Pacific Islands Explorer – From Lost Cities to Living Cultures (Part 1)

Visa requirements across this multi-country itinerary vary by nation. British, US, Australian and most EU nationals do not require a visa for Tonga (up to 30 days), the Solomon Islands (up to 3 months), Vanuatu or Kiribati (up to 30 days), or Samoa (up to 60 days). Nauru requires a visa for most nationalities — visit nauru.gov.nr for current requirements. Papua New Guinea requires an eVisa for most passport holders, available for stays of 20 or 60 days via the PNG immigration authority. All visa requirements should be verified at the time of booking and again before departure, as they are subject to change.

All travellers must hold a full passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date. We strongly advise that your passport contains a minimum of two blank pages, as several of the island nations visited on these Pacific Islands tours require this, and some stipulate that the two blank pages must be opposite each other. If you are unable to meet these requirements, you may be refused boarding or entry.

We strongly recommend consulting your GP or a specialist travel health clinic at least 6–8 weeks before departure. Recommended immunisations for this itinerary typically include diphtheria and tetanus, hepatitis A, and typhoid. Use of a DEET-containing insect repellent is also advisable across much of the region. If you are travelling with prescription or over-the-counter medicines, check the legal status in each country visited — regulations vary across Pacific island nations. For up-to-date health guidance, refer to TravelHealthPro.

Comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of booking with Undiscovered Destinations. Your policy must cover medical expenses, emergency repatriation and the full duration of your Pacific Islands trip, including all activities included in the itinerary.

The Pacific Islands span multiple currencies — the US dollar is accepted in some nations, while others use local currency (Samoan Tālā, Tongan Paʻanga, Papua New Guinean Kina and others); your tour leader will advise on cash needs at each destination. Bottled water is recommended throughout the region, and water should not be drunk from the tap. The climate is warm and humid across all islands, with intense sun — sunscreen, a hat and light, breathable clothing are essential. Tipping is not an embedded tradition in most Pacific cultures, though it is always appreciated where genuine service has been given. English is spoken alongside local languages across most of the nations on the itinerary.