If you're looking for something a little less taxing, or you'd like a relaxing end to your trekking adventure in PNG, check out these spots. Papua New Guinea is one of the last frontiers of tourism, a magnificent and diverse country. Whether your thing is scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, bird watching, learning about culture, or just laying around on a sandy beach, PNG has something for you. Give us a call to discuss - we can put together something just for you!
Check out Tufi, with its magnificent fjords, the history and unhurried pace of Milne Bay, or laze under a tree on Loloata Island, just out of Port Moresby.
The Sepik River will entrance you with its culture and beauty - wind your way down the Sepik in a canoe and leave the cares of the world behind.
Visit Rabaul with its magnificent volcanoes and see the aftermath of the 1994 eruption. Take the short flight further to Kavieng, an magical paradise where you will be spoilt for choice - surfing, diving, snorkelling, fishing.
Try combining some of our shorter tours - you will understand the beauty of this incredibly diverse country.
Papua New Guina - it's all there! What are you waiting for?
Asaro Mudmen
Just outside Goroka in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, is a small village that is home to the Asaro Mudmen.
Legend has it that during a land dispute, the Mudmen were defeated by an rival tribe, forcing them to flee into the Asaro River. Concerned for their safety, they lay low until dusk before attempting their escape. The enemy, witnessing their rise from the muddy banks covered in mud, believed them to be spirits. Most tribes in Papua New Guinea are great believers of the spirit world, and the rival tribe fled in fear.Unaware their rivals were still in their village, the Mudmen returned home. The enemy were so terrified they ran back to their village and held a special ceremony to ward off the spirits. The Asaro Mudmen were victorious.
Getaway Trekking recently had the great pleasure of visiting the Asaro Mudmen in Goroka, as a guest of PNG Tourism. We also visited Madang, adding to the many other provinces we have explored.
Check out our range of PNG leisure options, and give us a call. Our range of packages is continually being updated, so if you don't find something you want, just ask us - chances are we've got something just right for you. We just love telling people about this magnificent country!
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