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"My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time on our recent sea kayaking tour in New Ireland – it was amazing and we would recommend it to anyone who wants to do something a bit different and has a bit of a taste for rustic adventure! Beautiful surrounds, gorgeous people, we were made to feel so welcome in all the islands and villages we stopped, the food was great - more fish and mudcrab than you could poke a stick at - the tents stood up to a pretty serious storm one night, and we were quite overwhelmed by the hospitality of the New Ireland people.

The ocean around the archipelago is absolutely pristine and the snorkelling is some of the best we have ever done in the world. The kayaks were sturdy and - surprisingly - not too challenging for us who have never kayaked before, and it was a great security knowing that we could jump into the boat at any time if it all got too much. It was also satisfying to know that we didn't need to take that option!

The guides were great, friendly and engaging, lots of fun, always up for a chat and a laugh, and couldn’t have been any more helpful. We are sure that No Roads customers who are lucky enough to undertake the same tour will also find the same thing. They were lovely and gentle and we felt safe and comfortable with them at all times.

This trip visited some very remote and absolutely beautiful places and the memories of the people and especially the children we were lucky enough to meet and interact with will remain precious to us forever." Libby Topp PhD

"I’ve paddled a few tropical places - off the coast of Panama, through the Yasawa Islands in Fiji, around Hinchinbrook Island in Queensland and in Palawan in the Philippines. But in New Ireland, I had some of the most beautiful sea kayaking I’ve ever experienced." (Louise Southerden, Journalist). Click here to read Louise's entire article on this great expedition.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Sea Kayak some of the most pristine and remote waters on earth
- Visit remote and untouched villages
- Snorkel abundant reef eco systems
- Feast on delicious seafood freshly caught every day

OVERVIEW
There are few places on earth left to explore, however Papua New Guinea in many respects is an adventurers final frontier. With hundreds of islands and thousands of kilometers of coastline, PNG to this day has so many destinations ripe for exploration.

One such place is the Tigak area of north west New Ireland. 1.5 hours flight from Port Moresby, The Tigak area is famous for its surf and SCUBA Diving. A long chain of islands stretches out from New Ireland and skirts the east coast of New Hanover. These islands are surrounded by pristine clear water and untouched coral reefs, home to a plethora of sea life.

Inhabiting these islands are small villages that live off the sea. Some live on islands as small as a football field while others live on large islands that produce fruits and vegetables.

This sea kayaking expedition will explore this area, paddling from one small island to the next. We will visit people that have rarely seen outsiders, snorkel beautiful reefs and sample delicious sea food.

This 9 day expedition is for those that want to explore new areas, meet new people and discover the wonders that Papua New Guinea has to offer.