Papua New Guinea 2010

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Papua New Guinea

March 16 - 28, 2011Aboard the Oceanic Discoverer


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Mysterious Papua New Guinea (PNG) is, in the truest sense, one

of the worlds wildest frontiers. Here the physical environment

dominates all aspects of life. Mighty rivers, creeping jungle, razor-

sharp mountains, coastal lowlands and pockets of golden beach shelter over

ve percent of Earths biodiversity. From coral reefs to glaciers, PNG is a

land of contrasts where you will be overwhelmed by the countrys unspoiledbeauty. We will have the great pleasure of traversing some of the nations most

stunning coastlines. Beginning in moon-like Rabaul, our journey aboard the

Oceanic Discovererwill be one of discovery as the islands reveal themselves

to us.

Each tiny island village has its own culture and traditions PNG has over

1,000 recognized languages! Many of these communities have existed in

isolation for centuries as natural barriers limited their interaction with other

communities and the outside world. This is particularly true in the highlands

where certain tribes encountered their rst Westerners in the 1950s.

Villagers are eager to welcome you into their community and share with

you their traditional songs and dances. Visit schoolhouses, mens houses,

family homes, village squares and participate in the famous singsings of

PNG. Perhaps the greatest treat is meeting the local people and spending

one-on-one time with them as they show you around their home.

When not enjoying the company of local hosts we can explore an array

of natural habitats. Our vessel is a perfect base from which to explore the

above and below the water, with its innovative Xplorerlanding craft, glass-bottomed boat and onboard diving and snorkelling equipment. Beachcombing

and hikes into the jungle will allow you to stretch your legs while searching

the canopy for birdlife, including the spectacular birds of paradise.

With over 3,000 species of orchids, 250 species of mammals, over 750 species

of birds, 8 species of tree-kangaroo, 600 species of sh and 800 species of

coral, the nature lover in you will not be disappointed. Join us in Papua New

Guinea for a rare chance to immerse yourself in a culture as rich, intricate and

inspiring as the landscape that surrounds it.


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Day 1 Port MoresbyDay 2 Rabaul

Day 3 Rabaul and Watom Islands

Day 4 Witu Islands and Garove

Day 5 Crown Island

Day 6 Sepik River

Day 7 Sepik River and Manum

Day 8 MadangDay 9 Tuam and Tami Island

Day 10 Lababia

Day 11 Tu

Day 12 Trobriand Islands

Day 13 Alotau

Visit smoldering Rabaul, a rugged moonscape Visit Japanese war tunnels

Be part of a traditional sing-sing ceremony

Two days on the mighty Sepik River

Chat away in Tok Pisin (Melanesian Pidgin

English) with locals

Play a game of soccer with friendly villagers

Visit a spirit house

Early morning birding on the Sepik tributaries Meet and purchase carvings & pottery from some

of the best artists in the South Pacic

Jungle walking

Visit historic and beautiful Madang

Do a wall dive

Snorkel in warm waters

Visit the Kamaili Wildlife Management area, and

possibly hike the David Suzuki Trail Gaze down at the colourful marine life on our

glass bottom boat

Our Intended Itinerary Highlights

We want to tell you how much we enjoyed

our experience. The trip was everything we had

hoped for and more. Your itinerary, planning and

execution was excellent. We noticed the care and

consideration given to us and to all passengers -

by crew members and expedition staff at all times

and always with a smile. We were particularly

appreciative of the way in which our special dietary

requirements were provided for and we thought the

cuisine and service was of the highest standard.

Jeff and Naomi, UK

Aboard the Oceanic Discoverer, 2009


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Personal decoration plays a big part in Papua

New Guinean tribal life. Shells have played an

important part in Papua New Guinea culture,

both as means of trade and as bilas (jewellery).

The Chief or Bigman may wear kina around

his neck as a show of wealth.

Tribal dress varies tremendously from village

to village, and comprises a headdress, face and

body painting, ornaments and sometimes wigs.

Face paints are made from natural materials,

for the most part the pigment being applied

with a stick after oiling the skin rst to create a

foundation. However, manufactured paints have

crept in to use, as has white correction uid

used in ofces. Penis gourds are worn by some

tribal men during ceremonial occasions, and

some tribes still practise tattooing. Once this

was done using sharp pieces of wood or bone,

and was restricted to people of a high status.

Nowadays, tattoos may come from the tip of

a felt pen - rather less painful, and no regrets

later!

