Packages for independent travellers (1-4 people)

Ecotourism Melanesia has the largest range of packages for free independent travellers (FIT) offered by any tour operator in Papua New Guinea. Our packages can be booked through any retail travel agency in your home country, or direct with us, for the same advertised price.
All our inbound packages are ex-Port Moresby except where stated. International flights are not included. Some packages include internal airfares, others do not: see the list of tour inclusions and exclusions in each package itinerary. Also see our terms and conditions and general tour information.

So what's your interest?

General sightseeing
Vacation packages showcasing PNG's main attractions

Trekking around villages
Easy to moderate trekking in safe semi-remote areas, overnighting in villages

Action adventure trips
Combine climbing, caving, canoeing, diving, trekking for a physically challenging PNG holiday

Wildlife and nature
Discover PNG's native flora and fauna in situ. Birds, butterflies and bugs, mammalss, orchids...

Expeditions
Challenging trekking and canoe travel in remote areas, with equipment and guide supplied

Artifacts and handicrafts
Visit the sources of PNG's cultural artifacts and buy direct from village artisans

Local culture
These packages aim to get you up close and personal with the people of Papua New Guinea.

Mountain climbing
Mt Wilhelm (Chimbu Prov) and Mt Albert Edward (Central Prov) are both non-technical climbs.

Photography
A selection of visually appealing locations with great opportunities for shutterbugs.


Festivals and Shows
Mt Hagen Show, Goroka Show, National Mask Festival, Canoe and Drum Festival and more...

Remote area fly in/fly out
Brave some scary airstrips to visit remote peoples. Stay in village guest houses or homestays.

Relaxing holidays
Rainforest hideaways, mountain lodges, rustic resorts, beach huts, fishing shacks...


Battlefields
Follow in the footsteps of Australian and US troops and visit the WW2 battlefields of Kokoda, Milne Bay, Salamaua...


Surfing
If you're a surfer, bring your board and head for Vanimo or Kavieng.

Scuba diving
Experience the world's best scuba diving here in PNG, as voted by diving magazine readers time and again. And i