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Explore top Papua New Guinea trips that take you to the Sepik River remote Highlands villages Mount Wilhelm and island communities. Experience the wonders of Papua New Guinea with our diverse 25 trips for 2026. Join us on one of these top-rated vacation packages, carefully curated by our Trip Planners, and explore the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of this unique destination. From wildlife viewing in pristine natural habitats to cultural village visits that offer a glimpse into traditional customs and daily life, these adventures provide an immersive experience unlike any other. Discover archaeological sites that reveal the rich history of the region, engage in hiking through lush rainforests, and savor local cuisine during food and wine experiences. With tours ranging from in length, there's something for every type of traveler seeking an authentic and unforgettable journey in Papua New Guinea. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a life-changing adventure in a land untouched by mass tourism. Contact one of our Papua New Guinea specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Explore the wonder of coral reefs
from $9,725
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Frontier Lands of Papua New Guinea

Cairns to Rabaul - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Explore Samarai Island and snorkel
  • Visit Dobu hot springs
  • Cruise the Cape Nelson fjords
  • See marine life in Kimbe Bay
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Cairns / Rabaul
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Urban Exploration
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Sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer from Cairns to Rabaul. Explore Papua New Guinea’s vibrant islands, WWII battlefields, and the Sepik River. Discover traditional markets, fjords, coral reefs, and cultural performances. Swim, snorkel, and dive in pristine waters while learning about local traditions and history.
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Sunset at an ocean resort in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
from $11,825
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Solomon Islands Secrets: cruise from Guadalcanal to the Sepik River

Honiara to Sorong - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore Rabaul Wartime History
  • Experience Sepik River Culture
  • Discover Lake Sentani Heritage
  • Visit Mansinam Historic Landmarks
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Brisbane / Sorong
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Festival Visits
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Sail from Brisbane to Sorong on this 15-day expedition aboard SH Minerva. Visit the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Papua, exploring historic wartime sites, traditional villages, island communities, and marine environments. Experience local cultures, regional history, and remote destinations across the South Pacific and western Pacific.
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Snorkel the vibrant waters of the South Pacific
from $14,375
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia

Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Tufi Fjords
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Visit WWII relics
  • Discover ancient traditions
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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Embark on an 18-day Heritage Adventurer cruise through Melanesia's remote islands, from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu. Discover beautiful islands, colorful coral reefs, WWII sites, rich cultures, and unique wildlife across the Tufi Fjords, Dobu, Fergusson, Bougainville, and more.
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
from $14,300
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia

Cairns - Port Vila - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover the jewels of Tetepare
  • Explore Sepik River Kopar Village
  • Visit Rabaul’s volcanic landscapes
  • Swim Champagne Beach waters
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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Join a 17-day cruise on the Heritage Adventurer through Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, exploring diverse cultures and wildlife. Enjoy optional activities like snorkeling, birding excursions, and canoeing while visiting historical WWII sites and vibrant traditions.
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Learn about the cultures of Papua New Guinea
from $9,945
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Papua New Guinea Discoverer

Madang to Cairns - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Explore volcanic Umboi Island
  • Cruise the Pulia River
  • Experience Bolu Bolu village
  • Relax on Boia Boia
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Madang / Cairns
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Discoverer through Papua New Guinea. Explore volcanic islands, vibrant coral reefs, jungle rivers, and cultural villages. Visit Madang, Tuam, Biangatu, Deboyne, Calvados, Samarai, and more.
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Parrots in Papua New Guinea
from $9,575
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Beyond Frontiers of Papua New Guinea

Rabaul to Port Moresby - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Embark in vibrant Rabaul
  • Nissan Island WWII history
  • Lusancay pristine reef snorkeling
  • See Gunu Bara Bara manta rays
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Rabaul / Port Moresby
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Sail aboard Coral Adventurer on an 11-day Papua New Guinea expedition. Explore WWII memorials, remote islands, pristine reefs, cultural traditions, waterfalls, turtle sanctuaries, and manta ray habitats. Experience diving, snorkeling, and community encounters across diverse destinations, from Rabaul to Port Moresby.
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Bagan Shark in Triton Bay Indonesia
from $8,100
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Papua's Whale Sharks and Birds of Paradise

