Remote Tawali Resort Snorkel & Skull Cave
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Port
Alotau, Papua New Guinea
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$299.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Welcome to the exotic culture of Papua New Guinea and learn what it really means to step back in time in a place where the worries of the world fade, and the magic of nature unfolds.
Tawali Resort may well be Papua New Guinea’s best-kept secret. A coach journey of about 90 minutes brings you to a volcanic bluff overlooking the clear, protected waters of Milne Bay. Tawali offers travelers a special location in which to snorkel, relax and enjoy the unspoiled wonders of this magnificent part of the world.
The darker side of Milne Bay’s history is revealed in a visit to the Skull Cave. Hop into a dinghy for a short ride from Tawali Resort. You’ll come ashore at a local village and take a 15-minute walk along the magical shoreline to a series of limestone caves. Walk down into the caves, following in the footsteps of the villagers’ ancestors. In the cave, a collection of skulls has created a considerable amount of conjecture. Cannibalism? Head-hunting? Necropolis? You be the judge.
When you emerge from the cave, browse among the handicrafts made and offered for sale by the local villagers. If you can find something you like, you’ll be boosting the local economy, and the prices are right.
Return to the resort for a light lunch.
This afternoon, let the snorkeling begin. Papua New Guinea is located in the Coral Triangle, so named for its staggering number of coral species and dense, yet diverse, number of fish species and other marine life.
A guided snorkel to the House Reef site is best undertaken from both sides.
You’ll have time back at the resort to swim in the pool, sit on the deck, take in the beautiful view, or swim and snorkel from the beach.
Notes:
Minimum age is 5 years. Bring local currency (kina), as local souvenir and drinks vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, light clothing to act as a full cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Swim at your own risk. Wear closed-toe walking shoes for visiting the skull cave. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Guests with medical conditions such as heart, lung, hip or back conditions cannot participate in snorkeling. Ride will be bumpy; guests who are pregnant and those with a back or neck condition are not allowed to participate. Tour does not operate on holidays.