Papua New Guinea

Located only 100miles north of Australia, this Melanesian nation shares the island of New Guinea with Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province. The island is blessed with a wealth of natural treasures including dense rainforests, idyllic islands, rich highlands, and volcanic sites. Visitors can look forward to diving along pristine coral reefs and World War II wrecks, observing the traditional culture of the local tribesmen in the Highlands, or exploring remote villages along the spectacular 550-mile Sepik River. Aside from the dizzying array of diverse ethnic groups, one of the prime attractions is the island’s unique ecosystem which is home to some unusual wildlife such as tree-climbing kangaroos and the much-celebrated birds of paradise. Still steeped in mysticism, Papua New Guinea remains one of the most remote and intriguing destinations in the world. It makes an ideal destination for intrepid travelers seeking a wild adventure into one of the world’s final frontiers.