After walking the Kokoda Track in October 2009, we’ve met hundreds of people asking us to share our adventure and wanting to know about different tour operators in Kokoda. The result is this little website that gives information about the best of the best. Keep your needs in mind, sign up to our newsletter and browse this site to find which Kokoda Track is the best match for you.
Executive Excellence
Editor Rating:Executive Excellence (EE) has a wide range of offers from an Anzac Kokoda trek, to a Kokoda Discovery or for those who are truly interested in a physical challenge, a Kokoda Express trek! EE is not just about the walk, they also incorporate fitness training and detailed historical information into their treks. Safety is of paramount importance to Executive Excellence – each group has the latest technology and emergency assistance available.
The Executive Excellence team is all about quality, which is why their prices are a little higher than other tour operators. Price start from AU$6,000, however, you can rest assured that your investment will pay dividends in the form of a great trip, excellent preparation and training, medical support and emergency assistance.
With EE, you can either organise to take your own group of friends or colleagues, or join an existing group. To take your own group you should have at least 10 people.
Executive Excellence supports the local charity Kids of Kokoda and regularly leads Tracks with participants raising funds for Australian charities, such as their November 2009 Track to support White Ribbon.
Read more about Executive Excellence here.
Getaway Trekking
Editor Rating:For the last 13 years, Getaway Trekking has offered many treks in the Australasian region, including Nepal, Vietnam, Sandakan, Borneo and outback Australia – they’ve recently added a new “exploratory trek’ for those who would like to go where few have been before.
Getaway Trekking
However, walking the Kokoda Track remains one of the most popular offers. Safety and preparation are very important to the team at Getaway Trekking which is why the prepare each participant with a fitness program and a medic accompanies every trek.
Getaway Trekking is one of the only companies to offer extension options to explore other parts of Papua New Guinea, such as Tufi, Milne Bay or Loloata Island.
Private groups can be put together and there is also the option of being part of a ‘Women only’ trek. Getaway Trekking also supports charity tracks by contributing 10% of fees towards the charity of your choice.
Prices start at an affordable AU$3,775.
Celebrities who have tracked with Getaway Trekking include Mark Ricciuto from the Adelaide Crows.
Find out more information about Getaway Trekking on their website.
