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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

  • hotel 15 Nights
  • cities 8 Cities
  • transportation 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

 

 

Ebellina Koki
Ebellina Koki
Ebellina Koki Producer, Laitre village, host and tour guide

“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.”

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Sofia Ramoi Director

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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