Luxury Travel Guide: Papuanewguinea

Accommodation

$200-600 per night

Upscale resorts, luxury lodges, eco-resorts with full amenities, premium locations with ocean or mountain views

Food & Dining

$80-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, resort dining, premium seafood, international cuisine, private dining experiences

Transportation

$100-300 per day

Private transfers, charter flights, rental cars with drivers, helicopter transfers, premium domestic flights

Activities

$150-400 per day

Premium diving expeditions, private cultural tours, helicopter sightseeing, exclusive wildlife experiences, luxury spa treatments

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public PMV buses for city transport instead of taxis (usually 80-90% savings)

Stay in local guesthouses outside main tourist areas (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Book domestic flights well in advance during low season (can save 30-50%)

Join group tours rather than private tours (typically 50-70% cost reduction)

Shop at local markets for souvenirs instead of hotel gift shops (usually 70-80% cheaper)

Travel during dry season shoulder months for better accommodation rates (generally 20-40% lower)

Relying only on taxis and private transport instead of learning the PMV system (can triple transportation costs)

Eating exclusively at hotels and tourist restaurants (typically doubles food expenses)

Not factoring in the high cost of domestic flights between provinces (can add $200-500 per flight)

Underestimating activity costs - many experiences require guides and permits (diving, trekking, cultural visits often $50-200+ per day)

Not budgeting for tips and custom fees which are expected in many situations (can add 15-25% to activity costs)