A few years ago, YPT decided to see more of Papua New Guinea and arranged our first Bougainville tour, a province until recently stuck in the civil war. We instantly fell in love with the place, its pristine nature, raw adventure feel and its locals.
Bougainville is a land filled with history as it was an important part of WWII in the Pacific but also a land with its own very unique cultures. We will learn more about these very seldom seen cultures as we will witness our very own sing-sing, or traditional dance and song festival. This tour takes us all around the province, starting in Buka, renowned for its passage and the many WWII shipwrecks. We will head deeper in the province, passing by a decommissioned mine, the biggest in the world when it was in operation, stopping along the way for many breathtaking views.
You will also participate in the Tama Festival. It features a variety of activities, including tama-making competitions, traditional fire-making contests, cultural performances, and kaku canoe carving. Expect boat rides, either on banana boats or on the iconic Austronesian out-riggers, with some island hopping on the way and visits to villages where we will be amongst the first non-locals to visit.
One of these villages includes a living bridge made out of vines, which the bravest amongst us will get to cross! The Kingdom rules over a single village where the locals have access to their own currency and defence force. The king wears an actual crown of gold. If you want to see more of PNG and perhaps the worlds newest country then our Bougainville Tour is a must! Then check our our bespoke Bougainville packages. Read More. YPT are pleased to announce that the Young Pioneer Podcast is back with its third season, bringing listeners per β¦.
All rights reserved. Young Pioneer Tours. Papua New Guinea Bougainville Tour. Tuesday 19th August β Port Moresby.
