Expeditions - Papua New Guinea

On one of aurora’s expedition-style Papua New Guinea cruises, warriors brandish bows and arrows, clubs and sharp spears, then warmly welcome us into their village. We snorkel in clear tropical waters, floating gently above rich coral reefs alive with nudibranchs, reef sharks, batfish and rays. A dawn chorus alerts us to blue-eyed cockatoos, wagtails, perhaps an enormous blyth’s hornbill. Dark-eyed children study us cautiously, before breaking into thousand-watt smiles! Such are the delights of authentic experiences and holidays in Papua New Guinea.

Wild and mysterious, travel in Papua New Guinea will reveal a tropical paradise of rainforest, reef, volcanic islands and a thousand different cultures. Our expedition ship, oceanic discoverer, carries us into the vast Sepik river for tours into remote villages. Onshore, our guided Papua New Guinea tours allow us to explore the Bismark Archipelago and historic Rabaul with its world of wrecks and volcanoes. Papua New Guinea diving is some of the best in the world, and we discover diverse coral reefs, teeming with life. Not only do we offer diving in Papua New Guinea, but you may choose to swim and snorkel as well.

Papua New Guinea vacations offer the chance to marvel at spectacular costumes, enchanting sing-sings and admire some of the world’s most expressive primitive art. This is where our expert naturalists, historians and anthropologists, who know and love the region become a vital source of knowledge, helping us to understand and interpret this intriguing culture and ancient land. Aurora expeditions believes that a sensitive and sustainable approach to the way Papua New Guinea tourism integrates with villagers, who encounter very few outside visitors, is an essential element of our voyages.

Whether it be an onshore Papua New Guinea tour, or onboard our stunning ship, our expeditions allow you to discover the hidden east coast, sail through remote tranquil isles, visit active volcanic islands and explore pristine rainforests. This is Papua New Guinea travel, expedition-style, where our itinerary adjusts to tides, weather, and local customs. We consider flexibility the key to a rewarding Papua New Guinea vacation.