REMOTE ISLANDS

A journey crossing the Pacific Ocean diagonally, from Taiwan to eleven of the most isolated countries on Earth: Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands. The expedition is divided into two separate groups, available either individually or as a complete package. A single departure with only 10 spots available, designed for travelers seeking a truly extraordinary adventure. This is a complex itinerary, difficult to organize and sustain, featuring an intense sequence of flights and transfers, ideal only for experienced travelers eager to explore some of the planet’s most remote corners.

The BHS touch

By dividing the journey into multiple sections, travelers can choose among different countries and make the experience more accessible, both in terms of duration and cost. Turning this ambitious project into reality, however, depends on you. Welcome to the very first edition of REMOTE ISLANDS!

Highlights

5 of the least visited countries in the world

Tuvalu, the state that will disappear within 50 years

Nauru, the only country that has never played an official international football match

Kiribati and the WWII shipwrecks

Where we will stay

Hotels or guesthouses

How we move around

Plane, minibus, boat, rental car

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REMOTE ISLANDS

TYPE OF TRIP

An adventurous journey with an intense yet manageable pace, featuring multiple flights, the main challenge of the trip, as well as sea transfers between islands. Some days include light physical activities, occasional self-driving, and situations that require flexibility, adaptability, and a good logistical spirit. Accommodation ranges from local hotels to simple guesthouses on remote paradise islands, making this an experience that requires a medium-to-high level of adaptability.

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Travel itinerary

Day 1-2: Italy – Taiwan

DAY 1: International flight to Taipei with arrival the following day.

DAY 2: Transfer to hotel and a day dedicated to exploring Taiwan’s capital, from Longshan Temple to Ximending, ending with a local dinner at the night market! Dinner and overnight stay in Taipei.

Day 3: Taipei – Palau (Koror)

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight to Palau, arrival in Koror, check-in and first visit of the city.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Koror.

Day 4: Palau — Babeldaob Island and scenic flight over the Rock Islands

Morning/Afternoon: Free day dedicated to exploring Babeldaob, the country’s main island, including the capital Ngerulmud and the Ngardmau Waterfall. Optional activities include a scenic flight over the famous Rock Islands or snorkeling in Jellyfish Lake (subject to permit availability).

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Koror.

Day 5: Palau — Milky Way Lake

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast followed by a boat excursion through the crystal-clear waters of the Rock Islands and Milky Way Lake. Stop at Peleliu, the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific campaign during World War II. Guided visit to the “National Historic Landmark,” exploring battlefields, tanks, aircraft wrecks, shrines, and memorials. Beach lunch and return to Koror.

Evening: Dinner and transfer to the airport for a night flight to Chuuk, Micronesia (with a short layover in Guam. US is visa required).

Day 6: Palau – Chuuk (Micronesia)

Morning/afternoon: Transfer to the hotel and time to rest after the overnight flight, followed by a land tour of Weno Island, the main island and capital of Chuuk State. Visit to Nefo Cave, featuring a network of tunnels used by the Japanese military during World War II, followed by a stop at Xavier High School, located on the easternmost tip of the island. The building was originally constructed in 1938 as a bomb-proof radio and communications station for the Japanese naval forces.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Weno.

Day 7: Chuuk — snorkeling among shipwrecks

Morning: Breakfast followed by a boat excursion through the legendary wreck sites of Chuuk Lagoon, with snorkeling among historic World War II shipwrecks and visits to several Japanese ruins, including a former military hospital that once accommodated up to 800 patients, the largest in Micronesia at the time. Stop at the old municipal building, originally constructed by the Japanese during the 1920s, in what was considered the archipelago’s “golden age.”

Afternoon: Continuation of the boat excursion with offshore stops before returning to Chuuk. Certified divers may opt for technical diving experiences, while others can continue snorkeling or explore nearby coastal villages and local communities.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Weno.

Day 8: Chuuk – Pohnpei

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast and transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Pohnpei, first orientation visit of the island known as “The Venice of the Pacific”.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Pohnpei.

Day 9: Pohnpei — island tour and local culture

Morning: Breakfast followed by a self-drive tour across Pohnpei, from the lush Kepirohi Waterfalls, among the island’s most scenic natural sites, surrounded by dense tropical rainforest, to Nan Madol, the ancient megalithic city built on a network of basalt islets and considered one of the Pacific’s greatest archaeological mysteries.

Afternoon: Light lunch along the coast and continuation of the island tour toward the eastern side of Pohnpei, passing through rural villages and traditional sakau plantations. Panoramic stop at Sokehs Ridge, overlooking Koloina Bay and featuring remains of Japanese World War II cannons. Free time available for those wishing to snorkel along the reefs surrounding Pohnpei.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Pohnpei.

