Day 1 – Goroka – Asaro Mudmen
Pickup from Goroka and transfer to the Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge.
After settling in, begin your introduction to the culture and traditions of the Asaro Valley.
Activities
- Welcome by the local Asaro community
- Traditional Asaro Mudmen performance
- Story and legend of the Asaro Mudmen
- Mud mask making demonstration
- Village and garden walk
- Traditional houses and daily village life
- Portrait and cultural photography sessions
Dinner and overnight at the Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge
Day 2 – Gurupoka Ghost Walk & Asaro Cultural Experiences
After breakfast, continue exploring the Asaro area.
Take the Gurupoka Ghost Walk, a scenic walk through the surrounding countryside where local guides explain traditional stories, beliefs and legends connected to the area.
The remainder of the day is dedicated to deeper cultural interaction with the Asaro community.
Activities
- Gurupoka Ghost Walk
- Visit to local gardens
- Traditional cooking and food preparation
- Local crafts and mask making
- Additional Mudmen photography sessions
- Traditional dances and cultural performances
- Sunset photography when conditions allow
Dinner and overnight at the Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge
Day 3 – Gimesave Tribal Experience
After breakfast, travel to Gimesave, home to several distinctive cultural groups of the Eastern Highlands.
Spend the day meeting and photographing the different tribes and learning about their traditions.
Gimesave Cultural Groups
- Burning Heads of Gimesave
- Arunumuna Ladies
- Mini Mudmen
- Yangpela Asaro Mudboys
The day includes cultural performances, demonstrations, portrait photography and time to interact with members of the local community.
Dinner and overnight at the Gimesave Burning Heads Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Gimesave Burning Heads Lodge
Day 4 – Gimesave Village Life – Goroka
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning in Gimesave with a more relaxed focus on village life and photography.
Activities
- Morning village walk
- Visit local families
- Gardens and traditional daily activities
- Handicrafts and traditional skills
- Additional portrait photography
- Final cultural performance and farewell
After lunch, transfer back to Goroka.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
