One of the world’s great river systems, the Sepik meanders 1,100 km through Papua New Guinea, nurturing tribes and cultures for millennia along its shores. Dense terrain makes this part of the world largely inaccessible by road. Encounter a truly wild and unspoiled land - increasing in magnificence the further upriver the ship goes. Visit local tribes who have had little contact with modernity, traverse some of the oldest and densest rainforests in the world, and look out for local species including the famed Bird of Paradise. Take advantage of your Papuan contacts to take smaller tenders for reconnaissance voyages up smaller tributaries and rivulets, while returning back after each excursion to the comforts of the Australian-flagged and crewed Coral Expeditions I.
Highlights
Witness traditional performances, or purchase carvings at Mendam
Be welcomed with a “sing sing”in the village of Bien
Get your face traditionally painted at Tambanum
Visit Aibom - famous for its historic pottery
Explore Chambri Lakes and see vibrant bird and animal life
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
An expedition of this nature cannot be planned to the hour. Trusted local guides and the rhythm of the river determine your daily schedule. However, you are guaranteed spectacular insight into one of the world's last frontier lands!
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Notes
Solo Travelers:
A 50% single supplement is charged or select the “Single Guest Match” program. Single Guest Match is available for guests who have flexible travel dates and are willing to share a cabin with another guest of the same gender. Passengers are placed on a standby list and notified if a match becomes available. Once confirmed, they are charged at the twin-share rate (no single supplement). Cabin category requests are accepted.
Important Fare Information:
Rates are posted based off of the current exchange rates from Australian Dollars. Please contact us for current exchange rates.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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