Tari is a town in the Southern Highlands that is home to the Huli Wigmen who are renowned for their colourful ceremonial costumes and accompanying wigs. Reached by plane from Port Moresby or by road / plane from Mount Hagen, Tari sits in a valley close to the Doma Peaks and offers an insight into a world that is still largely traditional but changing rapidly as the influence of mining projects nearby affects local communities.
Forests in the Tari region are home to 217 species of birds of which 13 are different birds of paradise. Visitors to Tari can also see numerous orchids and rhododendrons on well-kept nature trails that cover some glorious countryside.
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Adventure & Active, Classic
A classic combination of some of PNG's most fascinating destinations.
15 days from £9,770
Off the beaten track, Special Interest
Visit the famous Goroka Show and spend time in homestays at Tari and in the Sepik.
18 days from £9,195
Adventure & Active, Classic
An active tour combining sightseeing and adventure with some of PNG's islands.
18 days from £10,345
Classic
A fantastic opportunity to combine PNG's tribal culture with Philippine islands.
18 days from £9,195
Classic
Space age, frenetic cities contrast nicely with the more earthly delights of PNG.
18 days from £10,345
Special Interest, Wildlife & Nature
A tour that concentrates on the extraordinary wildlife in this extraordinary land.
14 days from £10,920