Sun, Dec 18 — Depart the USa 
Depart the USA on any regularly schedule flight to Brisbane.

Mon, Dec 19 — EN ROUTE 
Cross the international date line.

Tue, Dec 20 — ARRIVE BRISBANE 
Arrive Brisbane early in the morning and transfer to the hotel where rooms are ready for immediate check in. Remainder of the day at leisure to relax after the trans-Pacific flight. Enjoy dinner and a trip briefing this evening at the hotel
Overnight: Sofitel Brisbane or similar
Meals: Dinner

Wed Dec 21 — BRISBANE / PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA  
Fly from Brisbane to Port Moresby.

Arrive Port Moresby from your international flight from Australia. Transfer to your flight to Mount Hagen today, departing at 3:15pm. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival, transfer with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide to the lodge.

At 7100 feet above sea level, Rondon Ridge has a prime location on Mount Kuta overlooking the Wahgi Valley. The lush lodge features the best of all worlds, with 12 well-appointed rooms placed in an earthy setting. Each room has its own bathroom, and is equipped with carefully chosen furniture. Cuisine is prepared by a skilled staff, with influences from across the world as well as the traditions of Papua New Guinea. Take advantage of the hotel's key placement just 30 minutes from the bustling Mount Hagen City. Get to know the key industries of the highlands, while interacting with the local people.

Mount Hagen is third largest city in Papua New Guinea. It is the capital of the Western Highlands Province and is located in the large fertile Wahgi Valley in central mainland Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,677 m (5,502 ft). The Highlands Highway is the main arterial route to connect Mount Hagen with the coastal cities of Lae and Madang. The city is named after the old eroded volcano Mount Hagen, located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) to the northwest.
Hotel: Rondon Ridge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Thu Dec 22 — RONDON RIDGE, MT HAGEN  
A full day tour of this region features the unique culture and traditions of the Melpa people who live near Mount Hagen City. First contact with the Melpa was made in the mid-1930s when the Leahy brothers were prospecting for gold. The Melpa are said by anthropologists, to be "predisposed to capitalism," because of their complex traditional society in which "big men" earn status by accruing wealth and then giving it all away in ceremonial exchanges. A full day special "Sing-Sing" will be featured on Wed or Thu. A Sing-Sing is a gathering of a few tribes or villages where people participate to show their distinct culture, dance and music. The aim of these gatherings is to peacefully share traditions. Villagers paint and decorate themselves for sing-sings.
Hotel: Rondon Ridge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fri Dec 23 — KARAWARI RIVER  
Transfer from Rondon Ridge to Kagamuga Airport for your internal flight to Karawari. Upon arrival we are met by our local guide and transferred to the Karawari Lodge. Karawari Lodge sits along Papua New Guinea's untapped stretches of rainforest and jungle, lining the Karawari River. You are in the middle of Arambak country where locals pole dug-out canoes, drums throb, wild birds call, and traditional village lifestyles continue largely unchanged.

You wind up at the surprising Karawari Lodge. The ten individual cottages each offer two twin rooms and refreshing garden surroundings. Natural building materials and native decor set the tone of rustic, traditional living in Arambak country. Dine on locally-picked produce and succulent grilled meats and fish, all concocted with international and Karawari flavors. Later, take a stroll through the habitats of different creatures, or get to know the lifestyles of those living in the region's villages.

This tropical lowland rainforest is one of earth's most complex habitats, housing an immense variety of flora and fauna along with a unique culture. Exploring villages in small riverboats along the jungle-fringed waterways is as rewarding as it is exhilarating. See the people of Kundiman village make use of the land - weaving baskets for catching fish in the river, or gathering, preparing and cooking their staple food from the Sago Palm.
Hotel: Karawari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Sat Dec 24 & Sun Dec 25 — KARAWARI RIVER  
Wake up to the chattering of Lorikeets and Eclectus Parrots. We will spend two full days along the jungle-fringed waterways of the Karawari River. Experience village life, including carved totems, drums, woodcarvings and different expressions of art. See bountiful bird life along the rivers and nearby lakes. Our daily excursions will enhance your understanding of traditional village culture in the Sepik region.
Hotel: Karawari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mon Dec 26 — KARAWARI RIVER/ TARI GAP  
Transfer between Karawari airstrip, and Karawari Lodge, with your driver and guide. Transfer by river boat and four wheel drive. Take your flight from Karawari to Tari today.

