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Mount Giluwe
From £3,250 Altitude 4,368m Grade: 1B
Mount Giluwe
Enjoy this remote journey into the depths of Papua New Guinea. Climb Mt Giluwe the highest volcano on the Australasian continent.
Enjoy this remote journey into the depths of Papua New Guinea with Adventure Peaks. We start by acclimatising on Mt Hagen before attempting Mount Giluwe 4,368m the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea, and the highest volcano on the Australasian continent. It is made up of a series of volcanic plugs left over from the original volcano, which formed over 700,000 years ago and, like Mount Kenya it has twin summits. The ascent takes you through jungle, grassland, past innumerable tarns and lakes. The climb is magnificent, but it is also wild, and remote.
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.
** Flight prices are estimated and will be confirmed prior to final payment.
Payment Schedule:
Initial Deposit as quoted above upon booking
Interim Deposit £400, due 4 months before departure
Final Balance due 10 weeks before departure
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hagen August Festival Extension - 1 Day | £250 | +1 days | |
| Mount Hagen August Festival Extension - 2 Days | £400 | +2 days |
* A deposit for any optional extras selected will be required at checkout, with the amount depending on the extras chosen.
What's Included
- International Flights from London to Port Moresby (Flight inclusive package)
- Domestic Flights from Port Moresby to Mt Hagen
- Adventure Peaks expedition team leader. Small groups may use a local leader.
- Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
- Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
- Hotel and other valley/town accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb.
- Medical safety equipment and supplies
- All team members will receive a free logoed gift (for clients residing outside of the UK a postage charge will be applied)
- 24 hour back up and support from UK staff
- 15% off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchases from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Travel to and from UK airport
- International flights unless booked as Flight Inclusive
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified
- Personal medical supplies
- Personal use of communication equipment
- Excess baggage
- Tips for porters and local guides.
- Costs associated with an expedition finishing early
- Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early
- Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances
Itinerary
Days 1 - 3 International Flight | Arrive Port Moresby. Midafternoon Domestic flight to Mt Hagen, where we then transfer to our first mountain lodge which is about 45 minutes away and is set in a very peaceful area. Overnight Lodge (B, L, D) |
Day 4 | From the lodge we acclimatize on Mount Hagen (3,834m) not aiming for the summit but walking for around 5-6 hours, we should see orchids, exotic plants, insects and beautiful birds as you walk through the rainforest. Views out to Giluwe and Mt Wilhelm from the summit – 8 hrs. round trip Overnight Lodge (B, L, D) |
Day 5 | 4WD transfer to Kagoba village around 1½ hours away, then trek with porters from the local village through the forest before we exit onto undulating alpine grasslands. In the grasslands and innumerable tarns and lakes. You may see exotic wildlife including birds of paradise and the rare tree kangaroos (c3700m). 7-9 hours Overnight camp (BLD) |
Day 6 | Climb to summit of Mt Giluwe 4368m starting at 5.00am to reach the summit around 8.00am. We return to base camp for breakfast and then trek out to the road head for our journey back to the Lodge. (C or Ld, B, L, D) |
Day 7 | Road Transfer to Mt Hagen Airport, fly to Port Moresby |
Day 8/9 | International flight home |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks Tel: 0207 938 1734
For Trekking Peaks under 7000m (such as Mera & Island Peak) ensure to contact them directly prior to purchasing a policy, including your trip itinerary to ensure your trip is covered
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200 for treks, some Nepali trekking peaks and low technicality higher peaks like Peak Lenin or Aconcagua
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0800 043 0020
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk (Online Only)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0333 005 1085 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: (0) 330 678 3394
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) +1 833-362-0692
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients) Tel: +61 (0) 2 9312 5168
Insurance for Technical Peaks and High/Extreme altitude (7000m+) – you will find obtaining insurance for these peaks quite difficult, however Global Rescue is used by many clients and our expedition leaders
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – info@adventurepeaks.com
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