Hello from Tari Valley! 🌄👋
Journey into the heart of Papua New Guinea’s highlands, where misty mountains, lush forests, and one of the world’s most fascinating tribes await. Just like we say here, Hello Poro! 🤗
With Trans Niugini Tours, your adventure takes you to the award-winning Ambua Lodge 🏡, perched high above the Tari Valley. Explore forest trails 🌿, waterfalls 💦, vine bridges 🌉, and witness the spectacular Birds of Paradise 🐦. Meet the legendary Huli Wigmen 👑, famous for their human hair headdresses adorned with flowers 🌺, moss 🌱, and feathers 🪶, while experiencing their vibrant “sing sing” traditions 🎶.
Your Tari Valley story begins with a “Hello Poro”… and ends with unforgettable highlands memories. 🌏💛
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Tari & Ambua Lodge Exploration
- Travel POM ➝ Tari ✈️
- Transfer from Tari Airport to Ambua Lodge 🏡
- Afternoon explorations:
– Forest trails 🌿
– Gushing waterfalls 💦
– Traditional vine bridges 🌉
– Observe over 13 species of Birds of Paradise 🐦
– Discover endangered flora & fauna 🌱 - Retire for the day at Ambua Lodge 🌙
Day 2 & Day 3 – Huli Wigmen & Cultural Encounters
- Breakfast at Ambua Lodge 🍳
- Visit villages of the iconic Huli tribe 🏔️
- Witness colourful traditional attire (bilas) 🎭
- Learn about human hair wig headdresses 👑 decorated with flowers, moss, and feathers
- Experience Huli “sing sing” 🎶 performances
- Visit Men’s Wig School & local villages 🛖
- Gain insight into how this mountain tribe embraces modern life while preserving ancient traditions
- Retire for the day at Ambua Lodge 🌙
Day 4 – Departure
• Breakfast at Ambua Lodge 🍳
• Travel Tari ➝ POM ✈️
Additional Information:
Estimated: PGK 2,000.00 per person
(Local/international visitors to arrange and purchase own tickets ✈️)
Package Includes (Accommodation Costs)
- 3 nights at Ambua Lodge 🏡
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner 🍽️
- Airport transfers 🚐 (Tari ➝ Lodge ➝ Tari)
- Guided tours 👨🦱
Package Cost Summary
- Twin Share – PGK 3,649.00 per person
- Single Room – PGK 4,518.00 per person
