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Food & Drink
Your culinary journey through Papua New Guinea will be a treat for your taste buds. The local cuisine is rich in flavors, emphasizing fresh and natural ingredients. Be sure to try the mumu, the national dish and a traditional cooking method involving steaming foods like taro, sweet potatoes, greens, and meat in banana leaves. And don't miss out on kokoda – a ceviche-style dish made from fresh fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk, seasoned with chili, and served with vegetables. To satiate the cravings of your sweet tooth, indulge in dia, a dessert of sago and sweet bananas gently cooked in coconut milk/cream.
When in Papua New Guinea, quenching your thirst can be an adventure. The country offers a range of unique and refreshing beverages like coconut water, beer, local fruit juices like papaya, passion fruit, soursop, and pineapple juices, and local beers. Papua New Guinea is also known for its high-quality coffee. You can savour a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea at many cafes and eateries.
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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$10,866/p.p.
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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.
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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$10,866/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
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