Sea Kayaking Papua New Guinea

There are few places on earth left to explore, however Papua New Guinea in many respects is an adventurers final frontier. With hundreds of islands and thousands of kilometers of coastline, PNG to this day has so many destinations ripe for exploration.

One such place is the Tigak area of NW New Ireland. On this 9 day sea kayaking expedition will explore this area, paddling from one small island to the next. We will visit people that have rarely seen outsiders, snorkel beautiful reefs and sample delicious sea food - a real voyage of discovery.

The islands in the Tigak are are surrounded by pristine clear water and untouched coral reefs. Inhabiting these islands are small villages that live off the sea. Some live on islands as small as football fields while others live on large islands that produce fruit and vegetables.

This expedition is considered moderate as there are no long walks and our paddling days of 4 hours are broken up by lunch and swims. Accommodation will vary from comfortable eco lodges to tents on the beach. While temperatures can be high (mid 30's), crystal clear water and pristine coral reefs will be more than enough to keep you cool.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Arrive in Port Moresby and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax.

Day 2: Fly Port Moresby - Kavieng. (B, L, D).
You will be met at the airport by one of our team members and taken to the Nusa Island Retreat. This afternoon you will meet with your local Guide. We will check out our kayaks and go for a short practice paddle around Nusa Island. That night we will have our expedition briefing. Overnight in Retreat.

Day 3: Nusa Island Retreat & Kabotteron Island (B, L, D)
Today we start paddling we set out for our first destination, Kabotteron Island approximately 2 hrs from the Retreat.
On the way we will stop at Nago Island (30 minutes away). Nago is a turtle nesting site so the chances of seeing turtles is very good. We will do some snorkeling there, before we head off for Enuk Island where we will have lunch and explore the island, escorted by one of the local villages.
From Enuk we head for Kabotteron and its southern tip where we will set up camp. Overnight Masat Village.

Day 4: Kabotteron - Nusakelo (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will start NW towards Bangatang towards Nusaum. We will stop at Nusaum for a snorkel of the excellent reef. From there we head another 30 minutes to Lemus Island. Here we will have the chance to snorkel one of the best beach reefs in the region. After some morning tea we will head off to our days final destination - Nusakelo, a small village on the southern tip of the Tsoi group of islands. This is a great place to rest under some enormous trees and explore the rocky coast.
Overnight in tents overlooking the bay.

Day 5: Nusakelo - Lamalangit (B,L,D)
Today we paddle from Nusan Kelo to Lamalangit. This will be a relatively easy day, with a gentle paddle along the coast of the Tsoi group. We will have great views of the coast of New Hanover.
We will arrive in Lamalangit to a traditional greeting. In the afternoon, we may have a chance to take a traditional outrigger canoe into the channel with a local guide showing us some of the more interesting aspects of living in such a remote community.

Day 6: Lamalangit - Tsoilik (B,L,D)
Today we track the west coast of the Tsoi group of islands. Just south of Mansava Village is a great snorkelling reef, which if the tide is right, we will explore. From there we will paddle to Tsoilik and a superb guest house area on the far north tip of the island with views over New Hanover and beyond. We will have a Village presentation that night. We will also have the chance to explore Tsoiliks lagoon and Bird Island where birds from all over the region come to nest. Overnight in very nice Bungalows.

Day 7: Tsoilik & Nusa Island Retreat. (B, L, D)
Today we transfer back to Nusa Island Retreat. If we leave early enough we will be back there by lunch. For those who wish to surf, there should be time in the afternoon.

Day 8: Nusa Island Retreat & Port Moresby (B)
After breakfast we will transfer to the mainland for our flight back to Port Moresby. There we will rest and celebrate our trip again.

Day 9: Fly home.

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Accommodation Details

Accommodation is mentioned in the itinerary.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

The expedition is run by No Roads and is scheduled for the following dates:-

* 8 Apr 2010 - 16 Apr 2010
* 22 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010
* 6 May 2010 - 14 May 2010
* 20 May 2010 - 28 May 2010
* 3 Jun 2010 - 11 Jun 2010
* 17 Jun 2010 - 25 Jun 2010
* 1 Jul 2010 - 9 Jul 2010
* 15 Jul 2010 - 23 Jul 2010
* 29 Jul 2010 - 6 Aug 2010
* 12 Aug 2010 - 20 Aug 2010
* 26 Aug 2010 - 3 Sep 2010
* 9 Sep 2010 - 17 Sep 2010
* 23 Sep 2010 - 1 Oct 2010
* 7 Oct 2010 - 15 Oct 2010
* 21 Oct 2010 - 29 Oct 2010

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