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New Guinea Odyssey

Cairns - Darwin

Dates:
19/3/2024
to  4/4/2024

17
days
16
nights on board
Starting from*
€10,900

This 17-day PONANT expedition cruise aboard Le Lapérouse will take you to explore the wonders and ancestral tribes of Papua New Guinea.

You will board your ship in Cairns and Le Lapérouse will sail for Papua New Guinea, a fascinating land that is home to no fewer than 700 ethnic groups within a highly diverse yet mainly unexplored ecosystem.

Your call at Tufi will be one of the highlights of your voyage. Dubbed the Scandinavia of the Tropics, you will undoubtedly fall under the charm of this picturesque region, with its deep ‘fjords’ known locally as ‘rias’, which were formed through volcanic activity. In this unique setting, local Papuan tribes will share their customs, beliefs and artwork with you.

You will then head north along the coast to Madang, nicknamed ‘the most beautiful city in the South Pacific’. Within this stunning province exists great geographical diversity and 170 different languages are spoken there. Its festival showcases this richness and offers colourful traditional performances or ‘sing sings’ by many of the cultural groups of the province. These include the mysterious Asaro Mudmen, who re-enact a warrior episode from their history wearing masks of mud, their bodies coated in clay.

In the village of Kopar, situated at the mouth of the Sepik River, you will be welcomed with cultural performances and witness life in a traditional village.

As you voyage across Western New Guinea you will experience Cenderawasih Bay, with an unforgettable opportunity to swim with whale sharks and in the spectacular Kitikiti Waterfall, surrounded by lush nature.

You will then set sail towards the Kei Islands, located in the Maluku Islands. These hidden gems surrounded by unbelievably blue water boast some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in Indonesia.

Before ending your cruise in Darwin, you will sail to the heart of Triton Bay. Located within a protected marine environment in the middle of the Coral Triangle, you will enjoy an unforgettable zodiac cruise through the spectacular rainforest-capped karst islands.

The wildlife encounters described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.


Ref : ER190324


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Discover the mysteries of Papua New Guinea, the land of a thousand cultures. Zodiac outings and shore visits with your expedition team. Visit the remote Tami islands. Experience traditional ceremonies of the...


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Deluxe Stateroom
 

(19 m²)

Fully booked

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(19 m²)

Fully booked

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(19 m²)

Fully booked

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(19 m²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(27 m²)

Fully booked

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(38 m²)

Fully booked

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(38 m²)

Fully booked

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(32 m²)

Fully booked

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(32 m²)

Fully booked

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

Fully booked

Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(45 m²)

Fully booked



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For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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