12D10N Diving @ Tufi Dive Resort,
Cape Nelson, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

12D10N, 21-dives package from SGD $4,275 per diver including return airfare, ex-Singapore

The small community of Tufi is located 250km east north-east of Port Moresby on the northern coast, roughly half way between Lae & Alotau. Tufi is one of he most remote and isolated areas in PNG, accessible only by a twin otter aircraft that operates 3 days per week. There are no roads connecting Tufi with any other regions in PNG.

Deluxe room at Tufi Dive Resort
Deluxe room at Tufi Dive Resort

12D10N Dive Cost

Dive Package Cost
(Thursday departures, ex-SIN)

Deluxe Bungalow

  • S$ 4,609 Twin
  • S$ 5,640 Single

Standard Bungalow (Air-conditioned)

  • S$ 4,275 Twin
  • S$ 4,665 Single

Backpacker

  • S$ 3,950 Single

Inclusions / Exclusions

Dive Package Includes

  • Return international airfare on Air Niugini ‘T’ Class: SIN/POM/SIN
  • Return domestic airfare on Air PNG: POM/TFI/POM
  • Return airport/boat transfers
  • 10 nights in choice of Rooms in Tufi Dive Resort
  • 21 guided boat dives over 07 diving days
  • Tanks, weights, weight belts
  • All meals while at Resort

Dive Package Excludes

  • SGD $150 Air Niugini surcharge for non-Asian divers
  • SGD $150 Air Niugini peak-season surcharge (all international flight in Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 01-15)
  • All airport taxes to TFI return (currently SGD $578 per person)
  • Visa on Arrival @ PGK100 per person (~ SGD $56)
  • Pre and post-tour sightseeing, meals and layovers
  • Dive equipment rental
  • Personal expenditure like phone calls, laundry, spa treatments, etc.
  • Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
  • DANS insurance is mandatory
  • Environmental & Safety Fees

Dive Package Validity

  • Apr 01 – Dec 31, 2010

Itinerary

Typical 12D10N Itinerary (subject to change)

  • Day 01 / Thu / Singapore – Port Moresby (PX397 SIN/POM 2355/0815 +01DAY)
  • Day 02 / Fri / Arrive Port Moresby – Tufi, transfer to Tufi Dive Resort)
  • Day 03 / Sat / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 04 / Sun / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 05 / Mon / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 06 / Tue / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 07 / Wed / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 08 / Thu / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 09 / Fri / Tufi Dive Resort – 3 dives
  • Day 10 / Sat / Tufi Dive Resort
  • Day 11 / Sun / Tufi Dive Resort
  • Day 12 / Mon / Tufi – Port Moresby – Singapore (PX392 POM/SIN 1500/1920)

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The Resort

Tufi Dive Resort

Tufi Dive Resort is nestled into the flanking slopes of Mount Trafalgar overlooking sheer rock faces that plunge into an enclosed picturesque fjord draped in exotic rainforest down to the water’s edge.

Tufi Dive Resort is one of the more luxurious dive resorts in PNG, and offers splendid 180 degree views over the fjord. The main building houses a dining room, lounge, bar, reception, office and laundry. Built from timber to harmonise with tropical surroundings, it features traditional woven walls and exquisite carvings from many regions of PNG. It’s an inviting place to relax, relive the day’s diving experiences and plan tomorrow’s unique diving, trekking or kayaking adventures. Outside is a terraced dining area with spectacular views.

In the evening sit back, relax by the bar, and enjoy the sunset. When you have worked up an appetite, the restaurant serves a lavish mix of local seafood, vegetables and real tropical fruits. The tariff includes all meals at the resort as well as lunch on dive excursions.

Restaurant at Tufi Dive Resort
Restaurant at Tuft Dive Resort

Property amenities

  • Modern, air conditioned bungalows with panoramic sea and fjord views
  • Hot and cold showers, 24 hour power
  • Fully serviced bar
  • 3 gourmet meals and snacks provided from a western style restaurant
  • Baby-sitting facilities available
  • Laundry
  • All of the civilized creature comforts, screens, air-cons, hot water, ensuites, bar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities are available
  • Most units have verandahs overlooking the fiord or Coral Sea
  • Conference Facilities: Tufi Dive Resort has a fully refurbished conference centre which can accommodate 30 people. The centre is equipped with standard audio and visual aperatus, as well as video, flip chart and white boards
  • There are phone and fax facilities at the resort
  • The Resort can arrange local child minding at reasonable rates provided adequate notice is given.

Nearby attractions and activities

  • Dive shop
  • Gift shop
  • Tour desk
  • Huge library of books, CDs, and DVDs/videos
  • Pool and day spa
  • Bar
  • River fishing
  • Bushwalking
  • Bird and butterfly watching
  • Fjords and Snorkelling
  • Sea Fishing
  • Cruising
  • Canoeing And Kayaking
  • Jebo Guest House & Waterfalls Day Trip
  • Tufi Cultural Festival – June 9-11 every year
  • Day outing to Kupari Point Village
  • Kofure Village Tour
  • Jebo Guest House & Waterfalls Day Trip
  • For the naturalists, Tufi is home for many of the worlds most exquisite orchids
  • Local Papua New Guinea villages that can put on mini cultural shows and sing sings, sell a range of PNG artefacts and teach local craft
  • The surrounding area is rugged and remote and home to some of PNGs most fascinating flora and fauna including birds of paradise, the largest butterfly in the world and rare and exotic orchids.
  • The resort is located five minutes from the airstrip and has a local trade store that sells basic necessities
  • There are stunning beaches, hiking trails, and WWII history, including the Kokoda track a short airplane trip away

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