Best of Papua New Guinea: Authentic Local Travel Tour

Here's the updated plan from Goroka to Mt. Hagen, living with tribes and vibing with locals:

Day 1: Goroka to Asaro Valley
- Drive to Asaro Valley (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Meet the Asaro Mudmen tribe
- Participate in traditional mud festival prep (get muddy!)
- Overnight with a local family in Asaro village

Day 2: Asaro Valley
- Learn traditional Asaro dancing and singing
- Visit local gardens and learn about sweet potato farming
- Participate in a sing-sing (traditional gathering)
- Overnight with the Asaro tribe

Day 3: Asaro to Simbu
- Drive to Simbu (approx. 2-3 hours)
- Meet the Simbu tribe, known for their skeleton and dust shaker traditions
- Learn about Simbu's unique insect hunting practices (they're known to hunt beetles and other insects as a delicacy)
- Participate in traditional activities like: dust shaking ceremonies (using dried leaves to create rhythmic sounds), insect hunting with locals (learn which insects are edible and how to prepare them)
- Overnight with a local Simbu family

Day 4: Simbu
- Explore local Simbu culture and traditions
- Visit a local market and try traditional food (maybe try some grilled insects?)