Kokoda Track | Adventure Package Inclusions:

Pre and/or Post Booking

CONTACT US NOW to:

• Request your complimentary DVD on Our Spirit's - Kokoda Track Experience
• Invite one of our highly qualified Kokoda Trek Leaders to deliver a comprehensive Kokoda Track History presentation to your group
• Discuss your individual Kokoda requirements/trekking questions with one of our experienced Kokoda Trek Leaders.
• Request contact details for clients who have trekked the Kokoda Track with Our Spirit and are willing to discuss their experience with you.

Kokoda Track - Preparation

• Individualised online exercise and nutrition Kokoda training program - designed and monitored by our team of qualified exercise physiologists
• Equipment advice and training support
• Kokoda training camps are also scheduled at the beginning of the Kokoda trekking season

Kokoda Track - Trekking Inclusions

• Limited group size (maximum 20 participants - larger groups considered by appropriate Kokoda Track authorities on application)
• Vehicle transfers to/from the Kokoda Track
• Kokoda Track Authority - trekking permits
• Village Fees (guesthouse/tented accommodation along the Kokoda Track)
• Group expedition equipment including:
  • Tents; cooking equipment; ropes; safety equipment; communication equipment (including satellite phone); etc
• eXtreme Cuisine (TM) nutritionally balanced energy appropriate meals and snacks
  • Our Spirit provides local fruit and vegetables to supplement evening trek meals as well as daily food packs. Here's an example of our food pack includions: breakfast cereals, muesli bars, cheese and biscuits, fish, tortillas, noodles, tea, coffee and hot chocolate and a few treats to keep you motivated.
• New sleeping bag and mat (for you to keep or donate to on completion)
• Personal eating utensils - bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon
• Insect repellent

Support Crew - Kokoda Legends

Important: Our Spirit support crew ratio is 1 local legend for every 2 trekkers which enables us to ensure your safe direction and provide you with the best cultural experience on the Kokoda Track.  Personal Legends (Porters) are available to carry your backpack for an additional cost outlined below under "Supplied/Provided by Participant"

• Kokoda Group Guides (Kokoda Legends) provide essential local knowledge and safe passage across the Kokoda Track
• Group Porters (Kokoda Legends) carry food supplies and group expedition equipment
• Charter food supplies to Effogi (midway point)
• Group Cook prepares all trek meals and assists with group porter duties
• Includes meals and return airfare for all support crew - Kokoda Legends

The Best Kokoda Track Expedition Leaders

• Experienced Kokoda Track Leaders that deliver an experiential journey based on mateship, courage, endurance and sacrifice
• Perform a Bugler's moving rendition of the last post at various battlesites and the Bomana Cemetery.
• Provide individual motivation and encouragement (including pre-trek training advice)
• Create opportunities for team cohesion
• Present the most passionate and comprehensive historical briefings along the Kokoda Track (supported by various battalions from the Australian Military campaign. Eg. 2/16th and 2/14th battalions).  Follow this link for more information on the history of the Kokoda Track campaign.
• Guide participants to significant battle sites on and off the Kokoda Track including the original wartime track
• Inform participants of cultural etiquite and educate participants on basic Motu (local Papuan language)
• Arrange ceremonial welcomes into Villages
• Host a tour of Port Moresby and the Bomana Cemetery
• Recognise and reward individual achievements at our "celebratory dinner" in Port Moresby on completion (including Our Spirit t-shirt, trek medallion and certificate)

Supplied/provided by participant (at own expense):

• Travel and accommodation including:
  • International airfares to Port Moresby including Australian Domestic flights where applicable.
  • PNG Domestic airfares from Port Moresby to Popondetta for the commencement of your trek with Our Spirit
  • Pre-paid departure taxes from Australia (taxes
  • Airport/accommodation transfers
  • Comprehensive individual travel insurance (based on under 60 years with no pre-existing medical conditions and nil excess)
  • Pre and post trek accommodation in Port Moresby (twin share room)
• Personal trekking gear (including a backpack, boots and appropriate clothing)
• Health check
  • In the interest of your safety, please consult your general practitioner before commencing any physical activity such as the trekking the Kokoda Track (including pre-trek Kokoda training).  Formal certification is not required by Our Spirit, however acknowledgement of medical clearance is required on our participant terms and conditions.
  • Malarial medication as prescribed by your physician
• Basic personal first-aid kit (detailed in our participant guide)
• Passport and visa (obtain prior or on arrival at Port Moresby airport - currently $50AUD)
• Personal Kokoda Legend (Porter) to carry your backpack during the trek ($520 AUD - includes meals and return airfare for porter) can be booked prior to departure if required.  Kokoda backpacks are available to purchase or hire from Port Moresby.
• Additional fresh local fruit and vegetables can be purchased from villagers if desired.

IMPORTANT:

Adventure Booking Terms and Conditions

Follow the link below to review standard booking terms and conditions before proceeding with your booking:  Kokoda Adventure Booking Terms and Conditions