The Ambullua Trek is a moderate trek through grassland and rainforest, surrounded by the mountains of the Bismark Range. The local people are friendly and welcoming, rarely seeing visitors. "We've traveled the world and experienced many primitive cultures but we can honestly say the 4 days we spent in the Highlands with our guides Rafael and Godfrey provided the most enjoyable adventure we've had. The scenery alone would have been worth the journey, but the greatest privilege was to be invited into the villages, to be made so welcome and to be allowed such an insight into a unique and ancient way of life, where everyone smiles and wants only to shake your hand. The memories we bring home with us of traditional dances, costumes, music and the feasts cooked in our honor will stay with us forever. A lifetime of memories in only 4 days…" - Alistair & Jacqui H. - September 2002 Trip Itinerary
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| ANTICIPATED ITINERARY, ACTUAL ROUTE MAY VARY |
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| Day 1 § Mt. Hagen | Arrive in Mt. Hagen. After settling into your accommodation, you will have a briefing on the trek and an equipment check. Overnight at Rondon Ridge. (L,D)
| | Day 2 § Mt. Hagen/Ambullua | You will travel by light aircraft to Ambullua, located in the foothills of Mt. Wilhelm. Then take a 1 hour trek to the Village Guest House. After lunch, explore the surrounding area, meet the local people, and learn about their culture. Late this afternoon enjoy a welcome sing sing by the local people. Overnight at the Village Guest House for 3 nights. (B,L,D)
| | Day 3 § Ambullua | Today enjoy a full day of trekking. (B,L,D)
| | Day 4 § Trekking | Leave the Ambullua area and trek for approximately 6 hours through lush tropical forests and along hand-formed roads, which pass through local villages and gardens. (B,L,D)
| | Day 5 § Ambullua/Mt. Hagen | Depart early this morning to the Kol airstrip to take a short flight to Mt. Hagen. (B)
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| Duration |
5 days |
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| Group Size |
2-15 |
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| Grade |
II-III |
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