Upon arrival we are met and transferred to Ambua Lodge. Ambua Lodge is seated on a high perch in the Tari Gap area, located at 7000 feet (2100 meters), enveloped by rich rainforest and valley grasslands. The 30 units promise intimacy and privacy, and modest luxury off-the-beaten-track. Enjoy the cool,
crisp heights of this atmosphere and cuddle into electric blankets and quilts offered by the lodge. The technological devices of home are not available, so guests may enjoy nature at its best. Meals are delicious, with continental and local fusions served by friendly staff. Tranquil and warm, one may take walks and hikes through the rainforest trails or go birding. Bask in the refreshing mist of a secluded waterfall.

The day is spent exploring the area surrounding Ambua- high mountains, forests with roaring waterfalls beckon the intrepid traveler. Take advantage of the birding in the Tari Gap area where one can observe up to 13 species of the birds of paradise. The flamboyant Huli Wigmen of the Tari Valley have formed a strong bond between themselves and these beautiful birds, men revere the birds by imitating them in both daily and ceremonial life, decorating their human hair wigs with the plumage of only the most beautiful birds.
Hotel: Ambua Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Tue Dec 27 — TARI GAP  
Enjoy a full day of cultural touring. In contrast to the Sepik people whose art is manifested in ceremonial and decorative carvings, these Highland people employ as their art, body decoration, face painting and human hair wigs decorated with feathers, flowers and moss. The Huli culture is the most vibrant, intact and colorful to be experienced anywhere. A special Huli Sing-Sing will be featured today. Explore the natural surroundings and enjoy the numerous orchid species.
Hotel: Ambua Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Wed Dec 28 — TARI GAP / PORT MORESBY / BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA  
Transfer from Ambua Lodge to Tari Airstrip for our domestic Air Niugini flight to Port Moresby, arriving at 12:10pm. We will be met in Port Moresby and assisted to our onward departure flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel in Brisbane. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening.
Hotel: Sofitel Brisbane or similar
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Thu Dec 29 — Brisbane / USA  
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
Meals: Breakfast

RATES

• $6695 per person, double occupancy
  
• $7395 per person, single occupancy
  

Airfare is additional. Please see AIRFARES below.

INCLUSIONS

• 2 nights at the Sofitel Brisbane Central (or similar) +early registration for early check in with breakfast daily.
• Transfers in Brisbane between airport and hotel as required.
• Welcome and Farewell dinners in Brisbane.
• 2 nights at Rondon Lodge in Mt Hagen 2 nights at Karawari Lodge in Arambak country
• 2 nights at Ambua Lodge in Tari Gap
• Breakfast daily at the hotels in Sydney
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at the lodges in Papua New Guinea
• All transfers between airports and hotels as required by the itinerary
• Baggage handling throughout the tour All tours and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
• English-speaking local guides in Sydney and Papua New Guinea
• Private Sing-Sings in Mt. Hagen and Tari Gap, based on minimum participation of 6 travelers
• Private round trip charter flights between Mt Hagen/Karawari/Mt Hagen**
• Coda Tours escort to accompany the trip throughout base on minimum participation
• Complete pre-departure materials
  

**Please note that on all charter air, TNAIR the maximum baggage allowance is 10kg per person and a carry on bag that must not exceed 5kg per person. Large hard-sided suitcases are not permitted on charter aircraft.

NOT INCLUDED

Airfares (except charter flights with Papua New Guinea); visa and passport fees (a visa is required for Australia and Papua New Guinea); accommodations in Brisbane, Australia is required by flight schedule, luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals not mentioned in the itinerary; beverages with meals and all alcoholic beverages; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; gratuities to guides, drivers and hotel personnel.

AIRFARES

1. Round trip USA/BRISBANE (BNE)/USA is not included and can be booked with any carrier offering this routing.
2. In addition to round trip flights to Brisbane, you will need to book the flights shown below Brisane (BNE)/ Port Moresby (POM), which may be able to be included in your international ticket or a mileage ticket (which is why they are being shown separately):

If above flights are purchased separately, cost is approximately: $1003.40
(Coda Tours will be happy to issue these tickets for you if you do not include them in your international ticket.)

Flights to be issued by Coda Tours:

3. The following flights must be purchased through Coda Tours:

Approximately $502.94 per person