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Papua New Guinea PAPUA NEW GUINEA September 20 - October 6, 2019 | 17 Days | Aboard the Caledonian Sky EQUATOR Wildlife Highlights Tingwon Island Sepik River • Search for a bevy of marvelous Alim Island tropical birds, such as Radjah Rabaul Shelduck, White-bibbed Fruit-Dove, Madang To Ecelctus Parrot, Purple-bellied Lory, Cairns and Nicobar Pigeon. PAPUA Tami Island NEW GUINEA • Seek iconic birds-of-paradise Lababia Island including Raggiana’s and Goldie’s Tufi Kuyawa Island birds-of-paradise and Curl-crested Port Moresby Fergusson Island Manucode. TORRES • Step ashore on Alim Island, home to STRAIT Suau Island a huge colony of Red-footed From Brisbane Boobies. • Enjoy numerous birding outings and Zodiac cruises which reveal an array of kingfishers, hornbills, parrots, mynas, and honeyeaters, in addition to stunning scenery and luxuriant tropical landscapes. • Itinerary .................................... page 2 > • Flight Information ...................... page 3 > • Ship, Deck Plan & Rates ............ page 4 > • Featured Leaders ....................... page 5 > • Know Before You Go ................. page 5 > © Michael Moore KUYAWA ISLAND • Optional Pre-voyage Extension ... page 6 > RAGGIANA KUYAWA ISLAND BIRD-OF-PARADISE © Sergey Frolov © Dion Hobcroft Westmoreland ©Michelle © Michael Moore Wednesday, September 25 Itinerary FERGUSSON, D’ENTRECASTEAUX ISLANDS Today visit Fergusson Island, the largest island of the group, notable for its hot springs, bubbling mud pools, spouting Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be geysers, and extinct volcanoes. Spend the afternoon ongoing enhancements to this itinerary. snorkeling, or join a birding excursion to seek Goldie’s Bird- of-Paradise and Curl-crested Manucode among other forest birds. Friday & Saturday, September 20 & 21, 2019 DEPART USA Board your independent flight to Port Moresby. Lose a day Thursday, September 26 crossing the International Date Line. KUYAWA, TROBRIAND ISLANDS This morning, visit with the traditional Trobriand islanders of Kuyawa and view energetic, time-honored dances that Sunday, September 22 celebrate fishing and the seasonal yam harvest. Learn about BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA / PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA the history of the Kula Ring, a circular pattern of ceremonial Arrive in Brisbane and board your flight to Port Moresby. Enjoy trade relationships. These islanders are also renowned for the a short outing to seek Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, Orange- exquisite quality of their ebony wood carvings, often decorated fronted Fruit-Dove and an array of waterbirds. with mother-of-pearl shell inlays. Enjoy a walk among the villages of Kuyawa before returning to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon we anchor at a nearby island—snorkel or dive, Monday, September 23 or join a birding and nature walk in search of Flying Foxes PORT MORESBY / EMBARK CALEDONIAN SKY (fruit bats), Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Beach Kingfisher, Island Today join a tour of Port Moresby, visiting the National Monarch, and Helmeted Friarbird. Museum and Art Center, or travel to Varirata National Park for many birds including Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise, Blue-winged Kookaburra, and Yellow-billed Kingfisher. This afternoon, Friday, September 27 embark the Caledonian Sky. TUFI Discover the dramatic beauty of the rarely-visited Tufi Fjords. Soak up spectacular views of the sheer basalt cliffs draped with Tuesday, September 24 lush vegetation on a Zodiac cruise. Watch for Blyth’s Hornbill, SUAU ISLAND Red-cheeked Parrot, and Yellow-faced Myna. Step ashore to This afternoon visit the island of Suau. Birders venture into meet with friendly locals and learn about their way of life as the thicket to search for specialty birds such as White-bibbed village elders perform a traditional sing-sing. This afternoon, Fruit-Dove, Torresian Kingfisher, Black-tailed Whistler, and snorkel or dive along the fringing reef. Louisiade White-eye. Cultural options include energetic dance performances and observing canoe making and weaving demonstrations at an enchanting village. expedition. VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS | PAPUA NEW GUINEA < 2 > © Michael Moore RABAUL © Michael Moore ALIM ISLAND Saturday, September 28 a large colony of Red-footed Boobies. Observe the birds LABABIA ISLAND