Goroka cultural festival and village authentic tour

Start: Mt Hagen | End: Goroka

Experience the best of Papua New Guinea's Highlands cultures, tribal traditions, spectacular landscapes, and the world-famous.

Day 1 – Arrival in Mt Hagen

Meet and greet at Mt Hagen Airport

Traditional village visits

Cultural performances and sing-sing

Local market tour

Introduction to Highlands customs and traditions

Overnight in Mt Hagen

Day 2 – Mt Hagen Tribal Experience

Visit Huli Wigmen communities

Traditional wig-making demonstration

Traditional face painting

Cultural performances and storytelling

Village life experience

Scenic Highlands sightseeing

Overnight in Mt Hagen

Day 3 – Mt Hagen – Chimbu – Asaro Horosa Mudmen Village

Early morning departure from Mt Hagen

Scenic drive along the Highlands Highway

Visit the Skeleton Tribe in Chimbu Province

Explore the Waterfall Ghost and Wawii Tower

Traditional village interactions and cultural experiences

Continue to the Asaro Valley, Goroka

Arrival at the Asaro Horosa Mudmen Village, Komunive

Traditional welcome ceremony

Guided village walk

Learn the history and origins of the legendary Asaro Mudmen.

Traditional face painting

Sing-sing performances with kundu drums

Traditional village dinner

Overnight in the village guesthouse for an authentic cultural immersion experience

Day 4 – Asaro Horosa Mudmen Village Experience

Sunrise village walk

Traditional Asaro Mudmen performance

Learn about local customs and daily village life.

Bilum weaving demonstration

Traditional cooking demonstration

Hagerato cultural experience

Moko Moko Victory Dance performance

Traditional music and storytelling

Overnight in Goroka

Day 5 – Goroka Cultural Festival

Full day attending the Goroka Cultural Festival

Experience hundreds of tribal groups from across Papua New Guinea.

Traditional singing, dances, body decorations, and cultural displays

Meet performers from different provinces.

Photography opportunities

Overnight in Goroka

Day 6 – Goroka Cultural Festival & Departure

Attend the second day of the festival.

Explore arts and crafts displays.

Final cultural performances

Festival closing activities

Transfer to Goroka Airport for departure.

Tour Highlights

Goroka Cultural Festival

Authentic Asaro Horosa Mudmen Experience

Overnight Village Stay at Komunive

Huli Wigmen Cultural Experience

Skeleton Tribe Experience

Waterfall Ghost and Wawii Tower

Hagerato Cultural Experience

Moko Moko Victory Dance

Traditional Face Painting

Bilum Weaving Demonstration

Traditional Highlands Village Life

Scenic Highlands Highway Journey

Tour Includes

Airport transfers

Private transportation

Professional local guide

Festival entry fees

Community and cultural site fees

Village guesthouse accommodation at Asaro

Guided cultural activities

Traditional performances

Tour Excludes

International and domestic flights

Hotel accommodation (except village stay)

Meals and beverages

Travel insurance

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

About Your Guide

Led by the grandson of the founding father of the famous Asaro Mudmen tradition and a Papua New Guinea cultural specialist with more than 16 years of guiding experience. This tour provides genuine access to authentic tribal cultures, remote communities, and unforgettable Highlands experiences while directly benefiting local people and preserving traditional culture. 🇵🇬