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Papua New Guinea 2019
These are in-country dates, excluding travel days
Dive Week
Wed., September 4 – Thur., September 12, 2019
Optional Trip Extension for the Goroka Highlands Cultural Show
Thur., September 12 – Mon., September 16, 2019
A WORLD AWAY
An adventure in diving, culture, and World War II history in a remarkably untouched part of the world, Papua New Guinea. Our guide will be Chris Bartlett, who organized our clubs truly unforgettable trip to Tanzania for safari and Zanzibar for diving on the African continent in the summer of 2018.
Contacts
Please address your questions to the Trip Leader or Treasurer before calling the resort or travel agency directly.
For questions regarding the trip:
Noel Hall, Co-Trip Leader
(859) 552-5276
Alex Fassas, Co-Trip Leader
(859) 582-1600
For questions regarding reservations or payment:
Bluegrass Dive Club
c/o Dan Miller
824 Gunpowder Drive
Lexington, KY 40509-1754
(859) 948-5133
Your trip registration is not accepted until your trip deposit is received by the Club Treasurer.
Itinerary
Details for the dive trip and the optional trip extension for the Goroka Highlands Cultural Show
PNG Dive Week
Detailed description of the PNG Dive Week trip with daily itinerary are in the PDF file found at the link below.
- 11 dives over 5 days
- Full day land tour covering historic WWII sites and Mt. Tarvurvur Volcano and hot springs
- Half-day tour to Port Moresby Orchid Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary
Goroka Highlands Cultural Show
Detailed description of the optional trip extension to the Goroka Highlands Cultural Show are in the PDF file found at the link below.
Goroka Highlands Cultural Show 2019
- Full day with the Asaro Mudmen in their village
- 2 full days at the Goroka Highlands Cultural Show; VIP access and seating
Accomodations
At a glance.
(B&B = Breakfast included)
PNG Dive Week, 9 days / 8 nights
| Accommodation | Destination | Start | End | Basis | Room Type | Duration |
| Ela Beach Hotel & Apartments | Port Moresby, PNG | Sep 4 | Sep 5 | B&B | 1 Night | |
| Rapopo Plantation Resort | Kokopo, East New Brittain, PNG | Sep 5 | Sep 12 | B&B | 1x Bayside room | 7 Nights |
Optional Goroka Highlands Cultural Show, 5 days / 4 nights
| Accommodation | Destination | Start | End | Basis | Room Type | Duration |
| Phoenix Hotel, new 2016 | Goroka, PNG | Sep 12 | Sep 16 | B&B | Standard or Premium | 4 Nights |
Transportation
Travel plans you are responsible for.
- There is no Club Air for this trip. You need to make your own arrangements to and from Jacksons Int’l Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (MOR).
- In country air transportation booking is handled by the club and is included in your trip cost.
- Airport ground transfers are included.
Sample Air Itinerary
Coming Soon!
This is just one sample air itinerary.
| Date: | Flight: | From: | Leave: | To: | Arrive: |
| LEX | |||||
| 04 Sept. 2019 | MOR | ||||
| 04 Sept. 2019 thru 12 Sept. 2019 |
See Dive Week Itinerary | ||||
| 12 Sept. 2019 | MOR | ||||
| LEX | |||||
Some travelers may choose to spend some time in the Los Angeles, CA or Brisbane, Australia area as part of their air travel plans.
Trip Options & Costs
All costs and fees are per person.
- No Nitrox available
Excluded Costs:
- Gratuities
- Lunches and Dinners
- Travel Insurance
- Visas
PNG Dive Week, Rapopo Plantation Resort
| Accommodation Type | Sgl/Dbl | Rate | Cost pp |
| Bayside room (1 or 2 Double beds) |
Double | Diver | $ 2,525 |
| Double | Non-Diver | $ 1,805 | |
| Single | Diver | $ 3,060 | |
| Single | Non-Diver | $ 2,340 | |
| Poolside room (Queen bed only) |
Double | Diver | $ 2,745 |
| Double | Non-Diver | $ 2,025 | |
| Single | Diver | $ 3,280 | |
| Single | Non-Diver | $ 2,560 | |
| Departure Tax | TBD | ||
| Trip Administration Fee | $10 | ||
Optional trip extension: Goroka Highlands Cultural Show
| Accommodation Type | Sgl/Dbl | Cost pp |
| Standard room | Double | $ 1,290 |
| Single | $ 1,650 | |
| Premier room | Double | $ 1,450 |
| Single | $ 1,950 |
Payment Schedule
For Club portion of trip only.
You will receive an invoice from the Club Treasurer for final balance due.
PNG Dive Week
| Due Date | Amount |
| Initial Deposit due with trip registration | $500 |
| 01 Feb 2019 | $500 |
| 01 Apr 2019 | $500 |
| 15 May 2019 | Balance due |
Optional: Goroka Highlands Cultural Show
| Due Date | Amount |
| Initial Deposit due with trip registration | $400 |
| 01 Feb 2019 | $400 |
| 01 Apr 2019 | $400 |
| 15 May 2019 | Balance due |
Deadlines
- Reserved space will be released 15 May 2019
- Final payments due 15 May 2019
- In country 04 Sept. 2019
Trip Limit
- Currently we have reserved space for 10 people sleeping double per room.
- Additional space may be available, but not guaranteed.
Current Sign-Up Status
- This trip is open for registration
- 8 people, 4 rooms booked as of 4/1/2019
Refund Policy, Dive Activity Waiver & Travel Insurance
Refund Policy: 90+ days prior to travel – no penalties – full refund; penalties apply after that
Dive Emergency Assistance and Trip Insurance from a Bluegrass Dive Club partner.
Trip Shirt Design
Coming Soon!
Front Design
Back Design
Shirt Prices
Electrical Standards & Plug Design
- 240 Volts, 50 Hz
- Electricity in Papua New Guinea
- Type I plug & receptacle
Trip Notes
Additional trip resources.
PNG Information
Centers for Disease Control – Health information for Papua New Guinea
Weather in Papua New Guinea – Rabaul, East Britain, PGN
U.S. State Department – Consular Information Sheet – Papua New Guinea
CIA World Fact Book – Papua New Guinea