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Papua New Guinea to Bali

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Trip Summary

Cruise westward from Port Moresby, New Guinea visiting strikingly diverse island groups and ultramarine seas en route to Bali, Indonesia. Explore Thursday Island, once a pearling capital; the fragrant Spice Islands; volcanic Flores with three crater lakes; and Komodo, home to its namesake “dragon.” Few travel experiences rival our welcome by the Asmat people of Papua—warriors, elaborately painted and dressed in feathers, row out to greet us before welcoming us to their villages. Snorkel and dive in translucent waters, wander pristine beaches in search of endemic birds and botanicals, and savor rich cultural encounters throughout this unique expedition.

Dates

December 2 – 20, 2010

Activities

Birding, Culture, Diving, Hiking, Natural history, Photography, Snorkeling, Zodiac cruises

Day by Day Itinerary

Reports From The Field

Islands of Diversity: Thursday Island to Bali
Over thirty canoes with at least six warriors in each sailed out forming a barrier across the river and surrounded our Zodiacs. Painted warriors boarded our boats, drumming and chanting, carrying bows and arrows and shields, and firing lime powder out of bamboo pipes. Given the circumstances, we were glad to be considered welcome guests! We carefully navigated the wooden steps of the dock and were greeted by a large, newly carved soul ship which dominated the area in front of the men’s long house.