Day 10: Pohnpei – Majuro (Marshall Islands)

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast and transfer to the airport for a flight to the Marshall Islands, arrival in Majuro in the afternoon, check-in and first orientation on the atoll.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Majuro.

Day 11: Majuro — Eneko Island and atoll culture

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast and boat transfer to Eneko Island, a true island paradise where you will spend a day of relaxation and snorkeling. During snorkeling there will be the opportunity to pass by a World War II aircraft wreck. Beach lunch and continuation of activities on Eneko Island, known for its untouched beaches.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Majuro.

Day 12: Majuro — Majuro Atoll

Morning: Breakfast followed by a guided tour of Majuro. Visits include local shops, the Alele Museum, and the Tobolar Copra Processing Plant, the only facility of its kind in the North Pacific, producing a wide range of coconut-based products. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Continuation of the island tour with a stop at Majuro Peace Park, dedicated to the soldiers of World War II, followed by time to relax at Laura Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the atoll, located near Rongrong Island.

Evening: Dinner and night in Majuro.

Day 13: Majuro → Nauru

Morning: Breakfast and free time to explore the last glimpses of the atoll.

Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for the direct flight to Nauru. Check-in and first orientation tour of the island.

Evening: Dinner and night in Nauru.

Day 14: Nauru — Ring Road Tour

Morning: The famous Ring Road Tour offers a complete introduction to Nauru, one of the world’s least-visited countries, welcoming only a few hundred travelers each year. Despite covering just 21 km², Nauru is the third-smallest sovereign state on Earth after the Vatican and Monaco. Guided exploration of the island’s main landmarks, including Anibare Bay, Pinnacle Rocks, Ewa Beach, the Orro Congregational Church, the National Museum, the Christian Missionary Monument, and Buada Lagoon.

Afternoon: Continuation of the island tour with a stop at the World War II memorial site, followed by sunset views over Western Bay.

Evening: Dinner and night in Nauru.

Day 15: Nauru → Kiribati (Betio)

Morning: Breakfast followed by a morning flight to Kiribati. Arrival in Tarawa and maritime transfer to Betio. Stop at the War Memorial, commemorating one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific campaign during World War II, when American forces captured Tarawa in 1943. Arrival and hotel check-in.

Afternoon: Continuation into the interior of the atoll by local vehicle, exploring traditional villages, palm groves, and toddy-harvesting areas, where fermented coconut sap is traditionally produced. Meeting with local communities to discover artisanal weaving techniques using pandanus leaves and the construction of traditional canoes. Photo stop along the South Tarawa Causeway, one of the most scenic viewpoints on the atoll, where the turquoise lagoon contrasts dramatically with the open Pacific Ocean.

Evening: Dinner and evening in Betio.

Day 16: Kiribati — Fiji (Nadi)

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast and airport transfer for the flight to Fiji, arrival in Nadi and rental car pickup to prepare for the island exploration. Check-in in Denarau and first city tour or relaxation

Evening: Dinner and night in the Nadi area

Day 17: Fiji — Mamanuca archipelago day trip | Last day of the “Central Islands” itinerary

Morning: Breakfast followed by departure by boat to the stunning Mamanuca Islands, a chain of small coral islands located off the coast of Nadi. Navigation through turquoise lagoons, white-sand islets, and vibrant coral reefs, with stops for snorkeling among tropical fish and time to relax on secluded beaches.

Afternoon: Light lunch during the excursion and return to the main island. Optional free time in Denarau Island, with the possibility of visiting a local beach bar, enjoying a traditional Fijian massage, or browsing local craft and souvenir shops.

Evening: Dinner and night in the Nadi area

*For travelers joining only the “Central Islands” itinerary, airport transfer and international return flight to Italy will be scheduled for tonight (overnight flight with arrival the following day).

Day 18: Fiji — Coral Coast road trip

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast and departure for a scenic road trip along the Coral Coast, considered one of the most beautiful stretches of Viti Levu. The journey follows a coastal road lined with traditional villages, sugarcane plantations, and palm-fringed beaches. Visit to a local Fijian village to take part in a traditional kava ceremony and meet members of the local community. Arrival in the late afternoon on the Coral Coast or in Suva, depending on the pace of the group.

Evening: Dinner and night on the Coral Coast or in Suva.

Day 19: Viti Levu Hinterland | First day of the “southern islands” itinerary

Morning/Afternoon: Continuation towards the tropical interior of Viti Levu, reaching the Navua River, with the possibility of rafting or a mini-expedition by longboat through the inland rainforest. Stop at Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park for a walk among sand dunes and ancient archaeological remains. Arrival in Suva in the late afternoon.

Evening: Dinner and night in Suva

*For travellers joining only the “Southern Islands” itinerary, arrival in Fiji and reunion with the group in Suva are scheduled for today, in preparation for tomorrow’s departure to Tuvalu (departure from Italy scheduled at least two days earlier).

