Hello from the Western Highlands! 🌄👋
High in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, where orchids bloom 🌺 and misty forests echo with birdsong 🎶, adventure awaits. Just like we say here, Hello Poro! 🤗
With Paiya Tours, you’ll stay at the famous Magic Mountain Nature Lodge 🏡, the perfect base for birding enthusiasts. Go on guided treks to spot rare and exotic species — from the Blue Bird of Paradise 💙 to the flamboyant Raggiana 🪶, the dazzling Superb 🐦, and the legendary King of Saxony 👑.
Your birding adventure in the Western Highlands begins with a “Hello Poro”… and ends with once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. 🌏💛
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & First Birding Experience
- Arrival in Mt Hagen ✈️
- Transfer and check into Magic Mountain Lodge 🏡
- Meet & greet, orientation
- Nature walk 🌿
- Orchid search 🌸
- Birding around the lodge 🐦
- Overnight at Magic Mountain Lodge 🌙
Day 2 – Full-Day Birding
- Breakfast at lodge 🍳
- Guided full-day birding expedition 🌳
- Spot the rare Blue Bird of Paradise 💙
- Capture the unique Loria’s Bird of Paradise (Lowes Parotia) 🐦
- Overnight at Magic Mountain Lodge 🌙
Day 3 – Encounter the Raggiana Bird of Paradise
- Explore forest trails 🌲
- Photograph and observe the famous Raggiana 🪶
- Discover other bird species of the Western Highlands 🐦
- Overnight at Magic Mountain Lodge 🌙
Day 4 – Superb & King of Saxony
- Guided hike into the highlands 🌄
- Spot the Superb Bird of Paradise 🖤✨
- Capture the iconic King of Saxony 👑 with its striking plumes
- Overnight at Magic Mountain Lodge 🌙
Day 5 – Departure
- Breakfast at lodge 🍳
- Transfer to Mt Hagen Airport ✈️
- Departure
Additional Information:
Estimated: PGK 2,000.00 per person
(Local/international visitors to arrange and purchase own tickets ✈️)
Package Includes
- Accommodation at Magic Mountain Nature Lodge 🏡
- All meals 🍽️
- Transfers 🚐
- Bird guide 👨🦱🐦
- Porter service 🧳
- Land use fees per day 🎟️
- Driver 🚘
Package Cost Summary
- 2–3 Pax – $950 pp (≈ PGK 3,610)
- 4–5 Pax – $738 pp (≈ PGK 2,804)
- 6–7 Pax – $691 pp (≈ PGK 2,626)
- Single Supplement – $234 (≈ PGK 889)
- Tour Lead – $184 (≈ PGK 699)
