Vanuatu & Solomons II
Thursday 7 Aug 2025 – Wednesday 13 Aug 2025
7 days · 6 nights
Wander Expeditions
5+ years group traveling
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Port Vila (Vanuatu)
- Arrive in Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. As soon as we arrive, we will try to catch an air taxi to Tanna Island to maximize our exploration time on this wild island.
- Overnight in Tanna Island.
Day 2: Tanna Island and Mt Yasur
- Today, we will hike to the rim of the active volcano crater, explore nearby tribes, and stay in cozy jungle bungalows by the beach. We will aim to catch an air taxi back to Port Vila early the next morning.
- Overnight in Tanna.
Day 3: Port Vila - Honiara (Solomon Islands)
- Depending on our Air Taxi and onward flight connection, we will explore the capital, Port Vila, before taking a flight to our next destination, the Solomon Islands. We expect to arrive in Honiara in the afternoon.
- We'll explore the capital of the Solomon Islands on arrival before dinner.
- Overnight: Honiara
Day 4: Flight to Gizo
- We will take a domestic flight to Gizo, the second-largest town in the Solomon Islands. We will explore the island or walk along the scenic coastline to the most famous beaches of the country.
- Overnight: Gizo
Day 5: Gizo
- Today, experience the underwater beauty of Gizo, which boasts some of the best and most exciting snorkeling and diving sites in the world. From WWII wrecks to vibrant reefs with some of the highest fish counts globally, there is always something new to discover. Snorkel near the famous WWII Japanese wreck in Gizo's crystal-clear waters. This is truly one of the top spots in the Western Pacific for underwater exploration.
- Overnight: Gizo
Day 6: Fly back to Honiara
- Honiara, the capital and central hub of the Solomon Islands, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. We will explore various sites including the Crafts Market Centre, Central Market, the American Memorial, and the Solomon Peace Memorial, located on Mt. Austin and built by the Japanese.
- Overnight: Honiara
Day 7: Honiara and End of Expedition
- We'll fly out after breakfast. Either back home, or continuing to Papua New Guinea for our add-on.
For those interested, once booked, we'll offer a Papua New Guinea add-on including the famous Mt Hagen Festival.
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