Papua New Guinea Travel Information
Not sure which theme is right for you?
Best Time to Visit
Venture into Papua New Guinea from May to October for ideal trekking.
The best time for trekking expeditions in Papua New Guinea is from May to October when the weather is dry and rain is unlikely. The average temperature hovers during these months around the mid to high 20s.
While the climate is generally warm year-round, July and August are slightly cooler. If you plan to venture into the mountains during your Papa New Guinea vacations, be prepared for chilly nights and bring a few warm layers and a rain jacket.
If your visit falls in mid-July, you'll have the exciting opportunity to join the Warwagira and Mask Festival on Kokopo Beach in East New Britain. This vibrant four-day festival celebrates the diverse mask cultures of the region, featuring lively dances, rituals, storytelling, and captivating art and craft displays. Make sure not to miss the breathtaking Kinavai Ceremony at dawn on the first day. or the Young Baining men perform thrilling fire dances and take part in daring feats that involve running and jumping barefoot through towering flames.
Featured Papua New Guinea Trip Ideas
Papua New Guinea Travel Packages
Papua New Guinea: Birding in Paradise
Port Moresby and Mount HagenAn escorted tour of Papua New Guinea, traces rare birds through misty highlands, island rainforests, and culture-rich village lands.
10 days
From US$10,945/p.p.
Request a Quote
Papua New Guinea: Wild Rivers & Highland Warriors
Port Moresby, Mount Hagen, and Sepik RiverVenture into the heart of Papua New Guinea, where ancient traditions blend with pristine nature. Cross the Central Ranges and engage with cultures on this wild expedition.
11 days
From US$9,444/p.p.
Request a Quote
Papua New Guinea: Birding in Paradise
Port Moresby and Mount HagenAn escorted tour of Papua New Guinea, traces rare birds through misty highlands, island rainforests, and culture-rich village lands.
10 days
From US$10,945/p.p.
Request a Quote
Papua New Guinea: Wild Rivers & Highland Warriors
Port Moresby, Mount Hagen, and Sepik RiverVenture into the heart of Papua New Guinea, where ancient traditions blend with pristine nature. Cross the Central Ranges and engage with cultures on this wild expedition.
11 days
From US$9,444/p.p.
Request a Quote
Most Popular Time to Travel
Know when to go.
Place
Conditions
Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
Mount HagenPartly Cloudy
32°C / 90°F
25mm / 1.0"
Port MoresbyPartly Cloudy
32°C / 90°F
25mm / 1.0"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.Popularity rating
-
Travel Stories
Get inspired about Your Trip to Papua New Guinea
Encounter Gods and Gardens in the Lesser-Known Islands of Fiji
A warm bula welcome awaits as you step off the plane in Fiji. Perhaps you’re here for a family vacation, a romantic honeymoon, a couple’s getaway, or ...
Travel Like a Globetrotter: Exploring the World Through Wine
Wine offers a magnificent window into specific regions and cultures around the world. A trip centred on wine allows you to meet passionate locals, fea...
The Cook Islands: Paradise Found
Few destinations deliver on their own postcard reputation as reliably as the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands are a self-governing nation of 15 islands ...
Papua New Guinea Travel Information
Not sure which theme is right for you?
Unlock more by subscribing to our newsletter.
With our newsletter, you’ll get access to regular communications that inspire you and help you explore the world your way.Exclusive Savings
Insider Benefits
Trending Stories
ExcellentBased on 5,278 ReviewsLori Mezzomo and the team at Goway Travel are fantastic! Lori helped plan a 3-week Australia trip for our family of 5. Our teenage boys enjoyed exploring Sydney, Uluru, Cairns and the Gold Coast. Highlights included a Sydney Harbour Bridge walk, sunrise hike around Uluru, snorkeling with turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and surfing on the gold coast. Lori did a fantastic job of creating an itinerary that was engaging for our teenage boys and relaxing for the parents... not an easy task! We miss Australia and would gladly book again with Lori Mezzomo and Goway Travel.BlairSwati was fantastic! She worked with us to create the perfect Greece trip, and handled all the details to make it a worry-free experience.JtvMichael at Goway Travel was great to work with. We were planning a pre-trip with him prior to a group tour. He worked with us to hit the special places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do. The accommodations arranged exceeded our expectations. Local guides were all amazing. This was the third trip we booked through Goway, and we will definitely book with them again in the future David PickaGoway Travel has South Pacific travel Consultant and they are all very experienced. ALICE was the agent who took care of my travel to Australia and she suggested best hotel accommodations excursions and worked within my budget. I had wonderful trip without any problems. Alice was very helpful and we are planning another trip will contact her.SaralAlice Teramoto Put together a perfect trip to Aitutaki and Rarotonga. The tours she included added to the experience. She was the glue to combine the complete package and would highly recommend her services.Valued CustomerWe just came back from a wonderful trip to Portugal. From the time I contacted Goway until now, I have been more than satisfied with our experience. Our agent Michael put together a 8 day package with all the requirements we had asked for. The 8 day trip went so seamless & took all the stress off us travelling in Portugal. Michael not only listened to what we wanted, but he was so quick to respond to all of our calls, emails & concerns. The transfers, hotels & tours he arranged were the best. We would highly recommend Goway. I can hardly wait to book our next adventure with Goway. CathyMichael Keon from Goway Travel made our family trip to Greece memorable. Michael was a call or email away when planning our Greece trip and worked with us on our tight budget. Every detail was worked out for us before we got on the plane.
Shout out to Nico, one of our drivers in Mykonos and all the great expeditions we went on.
I highly recommend Goway Travel to plan your next vacation adventures.
Jacqueline G. Jacqueline GarrettI just returned from a wonderful trip to Sweden and Norway. I had the good fortune of working with Michael Keon who helped me plan and customize an interesting and balanced itinerary.
All of the logistics went well, flights, transfers, hotels in great locations, travel between destinations, fjord safaris, cruises and guided tours with knowledgeable guides to inform and make the experience even more memorable.
Michael was responsive to all of my questions and made it so easy to both prepare for and ultimately enjoy the trip.
Looking forward to planning the next one!GailJust got back from a fabulous safari holiday in Tanzania. The trip was amazing! Exceeded my expectations. The people, the local team at Sense of Africa, the food, the accommodations (Karibu camps: Elephant Springs+Lion’s Paw and Sametu), the safari from the sky (hot air balloon)… I can keep going. Perfect way to celebrate my 50th bday.
Thanks again to Alice Teramoto and Goway for making this happen! Truly a trip of a lifetimeKARISSA CARRASQUILLOI have had Melissa Moses plan our trips for us for quite a few years. She always finds interesting sights for us to see, the hotels are always beautiful and everything runs perfectly. Can't wait to get started on the next adventure. Andrea Jones
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified
Verified