YPT are pleased to announce that the Young Pioneer Podcast is back with its third season, bringing listeners perspectives from some of the world’s most fascinating and sometimes controversial travel destinations! On this episode, Visiting Papua New Guinea’s Mount Hagen Festival, host Justin Martell shares his experience diving into the breathtaking beauty of Papua New Guinea—a land rich in […]

One question we get asked every year is what I the difference between the Mount Hagen Festival and the Goroka Show and indeed which one is actually better! The answer is they are very much same same, but with a few key differences. What are the Mount Hagen Festival and Goroka show? The Mount Hagen […]

Have you ever wanted to come face to face with fierce tribal warriors, head-hunters or a witch doctor? If so, or if you simply want to explore and experience one of the most remote parts of Earth, come and experience the truly remarkable Mt Hagen Festival in Papua New Guinea! On this tour, YPT will […]

On our 2025 Mount Hagen Festival Tour, now a yearly classic, YPT will be making the most out of one of the most remote parts of the world and partaking in the festival celebrations allowing you to see the traditional Papua New Guinean life in all its feathered glory. The Mt. Hagen Festival consists of […]

Visiting Papua New Guinea for the Mt Hagen festival? Here are a few tips and what to do and what to expect. Go early! Get the two-day pass and make sure you get there for about 9 am. The benefit of this is you’ll get access to the hundreds of tribes as they prepare for […]

Visiting Papua New Guinea for the Mount Hagen Festival? Here are a few tips and what to do and what to expect. Go early! Get the two-day pass and make sure you get there for about 9am. The benefit of this is you’ll get access to the hundreds of tribes as they prepare for the […]

With Papua New Guinea now a firm favourite on our annual itineraries, we simply couldn’t resist pushing further into remote Southeast Asia with our very first trip to the Baliem Valley Festival in West Papua. Saying you’ll be off the beaten track on this journey is a serious understatement. You’ll be trekking through the stunning […]

The Baliem Festival is one of the most unique and culturally rich events in West Papua, Indonesia. Held annually in the stunning Baliem Valley, this festival offers a rare glimpse into the traditions of the indigenous Dani, Lani, and Yali tribes. With its dramatic reenactments of ancient tribal warfare, traditional dances, and vibrant displays of […]

YPT takes you on their inaugural trip to the Sepik River Crocodile & Arts Festival, held around the remote village of Ambunti. Occurring just before our well-known Mount Hagen Festival Tour, it allows you to immerse and connect with the locals on a deeper level.  Your tour begins in the capital, Port Moresby, where you’ll […]

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a vibrant nation bursting with cultural diversity, celebrated through its numerous festivals year-round. With over 800 languages and various tribes, each festival offers a unique expression of community identity and heritage. This guide explores the key festivals throughout the year, revealing the customs and practices that define each celebration. These […]