Pacific Special #2 - Papua + Solomons

8 Days / 7 Nights – Group Adventure

Two Departure Dates!

2026: September 12-19th, 2026

2027: August 9-16th, 2027

Join us as we explore one of the most diverse countries in the world & one of the Pacific Islands: Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands

What will you experience?

1: Festivities in the Papuan Highlands

After the Solomon Islands, you'll take a directly flight to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. This is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world! Over 700 languages, and a number of unique festivals happening over the year. This is by far the highlight of Papua New Guinea.

After exploring some of the markets, you'll fly to the area where the festival is being held. This region varies depending on what time of the year you're going! These are some of the last places on earth where over 100 tribes gather to celebrate living cultures that have existed for centuries.

Picture colors, gowns and costumes you didn't even know existed, and the opportunity to see these unique festivities firsthand. Tribes covered in seashells, painted, with feathers and even as skeletons! Both Goroka and Mount Hagen festivals offer the same vibrant spirit so whichever date works for you, the experience is will be equally unforgettable.

2: Cultural immersion in Papua New Guinea

There's more to this incredible country than its festivals. You'll also get a chance to see how the different tribes live, practice archery, traditional cooking, and even see how they prepare for the festivities!

This is the best way to explore it. The festivities are just a part of what makes Papua New Guinea special. Getting an insight into their living and keeping these traditions alive is an added bonus.

3: Real Life on the Solomon Islands

Most people just know the Pacific Islands for its resorts. But with Destination Chasers, you'll be going in deeper than most and getting to know the amazing communities that make up these islands from the ground. After landing in the capital, you'll take a boat to one of the smaller islands.

Imagine spending a few days doing a wide range of activities: from traditional fishing in canoes, to seeing traditional dances and even supporting local schools. All while staying in locally-owned overwater bungalows!

You'll also get some free time to do optional activities: for those of you avid swimmers and divers, you can explore the underwater world, which in my opinion, has some of the best marine wildlife I've seen around the world! And if you're feeling adventurous, even climb a shipwreck! This is by far one of the most iconic sites in the whole island.

Trip Highlights

Immersive exploration and activities in Solomon Islands
Taking part in some of the world's most unique festivals

Experience traditional living up close outside of the festivities

Limited group departure

September 12-19th, 2026

August 9-16th, 2027

Bookings open now.
Adventure. Culture. Connection.

Are you up for this adventure? Join us!

Why choose Destination Chaser?

Bringing the world closer, one adventure at a time! At Destination Chaser we combine unforgettable adventures for the traveler, while giving back to the communities that we are fortunate enough to be hosted by. We focus on:

- Ecotourism: through sustainable practices revolving around culture and nature, to help make it financially sustainable to preserve the two for communities.

- Supporting small local businesses: our trips are always comprised of locals putting their passion to work, and us supporting part of their dream through our visit.

- Dispersing tourism: over-tourism has become a problem in many places, and we believe if people simply traveled more to lesser visited places (what we focus on!), everyone would benefit: more opportunities where they normally lack tourism, travellers getting better experiences by going off-the-beaten path, and not adding to the crowds of overly popular places.

- Bringing the world closer: We believe that over time, if more people traveled to places and interacted with cultures that are oftentimes misunderstood or misrepresented, the world would become a more peaceful place. We want you to go on a trip others would not consider, and spread the word about the beauty of people and places - and open more minds to how similar we are as humans.

Thank you for being part of this movement!

What flights should I look for?

Flying in & out of Nadi intl. Airport (airport code: NAN)

Arrival: 2 departure dates

2026: Arrival in Honiara Int'l Airport (HIR) on Sept 12th, in the morning (before 9am).

2027: Arrival in Honiara Int'l Airport (HIR) on August 9th, in the morning (before 9am).

We always recommend arriving early to avoid your trip getting disrupted by flight delays and similar.

Departure: from Port Moresby Intl. Airport (POM) on September 19th, 2026 OR August 16th, 2027, 6pm or later.

If flight schedules should not align, and you want help arranging an extra hotel night and airport transfer on different dates - just let us know, we're happy to help :)

How does the payment work?

To secure your spot, you can pay a deposit by credit or debit card of 20% of the trip price, which is non-refundable, as it is to secure services on the ground that have their own cancellation policies and are funds we do not keep - but we will always try out best to refund whatever possible, as we understand sometimes plans can change and things happen!

3 months before the start of the trip we will send you another payment link for 40%, and for the remainder, we will send another payment link two months in advance or request a cash payment upon arrival - this is so you have more flexibility with covering the cost and don't need to pay everything at once. Let us know if you need a payment plan, we are happy to help!

BONUS: if you have a points program you can collect points from our trips as we are under the “travel” category!

Other payment options such as PayPal, or bank transfer, are available too if you prefer.

What's included in the price?

Included	not included
Personal airport pickup & drop off on the dates of the adventure	Intl. flights to & from Honiara and Port Moresby
3 Flights included! Int'l Flight from Solomon Islands to Papua New Guinea. Two domestic roundtrip flights in PNG.	Travel insurance (9-40$)
Boat tranfers in Solomon Islands	Visa cost (depends on nationality)
An experienced and knowledgeable guide	Personal expenses & tips
All accommodation on a shared basis (we believe this is an essential part for people to connect throughout the trip)	Some meals
All entrance fees and above mentioned activities

Questions?

Feel free to message me @destinationchaser or email me hello@destinationchaser.com any time :)

Looking forward to have you experience this adventure!

Andi