31 days in Papua New Guinea Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Papua New Guinea tour planner
Start: Toronto
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Kimbe
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Rabaul, East New Britain
— 2 nights
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Lae
— 3 nights
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Mount Hagen
— 2 nights
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Vanimo
— 1 night
Fly to Lae, Drive to Goroka
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Goroka
— 1 night
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Doini Island
— 2 nights
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Alotau
— 2 nights
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Trobriand Islands
— 2 nights
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Port Moresby
— 8 nights
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End: Toronto
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Kimbe — 2 nights
Kimbe is the capital of the province of West New Britain in Papua New Guinea. Kimbe is known for nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Kimbe Bay.
To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Kimbe holiday builder site.
Toronto, Canada to Kimbe is an approximately 168-hour travel. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Papua New Guinea Time (PGT) is 15 hours. On the 5th (Sun), you'll travel to Rabaul.
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To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Kimbe holiday builder site.
Toronto, Canada to Kimbe is an approximately 168-hour travel. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Papua New Guinea Time (PGT) is 15 hours. On the 5th (Sun), you'll travel to Rabaul.
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Rabaul, East New Britain — 2 nights
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The plucky township of Rabaul lives under constant threat of destruction, thanks to its proximity to Tavurvur, a permanently smoking and very much active volcano.Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): learn about all things military at New Guinea Club and then get impressive views of Tavurvur. On the next day, stroll the grounds of Rabaul War Cemetery and then brush up on your military savvy at Kokopo War Museum.
For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Rabaul trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Kimbe to Rabaul in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Lae.
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Lae — 3 nights
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Lae is the capital of Morobe Province and is the second-largest city in Papua New Guinea. Step off the beaten path and head to Lae War Cemetery and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rainforest Habitat.
For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lae online day trip planner.
You can fly from Rabaul to Lae in 4 hours. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel to Mount Hagen.
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For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lae online day trip planner.
You can fly from Rabaul to Lae in 4 hours. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel to Mount Hagen.
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Mount Hagen — 2 nights
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Mount Hagen is the third largest city in Papua New Guinea, with a population of 46,250. On the 11th (Sat), explore the activities along Lake Kutubu, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Wilhelm, and then hunt for treasures at Mount Hagen Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Wahgi River.
To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Mount Hagen driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Lae to Mount Hagen takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Vanimo.
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To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Mount Hagen driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Lae to Mount Hagen takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Vanimo.
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Vanimo — 1 night
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Vanimo is the capital of Sandaun Province in Papua New Guinea. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): get outside with Crossing the border between PNG and West Papua.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Vanimo trip itinerary planning app.
Getting from Mount Hagen to Vanimo by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Mount Hagen to Vanimo. July in Vanimo sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. You'll set off for Goroka on the 14th (Tue).
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Vanimo trip itinerary planning app.
Getting from Mount Hagen to Vanimo by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Mount Hagen to Vanimo. July in Vanimo sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. You'll set off for Goroka on the 14th (Tue).
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Goroka — 1 night
Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. On the 15th (Wed), examine the collection at J.K. McCarthy Museum.
To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Goroka holiday maker.
Getting from Vanimo to Goroka by combination of flight and car takes about 8.5 hours. Traveling from Vanimo to Goroka, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. You will leave for Doini Island on the 16th (Thu).
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To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Goroka holiday maker.
Getting from Vanimo to Goroka by combination of flight and car takes about 8.5 hours. Traveling from Vanimo to Goroka, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. You will leave for Doini Island on the 16th (Thu).
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Doini Island — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): Head underground at Doini Island Skull Cave.
To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Doini Island trip planning app.
You can fly from Goroka to Doini Island in 5.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 18th (Sat), you'll travel to Alotau.
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To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Doini Island trip planning app.
You can fly from Goroka to Doini Island in 5.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 18th (Sat), you'll travel to Alotau.
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Alotau — 2 nights
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Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the south-east of Papua New Guinea. Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): make a trip to Port of Alotau. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the galleries of Massim Museum and then take in the history at Turnbull War Memorial Park.
To see maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Alotau day trip planning app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Doini Island to Alotau. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. On the 20th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Trobriand Islands.
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To see maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Alotau day trip planning app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Doini Island to Alotau. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. On the 20th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Trobriand Islands.
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Trobriand Islands — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): step off the mainland to explore Kitava Island.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Trobriand Islands trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Alotau to Trobriand Islands in 3 hours. On the 22nd (Wed), you're off to Port Moresby.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Trobriand Islands trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Alotau to Trobriand Islands in 3 hours. On the 22nd (Wed), you're off to Port Moresby.
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Port Moresby — 8 nights
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In contrast to the surrounding wilderness, national capital Port Moresby offers some impressive cultural attractions and a decent array of amenities.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bomana War Cemetery and Port Moresby Mosque. Get outdoors at Kokoda Track and Brown River. Spend the 25th (Sat) exploring nature at Varirata National Park. There's lots more to do: browse the different shops at Vision City Mega Mall, get a sense of history and politics at National Parliament House, explore the galleries of National Museum and Art Gallery, and explore the activities along Sepik River.
To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Port Moresby trip planner.
Fly from Trobriand Islands to Port Moresby in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. You'll set off for home on the 30th (Thu).
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Papua New Guinea travel guide
Occupying the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands, Papua New Guinea represents an immense cultural and biological diversity. Densely carpeted in lush rainforest, the largely mountainous interior includes several active volcanoes. Because of this rugged landscape, Papua New Guinea remains one of the planet's least explored areas, thought to harbor as-yet undiscovered species. Remote mountain ranges nurture unique plant and animal life found nowhere else in the world, while the wildly fluctuating topography creates large differences in climate that further diversify the ecosystems. The people of Papua New Guinea are equally varied and distinct, with hundreds of tribes and communities--the vast majority of which are rural--and approximately 850 different languages. Don't expect much of a tourism infrastructure in Papua New Guinea (or infrastructure of any kind), but do expect any challenges to be richly rewarded by a real adventure unlike any other, in an untamed wilderness, untouched by commercialization.
