never been on a tailor-made holiday we were extremely impressed with how smoothly our holiday went and it made our honeymoon much more enjoyable not to have to worry about the transfers. However, what impressed us most about your company was the helpfulness before we booked. Jonathan Morris was extremely helpful and suggested what we could afford on our budget and sent us a sample itinerary. . .This contrasted with a few other companies we contacted who told us that we could not afford a tailor-made Galapagos trip and would not even discuss it further. We had many emails and telephone conversations with Jonathan and were extremely impressed with the information and assistance he gave us."
Dr R M — Berkshire |
