Solomon Islands Travel Guide 🇸🇧
Untouched Pacific islands, WWII heritage sites, lush rainforests, pristine reefs & remote village culture — Honiara, Gizo & Western Province
🌤 Live Weather — Honiara
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Honiara
🌍 Main Regions Guadalcanal · Western Province · Malaita
💱 Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
🗣 Languages English · Solomon Pijin
⏱ Time Zone GMT+11
🔌 Plug Type Type I — 230V
Famous for: WWII wreck diving · coral reefs · remote islands · volcanoes · eco-tourism · traditional Pacific culture
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free / visa-on-arrival for some nationalities Passport validity 6+ months Return / onward ticket required- Accommodation proof may be required
- Travel insurance strongly recommended
- Some outer islands require permits
Entry rules vary — check latest updates before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry season — best weather
🌧 Nov–Apr Wet & cyclone season
🤿 Diving Season Year-round
🏝 Climate Hot & humid tropical
Travel to remote islands may be weather-dependent.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $60–90 / ₹5,000–₹7,500 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $120–220 / ₹10,000–₹18,500 per day
- 👑 Remote Island Lodges — $300+ per day
Domestic flights & boat transfers increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Honiara Guadalcanal WWII Sites Gizo Western Province Rendova Island Marovo Lagoon Munda Tulagi🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect major islands
- Boat transfers & ferries
- Limited roads outside Honiara
- Guided travel recommended in remote areas
Expect basic infrastructure on smaller islands.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Our Telekom · Bmobile
- SIMs available in Honiara
- 4G coverage in main towns
- Remote islands may have no signal
Download offline maps & keep extra power backup.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred
- Cards accepted in few hotels
- ATMs limited outside capital
- Carry small bills for ferries & villages
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Coconut & taro dishes
- Fresh reef fish
- Lime-marinated seafood
- Tropical fruits
Cuisine varies across island communities.
🎊 Culture & Traditions
- Island music & dance festivals
- Traditional village ceremonies
- Local craft & canoe events
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Travel with licensed guides in remote areas
- Sea travel subject to weather
- Respect local customs & villages
- Infrastructure may be basic
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Reef shoes & snorkel gear
- Mosquito repellent
- Rain jacket
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical maritime climate
- Hot & humid
- Heavy seasonal rainfall
- Dry season — May to Oct
🧳 Suggested 4–5 Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Honiara & WWII memorials
- Day 2 — Guadalcanal waterfalls
- Day 3 — Fly to Gizo / reef snorkeling
- Day 4 — Marovo Lagoon island tour
- Optional — Wreck diving excursion
❓ FAQs
Is Solomon Islands suitable for mass tourism?
No — it is a remote eco-adventure & cultural destination.
Is English spoken?
Yes — English & Solomon Pijin are widely used.
Is it safe to travel?
Yes — when traveling with guides & arranged transport.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 911
👮 Police 999
🔥 Fire 988
🧳 General Emergency Local authorities
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