OCTOBER 2006 MEDIA RELEASE

Papua New Guinea: A Tribal Odyssey

ElderTreks, a leading operator of small-group exotic adventures, is offering an off-the-beaten-track trip to PAPUA NEW GUINEA!

Departure Dates:
Aug 13 - Sep 1, 2007
Sep 3 - 22, 2007
May 12 - 31, 2008

Highlights:
• The Asaro Mudmen of Goroka
• Mt. Gahavisuka Provincial Park by 4-wheel drive
• Mt. Hagen "Singsing" cultural event (Aug departure)
• Gia Village stay (May departure)
• 3-day Sepik River adventure
• Trobriand Islands

Papua New Guinea is a culturally rich and geographically remote place with some of the most stunning scenery on earth. We meet and learn about some of the tribal people of this land including the Asaro Mudmen, the Wagni, the Simbu, the Kaguel and the fascinating Trobriand Islanders. We explore Mt. Gahavisuka Provincial Park by 4-wheel drive and the Sepik River by wooden canoe. We also spend three days on Kiriwina Island, which is part of the Trobriand Islands. Our August departure features the Mt. Hagen Show, where the tribes come from all over Papua New Guinea for a two-day spectacular "singsing"-- a traditional song and dance festival complete with traditional tribal clothing and body decoration. Our May departure features an overnight stay in Gia Village with people from the Maragoma tribe. Throughout our journey, we encounter amazing birdlife, lush fauna, stunning scenery and some of the most fascinating tribal people on earth.

Summary Details:
• This 20-day all inclusive land adventure is $6995 USD (including seven domestic flights but excluding international flights)
• No mandatory single supplement for those willing to share rooms
• Limit of 16 participants per group for a more personal experience

Contact: Gary Murtagh (gary@eldertreks.com) or Christine Bossence (christineb@eldertreks.com) at 1-(800)-741-7956.

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