4-Day Explore Simbai Valley and Kalam Festival Traditions

Kalam Festival – Papua New Guinea

Highlights

Attend the Kalam Festival in the remote Simbai Valley

Witness traditional ceremonies including bride price exchanges, coming-of-age rituals, and mumu feasts

Experience vibrant sing-sing performances with distinctive Kalam bilas (headdresses)

Join nighttime celebrations of dance and song under the moonlit sky

Mount Hagen

cultural, photography, historical

Group Tour

4 Days

Easy

English

Description

Experience the vibrant traditions of Papua New Guinea at the Kalam Festival in the remote Simbai Valley. Witness unique ceremonies including bride price exchanges, coming-of-age rituals, ceremonial pig killing, and mumu feasts. Enjoy lively sing-sing performances with traditional Kalam bilas and participate in nighttime dances under the moonlight. Explore the isolated valley, stay in a local guesthouse, and engage with the community. This intimate cultural encounter offers a rare glimpse into one of PNG’s most authentic highland celebrations.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Simbai Valley
- Charter flight from Mount Hagen to the remote Simbai Valley.
- Meet your local hosts and transfer to the guesthouse via short trek.
- Explore nearby villages in the afternoon as festival preparations begin.
- Settle in at the guesthouse and enjoy your first cultural encounter.
Day 2 – Festival Ceremonies and Sing-Sing Performances
- Attend the bride price exchange ceremony.
- Witness coming-of-age rituals for young men.
- Observe ceremonial pig killing and participate in mumu feast.
- Enjoy vibrant sing-sing performances with traditional Kalam bilas (headdresses).
- Join evening gatherings with song and dance under the moonlight.
Day 3 – Immersive Festival Experience
- Continue participation in festival rituals and cultural ceremonies.
- Experience more sing-sing performances and traditional dances.
- Interact with locals to learn about Kalam culture and traditions.
- Attend nighttime celebrations with music and dancing across the valley.
Day 4 – Departure from Simbai
- Enjoy breakfast at the guesthouse.
- Take a charter flight back to Mount Hagen for onward travel.
- Conclude your immersive 4-day cultural journey in the Simbai Valley.

What's Included

Transfers

Local guide

Tours and festival access

Accommodation and meals in Simbai

What's Excluded

Domestic and international flights

Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

Remote Setting Simbai Valley is isolated only accessible by charter flight or a multi-day trek.

Authenticity The Kalam Festival is a community-led event rustic and largely untouched by outside tourism.

Unique Traditions Celebrations include ceremonies bride price coming-of-age pig killing mumu feast and sing-sing performances.

Charter Flights Return flights between Mount Hagen and Simbai are included cost specified separately.

Accommodation Simple community-run guesthouse facilities are basic but clean.

Group Size Very limited number of travelers making it an intimate cultural experience.

Guides Local guides will accompany travelers during their stay.

Trekking Short walks required between airstrip villages and guesthouse terrain is uneven.

Altitude Simbai is in the Highlands cooler temperatures especially at night.

Facilities Limited electricity and no luxury amenities hot water and internet may not be available.

Food Locally prepared meals including traditional mumu feast dietary restrictions must be advised in advance.

Charter Flights Booked on behalf of guests by the operator.

Best for Adventurous travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion.

Not recommended for Travelers requiring luxury accommodations or modern comforts.

Travel Insurance Strongly recommended.

Packing Warm clothing cool nights sturdy footwear personal torch or flashlight rain gear insect repellent.

What To Bring

Comfortable walking shoes

Light clothing for day + warm jacket for cool nights

Rain jacket or poncho

Personal toiletries & medications

Torch/flashlight (limited electricity)

Insect repellent

Reusable water bottle

Passport & travel documents

Cash in PNG Kina (no ATMs in Simbai

Meeting Point

Hagen Airport Motel, Airport Access Road, Papua New Guinea

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price

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1 to 9	/person
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1 to 9	/person
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4-Day Explore Simbai Valley and Kalam Festival Traditions

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Day 1 – Arrival in Simbai Valley

Day 2 – Festival Ceremonies and Sing-Sing Performances

Day 3 – Immersive Festival Experience

Day 4 – Departure from Simbai

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4-Day Explore Simbai Valley and Kalam Festival Traditions

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Simbai Valley

Day 2 – Festival Ceremonies and Sing-Sing Performances

Day 3 – Immersive Festival Experience

Day 4 – Departure from Simbai

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What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

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Cancellation Policy

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