Mt. Wilhelm trekking

Day 1 - (LD)

Arrive Port Moresby. Transfer to the Air Niugini domestic flight. Fly to Mt. Hagen airport. Transfer to the Hotel. After noon at leisure. Overnight at Kumul Lodge.

Day 2 - (BLD)

Full day Waghi Valley tour. Prepare gear, and meet others in the group as

well as the leader over a nice dinner. Overnight Kumul Lodge

Lodge

Day 3 - (BLD)

After breakfast hotel to the airport for your MAF flight HGU/Ambullua. Upon

arrival there take a walk to Ambullua village Guest House. Overnight

Ambullua Guest House

Day 4 - (BLD)

Awake early to start the trek. The first hour is through kau kau (sweet

potato) gardens, until crossing the Kon River. From the Kon River it is

approximately four hours walk through alpine rainforest, covered in dense

layers of moss. The path follows a spur, in some places offering spectacular views of the valleys below, until the first campsite is reached -

Ongoltungi. We spend the night in a bush hut, however there is room to pitch tents if that is preferred.

Day 5 - (BLD)

From Ongoltungi the path continues up the spur and through the forest for a

further two hours. We reach Hkelip, which has a small creek (and swimming

hole for the daring). We cross the creek and the path follows a small gully. The gully marks the start of the alpine grasslands. Camp is set up after about one and a half hours walk in the grasslands at a saddle called

Khupoke, approximately 3,600m/11,900ft. From here superb views are available to the surrounding valleys and other large mountain ranges in the highlands of PNG.

Day 6 - (BLD)

Continuing on from Khupokhe, most of the day is spent trekking up and along

one of the mountain's main ridges affording spectacular views of the

surrounding mountains, with jagged peaks towering above the lakes deep in

the glacial valleys. It is at the top of this ridge, that the first glimpse

of the summit is offered. The path skirts one of the largest peaks called

Werakai. This unclimbed giant towers above the track, which then descends

into a valley leading us to our last campsite before the summit. The

campsite is marked by a large overhanging rock and has the local name of

"Seeku."

Day 7 - (BLD)

Breaking camp at 4:30, it is an easy 20-minute to the end of the valley.

From here we encounter a steep climb for the next two hours up the side of

the main summit ridge. From this point it is only half an hour to the

summit. Reaching the summit at about 7am is the prime time as the

mountaintops are usually clear at this time in the morning. A rock cairn and a trigonometric marker mark the summit. Time is allowed for photos and

conditions permitting breathtaking clear views of the North Coast including

the volcanic Karkar Island. Leaving the summit, the trek continues down the

normal route, past the wreck of a WWII Flying Fortress and the twin glacial

lakes of Aunde and Piunde at an elevation of 3,500m/11,500ft. Our last night on the mountain is spent in a hut on the edge of Lake Piunde. Often a pair of rare Salvadori Teals can be seen flying near and swimming on the lake. Overnight Bettys Lodge

Day 8 - (BLD)

After breakfast transfer by 4WD back to Kundiawa and from Kundiawa jump on

to the waiting vehicle to Goroka. PM at leisure. Overnight at Bird of

Paradise hotel

Day 9 - (BLD)

After breakfast begins the tour of Goroka and the surrounds includes the

Asaro eerie mud man and other areas of interest includes the JK McCarthy

museum, Goroka coffee and other areas of interest. Overnight at Bird of

Paradise hotel

Day 10 - (BLD)

After breakfast begin your road transfer to Madang Province via Ramu sugar.

PM free.  Overnight at Jais Aben Resort.

Day 11 - (BLD)

After breakfast visit the nearby village for leaving Jais Aben Resort - the

drive takes us past villages, copra and cocoa plantations before arriving at Siar Village, an example of a "modern day" village. From Siar, pass roadside markets then visit the main town market, Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse, the small Madang Cultural Museum, and drive along the waterfront harbor. Depart town for a 45-minute drive south to Balek Nature Sanctuary. After a picnic lunch in the grounds, explore the Sanctuary, which has a collection of exotic tropical plants and orchids and hot sulphur springs. Eels and tortoises can also be found here. Depart for Bilbil village where you will have a chance to view a Demonstration on clay pot making. An explanation will be given to you by your local guide. Overnight Jais Aben Resort

Day 12 - (BLD)

After breakfast take a boat to the nearby island for snorkeling. Spend the

whole day on the island with picnic lunch served. In the afternoon return to the resort. Overnight at Jais Aben Resort

Day 13 - (BLD)

Day at leisure. Overnight Jais Aben Resort.

Day 14 - (BL)

Transfer to Madang airport for your POX flight MAG to Port Moresby whilst

waiting for Your International departing flight you will be given a tour of the city and the surrounds includes the National museum, Botanical gardens, the outside view of the national parliament house, and the other areas of the city. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then transfer to the airport for your PX flight international flight to Singapore.

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