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Lost Islands of the Solomons It's Back! Venture beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary on this truly amazing journey in the Solomon Islands, one of the last frontiers of the South Pacific. Accompanied by the talented photographer/writer team of Dag Goering and Maria Coffey, you will embark on an eye-opening voyage of discovery through the Western Province of this remote archipelago. You’ll trek along the dramatic volcanic ridges of jungle clad islands, kayak in glittering lagoons, get an “insiders” view of local life in charming leaf hut villages, discover the remains of the ancient headhunting culture, and enjoy the world’s most incredible snorkeling, both on shipwrecks left behind by the fierce battles waged here during WWII and on pristine coral reefs teeming with an astonishing array of multi-colored fish. This is a trip for the intrepid and the curious, in one of the most spectacular and least visited corners of the world.
One of Outside magazine's "Best Trips" in Oceania for 2005! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Lost Islands of the Solomons
Day 1 - Meet in Honiara, Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands. Day 2 - Fly to the provincial capital of Gizo. Day 3 - Paddle to Kasolo Island (also known as Kennedy Island) where John F. Kennedy sought refuge with his fellow survivors of the wrecked PT 109. Afternoon snorkeling. Day 4 - Paddle across Ferguson Passage to a group of uninhabited sandy islets above which hundreds of frigate birds circle. Camp on Nusa Aghana and snorkel in “Manta Ray Alley,” where these majestic creatures come to be cleaned by pilot fish. Day 5 - Day trip to Shark Island to snorkel one of the world’s most spectacular drop-offs. Day 6 - Kayak along coral reefs and sandy islets to a WWII fighter plane sunk in 20 feet of water. Enter Vonavona Lagoon by motor canoe and have lunch at a homestead. Continue to Lola Island. Days 7-8 - Paddle along a chain of islets to Kundukundu Island. En route, stop at Skull Island where, on a large stone cairn the bones of local chieftains and their headhunting victims are displayed. Snorkel the drop offs of nearby Shark Point and join in traditional dances with local people who come to celebrate with us. Day 9 - Paddle to Hapei Reef off of Rendova Island and camp on one of the islands that were the home base for John F. Kennedy’s unit in WWII. Days 10-13 - Motor canoe to the research station on Tetepare Island. Explore by foot, kayak, and motor canoe in the company of local guides who share stories and myths, passed down through generations, about this mysterious island and its headhunting days. Search for giant leatherback turtles coming to lay their eggs, hike to Crocodile Lake to observe big saltwater crocodiles, and assist rangers in capturing and measuring rare coconut crabs and green turtles. Day 14 - Transfer by motor canoe to Munda and fly to Honiara. Day 15 - Depart Honiara.  Detailed Itinerary - Lost Islands of the Solomons 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2007 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com
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