Day 1 – Goroka – Asaro Mudmen
Pickup from Goroka and transfer to the Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge.
After arrival, begin your introduction to the famous Asaro Valley and the traditions of the Asaro people.
Activities
- Traditional Asaro Mudmen performance
- Story and legend of the Asaro Mudmen
- Mud mask making demonstration
- Village walk
- Visit local gardens and traditional houses
- Cultural portrait photography
- Traditional dances and village activities
Dinner and overnight at the Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge
Day 2 – Gurupoka – Asaro – Skeleton Tribe
After breakfast, experience the Gurupoka Ghost Walk, where local guides share traditional stories and beliefs connected to the surrounding landscape.
After the walk, depart Asaro and travel through the Highlands towards Mindima in Chimbu Province.
On arrival at the Omo Bruglgamo Skeleton Tribe Eco Lodge, meet the famous Skeleton Tribe and discover the stories behind their striking body painting.
Activities
- Gurupoka Ghost Walk
- Scenic transfer through the Highlands
- Traditional Skeleton Tribe performance
- Skeleton Tribe legend and storytelling
- Body painting demonstration
- Village walk
- Portrait photography
Dinner and overnight at the Skeleton Tribe Eco Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Skeleton Tribe Eco Lodge
Day 3 – Skeleton Cave, Insect Hunters & Dust Shakers – Departure
After breakfast,
Local guides explain the legends and beliefs connected to the cave and the origins of the Skeleton Tribe.
Later, experience two of Mindima’s most distinctive cultural groups.
Cultural Experiences
- Insect Hunters
- Dust Shakers
- Traditional warriors
- Village photography
- Final Skeleton Tribe portrait session
After lunch, say farewell to the community and continue towards Goroka, Mt Hagen or your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
