Vanimo Borderlands Adventure – 16-Day Camping Experience
Explore PNG's Hidden Paradise + Optional Cross-Border Tours to Papua, Indonesia
Priced per person, from customised itineraries selected
Duration: 16 Days
Base Location: Vanimo, Sandaun Province, PNG
Style: Eco-Camping & Cultural Immersion
Group Size: 2–12 people
Availability: Year-round (Best: May–October)
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Trip summary
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15 Nights
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8 Cities
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Vehicle, motorbikes, canoes, buses, ferry, flights, public motor vehicles, dinghies
What’s included
✅ Camping gear (tent, mat, net)
✅ Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ Local guides and translators
✅ All in-country ground transport
✅ Entry fees and village contributions
What’s not included
International flights, border visas (for Jayapura), personal insurance
Who This Trip Is For
Adventurers & backpackers
Cultural travelers
Photographers & nature lovers
Community-minded explorers
Tour Customization
We can adjust the itinerary for shorter/longer stays or include interest-based activities (e.g. yoga, birdwatching, surfing intensives, or village volunteering). Just ask!
Camp. Explore. Connect.
16 Days Across Vanimo’s Remote Villages & Border Adventures
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Discover the untouched beauty of PNG’s north-western frontier. From waterfall hikes in Awawi, ocean adventures in Lido, to village life in Laitre, this immersive 16-day tour offers a deep connection to nature, culture, and community. Optional extensions include border travel into Aitape and Indonesian Papua—plus once-in-a-lifetime diving with whale sharks in Nabire.
Itinerary Highlights
🏞️ Awawi Waterfalls – Rainforest camping, waterfall swims, jungle treks
🌊 Lido Village – Beachfront camping, surfing lessons, seafood feasts
🛶 Laitre Village – Canoe rides, bush cooking, cultural performances
⛺ Full camping gear provided | 🍽️ All meals included | 🚐 Local transport covered
➕ Optional Add-Ons
🇵🇬 Wutung Cultural Trail
Cross-border village, traditional art, border lookout
🇵🇬 Aitape Coastal Escape (2–3 days)
WWII sites, fishing villages, Sepik river delta boat ride
🇮🇩 Jayapura, Papua (3–5 days)
Market tours, Lake Sentani day trip, Indonesian cuisine
Includes border support, local guides, and travel logistics
🐋 Nabire Whale Shark Dive (4–6 days)
Snorkel/dive in Cenderawasih Bay with whale sharks
Includes flights/transfers, accommodation, and guided boat excursions


“At Laitre, the fire tells stories and the stars guide your dreams. We welcome you not just as a visitor, but as kin. Come, share our food, our dances, and our stories — and leave with a piece of our spirit.”


I had three life changing experiences in Lido village. I was introduced by local Victor Tekwie, a former intern to a local surf club and had my first two hour surf lesson. I met the manager of Emmawu Guest House. I checked in for two nights. My third experience, I was hosted by a local family, the Talis family for 9 days. On one special evening, we fell asleep star gazing last night, we took our 9pm snacks and coffees and sat together to admire the moon and the constellations in their glory. No cell phones. No electricity. The forced digital detox.I realise this is my life. Not a short term holiday but my life. Intentional living with purpose.
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