Tour Overview
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Solomon Islands — Guadalcanal, Iron Bottom Sound wrecks |
| Price From | $2,695 per person (twin share, non-diver price; dive supplements apply) |
| Tour Style | Diving & History Expedition |
| Best Season | May — October (best visibility: 20-30m) |
| Data Source | Solomon Islands dive operators 2026 pricing |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Honiara
Airport transfer. Afternoon orientation: Central Market, National Museum, American Memorial at Skyline Ridge with panoramic views over Iron Bottom Sound. Welcome dinner at Honiara Yacht Club.
Days 2-3: WWII Wreck Diving
Two full days of world-class wreck diving in Iron Bottom Sound. The waters between Guadalcanal, Savo, and Florida Islands contain over 50 wrecks — the highest concentration of WWII shipwrecks in the world. Dive sites include: Hirokawa Maru (Japanese transport in 5-40m, covered in corals), Kinugawa Maru (beach-accessible wreck, great snorkeling), Bonegi I & II (twin Japanese transports), and the B-17 Flying Fortress (a rare intact bomber at 20m). Non-divers can snorkel the beach wrecks and explore shore-based WWII sites. Afternoons: visit Vilu War Museum’s extraordinary collection of aircraft, tanks, and artillery.
Day 4: Battlefield Tour
Full-day Guadalcanal land battlefields: Bloody Ridge (Edson’s Ridge) with original foxholes, Mount Austin Japanese Memorial, the Gifu battle site, and the Matanikau River crossing points. Visit a traditional village for panpipe music and shell money demonstration.
Day 5: Savo Island & Hot Springs
Boat to Savo Island — snorkel over pristine coral gardens, visit the geothermal area where villagers cook in steam vents, and see the megapode bird nesting fields. Afternoon: optional final dive or snorkel. Farewell dinner at the Honiara waterfront.
Day 6: Departure
Morning market visit for wood carvings and souvenirs. Airport transfer.
Included
- 5 nights Honiara hotel with breakfast
- 2 days boat-supported wreck diving (tanks/weights)
- Full-day battlefield guide + vehicle
- Savo Island boat trip + snorkeling gear
- All entrance/museum fees
- Airport transfers
