Mt. Wilhelm Expedition Itinerary
(Dates/Prices/Itinerary subject to change)
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Day 1
Depart home country for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Day 2
Arrive Port Moresby transit to directly Mt. Hagen region. Upon arrival in Mt. Hagen we will complete registration documents and complete gear check. Overnight hotel.
Day 3
We travel by road trip from Mt. Hagen region to the foot of Mt. Giluwe, where you will begin your ascent of Mt. Giluwe; hiking to Giluwe Base Camp (9850 feet). The trek is approximately 5-6 hours with tent camp set at riverside forest camp.
Day 4
We wake early in the morning you will and leave base camp for the summit at 4360 meters. Climb will take 3-4 hours after which we trek to the summit is between 2-3 hours. We return from the summit to the base camp for lunch then trek back trailheads and vehicle and return to hotel lodging.
Day 5
After breakfast travel by road to Betty’s lodge at the foot of Mt. Wilhelm. En route we will visit with local tribes and may get to witness local dance. Our accommodation is at Betty’s lodge
Day 6
We begin your ascent of Mt. Wilhelm to Base camp. The trek to the base camp will be approximately 6-7 hours and we tent camp at Lake Piunde.
Day 7
We arise early in the morning (4am) and leave base camp for the summit of Mt. Wilhelm which is the highest mountain in PNG at 14,793 feet.. We return from the summit to the base camp in time for lunch and a few hours to relax then trek back to Betty’s lodge for a well-earned rest.
Day 8
Road transfer from Betty’s lodge to Mt. Hagen region and hotel
Day 9
Transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Port Moresby. Transit to your outgoing international flight.
Day 10
Arrive home country
Enjoyed this trip very much. Great group of people and excellent itinerary. Great hotels in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Terskol. Lodge on the mountain also good. But the true strength of the program is the guides. This was my ninth AAI trip and I am always impressed with the guides and their ability to teach.
