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Take a trip back in time on one of these 12 Papua New Guinea archaeology tours in 2026. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as Rabaul, Triton Bay, Samarai Island, Alotau, and Bougainville on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 12 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, and Scuba DivingTell one of our Papua New Guinea travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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Explore the wonder of coral reefs
from $10,650
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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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Variable
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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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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Parrots in Papua New Guinea
from $10,140
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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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Variable
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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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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Festival Visits
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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, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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Rock formations along the coast of Kimberley
from $9,190
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Crossing Melanesia: Australia To Fiji

Darwin - Lautoka - 18 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Explore coral reefs of Milne Bay
  • See WWII historical sites in Alotau
  • Swim in the waters of Espiritu Sant
  • Discover Vanuatu's beaches
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Darwin / Lautoka
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Variable
Set sail on this 18-day cruise Crossing Melanesia from Australia to Fiji aboard M/S Paul Gauguin, exploring remote islands and cultures. Highlights include Papua New Guinea, Guadalcanal's WWII history, Solomon Islands for snorkeling, Vanuatu's pristine beaches, and Fiji's vibrant markets and shores.
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Breathtaking aerial sunset in Komodo National Park in Indonesia
from $11,040
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Voyage to Indonesia – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
  • Experience Indonesia's culture
  • See Komodo dragons upclose
  • Island hop around Indonesia
  • Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands
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Benoa / Darwin
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Variable
This 12-day cruise on Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.
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Balinese sunset, Indonesia
from $9,610
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Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa to Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Bali Temples
  • Visit Satonda Lake
  • Spot Saleh Bay whale sharks
  • Snorkel at Triton Bay
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Benoa / Darwin
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Village Visits, Whale Watching
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to Darwin and explore Indonesia’s remote islands, coral-rich waters, and cultural treasures. Encounter whale sharks in Saleh Bay, spot Komodo dragons, snorkel in Triton Bay, visit Banda Neira, and discover traditional communities across the archipelago.
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Blue water in Inarajan natural pools in Guam
from $29,950
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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Visit Lautoka, Fiji's sugar hub
  • Roderick Bay shipwreck snorkeling
  • Explore the Bougainville coastlines
  • Dive in Njari pristine coral reef
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Lautoka / Guam
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Variable
Sail across the Pacific on a 17-day expedition cruise from Lautoka, Fiji, to Guam aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore Vanuatu’s volcanic traditions, Solomon Islands’ coral reefs, Bougainville’s coastlines, and Micronesia’s historic shipwrecks. Discover remote atolls, dive among marine life, and experience traditional island culture.
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Brilliant blue water in Guam's Tumon bay
from $19,960
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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore Lautoka’s markets
  • Ureparapara crater harbor visit
  • Witness the Lata cultural village
  • Pulap Atoll reef discovery
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Lautoka / Guam
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise through Micronesia aboard Le Soleal. From Fiji’s Lautoka to Guam, visit Vanuatu’s Ambrym, Solomon Islands’ Lata and Santa Ana, Roderick Bay, Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, Chuuk Lagoon, and Pulap Atoll. Explore remote villages, witness traditional dances, snorkel vibrant reefs, and dive historic WWII shipwrecks.
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Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Pulau Balbulol and discover vibrant marine life beneath the surface
from $24,300
Up to 40%
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Darwin to Lautoka

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Learn WWII tunnel network
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
  • Visit Garove volcanic caldera
  • Wandre Lautoka’s botanical gardens
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Darwin / Lautoka
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Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Embark on a 24-day cruise aboard Silver Cloud, sailing from Darwin to Lautoka. Explore the untouched beauty and cultural richness of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters off Ali Island and Kennedy Island, and delve into World War II history in Madang and Rabaul.
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