Solomon Islands is an island nation in the southern Pacific Ocean which lies to the east of Papua New Guinea. The Solomon Islands comprises of nearly 1000 islands which are spread across a total landmass area of 28,400 square kilometers. The island capital is Honiara, one of the main tourist destinations in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands is famous for the beauty of the sea. Many great tourist attractions in Solomon Island that you can visit. Tourist Attractions in Solomon Islands both natural and cultural, its golden palm fringed beaches, blue waters, magnificent coral reefs and an amazing sea life. Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have a very good rank in terms of diving. Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish passing under the waters of the Solomon Islands. The beauty of this island nautical like buried treasure in the ocean. Not to mention, when diving you can find many remnants of World War II.
- Explore the wildlife
Visit the main islands of Choiseul, Guadalcanal, Malaita, New Georgia, San Cristobal and Santa Isabel. They are up to 200km (120 miles) long and up to 50km (30 miles) wide. The wildlife on the islands is of great interest, consisting of a mixture of introduced and indigenous species. Most islands are populated with a range of reptiles (including turtles), as well as marsupials such as flying foxes (fruit bats), phalangers and opossums.
- Go diving
Much of the best land-based diving located in the Western Province on or near the islands of Gizo (the capital of the Western Province) and New Georgia. Well-known dive sites in the area include Munda, on the Roviana Lagoon, 15 minutes by plane from Gizo; and Uepi Island, on the north side of New Georgia, across the famous Marovo Lagoon. Diving tours to the numerous WWII wrecks are also possible.
- Go fishing
Try a spot of fishing in the well-stocked waters. Enquiries may be made at the Point Cruz Yacht Club, which welcomes visitors.
While you in the Solomons you can visit:
- Guadalcanal
Go on an excursion around Guadalcanal and other islands. Popular tours include the battlefields of WWII, the Betikama carving centre, and Alite and Laulasi villages on the island of Malaita, where shells are broken, rounded and, after further working, strung together. They are used to denote status and as gifts and items of barter in inter-tribal deals. The strings of shells can be worn as bracelets, necklaces, belts and earrings.
- Malaita
Alite and Laulasi villages on the island of Malaita, where shells are broken, rounded and, after further working, strung together. They are used to denote status and as gifts and items of barter in inter-tribal deals. The strings of shells can be worn as bracelets, necklaces, belts and earrings.
- Honiara
Head to Honiara, the capital on Guadalcanal, which has a museum, botanical gardens and Chinatown. There are relics of WWII in and around the town, and notice boards indicate major battles and incidents that took place during the battle for Guadalcanal. Villages and scenic drives are within easy reach.
- Tropical rainforests
Head out on an educational tour to the tropical rainforests that cover most of the archipelago and dormant volcanoes with the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau. Exotic orchids, ferns and palms are widespread and butterflies are abundant. There are more than 70 species of reptiles. A variety of trees and shrubs have been introduced along with fruits and vegetables.
- Volcanic islands
Explore the 900 volcanic islands and coral atolls spread across the blue tropical waters. The superb marine life makes the islands an excellent destination for swimming and cruising.
Contact DESTSOLO – Travel & Tours for more information.
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