Decades ago, cannibalism and head hunting

were fairly commonplace amongst the remote

tribes of main island Papua New Guinea.

Warriors raided other villages for the heads

of neighbouring clan members. These heads

were preserved by smoking over an open re

and often buried in the ground underneath the

spirit house as it was erected. These masks were

thought to possess powerful magic and protectfrom evil, for instance to provide protection

against the spirit of a slain enemy. Hanging

the head in the doorway of the house was also a

means of keeping women and the uninitiated out

of the spirit house. Deceased family members

bodies were sometimes eaten to show respect and

affection, and their bones preserved to bring good

luck, often being worn as part of traditional dress

as a means of keeping loved ones spirits close to

those left behind. The Korowai tribe of the south

east are said to be one of the last tribes in the world

to engage in cannibalism, which has now been

outlawed in Papua New Guinea. Nowadays, trophy

heads fashioned from wood are buried under the

spirit house poles in lieu of the human variety.

Papua New Guinea is still a raw and primitive

country, largely untouched by 21st century

development. An understanding of all the origins

and symbolism of the numerous craft and art

forms, and for that matter, individual tribal

idiosyncrasies is still in its infancy and profound

knowledge remains only with its people. Much

of Papua New Guineas culture is based on very

secret traditional folklore, handed down fromgeneration to generation and outsiders are not privy

to this knowledge or the basis for the mystic and

spiritual rituals and customs.

Sadly, as in many indigenous communities, the

passing of wisdom and craft from generation to

generation is dying as younger tribal members

succumb to the dubious pleasures of city living.

Whilst the country remains largely inaccessible,

or at best, difcult to penetrate, the mystery, thesymbolism and allure of this colourful, exotic and

magical civilisation will remain.

A Rich and Colourful Culture


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Built in 2005 the Oceanic Discoverer is a joy to travel on. Well designed she is comfortable and

sophisticated. The dining and lecture rooms boast full oor to ceiling windows allowing you to enjoy the

passing landscape while sailing. All 36 staterooms have an ocean view, en-suite facilities, settee, largewardrobe, desk, luggage storage, individual air-conditioning control, and are serviced daily.

Oceanic Discoverer is equipped with the latest technology active stabilizers and is tted with state-of-the-

art safety and navigational equipment and is the only Australian passenger ship registered with full SOLAS

compliance allowing opportunities to explore a multitude of international voyages. She is equipped with

zodiacs and the Xplorer, a specially designed aluminium excursion vessel used for the majority of our

excursions. This vessel has high horsepower engines and will accommodate all passengers at one time. The

Xplorer will be used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. For your added

convenience and comfort, the Xplorer is equipped with an awning and toilet.

TheOceanic Discoverer

Category Amenities Pricing in USD

1Main Deck, 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin,

porthole window$9,185 USD

2Superior Main, 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin,two small windows

$9,980 USD

3Promenade Deck, 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin,large picture window

$10,380 USD

4

Superior Promenade, 2 lower berths, Junior King or

twin, large picture window. $10,680 USD

5Bridge Deck, 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin,large picture window

$11,595 USD

What is Included

Airport Transfers

10 nights aboard the Oceanic Discoverer

2 nights at the Rapopo Plantation Resort

Meals lunch day one through breakfast day

thirteen

Guided day program in Port Moresby

Guided tour of Rabaul and surrounding area

Use of snorkeling equipment

All admissions and park fees Team of resource specialists

Educational program and pre-departure materials

Service charges and port fees

Whats Not Included

International and domestic Flights

Mandatory Emergency Medical Insurance

Personal Expenses

Scuba Diving

Additional Expenses resulting from de-

lays or itinerary changes

Discretionary tips to ships crew

Visas / Inoculations if required

Physicians fees conrming you are t totravel

Possible Fuel Surcharges

Optional Highland Extension


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Our Oceanic Discoverer trip could not be

faulted. The crew, from the Captain through

to the newest deckie were always most

helpful, responsible, pleasant, co-operativeand thoroughly courteous... we rate the

accommodation as amongst the best we

have experienced. It was a ve star hotel

experience albeit in bare feet with food and

service above and beyond expectations.

