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Stepping out from the usual path into the islands of the Solomons is a totally unique and richly rewarding experience.
Here amongst 1,000 islands and a friendly and culturally sensitive people, you will find the true meaning of the term 'ecotourism'.
Without doubt, this is one of the few remaining, truly un-spoilt tourist destinations of the world. Trekking, birding, waterfalls and village visits and rich WW2 history is great above the water.
But once in the water you'll be amazed. The surfing, fishing, diving and sea kayaking are world class. We can tailor make an ultimate holiday package to suit your favourite activities.
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Many visitors head to the Solomon Islands for it's awesome diving. A combination of spectacular coral reefs and hundreds of WWII wrecks makes diving and snorkelling attractive options.
With hundreds of islands and coral reefs, the Solomon Islands are a world renowned scuba dive location. The water temperatures in the island group are among the warmest in the world with visibility as good as 30m (100 ft).
It boast abundant marine life including pelagic and all kinds of fish, sharks, manta rays, dugongs dolphins and whales.
The Solomons is an ideal place to learn how to dive, with it's many internationally certified dive schools and qualified trainers There are also some serious challenges for the advanced diver, try the Toa Maru or one of the many other WWII wreaks.
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| Fishing In The Solomons Islands |
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If you like to fish you'll love the Solomons. The waters of the Solomon islands are renowned for big game, reef and lagoon fishing. The action is unparalleled and the waters are virtually unspoiled by commercial fishing.
Troll for Skipjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, several Trevally species, Barracuda, Rainbow Runner, Mahi Mahi, Red Bass, Green Jobfish, shark, Sailfish, Dogtooth tuna, Coral Trout, Blue, Black and Striped Marlin and many other species.
Fish the sand and coral flats in Marovo Lagoon for bonefish, tarpon, milkfish, barracuda, queenfish, GTs, blue, golden, Papuan and diamond trevally.
Hunt Spot-tail Bass and Mangrove Jack on the upper reaches of the rivers.
You can fish from most resorts or lodges however for those that want to fish most of their holiday we recommend........... Wilderness Lodge and Mavo Lodge if staying in the Marovo area. Zipolo Habu Resort near Munda and Sanbis Resort if staying in the Gizo area or Papatura Island Retreat if you want to step off the map and visit Santa Isabel. |
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| Grant’s morning catch from Papatura |
A Sailie caught about 6 miles off shore from Gizo with a Rotarian volunteer. |
catching mud crabs |
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The Solomon Island hosts one of the highest rates of avian endemism on Earth, with individual species and races unique to individual small islands. You have rainforest, coastal and oceanic habitats overlapping, providing a vast array of species in a very concentrated area. Every inch of land is covered with forest.
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If your want uncrowded surfing the Solomons is it. Warm clean water, untouched reef breaks and constant swell makes this Pacific Island chain a surfers dream holiday. All Gizo hotels and resorts offer great surf packages also Maravagi lodge in the central island group. However if you want to get barrelled and surf some of world most remote waves Check out the village stay options at Surf The Earth.
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Marovo Lagoon is the world’s longest island-fringed salt water lagoon. Come on a voyage of discovery and adventure in the ”land that time forgot“.Camping on secluded uninhabited islands, which are surrounded by spectacular coral formations and white sand beach, the waters shimmering in every shade of blue, turquoise.…
 White sandy beaches surrounded by swaying coconut palms. Swimming and snorkelling among exquisite coral reefs.
Forget waiting for hours in busy supermarket lines, you catch it, we will cook it!
Cultural visits to the villages where you can meet the real people of the Solomon Islands. Smiling, friendly, happy people who welcome you to their villages.
Today, we can paddle our Kayaks into the heart of the head hunters’ country and experience the sacred sites. It is still possible to see the trophies (skulls) from the head hunting days.
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The Package Includes:
- Assistance at airport
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Accommodation and Transfers (Marovo Expadition)
- Traditional leaf custom house accommodation
- One and two person expedition kayaks
- Paddles and safety equipment
- Tents-two person
- Airbed sleeping mattress
- Water proof bag for personal gear
- Snorkeling equipment and gloves
- Fishing gear and hand spears
- Underwater torches, head lamps
- Local guides
- Camp sited prepared
- All meals prepared ans cooked
- Tours of local villages, sites of interest, rivers
- Motor boat escort, expeditions, fishing, exploring if required
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BATTLEFIELD TOURS – DEFINITIVE DETAILS
Due to the weather and the different “entrance level” of participants on Battlefield Tours I have found it difficult to write detailed Tour itineraries. Every Tours works out differently. The interest and expectations of the participants vary enormously.
The fitness of the individuals, the state of the roads, the recent and current weather conditions all combine to make it too hard to be specific. It is worse than trying to present dolphin and whale watching or sports fishing trips… there are so many variables.
These Tours partially depend on the physical fitness of the participants. Having said that the US First Marine Division veterans that come back every August still manage to climb all over the place although I suppose that they are a pretty special and rare group of survivors in the first place.
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TOURS OF THE BATTLEFIELDS OF GUADALCANAL
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Tour 1. Major Memorials
Skyline Memorial (US), and Mt Austen Memorial (Japanese). Allow 2 hours.
Tour 2. Major Memorials and Mt Austen
Allow THREE hours. Some walking involved
Tour 3. How the West was won
(West Guadalcanal) SI Memorial, Vilu outdoor museum & Bonegi beach Allow 3 hours
Tour 4. WWII special interest tours
Revisit sites of personal significance. Prices on application
Tour prices are per person and include transport and all entrance fees and charges.
For all tours please bring a hat and bottled water.
For the enthusiast it is recommended that Tour 2 be done in the morning and thenTour 3 that same afternoon.
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