Trip Overview
The Isle of Pines is often described as the “Jewel in the South Pacific”. It is renowned worldwide for its powder white sand, turquoise waters and Melanesian tradition.
James Cook discovered this island in 1774 and named it for the columnar pines that dominate the landscape – now it’s your turn to discover this idyllic island on this three-day Isle of Pines tour from New Caledonia's capital, Noumea!
James Cook discovered this island in 1774 and named it for the columnar pines that dominate the landscape – now it’s your turn to discover this idyllic island on this three-day Isle of Pines tour from New Caledonia's capital, Noumea!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Isle of Pines & Guided Island Tour
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Today, you'll take a short flight from Noumea to the Isle of Pines in the Pacific Ocean. Once settled at your resort, you'll head off on an afternoon guided island tour. The Isle of Pines tour will include stops at the viewpoint for Ilot Brosse, Vao Village Church, St Maurice Bay, St Joseph Bay, Queen Hortense Cave, the northern tip of the island, Baie de la Corbeille, the penal colony ruins and Kuto and Kanumera Bay.
Accommodation
Oure Tera Beach Resort
Activities
Isle of Pines Island Tour
Transportations
Plane from La Tontouta International Airport to Isle of Pines
Private Driver from Isle of Pines to OURE TERA beach resort
Destinations
Kuto
South Province
Day 2
Outrigger Canoe Tour
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Today, you'll transfer from your hotel to St Joseph Bay and depart on a traditional outrigger canoe. You'll continue via Upi Bay and rock formations where turtle, dolphin or shark nursery sightings are possible. You'll stop off at the beach leading to Oro Bay natural swimming hole (30-minute walk) to swim and relax before your return transfer back to the hotel.
Accommodation
Oure Tera Beach Resort
Activities
Outrigger Canoe Tour
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kuto
South Province
Day 3
Ilot Brosse Tour
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Today, you'll transfer from your hotel to St Joseph Bay and depart for Turtle Bay where you'll have a 30-minute stop to swim with the turtles. You'll then continue via Koueyney and Kere Bays where you'll have another 20-minute stop to swim with the stingrays. You'll then explore Winoukoin Bay on a 30-minute stop to swim or snorkel on the reef behind Ilot Brosse, followed by three-course lunch on Ilot Brosse before you return to your hotel.
Accommodation
Oure Tera Beach Resort
Activities
Ilot Brosse Tour
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kuto
South Province
Day 4
Departure Day
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After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport. From there, you will catch a short 20-minute flight back to Noumea.
Transportations
Private Driver from Oure Tera beach to Isle of Pines
Plane from Isle of Pines to Noumea
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kuto
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What’s included?
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 activities
- 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Airport transfer
- Domestic flights
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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