Excursions

Kiribati is remote and tourism is very much in its infancy. However, after Kiribati changed the International Dateline to make its uninhabited Caroline Island the 'first to see the year 2000' (causing hefty arguments with neighbouring 'first-dawn' contenders Fiji and Tonga in the process), the country has moved further into the touristic spotlight. 

The islands boast superb white sandy beaches and crystal-clear lagoon waters. There are excellent facilities for snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. It is also possible to charter boats for sailing across the Tarawa Lagoon. 

There are few tours available in Kiribati. However, visits to World War II battlegrounds and natural history expeditions with studies of the local birdlife (large colonies of which live on Christmas Island) are available. There are also trips to see outrigger canoe races and dancing contests. 

Visitors are always welcome in the maneaba, a traditional community meeting house, where they may enjoy traditional dancing, singing and storytelling – local culture is still the dominant influence in these islands. A fine way to get the whole picture of Kiribati is to take a 'flight-seeing' trip on board one of Air Tungaru's frighteningly small planes. Tours take in the islands of Abaiang, Abemama, Maiana and Tarawa – other islands can be visited on request

We have at the moment no excursions in Kiribati on offer. We can book a excursion for you if needed on request only (Send your Email).