- Bob and Claire, Queenland, 2008


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water level); (ii) the use of transportation or otherservices of owners, operators, or public carri-ers for whom Adventure Canada acts only asagent; (iii) passengers lack of proper traveldocumentation (such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv)any act, omission or event occurring during thetime that passengers are not aboard AC/EE/OE/PS carriers or conveyances; or (v) any act of war,insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military ac-tion occurring in the countries of origin, destination orpassage, or changes caused by sickness, weather, strike,quarantine or other causes beyond the control of AC/EE/OE/PS. The undersigned hereby waives any claimit may have against Adventure Canada for any suchdamage, loss or injury. The passenger understands andacknowledges the ticket in use by the carriers concerned(when issued) shall constitute the sole contract betweenthe transportation companies and the purchaser ofthese tours and/or passage. Adventure Canada of

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Release, Terms and Conditions

Please read this important information carefully. The delivery by the passenger of the deposit together with a signed copy of this document to AdventureCanada shall constitute the passengers consent and agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. Please note that fuel surcharges may be leviedto offset rising oil prices.

Payment Schedule and RatesA deposit of $1,000 USD per passenger is required to reserve a position for a tour. The balance of payment for the tour must be received by AdventureCanada at least 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date. Adventure Canada will only issue pre-departure boarding documents to a passengeronce it has received full payment together with all required documents duly completed by the passenger. Tour fees quoted are based on (i) prices ineffect at the time of printing (December 2009) and as such are subject to change without notice prior to departure and (ii) group participation. Prices are

cash/cheque discounted, and in US dollars. Credit Card pricing is as follows: Papua New Guinea - C1 $9,552 C2 $10,380 C3 $10,753 C4 $11,107 C5$12,059. For wire transfers, passengers should note that the transferring nancial institution may charge a service fee, which shall be at the passengersexpense. Returned cheques, credit card changes and refunds are subject to a $25 USD fee. Adventure Canada is a member in good standing of theTravel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) which administers the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund, a fund established by registered travel agents andtravel wholesalers in Ontario to insure payments such as those made to Adventure Canada in connection herewith. For more information on TICO, visitwww.tico.on.ca .

Cancellations and RefundsAll requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written notice of cancellation at least 120 days prior tothe scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a full refund of its tour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 per person. If a writtennotice of cancellation is received by Adventure Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receivea refund of 35% of its tour fees. Please note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposi ts and tariffs received by Adventure Canada are forfeited.For these and other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised to obtain trip cancellation insurance. No refunds shall be made topassengers who do not participate in any part of, or otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.

DelaysIn the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated therewith, including, without limitation, any additional food,lodging or transportation costs resulting from such delay.

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Baggage is solely at the passengers risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG in most cases. A lso, airline luggageallowance is typically two pieces per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with your airline forcurrent standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on charter ights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial ights are the responsibility of thepassenger.

Land-Based Group Size and Trip CostsIn keeping with our philosophy of small group travel, most of our land based programs operate with 10 - 30 participants. If we do not get the

required number of people and cancel a tour, you will be notied as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, all deposits and tariffspaid will be returned to the passenger in full with no further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada (AC), Eagle-Eye Tours (EE), TheHuman Nature Company (HNC) and Wildland Tours (WT). Single rooms, if available, will be provided on request for an additional fee asoutlined in program literature. For participants travelling alone, but wishing to share, AC will arrange for a room if possible. If a roommate isnot available, a single supplement will be charged.

InsuranceDue to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers should have in place prior to departure comprehensive insurancecoverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, accident and baggage insurance. Emergency medical andevacuation coverage is mandatory for trip participation and policy documentation will be required. Any losses sustained by the undersigned passengeras a result of its failing to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger. For full coverage passengers are

recommended to obtain insurance at the time of deposit.Images and PrivacyOn these trips we take many photos, some of which we use for promotional purposes. If you would not like photos which include you to be used, pleaselet us know in advance. We may also celebrate your birthday onboard, let us know if you would like to abstain.

ItineraryThe itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ships master. These are expeditions to remote parts of the world. AC,reserves the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change any reservation, staff member, feature and/or meansof conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, force majeure,political conditions and other factors beyond our control and without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting there from paid bythe passengers. AC, expressly reserves the right to cancel, without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour feeswill be refunded without further obligation on the part of AC, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon. Decisions to alter theitinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengers aboard the vessel. AC, expressly reserves the right in its sole discretionto cancel the reservation of, or remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.

Additional DocumentationAdventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Clipper Adventurer, Oceanic Discoverer and Ocean Nova. Prior to boarding the vessels, passengerswill receive a Passage Contract Ticket, which is the standard passenger contract and liabili ty waiver of the vessels mentioned herein. Passengers areencouraged to read this document upon receipt. In accepting this Passage Contract Ticket, passengers agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

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