Sea Kayaking

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive in Port Moresby and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax.

Day 2: Fly Port Moresby - Kavieng. (B, L, D).
You will be met at the airport by one of our team members and taken to the Nusa Island Retreat. This afternoon you will meet with your local Guide. We will check out our kayaks and go for a short practice paddle around Nusa Island.  That night we will have our expedition briefing. Overnight in Retreat.

Day 3: Nusa Island Retreat – Kabotteron Island (B, L, D)
Today we start paddling. But before we start our Guide will go through some safety issues. After breakfast, we set out for our first destination, Kabotteron Island approximately 2 hrs from the Retreat. On the way we will stop at Nago Island (30 minutes away). Nago is a turtle nesting site so the chances of seeing turtles is very good. We will do some snorkeling there, before we head off for Enuk Island.Enuk is a beautiful island, split by a narrow channel. Here we will have lunch and explore the island, escorted by one of the local villages. From Enuk we head for Kabotteron and its southern tip. There we will set up camp and depending on the time of day, snorkel the reef just down from the village. Overnight Masat Village.

Day 4: Kabotteron - Nusakelo (B, L, D)

After breakfast we will start NW towards Bangatang towards Nusaum. We will stop at Nusaum for a snorkel of the excellent reef.From there we head another 30 minutes to the southern tip of Lemus Island. Here we will have the chance to snorkel one of the best beach reefs in the region. After some morning tea we will head off to our days final destination.From Lemus, we will paddle on the outer reef towards Nusakelo. Depending on the tide, we may be able to cross into the inner reef along the coast of Bangatang. Finally, we will reach Nusakelo, a small village on the southern tip of the Tsoi group of islands. This is a great place to rest under some enormous trees and explore the rocky coast. After lunch, we can hop into the support boat and head back towards Patio Island and Nup for a snorkel in what we consider some of the best reefs in the world. Overnight in tents overlooking the bay.

Day 5: Nusakelo - Lamalangit (B,L,D)
Today we paddle from Nusan Kelo to Lamalangit. This will be a relatively easy day, with a gentle paddle along the coast of the Tsoi group. We will have great views of the coast of New Hanover. We will arrive in Lamalangit to a traditional greeting. In the afternoon, we may have a chance to take a traditional outrigger canoe into the channel with a local guide showing us some of the more interesting aspects of living in such a remote community. 

Day 6: Lamalangit - Tsoilik (B,L,D)
Today we track the west coast of the Tsoi group of islands. Just south of Mansava Village is a great snorkelling reef, which if the tide is right, we will explore. From there we will paddle to Tsoilik and a superb guest house area on the far north tip of the island with views over New Hanover and beyond. We will have a Village presentation that night. We will also have the chance to explore Tsoiliks lagoon and Bird Island where birds from all over the region come to nest. Overnight in very nice Bungalows.

Day 7: Tsoilik – Nusa Island Retreat. (B, L, D)
Today we transfer back to Nusa Island Retreat. If we leave early enough we will be back there by lunch. For those who wish to surf, there should be time in the afternoon.

Day 8: Nusa Island Retreat – Port Moresby (B)
After breakfast we will transfer to the mainland for our flight back to Port Moresby. There we will rest and celebrate our trip again.

Day 9: Fly home.

UPCOMING DATES

AFTER EXPEDITION ACTIVITIES

KAVIENG
Kavieng is situated at the northern tip of New Ireland. It has a large, beautiful harbour and is surrounded by a spray of Islands with beautiful sandy beaches, coral reefs and reef breaks. Along the edge of the harbour is Nusa Parade, a gently curving road, shaded by huge trees, which passes many points of historical interest, the main market and the port. The traditional art of Shark Calling is practiced along the west coast and the main Kavieng Market is situated on the foreshore and is a central hub of activity most days of the week, except Sundays. There is a fantastic variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh and smoked fish, live mud crabs, baskets of sunga and kina shells (types of molluscs like pipis and cockles), and of course plenty of buai (betel-nut). Also found in large quantities are huge trays of tapioca slice made with coconut milk, sago slice, donuts, rice balls and other local delicacies. Although generally a produce market, you will also find woven baskets, locally printed lap-laps, and hand-made bilums (bags) available for sale. Sea breezes keep Kavieng cool and it’s a pretty and peaceful place to wander around, with very friendly and welcoming people. The Kavieng Hotel however is famous for its Friday Night Seafood Buffet with what seems like an unlimited amount of mud crabs and crayfish, as well as plenty of fish and other seafood, salads and vegetable dishes. The Kavieng Club has a large bar and a billiard room, and is a relaxing place for a drink after a game of golf on their 9-Hole Golf Course or a quick snack for lunch or dinner.

LISSENUNG ISLAND
Picture a small private island with a white sandy beach, tall palm trees, beautiful flowers, magnificent sunsets and traditional bungalows. Surrounding this beautiful hideaway are some of the most colourful reefs and the best fish life this planet has to offer. Lissenung Island is located a 20 minute boat ride away from Kavieng. The resort, which was started in early 1996, is all there is on the island.. Other than a handful of local staff, you won't see another soul. You can easily circumnavigate the entire island in about 10-15 minutes. Deckchairs and a bottle of wine on the beach at sunset time are the perfect way of ending an exciting day of diving.

NUSA ISLAND
Nusa Island is just off the coast of Kavieng. An idyllic sandy island point and surrounded by superb swimming beaches with crystal clear, coral encrusted lagoons that are teeming with marine life, not to mention the World War II ship and plane wrecks that are also nearby. It is the perfect Papua New Guinea location to base yourself for activities such as surfing, diving, fishing, kayaking, or exploring and cultural activities of any kind. Nusa Island Retreat is low impact and eco-sensitive with accommodation in the form of traditional island style bungalows. Most of the bungalows are set on the water's edge an all have great views.

RUBIO ECO RETREAT
Rubio Plantation Retreat is located 220 Km south east of Kavieng, and 45 km north west of Namatanai, down the scenic Buluminski Highway. It takes about 3 hours to drive there from Kavieng airport. Rubio Plantation is a 180 acre property which starts from the beach and goes up into the mountains. It has many trails to explore and a cool beautiful stream that comes out of the ground at the base of a giant tree and runs for several hundred metres and then disappears again into the ground. It then resurfaces and then runs into the ocean along a white sandy beach. The bungalows are made from native materials and are located along the beachfront. All beds have mosquito nets. The experienced and friendly staff will take care of all your needs. Solar panels and hydroelectric provide power for the retreat. There are flush toilets and showers in our deluxe and family bungalows and also in a toilet block.

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