Simbai & Kaironik Valley
Ancient societies, archaeology, history and hiking all intersect in this northern part of PNG. Singing natives, a tribal museum, sacred artifacts and amazing jungle treks are all on the menu for Remote Lands' clientele. Encounter a tribal people who live in dwellings unchanged for time immemorial as traditional lifestyles dominate the Kaironik Valley. Camp in a village for the night, take in the stars and genuinely encounter some of the oldest primitive civilizations remaining in the entire world.
Experiences
A handpicked selection of experiences endorsed by our experts. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, let us know, as our extensive network of local contacts can open many doors.
Jungle Trek
Trek from Simbai to Kaironk, the first day of a two-day trek through the central part of East Sepik province on the northern part of Papua New Guinea, just one province away from Indonesian Papua. People still live in the same hexagonal shaped huts that their ancestors built, cutting materials from the same patches of bush thathave grown in this valley for eons.
Overnight Hut Stay
Spend the night camp-style in zip-up sleeping bags inside an empty village hut.
Sing-Sing
Be welcomed by a sing-sing, a gathering of a few tribes or villages. Natives will arrive to show their distinct culture, dance and music in order to peacefully share traditions.
Tribal Museum
Visit the little tribal museum which is just a grass hut where they display their tribal “jewels” which are sacred artifacts and some very old head-dresses and ornaments worn by their ancestors.
Valley Hike
Hike through the ancient Kaironk River valley, stopping at the Wombun archaeological dig site, arriving mid afternoon at Dusin village at the end of the valley, located on a ridge overlooking the Kaironk river.
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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
Travelogues
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Getting Tribal in Papua New Guinea
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The relatively untouched jungles and highlands of Papua New Guinea are a haven for wildlife and a diverse array of tribal cultures unlike anywhere else in the world.
What Others Say
Here is a small selection of the kind words our clients have said about us recently.
A Couple from London
The Asaro Mudman tribal people took us where no tourists had been before, down through their lands to the source of the clay they use to make their tribal masks.
A Couple from California
The most memorable trip we have ever had. Thank you very much for all of the nice arrangements you have prepared.
A California father and son
Also unforgettable was our experience driving through Beijing in an old fashioned motorcycle side car followed by lunch with a local family in their traditional hutong house.
