2027 Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea

2027 Goroka Show Group Tour in Papua New Guinea

September 16–21, 2027
6 days and 5 nights

Day 1: Thursday, September 16

Port Moresby to Goroka

Transfer from your Port Moresby hotel to the airport for your domestic flight to Goroka. On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your lodge. Check in and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, visit Gimisave Village for cultural performances and demonstrations, including Arunumuna, Mini Mudmen, fire making and bamboo cooking.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Emmanuel Lodge, North Goroka
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Includes: English-speaking guide and transfers

Day 2: Friday, September 17

Warawesan Village Experience

After breakfast, travel to Warawesan Village for a cultural experience hosted by the local community.

Activities may include Simbu singsing performances and dancing, bilum making, bamboo flute demonstrations, traditional weapon making and displays, a courting ceremony, and face-painting designs associated with mourning, conflict and singsing traditions.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Emmanuel Lodge, North Goroka
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Includes: English-speaking guide and transfers

Day 3: Saturday, September 18

Goroka Show – Day 1

After an early breakfast, depart for the Goroka Show grounds at approximately 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a full day at the festival. A packed lunch and bottled water are provided. The festival is expected to conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m.

After returning to the lodge to freshen up, continue to Asaro Village for cultural performances and demonstrations, including an Asaro Mudmen performance, the Mokomoko victory dance, the Korokua silent mask hunters performance and a traditional mask-moulding demonstration.

Return to the lodge for the evening.

Accommodation: Emmanuel Lodge, North Goroka
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Includes: English-speaking guide and festival entry

Day 4: Sunday, September 19

Goroka Show – Day 2

After breakfast, return to the Goroka Show grounds for the second day of the festival.

In the afternoon, visit the McCarthy Museum, tour Goroka township and the vegetable market, and drive to Daulo Pass for panoramic views of Goroka and the Asaro Valley. Return to the lodge, with time to relax.

Accommodation: Emmanuel Lodge, North Goroka
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Includes: English-speaking guide and transfers

Day 5: Monday, September 20

Goroka to Port Moresby

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Port Moresby. On arrival, transfer to the Crown Hotel and enjoy a guided half-day city tour.

The tour includes the National Museum and Art Gallery, National Parliament House and an Ela Beach waterfront walk. Wildlife viewing may include birds of paradise, crocodiles and tree kangaroos.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Crown Hotel, Port Moresby
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Includes: English-speaking guide, transfers and guided city tour

Day 6: Tuesday, September 21

Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your international departure.

Meals: Breakfast
Includes: Airport transfer

Included:

• Twin-share accommodation, including four nights in Goroka and one post-tour night at the Crown Hotel in Port Moresby
• Meals as listed in the itinerary
• All land transfers in Goroka and Port Moresby, including airport transfers
• English-speaking guide and support guide in Goroka and Port Moresby
• VIP entry to the Goroka Show
• Cultural activities and village visits listed in the itinerary
• Guided tours in Goroka and a guided half-day city tour in Port Moresby
• Bottled water

Excluded:

• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance, cancellation insurance, medical insurance
• Personal expenses, including drinks, alcohol, souvenirs and phone bills
• Personal first-aid supplies
• Departure tax of US$15

Important Information

This is a full-board group tour with shared activities. By booking, you agree to join the group experience. Meals are provided as listed in the itinerary.

Accommodation is in high demand in Goroka during the festival. Emmanuel Lodge, North Goroka, is currently listed as the planned accommodation, but arrangements are subject to availability and may change. We recommend booking well in advance.