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Explore remote villages on one of the below 8 unique Papua New Guinea cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like cruises, wildlife viewing, village visits, snorkeling, and small ship cruises and cost from $7,480 for experiences of 11 to 24 days. Tell us about your ideal Papua New Guinea cultural trip and our Papua New Guinea experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Traditional tribal dance at mask festival
$9,180
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Islands and Cultures of Papua New Guinea

Cairns - Cairns - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Discover New Guinea's heritage
  • Visit Ferguson & Dobu Islands
  • Visit Roderick Bay, Solomon Islands
  • Encounter local people & culture
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Cairns
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise through Melanesia aboard Le Jacques Cartier, where natural beauty and cultural heritage await. Travel north to Alotau in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province to explore WWII sites, including memorials and historic battlegrounds, and learn about the region’s …
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Snorkel the vibrant waters of the South Pacific
$14,375
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Tufi Fjords
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Visit WWII relics
  • Discover ancient traditions
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Begin your 18-day adventure in Cairns, then fly to Port Moresby to board the Heritage Adventurer and explore remote Pacific islands. Visit Doini Island’s beaches, rainforests, and WWII Skull Cave. Cruise the Tufi Fjords, home to sheer cliffs and diverse marine life. Discover Dobu and …
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
$11,995
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

Cairns - Port Vila - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover the jewels of Tetepare
  • Explore Vanuatu
  • Visit Rabaul’s volcanic landscapes
  • Visit villages in Malaita Island
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
Activities:
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 17-day expedition cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer and discover the secrets of Melanesia. Begin in Cairns, a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Fly to Madang, known for its cultural heritage and artistry. Explore the Sepik River by Zodiac, witnessing unique wildlife and local …
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$11,900
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Lautoka to Darwin

Fiji - Australia - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Discover Solomon Islands' tradition
  • Witness the land diving ritual
  • Learn Papua New Guinea’s cultures
  • Explore Njari and Dobu island
Starts / Ends:
Lautoka / Darwin
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 23-day Lautoka to Darwin Cruise aboard the Silver Cloud and experience an incredible adventure through the South Pacific. Explore the rich traditions and clear blue waters of the Solomon Islands. Witness the famous land diving ritual of Pentecost Island, a cultural practice passed down …
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Nightcliff Jetty, Darwin, Australia
$7,480
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Crossing Melanesia: Australia To Fiji

17 Day Itinerary aboard 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
Starts / Ends:
Darwin / Lautoka
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise Crossing Melanesia from Australia to Fiji. Explore the remote island nations of Melanesia, from the lush landscapes of Australia's Northern Territory to the tribal traditions of Papua New Guinea and the historical importance of Guadalcanal during WWII. Delight in two …
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$12,750
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Indonesian Explorer: Bali, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea

18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Raja Ampat
  • Lookout for the endemic birds
  • Explore Pegunungan Nature Reserve
  • Swim at Cenderawasih Marine Park
Starts / Ends:
Denpasar / Cairns
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
A true expedition voyage in every sense, our inaugural journey will explore Indonesia's rarely visited and little known biodiverse-rich jungle-capped volcanic islands scattered across pristine pellucid waters well beyond traditional tourist routes. Join acclaimed author, scientist and explorer …
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Beautiful wild coast of Raja Ampat, Indonesia
$14,375
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Indonesian Explorer: Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea

Bali - Port Moresby - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Raja Ampat
  • Lookout for the endemic birds
  • Explore Komodo National Park
  • Swim at Triton Bay
Starts / Ends:
Bali / Cairns
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on this 19-day expedition cruise to Indonesia's remote and little-known tropical islands from Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea aboard Heritage Adventurer. Swim with the whale sharks in Triton Bay, visit Komodo National Park, home to the famed Komodo Dragon, discover Jacques …
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Balinese sunset, Indonesia
$10,450
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Tropical Indonesian Odyssey

Darwin - Benoa, Bali - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Encounter Komodo legendary dragons
  • Explore Maumere coastal charm
  • Discover Kalabahi rich traditions
  • Visit Kitikiti Waterfall wilderness
Starts / Ends:
Darwin / Benoa
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard the Le Jacques Cartier, exploring Indonesia’s natural wonders. Departing from Darwin, journey to the Kei Islands, a serene paradise of pristine white-sand beaches. Continue to Triton Bay, where a zodiac cruise unveils rainforest-clad karst islands in a …
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