EM24 – NEW IRELAND CYCLING HOLIDAY PACKAGE FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS 7 nights ex-Kavieng (extendable) New Ireland is truly a tropical paradise and its people are inherently friendly and welcoming. This package allows recreational cyclists to enjoy the scenery and people of New Ireland’s East Coast on an unhurried foray along the Buluminski Highway between Kavieng and Namatanai. Each day involves a morning of cycling (3 to 4 hours, with stops) and a free afternoon to enjoy swimming and snorkelling, canoeing in native dugouts, beachcombing, village visits and rainforest nature walks. For non-cyclists there is also the option of travelling by local bus between the stops on the itinerary each day. This package itinerary may commence and conclude any day of the week. To see prices, trip notes and detailed list of inclusions, click here to download the itinerary for EM24 in Acrobat (PDF) format. ITINERARY:
Arriving at Kavieng Airport Transfer to Treehouse village Eco-Resort	Day 1: KAVIENG Arrive Kavieng and transfer to the Treehouse Village Eco-Resort by car (15 minutes) or bicycle (1 hour), according to your preference and the time of day. If cycling, your baggage will be transferred by support vehicle. Spend the rest of today enjoying the quiet village seaside setting at the Treehouse, which has a range of activities available for both the energetic and the jet-lagged. The Treehouse is the world’s largest inhabited tree house and will surely remind you of Enid Blyton’s Magic Faraway Tree. www.treehouse.com.pg In the evening you will receive a briefing on cycling protocols from your trip coordinator at the Treehouse. Any baggage you won’t be taking cycling with you can be safely stored at the Treehouse. Bring a small backpack to wear while cycling (carry enough clothes and gear for the cycling trip but pack light!) Overnight Treehouse Village Eco-Resort (choice of waterfront bungalow or treehouse room), includes all meals.
Cycling on the Bulumiski highway Munawai village	Day 2: KAVIENG / MUNAWAI After an early breakfast, kit up and commence cycling around 7am. The highway is sealed, and straight and flat most of the way. Stop at roadside markets along the way to buy fruit, peanuts, coconut juice etc. There are also small village shops everywhere that sell soft drinks, biscuits and other basic items. Arrive at Munawai around lunchtime and have lunch at the guest house. In the afternoon the guest house owner will show you the sights around Munawai and the best snorkelling spots. Enjoy ! Overnight village guest house, Munawai (or nearby) – basic twin share accommodation (single rooms if available) with mattress and sheets, mosquito net and basic toiletries supplied. Includes lunch, dinner and breakfast.
Basic twin share accommodation	Day 3: MUNAWAI / KONOS Morning: cycle from Munawai to Konos. Afternoon: sightseeing, beach and village activities at Konos. The guest house owner will be your host. Overnight village guest house, Konos – basic twin share accommodation (single rooms if available) with mattress and sheets, mosquito net and basic toiletries supplied. Includes lunch, dinner and breakfast.
Rubio beach a good spot for surfers	Day 4: KONOS / RUBIO PLANTATION Morning: cycle from Konos to Rubio Plantation. Check in at Rubio Plantation Eco-Resort, a quiet spot for surfers. Afternoon: beach, beach and more beach. Surfing anyone? Overnight Rubio Plantation Eco-Resort - basic twin share accommodation (single rooms if available) with mattress and sheets, mosquito net and basic toiletries supplied. Includes lunch, dinner and breakfast.
Namatanai Hotel	Day 5: RUBIO PLANTATION / NAMATANAI Morning: cycle from Rubio Plantation to Namatanai township. Check in at Namatanai Hotel (just ask anyone for directions). Afternoon: leave your bike at the hotel and explore this quiet little seaside town on foot. Overnight Namatanai Hotel or Namatanai Guest House (depending on availability), includes meals
Taking time off viewing the sea from the Treehouse verandah	Day 6: NAMATANAI / KAVIENG Your hosts from the Treehouse will pick you up in the support vehicle mid-morning for the drive back to Kavieng. Spend the rest of the day at the Treehouse: select from a range of activities, visit the village next door or sit on the verandah of your bungalow and catch up on the newspapers.
Tour around the Kaiveng Harbour	DAY 7: KAVIENG HARBOUR BOAT TRIP Transfer by car to the Kavieng waterfront and board your open speed boat for a tour around the myriad of pretty little islands in Kavieng Harbour. Troll a line behind the boat to pick up a Spanish mackerel, stop at secret snorkelling spots to enjoy the underwater world, and walk through the pristine rainforest in the middle of a tiny uninhabited island. Stop for lunch at Lissenung Island Resort. Overnight Treehouse Village Eco-Resort.
Checking in at the airport	DAY 8: KAVIENG / FLY OUT Fly out of Kavieng on either the early morning flight or the midday flight.