Kaimana - Sorong - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Swim with whale sharks
  • Explore Triton Bay karsts
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Meet Papuan villages
  • Trek for birds of paradise
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Triton Bay / Sorong
Activities
Whale Watching, Village Visits, Volunteering
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Variable
Explore Indonesia Papua’s Whale Sharks & Birds of Paradise aboard Katharina on a 10-day cruise from Kaimana to Sorong. Swim with whale sharks, trek to see birds of paradise, snorkel vibrant reefs, visit local villages, paddle secluded lagoons, and discover the dramatic limestone landscapes of Triton Bay.
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Traditional houses and buildings of Tanna Island
from $10,775
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Passage through the Melanesian Arc

Port Moresby to Port Vila - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Explore Panasia limestone caves
  • Learn canoe-building traditions
  • Snorkel pristine Njari Island
  • Dive Espiritu Santo wrecks
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Port Moresby / Port Vila, Efate
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer through Vanuatu and Melanesia. Explore Louisiade Archipelago, Laughlan Atoll, Marovo Lagoon, Santa Ana, Espiritu Santo, Ambrym, Nguna, and Tanna. Dive WWII wrecks, release turtles, snorkel coral reefs, witness unique cultural performances, and stand at active Mount Yasur.
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Mountain Range in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
from $10,820
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Crossing Oceania: Fiji to Bali

Lautoka to Benoa - 21 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Hike Koroyanitu National Park
  • Snorkel Espiritu Santo reefs
  • Discover Komodo dragon habitat
  • Visit Ubud’s Sacred Monkey
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Lautoka / Benoa
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Embark on a 21-day Oceania cruise from Fiji to Bali aboard MS Paul Gauguin. Hike Koroyanitu National Park, snorkel Espiritu Santo, visit Guadalcanal’s WWII sites, explore Komodo, tour Ubud’s temples, enjoy Polynesian dance, and optional cooking classes and spa indulgence.
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Nutmeg Harvest (Myristica fragans)
from $22,090
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Spice Islands & Asmat Tribe Expedition

Ambon to Ambon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Explore Banda Neira forts
  • Swim with whale sharks
  • Discover Asmat rituals
  • Visit Kei white beaches
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Ambon Island / Ambon Island
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Variable
Discover Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the remote Asmat region on a 13-day Aqua Blu cruise featuring diving, snorkeling, and visits to traditional villages. Explore historic Banda forts, vibrant coral reefs, and witness rare cultural ceremonies in one of Southeast Asia’s most untouched regions.
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Snorkel in clear blue water above a large whale shark
from $11,350
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Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks

Ambon - Kaimana - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Discover Banda Archipelago
  • Snorkel off Ceram Coast
  • Visit Kei and Aru Islands
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
  • View Ancient Cave Paintings
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Ambon Island / Triton Bay
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Rainforest Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Experience the Katharina 14-day cruise from Ambon to Kaimana, exploring the Indonesia Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks. Visit Banda, Kei and Aru Islands, snorkel coral reefs, kayak through lagoons, discover local culture, and swim with whale sharks in Triton Bay.
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Birds of Paradise
from $8,100
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Papua's Whale Sharks and Birds of Paradise

Sorong - Kaimana - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Swim under Kitikiti waterfall
  • Swim with Triton Bay whale sharks
  • Discover ancient cliff paintings
  • Snorkel among kaleidoscope corals
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Sorong / Triton Bay
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Immerse in a 10-day Papua cruise aboard the Ombak Putih. Sailing from Sorong to Kaimana, this voyage invites you to snorkel with Triton Bay's whale sharks, spot rare birds of paradise, and discover hidden coves among spectacular karst limestone islands.
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