Goroka to Madang: Highlands to Coast Walk

Goroka to Madang: Highlands to Coast Walk

NOTE: The route may change significantly, due to the weather and conditions of the trekking areas.

NOTE: This trek requires a moderate to high level of physical fitness. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Goroka

As you arrive in Goroka, you will transfer to Asaro Village for the night. 

Overnight with dinner. 

Day 2: Trek Day 1

This morning you will begin trekking along the track for Madang. You will overnight in a tent along the trek. Meals will be cooking and service by your guide and porters.

Day 3: Trek Day 2

This morning you will commence trekking along to Madang and overnight in a tent camp along the trail. Breakfast, dinner, and lunch included.

Day 4: Trek Day 3

Today you will trek to arrive at Madang Side Ramu or Teli Wasan village which will be the end of Trek. Overnight at Teli Ramu village hut accommodation with meals.

Day 5: Transfer to Madang

Today you will be transferred by vehicle to Madang. (About 4 hours drive)

Arrive Madang and overnight at Madang lodge with Dinner.

Day 6: Madang - Port Moresby

This morning you will be transferred to the Madang airport for your flight out. Once you arrive in Port Moresby you will be transferred to the Gateway Hotel for the evening. Breakfast and Dinner included today. 

Day 7: Transfer to Airport

Today you will take a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. 

Included in the cost: all private transfers listed, guides and a porter, all meals mentioned in the itinerary, tents, all accommodation listed in the itinerary. 

Excluded: Travel insurance (100% necessary), all flights (domestic and international), personal items such as sunscreen, insect repellent, souvenirs etc.

Suggested gears to bring along.

• Backpacks
  
• Sleeping bag and mat
  
• Water bottle
  
• Long walking pants
  
• Walking boots
  
• Pair of socks
  
• Long sleeve shirts
  
• Hats
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Warn sweaters
  
• Hand gloves
  
• A Rope
  
• A whistle
  
• Head strapped torch
  
• Cigarette Lighters
  
• Raincoats
  
• Waterproof bag
  
• Personal toiletries
  
• Basic dry snacks like protein bars, etc
  
• Insect repellents.

Gratuities:

A question that is often asked by trekkers is gratuities for our PNG young men that guide you up the mountain.

If you decide to pay a tip, we suggest K150 head guide. K100 per guide, personal porter K50 each. The guide’s fees are split amongst the group. Eg K150/5 trekkers would be K30 per person.

Remember gratuities are not compulsory, but we do find that at the end of a climb trekkers want to give some sort of gratuity.