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 We are offering these exciting PNG cruises in conjunction with Aurora Expeditions.
Islands of Smiles
13 Day Accommodated Cruise
Ex Alotau - Alotau
Looking for adventure? This is the tour for you! Focusing on the natural and cultural highlights all the way from Alotau to the Sepik River and back, it is likely you will wake each morning to a flotilla of outrigger canoes filled with locals waiting to welcome you to their homeland.
Their luminescent smiles bring the pageantry of sing-sings, complex rituals, and spectacular costumes to life, overwhelming you with the simple joy of a warm welcome. You'll explore the remote islands, pristine beaches and have the opportunity to snorkel and dive in the colourful coral reefs.
Lost in Paradise – Our Fallen Heroes
13 Day Accommodated Cruise
Ex Alotau - Rabaul
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Australia's entry into the Pacific War and Papua New Guinea’s entry into World War II, we offer a special commemorative voyage: Lost in Paradise – Our Fallen Heroes.
A historian shines a light on the courage and tragedy of Australia’s unsung heroes – The Lark Force – in the Battle of Rabaul, and the ensuing loss of lives on the Montevideo Maru. Whether you are an expat returning on pilgrimage or you simply want to pay your respects to our fallen soldiers, this is bound to be a moving experience.
The expedition ship, Akademik Shokalskiy, will carry you into the vast Sepik river for tours into remote villages. Onshore, guided Papua New Guinea tours allow you to explore the Bismark Archipelago and historic Rabaul with its world of wrecks and volcanoes.
Dates
2nd - 14th April 2012
Lost in Paradise - Our Fallen Heroes
14th - 26th April 2012
Cost
From AUD$5,690.00 p.p.
Photos courtesy of Simon Sharpin, Andrew Halsall & David Mannix.
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