Itinerary. 

~ 12th - 23rd May 2003 ~

(revised 03 February 2003- Itinerary may alter subject to weather conditions)

DAY 1 - Monday 12 May.

• Meet the group at Horn Island. (right)

• Board Ferry to Thursday Island

• Walk and Bus tour of Thursday Island

• Dinner and briefing at Torres Strait Island Resort

DAY 2 - Tuesday 13 May

• Fly to Mt Hagen - clear customs (YHID-AYMH is 310 NM approx).

• Tour the Mudmen villages

• Overnight stay at the Highlander Hotel

DAY 3 - Wednesday 14 May 

• Fly to Madang (AYMH -AYMD is 96 NM approx)

• Tour of Madang town & surroundings

• Transfer to Mololo Plantation Lodge

• Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure

"Mololo Lodge lies nestled amongst coconut palms on a beautiful black sand beach, 42km North of Madang.  This magic scenic drive from Madang takes aprox. 45 minutes on a sealed road through the lush tropical rainforest, past thatch roofed villages and copra plantations.  Across the bay is 'Kar Kar Island' and active volcano with a halo of smoke, fringed with coral reed and crystal seas".

DAY 4 - Thursday 15 May

• Relax with cultural based activities; including snorkelling, tennis, bird-watching or just relax by the pool and enjoy the natural beauty of the Lodge and surrounding ...please yourself! 

"A tour of Simon's village is always a favourite"

DAY 5 - Friday 16 May

• Fly to Karawari in the Sepik Region, Fly coastal via Active Volcano if you wish                                          (AYMD - KARR direct 142 NM approx) 

• Enjoy the  views along the famous Sepik River to Karawari or Timbunki (To be confirmed)

• Board the Sepik Spirit

• Stay overnight on the "Sepik Spirit" 

DAY 6 - Saturday 17 May

• Full day cruise; discover the mystery & beauty of the Sepik region.
• Stay overnight aboard the Sepik

DAY 7 - Sunday 18 May

• Full day cruise, exploring the Sepik river basin and the magic experience of the unique cultures and beautiful scenery.

• Stay overnight on the Sepik Spirit

.DAY 8 - Monday 19 May

• Transfer to Karawari by riverboat

"Kawari Lodge stands majestically on a lone ridge amongst a vast expanse of dense tropical lowland rainforest.  This is 'Arambrak' country, one of the most unspoilt areas of Papua New Guinea, with the Karawari River only 300 feet below"

DAY 9 - Tuesday 20 May

• Fly from Karawari to Tari or Mt Hagen, pending on weather (KRR - TARI is 83 NM approx)

• Some will fly direct to the new Ambua airstrip, others will transfer from Tari or Mt Hagen via Islander.

• Time permitting; afternoon nature walk.

• Overnight at Ambua Lodge

DAY 10 - Wednesday 21 May 

• Full day tour, enjoy and participate in a variety of activities including; bird watching  and nature walks.

• Overnight at Ambua Lodge

DAY 11

 - Thursday 22  May

• Continue Cultural activities or relax; this is a fabulous place to relax
• Stay overnight at Ambua Lodge

DAY 12 - Friday 23 May

• Depart Ambua 
• Fly to Horn Island via Tari or Mt Hagen if necessary (TARI - HID 287 NM approx)
• Farewell party on Horn Island.

DAY 13 - Saturday 24 May

• Leave for home after a fabulous and unforgettable flying experience!

We look forward to enjoying our next adventure
...with you!