Papua New Guinea Goroka Show & Kalam Festival – 10 Days Double Festival Experience

Two Festivals, One Unforgettable Journey

Experience not one but two of Papua New Guinea’s most colorful tribal festivals on a single, exclusive journey. Combine the famous Goroka Show with the remote Kalam Festival in the Simbai Valley, accessible only by helicopter. This is PNG’s ultimate cultural experience.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Port Moresby Arrival
VIP meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to Airways Hotel. Welcome dinner with traditional Bilum Water drum performance.

Day 2: Port Moresby Cultural Tour
Visit the National Museum, Parliament Haus, and Hanuabada stilt village — the largest stilt village in the South Pacific. Afternoon at Nature Park.

Day 3: Fly to Goroka
Flight to Goroka. Settle into your lodge. Afternoon acclimatization walk through Goroka town and the JK McCarthy Museum.

Day 4-5: Goroka Cultural Show
Two full days at the Goroka Show. Photograph over 90 tribes in full regalia. VIP seating and access to behind-the-scenes preparation areas. Evening cultural debriefing sessions.

Day 6: Helicopter to Simbai Valley
Charter helicopter flight over untouched mountain terrain to the remote Simbai Valley. Check into expedition camp. Afternoon introduction to Kalam culture.

Day 7-8: Kalam Festival
Two days at the intimate Kalam Festival — far smaller and more exclusive than the major shows. Witness unique Kalam rituals, bird of paradise dances, and initiation ceremonies rarely seen by outsiders.

Day 9: Return to Goroka
Helicopter return with spectacular aerial photography opportunities. Afternoon visit to Goroka’s famous coffee shops. Farewell dinner.

Day 10: Departure
Fly to Port Moresby and international departure.

Included

• 9 nights luxury accommodation
• All domestic flights
• Charter helicopter Simbai Valley return
• Goroka Show 2-day VIP pass
• Kalam Festival access (exclusive)
• All meals throughout
• Professional photographer guide
• Comprehensive travel insurance

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses