While Pacific Star Adventures provides a comprehensive Kokoda trekking package for the Kokoda Track, there are certain items and expenses that are not included. Understanding these exclusions will help you prepare for your journey and ensure you bring along everything you need for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Below are the items and services not covered in your trek package, such as personal gear, travel insurance, and optional expenses. Being aware of these details will allow you to plan effectively and avoid any surprises along the way. Our team is here to assist with any questions or guidance you may need during your preparations.
- Domestic airfares from your country of origin
- International airfares from your country of origin
- Costs associated with obtaining a PNG Visa - ICSA (Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority Papua New Guinea). Visa can be obtained on line
https://evisa.ica.gov.pg
- Costs associated with obtaining a passport. (Note you must have a valid passport with no less than 6 months to any passport expiry date).
- Cost and expenses if you leave the trek of your own volition, due to illness/accident or as a consequence of action by the government of Australia or PNG
- Any additional night accommodation within PNG and any additional intra hotel transfers
- Telephone calls/room service/drinks/lunch/dinner and sundry items when accommodated in Port Moresby
- Personal Porter services. (A personal porter is strongly recommended. It mirrors the relationship of Australians and the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. A personal porter will cost $750 and ensures additional employment for Papua New Guinean Local Porter Team).
- Any post trek celebration dinner, drinks or associated transport. (These can be arranged at an additional cost at the request of your trekking group).
- Laundry fees
- Personal trekking equipment or items as listed on the recommended equipment list
- Personal medication and personal first aid items as listed on the recommended equipment list. (Please note there is no access to chemist or pharmacy stores once on the Kokoda Track).
- 75 Litre back pack to carry your supplies (can be hired from Pacific Star Adventures should you not wish to supply your own- highly recommended. Hire fees $100 AUD including post trek launder).
- Costs and expenses associated with obtaining pre trek medication or vaccinations (e.g. anti malaria/tetanus)
- Cost and expenses associated with obtaining a medical clearance from a qualified physician
- Any on trek sundry items such as soft drink, twisties or locally made products such as Billum bags/hats/beanies. Trekkers are recommended 300 kina (less than $150 AUD) for on trek sundry items should you wish.
- Retiring from the trek or early trek departure including evacuation will incur additional costs
- Any cost associated with obtaining suitable travel insurance for the duration of your trek