Papua New Guinea Highlands
Overview
Embark on a profound historical and wilderness trek along Papua New Guinea's world-famous 12-Day Kokoda Track Expedition. Crossing the rugged Owen Stanley Range, this challenging journey retraces the iconic WWII battle sites while guiding you through dense moss forests, extinct volcanic craters like Lake Myola, high mountain passes, and traditional local villages. Highlights include attending an unforgettable Dawn Service at the Isurava Memorial, tackling famous terrain features such as the Golden Staircase and Imita Ridge, and immersing yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of the highlands. With professional guides, campsite accommodations, and full meal support provided, it is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition for active adventurers and history enthusiasts alike.
Book on ViatorDuration
12 Days/ 11 Nights
Rating
5 (85 Reviews)
Pickup Point
Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport (121 Morea-Tobo Rd, Port Moresby Central Province, Papua New Guinea)
Price
3,644$
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Port Moresby
📍 Stop 1: Port Moresby (16 Hours)02:00 PM: Arrive Port Moresby02:30 PM: Check into Hotel(Admission Ticket Free)
🏠 Accommodation: Port Moresby
🍽️ Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Owers Corner – Imita Base
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 05:30 AM: Reveille 06:30 AM: Breakfast(Admission Ticket Free)
🏠 Accommodation: Imita Base campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Imita Base – Ofi Creek
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 07:00 AM: Daily Trek BriefingFollow wartime trek to the Golden Staircase – climb to Imita Ridge at 860m AMSL. Inspect weapon position/relics along the route. (Admission Ticket Included)
🏠 Accommodation: Ofi Creek campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ofi Creek – Agulogo
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 06:00 AM: Daily Trek BriefingGrinding climb to the crest of the Maguli Range – known as Mogolonumu – at 1,335m AMSL. (Admission Ticket Included)
🏠 Accommodation: Agulogo campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Agulogo – Efogi
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 05:00 AM: Daily Trek Briefing Trek to Ioribaiwa / Hohorita Creek at the base of the Ladavi Saddle at 760m AMSL. (Admission Ticket Included)
🏠 Accommodation: Efogi campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Efogi – Bombers
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 07:00 AM: Daily Trek BriefingShort trek down to Kavai Creek at 1,200m AMSL then climb to Efogi 2 Village (Laununumu) at 1,385m. (Admission Ticket Included)
🏠 Accommodation: Bombers campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bombers Camp – Lake Myola – Bombers Camp
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours)Continue trek through the Moss Forest to the edge of Lake Myola 1 then cross to the edge of the climb to Lake Myola 2 – a prairie-like landscape which is an extinct volcanic crater discovered by Captain Bert Kienzle. (Admission Ticket Included)
🏠 Accommodation: Bombers campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Bombers Camp – Templeton's Crossing
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 07:00 AM: Daily Trek BriefingTrek via the track cut by Captain Kienzle to the main Mt Bellamy track junction at 2,245m AMSL. (Admission Ticket Included)
🏠 Accommodation: Templeton's Crossing campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Templeton's Crossing – Isurava Memorial
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 07:15 AM: Daily Trek BriefingTrek to Eora Creek / Va Ule Creek at 1,895m AMSL for morning tea. (Admission Ticket Free)
🏠 Accommodation: Isurava Memorial campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Isurava Memorial – Hoi
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (4 Hours) 04:30 AM: Reveille 05:00 AM: Dawn Service at the Isurava Memorial(Admission Ticket Free)
🏠 Accommodation: Hoi campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Hoi to Kokoda
📍 Stop 1: Kokoda Track (16 Hours) 06:00 AM: Daily Trek BriefingTrek from Hoi to Kokoda at 395m AMSL via Kovelo. (Admission Ticket Free)
🏠 Accommodation: Port Moresby
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Depart Port Moresby
📍 Stop 1: Port Moresby (4 Hours) 06:00 AM: Reveille 09:00 AM: Check out of hotel (Admission Ticket Free)
🏠 Accommodation: Not included
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
✅ Accommodation & Camping: All trek and village campsite fees
✅ Transfers & Logistics: All vehicle transfers in PNG
✅ Transfers & Logistics: Private charter flight between Port Moresby and Kokoda
✅ Trekking Gear: All group trekking gear (safe
ty ropes, machetes, shovels, tarpaulins, etc.)
✅ Trekking Gear: Personal mosquito proof tent per trekker (carried, erected, and dismantled by trek guides)
✅ Trekking Gear: 75L Backpack included when engaging a Personal Carrier
✅ Trekking Gear: Paddy Pallin 15% discount on trekking clothing and equipment
✅ Guided Visits: Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
✅ Guided Visits: Dawn Service at Isurava Memorial
✅ Guides & Leadership: Experienced Koiari Trek Leader and local guide/carrier team
✅ Guides & Leadership: Specialist Australian Expedition Leader as battlefield/historical guide
✅ Meals: Fresh meals on the trail (hygienically prepared, cooked, and served by PNG Boss Cook)
✅ Meals: Pre and post-trek twin-share hotel accommodation and meals in PNG
✅ Meals Summary: 11 Dinners, 10 Lunches, 11 Breakfasts
✅ Merchandise & Permits: Adventure Kokoda polo shirt
✅ Merchandise & Permits: Kokoda Certificate of Achievement
✅ Merchandise & Permits: Official Kokoda Track Authority Trek Permit
✅ Safety & Support: Group First Aid Kit with trained and experienced first aid support
✅ Safety & Support: Emergency Communications (satellite phone, two UHF Radios, 24-hour rear link to Port Moresby)
What's Excluded
❌ Anti-malarial medication as prescribed by your doctor
❌ International flights to/from Port Moresby
❌ Passport fees
❌ Personal Carrier
❌ Personal and First Aid items
❌ Personal clothing and equipment
❌ Travel Insurance
❌ Gratuities
Who Is This Tour For?
✅ History & WWII Enthusiasts: Ideal for trekkers and history buffs looking to retrace the iconic 1942 battlefield sites, visit historical memorials like Isurava, and learn directly from specialist expedition leaders.
✅ Experienced & Physically Fit Hikers: Perfect for active adventurers seeking a physically demanding, multi-day endurance trek through steep mountain ranges, mud trails, and jungle terrain.
✅ Cultural & Wilderness Explorers: Great for travelers wanting an authentic immersion into Papua New Guinea’s remote highland communities, moss forests, and untouched tropical environments.
✅ Bucket-List Adventurers: Excellent for individuals or groups seeking a challenging, once-in-a-lifetime expedition with full professional guide, safety, and campsite support.
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