Day 20: Fiji — Funafuti (Tuvalu)

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast, car return, and boarding for the flight to Funafuti. Hotel check-in and first exploration of the island, where aircraft landings become a daily spectacle, turning the runway into a gathering place between the few international flights arriving each week. Opportunity to observe locals playing Kilikiti (a regional variation of cricket) and Te Ano, a traditional form of volleyball.

Evening: Dinner and night in Funafuti.

Day 21: Tuvalu — atolli e boat tour

Morning: Early wake-up and boat excursion across the Funafuti Lagoon to explore some of the surrounding islets, many of them sparsely inhabited. Opportunity to snorkel among coral reefs and tropical marine life. Fresh fish barbecue lunch served directly on the lagoon.

Afternoon: Time to relax on the beach before returning to Funafuti to freshen up at the hotel.

Evening: Dinner and night in Funafuti.

Day 22: Tuvalu → Fiji → Samoa (Apia)

Morning/Afternoon/Evening: Breakfast and short transfer to the airport, flight via Nadi to Apia, Samoa, late-night arrival, car rental, check-in, and night in Apia.

Day 23: Samoa — Upolu island road trip

Morning: Breakfast and departure for a road trip across Upolu. Scenic drive through coconut plantations, rugged coastlines, and small villages where life still follows the traditional Samoan rhythm. Stop at the Togitogiga Waterfall or Fuipisia Waterfall for a swim in natural pools, before continuing towards the southern part of the island through tropical forests and rural landscapes.

Afternoon: Visit to a local village to discover the Fa’a Samoa culture, the communal system that shapes the social and spiritual life of the islands. Meeting with the local community and introduction to traditions linked to extended families, ceremonies, and the role of village chiefs. Time to relax along the southern coast, with the possibility of snorkeling or swimming in the turquoise lagoons of Lalomanu or Saleapaga.

Evening: Dinner and night in Apia.

Day 24: Samoa → Fiji → Tonga (Nukuʻalofa)

Morning/Afternoon/Evening: Breakfast, final tour of the island, and flight to Tonga via Nadi; late-night arrival and check-in in Nukuʻalofa.

Day 25: Tonga — whale watching and island tour

Morning: Breakfast and first exploration of Tonga. Visit to the Royal Palace, the historic town of Muʻa, the ancient capital of the kingdom, and the National Cultural Centre. Lunch at a local restaurant. During summer departures, optional humpback whale snorkeling experiences may be available upon request.

Afternoon: Continuation towards the island’s pristine beaches, including the famous three-headed coconut tree and Tsunami Rock, before stopping at Mapu’a ’a Vaea Blowholes, where ocean waves crash against ancient volcanic rocks, creating one of Tonga’s most spectacular natural phenomena.

Evening: Dinner and night in Nukuʻalofa.

Day 26: Tonga – Vanuatu

Morning/Afternoon/Evening: Breakfast and flight via Nadi to Vanuatu, sea transfer to Pele Island. Arrival at the deserted islet where the night will be spent, among palm trees, white sand, and crystal-clear water.

Day 27: Pele Island — exploration and return to Port Vila

Morning: Breakfast and transfer back to Port Vila, followed by a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a peaceful oasis surrounded by lush vegetation and crystal-clear waters.

Afternoon: Exploration of Port Vila, including the Parliament House, the Council of Chiefs, Erakor Landing, Independence Park, and the Mahitahi Handicraft Market. The day continues with a visit to a traditional Vanuatu kava bar, where participants will learn about the preparation and ritual of drinking kava, renowned for its relaxing properties, accompanied by local cleansing snacks known as “washemout”.

Evening: Dinner and night in Port Vila.

Day 28: Vanuatu → Solomon Islands (Honiara)

Morning: Breakfast and flight to the Solomon Islands. Arrival in Honiara, hotel transfer, and visit to the Honiara Central Market, with time to browse local handicrafts and souvenirs. The city tour continues with World War II memorials, the Parliament building, and the National Museum.

Afternoon: Transfer to a beach home to an important Japanese World War II shipwreck, with opportunities for snorkeling and underwater photography, as well as panoramic views over Honiara.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Honiara.

Day 29: Solomon Islands — Tenaru Falls trekking

Morning/Afternoon: Breakfast, transfer and immersion in the rainforest for a trek to the famous Tenaru Falls.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Honiara.

Day 30: Solomon Islands — free day and optional activities

Morning: Breakfast and free day for individual exploration or optional excursions such as snorkeling and visits to remote villages.

Afternoon: Relaxation before the international return journey.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Honiara.

Day 31: Honiara – Brisbane – intercontinental flight

DAY 31: Breakfast and transfer to Honiara airport for a flight to Brisbane, Australia.

Day 32: Return to Italy

DAY 32: Return to Italy and see you on the next adventure