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GYC3337 - Rainforest and Highland Trek Country: Papua New Guinea Cost: £1628.00 Please note: small fee when leaving country Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 2 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time or

 

	This placement would suit... Someone looking for a challenge in a remote environment. Ideal if you only have 2 weeks to spare but want to do something different to your normal ‘holiday’. You will experience both mountain and rainforest in this ‘extreme trek’ to Papua New Guinea. You will Trek the Black Cat Track - the infamous route used by gold prospectors and explorer's in the early 20th century, and made famous during the Second World War for the harshness of its terrain. Described by some as one of the toughest treks on the planet, you and your team will descend from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea down to the coast, staying in beautiful villages with incredibly friendly local tribes people and sleeping in hammocks in the jungle as you traverse this extraordinary landscape. Trekforce expert leaders will lead you into the trek slowly; as you acclimatise you get to visit local markets before heading deep into the rainforest for the last 8 days. Highlights Experience the tribal cultures and hospitality of the Highlands Sleeping under canvas in incredible rainforest Building bamboo rafts and rafting through spectacular jungle to reach a stunning beach Trekforce Worldwide has over 20 years of experience organising unique and challenging expeditions in the rainforests, deserts and mountains of the world which combine real adventure with a real purpose. We run 1-5 month Expeditions and Gap Year programmes that tackle tough conservation or development projects, and can be followed by intensive language courses and long term teaching placements in rural communities. We also run a series of 2-3 week Extreme Expeditions to the most testing environments around the world, designed to push you to the very limit.