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Immerse yourself in a cultural experience like no other.
Travel into the Papua New Guinean highlands to experience the Baining fire dance at a local village. Watch the incredible performances and immerse yourself in local life before exploring the Duke of York Islands and East New Britain to discover unrelenting natural beauty and a fascinating military history. With homestays, hotels and an encounter with the region’s resident dolphins, this limited edition trip has something for anyone who’s after a Pacific adventure with a difference.You will experience a more intimate festival and get an insight into the culture of the Firedance.
- Start
- Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Finish
- Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Destination
- Papua New Guinea
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Limited Edition
- Code
- PAFF
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 4, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Watch a variety of incredible performances as traditional Baining dancers attempt to put out a fire using their feet
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Spend time in local villages, sharing meals, stories and laughs with the villagers and learning about their lives
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Marvel at an active volcano, tuck into a shoreline barbecue and experience a traditional sing-sing in the Duke of York Islands
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Discover how the World Wars played out in the Pacific. Visit the War Museum in Rabaul and head underground for a tour of the Japanese tunnels in Kokopo
Is this trip right for you?
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With very limited departures per year, this is a niche trip. It's perfect for those interested in tribal cultures, war history, village life or volcanic landscapes – or who simply love to take the path less travelled.
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There are lots of water-based activities, so being comfortable on a boat is essential.
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Unlike general Peregrine trips, this Limited Edition trip has communal accommodation with shared bathroom and toilet facilities.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Gazelle International Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Please make sure you have your insurance and next of kin contact details handy to give to your tour leader.Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
This morning make your way to the village food hut where freshley brewed coffee will await you. Breakfast this morning will consist of a mixture of organic fruits sourced locally as well as a continental breakfast. The festivities continue after breakfast with a number of mask performances, as well as a closing party during which the village will farewell their guests. After saying goodbye, you’ll make your way to the group’s hotel and settle in for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to relax and share photos with your group.
Accommodation
- Gazelle International Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
A local village will host the group while visiting Duke of York and there’ll be opportunities to learn about traditional weaving, cooking and fishing. Your leader will arrange for a tour of the island, so please wear some comfortable water shoes like sandals or, if you’ve got the confidence, Crocs. Once the tour has finished there’s plenty of time to relax, unwind and forget about the frenetic pace of life back home – just sit back and enjoy the incomparable hospitality (and magical singing voices) of the Duke of York islanders during an overnight homestay.
Accommodation
- Village guest homestay (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Gazelle International Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Rabaul Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Gazelle International Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Gazelle International Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Meals
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
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Important notes
1. An arrival & departure transfer is included on this trip. Please provide us with your flight arrival & departure time for Goroka (GKA) no later than 7 days before your trip commences. If we do not receive this information we will not be able to meet you at the airport. Late night arrivals in particular will be difficult and daunting to make your way to our starting point on your own.
2. This trip requires a minimum of 4 travellers to depart.

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