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Things to do in the Solomon Islands

A WWII Pacific battleground turned world-class wreck diving destination, hundreds of islands still largely untouched by mass tourism, and a headhunting history now preserved through respectful cultural storytelling.

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What's worth your time in Solomon Islands

Dive the WWII wrecks of Ironbottom Sound

Adventure

Waters around Guadalcanal hold one of the highest concentrations of accessible shipwreck and aircraft dive sites in the world, a legacy of intense Pacific theater naval battles.

Visit WWII battle sites on Guadalcanal

Culture

The site of a pivotal Pacific campaign, with preserved memorials, museums, and battlefield remnants offering direct historical context.

Snorkel or dive the reefs of the Western Province

Adventure

The Solomon Islands' western reefs are considered among the most pristine and least-visited in the Coral Triangle region.

Visit a traditional village on Malaita island

Culture

Malaita maintains some of the most distinct traditional customs in the Solomons, including artificial islands built by the Lau people, visited respectfully through community tourism.