2011 Prices: from $1,870 per person (double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $630
2011 Dates: Custom departures available daily
Papua New Guinea lies south of the equator and north of Australia. It's the last of a string of islands spilling down from South-East Asia into the Pacific, and comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and a collection of surrounding islands. This is a culturally and ecologically rich nation that allows visitors a truly unique and life enhancing experience.
Tufi is located in the Oro Province, only 129 kilometres (80 miles) east of Kokoda, This personalized, boutique resort is a hidden oasis nestled atop a breath-taking fjord, with 180-degree panoramic views of the sea, fjords and mountains. The deluxe bungalows have polished timber floors and the walls are lined with traditional woven material. All the creature comforts are available, including insect screens, 24-hour electricity, air-conditioning, hot water, bedroom with en suite, bar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities. Most bungalows have verandas overlooking the Coral Sea or Tufi fjord.
Activities here include diving, fishing, bush and nature walks, snorkeling, canoeing, traditional outrigger safaris, kayaking, trekking, bird watching, beach BBQ and great cultural interaction in the village, where you can experience many activities like sago-making, net and spear works, tapa printing, face and body tattooing.
Tufi Resort is one of the few destinations in Papua New Guinea to offer diving year round. The clear, calm and protected waters of the tropical fjords are perfect for macro and muck diving, such as the popular House Reef, which is only 3 minutes walk from the resort. The nearest open water reef is just 15 minutes by boat. This diving paradise has over 30 major dive sites in the nearby tropical waters of the Solomon Sea, with many uncharted reefs waiting to be explored.
The stunning marine biodiversity makes this a unique reef system. Coral outcrops are so abundant with fish, that the saying “more fish than water” is a common phrase. Pelagic schools of tuna, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, white tip and black tip reef sharks, hammerheads and the rare white hammerheads, inhabit these exotic waters. Turtles, manta rays and eagle rays are also seen cruising by.
Included:
- 7 nights accommodation in a Standard Bungalow or Family Bungalow
- All meals (continental breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- 5 days of 2-tank boat dives, including tanks/weights
- Round trip airport transfers
Not Included:
- International and domestic PNG airfare
- Meals and beverages not noted above
- Upgrade to Deluxe Bungalow for $140 per person
- Chamber levy of $4.50 per person per day
- Dive courses, equipment rental, additional dives, or tours
- Passport and PNG visa fees
- Gratuities
- Optional / recommended dive and travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Selected images courtesy of Terry Moore and Don Silcock
