Cultural and Local Village Experience in Papua New Guinea
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
To get a better understanding and appreciation of what life is like for the majority of the people of Papua New Guinea . Also allows you to see first-hand how these tightly knit communities function .
And have an experience of our beautiful Alotau town highlights and sights ..
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Alotau
Local life experience tour takes to the town local market, craft market, Massim museum ,brief war history tour to the war memorial,town lookout and a drive out of town to a local village were you get to meet with the locals and experience daily Village activities, traditional cooking ,coconut husking ,climbing ,busket weaving, traditional fire making ,traditional house building demonstration, gardening and enjoy a fresh coconut juice, fruits and a traditional meal before heading back to the ship it will a great experience of the real Papua New Guinea lifestyle..
What‘s Included
Lunch
Pickup points
Napatana Lodge
Charles Abel Highway, Alotau, Milne Bay province Alotau Papua New Guinea
Masurina Lodge
Eleaba Street, Alotau Papua New Guinea
Driftwood Resort
Abel Highway, Point King Alotau Papua New Guinea
Alotau Waterfront Lodge
Section 43, Lot 18 Charles Abel Highway Alotau Papua New Guinea
Alotau Bay Hotel
Charles Able Highway, Section 46 Lot 12 Alotau Papua New Guinea
Options
Cultural and Local Village Experience in Papua New Guinea
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely amazing! This...
Cheryl P,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing! This was a true cultural experience. We were able to go to a local village and meet the families that lived there. They showed us their way of life and even cooked us a wonderful lunch. Our guide Micheal and Driver Larry went out of there way to make sure we had a good experience. Highly recommend this excursion.
Authentic experience
Jeh196123,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I had informed the company that I would be bringing a wheelchair, but unfortunately there was no space in the minibus for it and so it had to be dismantled at each stop which inconvenience other passengers. The trip was good, a long trip over very bumpy roads to the village. We were shown areas where the clan leaders used to meet, hike they cooked and built houses. There were a few in native dress but I felt that this was more authentic of how people are actually living today. Not a real “lunch” but some food. We went to the market and as we knew where the memorial was we chose to walk back to our cruise ship. The guide waited to ensure that we got back safely.
Know Before You Go And Be Prepared!!
Samuel B,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This is a third world country. Roads are bad, toilet facilities are nonexistent, our van was not equipped with a/c. We have been on many excursions like this one so we kinda knew what to expect and it lived up to our expectations. This is NOT for the handicapped. One lady in her wheelchair found that out. Be prepared to be underwhelmed. That said, the guides were adequate. The tour of the village was great! We could have easily spent more time there interacting with the children and adults. One young girl, Ruth, was about our granddaughter’s age and was so full of life. She spoke English quite well as did the other children and adults. My wife showed her pictures of our grandchildren who live in Amsterdam. She was really intrigued and asked many questions about their lives. The market is to be avoided, dirty and crowded. The historical “drive by” of the first invasion of the Japanese was a sign that was not visible due to overgrowth of small banana trees. Another historical place was nothing more than reading signs and very little time to do that. I read about a third of the signs before we were instructed to return to the van.
Wonderful
elizabethgF7316PW,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour it was really special seeing the village, they were so warm and open, even getting there was a cool experience. Our tour guide was lovely and super friendly, you are also kindly given food to try cooked by the village elders. It was all a beautiful experience. Highly reccomend this tour when in Alotau.
PNG Exploring
Travel10600916608,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour and the tour team was excellent and very friendly and helpful. I would comment the tour company when you visit PNG.
Loved the people not so much the tour
Robert G,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Was about what I expected The guide Ben was very knowledgeable. The village experience was nice. Children were very friendly. It was extremely hot waiting in the bus for the tour to start. The rest of the tour after the village was too quick with very little content.
PNG CRUISE
947stormj,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great place, we went via cruise ship in May. Friendly locals, tour guide spoke english, very & humid hot weather, saw tribal dancers in full gear, was a great show, plenty of wooden crafts to buy. Definitely have kina on you & not aussie money. Absolutely haggle they love it.
Great operators
Tracey M,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with family operated tour. Very informative and caring people. Highly recommend this tour
Village people
Explore37039761067,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The village was just so natural We were greeted warmly History of cooking in the clay pots was very interesting The food was lovely The children were amazing polite and friendly In fact I recommend a visit The bus driver and guide we brilliant Yes I would definitely go again
Village life experience.
sharongraemeb,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall, we had a good experience of culture in village life. We were welcomed warmly and shown the life lived in the village at Alotau.
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