nesting in the mangrove trees, and search for Black and Brown Today, visit the picturesque village of Lababia, gateway to noddies, White and Black-naped terns, and other tropical one of the most important conservation areas in Papua New seabirds. Guinea, the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area. Meet with locals and learn about projects to develop a self-sustaining cycle of environmental conservation. Keep an eye out for Thursday, October 3 Varied Honeyeater and other birds. In the afternoon, explore TINGWON ISLAND some of the region’s most unspoiled marine areas. Completely encircled by an oblong reef, few passenger vessels are able to visit this small group of islands. Land on a sandy beach and meet the 350 inhabitants of charming Tingwon, Sunday, September 29 and enjoy their hospitality, local delicacies, and dances. After TAMI ISLAND your visit, snorkel or dive along the islets’ surrounding reef or The people of Tami Island are renowned for their elaborate seek specialty birds such as Stephan’s Dove, Yellow-bibbed carved bowls, religious figures, and ceremonial masks. Meet Fruit-Dove, and Ebony Myzomela. with villagers and perhaps take a ride in a hand-carved outrigger canoe. The large, protected lagoon is perfect for underwater exploration, while ashore watch for Olive-backed Friday, October 4 Sunbird and Singing and Metallic starlings. RABAUL ISLAND, EAST NEW BRITAIN ISLANDS Six cone-shaped volcanoes, some of which are still active, ring Rabaul’s dramatic flooded-caldera harbor. Visit the bubbling Monday, September 30 hot springs and take in magnificent views from Observatory MADANG Ridge. And, learn about the island’s WWII history—Rabaul Madang is famed for its beautiful waterfront setting, perched was a Japanese stronghold under Admiral Yamamoto. Tonight on a fertile peninsula, backdropped by steep mountains and attend an astonishing performance of the Baining tribe’s fire surrounded by a number of picturesque islands. Visit the dance. Tribe members in huge, magnificently crafted masks colorful market where you will have the opportunity to peruse leap and dance over crackling, red-hot coals in a centuries-old a large selection of artifacts from the Sepik region. This area ritual to honor the local deity-spirits. is also famed for exceptional water clarity and numerous World War II wrecks that sit in relatively shallow offshore waters. Birders keep an eye out for Grand Munia among other Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6 species. RABAUL / DISEMBARK / CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA / USA Disembark this morning and board your flight to Cairns. Check in to the Shangri-La Cairns for dinner and overnight. Tuesday, October 1 Board your independent flight on Sunday, arriving in the USA KOPAR RIVER the same day. Kopar is situated on the mouth of the Sepik River, a 700-mile-long river whose tribes are famous for their traditional carvings linked to spiritual beliefs. Depending on tides, you may have the opportunity to visit the village, where Flight Information a women’s chorus welcomes you ashore. You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Port Moresby and Rabaul/Cairns/home city. Please call 800-328-VENT (8368) or Wednesday, October 2 512-328-5221 to learn more about air arrangements. ALIM ISLAND Alim Island is a small, uninhabited island that is home to VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS | PAPUA NEW GUINEA < 3 > The Caledonian Sky Deck Plan PANORAMA DECK The all-suite 100-guest Caledonian Sky is PANORAMA DECK PANORAMA DECK a spacious, yet intimate, expedition vessel. Library PANORAMA DECK Library Panorama Lounge Sun Deck Refurbished in 2012, her beautifully designed PANORAMA DECK PanoramaLibrary Lounge Sun Deck Bar Elevator Library PanoramaBar Lounge Sun Deck public spaces include a single-seating dining room, Elevator Library Bar Elevator Panorama Lounge Sun Deck a large lounge, elegant bar, enclosed panoramic PanoramaBar Lounge Sun Deck BRIDGE DECK Elevator BRIDGE DECK Bar viewing deck, sun deck, library, and gym. All suites Elevator BRIDGE DECK 511 509 507 505 511 509 507 505 have an ocean view and feature a sitting room, BRIDGE DECK Bridge Outdoor Cafe 511 509 507 505 en suite bathroom, flat-screen television, spacious BRIDGEOutdoor DECK Cafe Elevator Bridge Outdoor Cafe Elevator 512511 510509 507508 505506 Bridge Elevator 512 510 508 506 511 509 507 505 wardrobes, and dressing table. 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