16 days / 15 nights
the A&K Advantage: 
In combination with Aboriginal Australia, visit Papua New Guinea, home to over 1,000 ethnic groups as isolated from each other by their island's rugged terrain as their island is from the world at large.
Day 1: USA or Canada / Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Day 2: International Date Line
Day 3: Port Moresby / Mount Hagen
Day 4: Mount Hagen / Tari
Days 5 - 6: Tari
Day 7: Tari / Timbunke
Days 8 - 9: Black-water Lakes and the Middle Sepik
Day 10: Karawari / Mount Hagen / Port Moresby
Day 11: Port Moresby / Cairns / Darwin
Day 12: Darwin / Arnhemland / Cobourg Peninsula
Days 13 - 14: Cobourg Peninsula
Day 15: Cobourg Peninsula / Darwin
Day 16: Darwin / USA or Canada
This program contains some active elements and a minimum level of fitness is required.
OPTIONAL EL QUESTRO POST - TOUR EXTENSION:
El Questro occupies a remote and largely unexplored corner of far northwestern Australia. It’s a working ranch, and a home base from which to explore some of the country’s most diverse and interesting wilderness. Book this extension as shown or revise it to meet your personal requirements (new prices may apply).
Day 16: Darwin / Kununurra / El Questro
Day 17: the Kimberley
Day 18: El Questro / Kununurra / Darwin
Day 19: Darwin / USA or Canada
PREFER TO TRAVEL ON YOUR OWN?
Depart on an overnight flight.
Cross the International Dateline and "lose" a day, to be regained on your return flight.
On arrival in Port Moresby, PNG's capital, connect with a flight to Mount Hagen, the wild frontier of Papua New Guinea's Highlands.
Rondon Ridge Lodge: D
Board a flight to Tari, accessible only by air. The first outsiders to visit the Tari Basin - in the 1930s - found a spectacular diversity of tribal peoples living Stone Age lives, convinced that theirs was the only human society on earth. After a guided jungle trek, adjourn to your lodge in the Tari Gap, at 7,000 feet.
Ambua Lodge: B, L, D
Two full days of adventure in the villages of the Huli Wigmen, one of the largest ethnic groups of the Southern Highlands. At each village, there are new opportunities to learn about Huli culture: watch a festive "sing sing" and a wedding ceremony, meet spirit doctors and see a sun dance.
Ambua Lodge: B, L, D
Fly to Timbunke to connect with 'M/V Sepik Spirit,' an air-conditioned 18-passenger "floating lodge," for a three-night journey along the Sepik River.
'M/V Sepik Spirit': B, L, D
Cruise along banks lined with large traditional villages, whose people are among the most creative and prolific artists in Papua New Guinea. Your experienced guide identifies local flora and fauna; explains village customs; and helps you select from the artwork available for purchase.
'M/V Sepik Spirit': B, L, D
After disembarking 'M/V Sepik Spirit' at Karawari, board a flight to Mount Hagen, home region of the celebrated Asaro Mudmen. This afternoon, set out for Port Moresby and a last night in Papua New Guinea.
Airways Hotel: B
Fly south to Australia, to arrive in Cairns and embark on a train journey into the rainforest, with stunning views of the coastal plans to the Coral Sea. Aboard "Skyrail," the world's longest cableway, you glide just yards above the rainforest canopy, enjoying sights once "strictly for the birds" before descending to the forest floor for an alternate view of this unique World Heritage-listed environment. Then drive north to Hartley's Crocodile Farm for another close-up look at Australian wildlife, before boarding the afternoon flight brings you to Darwin.
Saville Park Suites: B
Fly from Darwin to Mount Borradaile in Arnhemland, for an exclusive day safari in the land of the Rainbow Serpent, a place to see evocative rock paintings, hear Aboriginal creation legends and learn about the tradition of the Dreamtime. Later today, fly to Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula.
Seven Spirit Bay Lodge: B, L, D
The Arnhemland region, under Aboriginal protection, offers a unique setting for adventure: trek with your guide in search of wildlife, bird life, manta rays and other marine life.
Seven Spirit Bay Lodge: B, L, D
Return to Darwin by air.
Saville Park Suites: B
Board your flight back across the Pacific Ocean.
B
Leave Darwin this morning on a scheduled flight to Kununurra, transferring on arrival to El Questro’s Homestead, nestled between palms and pandanus trees.
the Homestead: L, D
Spend the day as you wish, with a number of optional activities available to explore El Questro and the Kimberley beyond. Options include boating, a trek to see Aboriginal rock art, relaxing in thermal pools, horseback riding or fishing for barramundi and threadfin salmon. El Questro’s resident animal life includes 5,000 head of cattle, brumbies (wild horses), frill neck lizards, parrots and saltwater crocodiles.
the Homestead: B, L, D
Depart El Questro and the Kimberley today, flying to Darwin. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Saville Park Suites: B
Board your flight back across the Pacific Ocean, regaining the day "lost" crossing the International Dateline.
B
At additional cost, you can take this itinerary as a private independent program, as shown above or with your own personal alterations. Ask for details.
| Dates | Priced from |
| June 10 - 25 | $8,395 |
| July 8 - 23 | $8,395 |
| July 30 - August 14 | $8,395 |
| September 9 - 24 | $8,395 |
| Single Supplement | $1,850 |
| Internal Airfare: (Mount Hagen / Tari / Timbunke; Karawari / Mount Hagen; Cairns / Darwin / Mount Borradaile / Cobourg Peninsula / Darwin) |
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| Economy Class from | $ 2,965 | ||
| Double Occupancy | $2,300 |
| Single Supplement | $485 |
| Internal Airfare (Darwin / Kununurra / Darwin) Economy Class |
$ 495 |
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