Micronesia Tours and Travel

Example of a Micronesia (Pohnpei) Itinerary (3 days)

Day 1 – Pohnpei

• Nauru Airlines and United Airlines are the only international carriers currently servicing Pohnei. Important Note:  If book a flight which transits Guam and you are not an American citizen or a national from one of the twelve countries participating in the Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) visa waiver program, you will need a valid US visa. Additionally, if you are a national of a Visa Waiver Program country, you must have an approved ESTA to transit through Guam.

• Upon arrival in Pohnpei, “the garden of Micronesia,” we’ll transfer to our hotel for check-in, allowing some time to rest and freshen up.

Afternoon

• In the late afternoon, we’ll explore the local markets in Kolonia and then enjoy dinner at the China Star Restaurant, where you can savor a delightful blend of Pacific and Chinese cuisine. Overnight in Pohnpei.

Day 2 – Pohnpei

• After breakfast, we’ll embark on a comprehensive tour of Pohnpei. Our first stop in the state capital, Kolonia, will feature the remnants of a Japanese tank, followed by a scenic hike up Sokeh Rock, where we’ll find two historical gun batteries near the summit.

Afternoon

• After lunch, we visit go on a short trek through the jungle and take a boat to Nan Madol, one of the most intriguing historic sites in the Pacific. Located on a coral reef in the lagoon of Temwen, near Pohnpei, it served as a significant political and spiritual center for native Pohnpeians before its abandonment. From 1200 to 1700, this 500-year-old city functioned as a religious hub, royal enclave, fortress, urban marketplace, and the island’s government seat. Although relatively unknown outside of Micronesia, Nan Madol is a hidden gem of Micronesian history and culture.

• We’ll go back to the hotel to freshen up before before heading to Palikir, the national capital, to explore the area surrounding the impressive U.S. Embassy complex. In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner and drinks in Pohnpei.

Day 3 – Pohnpei

• For those seeking a morning adventure, we can organize kayak trips (additional charge applies).

Afternoon

• We’ll catch the afternoon flight to Majuro, or YPT can advise on the best way to get to your next destination.

Example of a Micronesia (Chuuk) Itinerary (3 days)

Day 1 – Chuuk, Micronesia

• Take the United Airlines island hopper to Chuuk (via Guam) – one the federal states of Micronesia (FSM) via Guam. Check in at the Blue Lagoon Resort, situated in the historic Truk Lagoon.

Afternoon

• After checking in and enjoying lunch at our resort, we can organize a variety of WWII wreck and artificial reef excursions for our diving enthusiasts. Chuuk is renowned as one of the premier diving destinations in the world, offering an unforgettable underwater experience with more than 60+ dive sites.
• For those less aquatically inclined, we’ll head out for a land tour of Weno island, the Capital island of Chuuk State. First, we will explore Nefo Cave, which features a series of tunnels used by the Japanese during World War II. There is also a well-preserved large artillery gun which makes for a great YPT-style photo opportunity!
• We then travel to the easternmost point of the island, to Xavier High School. The building was constructed in 1938 as a bomb-proof radio and communication station for the Japanese naval forces.
• Watch the sunset over dinner and happy hour drinks at Truuk Stop Bar & Restaurant.
• Overnight at the resort.

Day 2 – Weno – Tonoas – Weno 

• Breakfast before our 11:00am departure by boat to Tonoas Island, which was a headquarters for the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War.
• For our diving enthusiasts, we can once again arrange an array of diving excursions, featuring everything from world-famous artificial reefs to historic WWII aircraft wrecks.
• After arriving on Tonoas, we’ll jump into local trucks for a tour of the island, visiting various Japanese ruins, including a WWII-era hospital that once treated up to 800 patients, the largest in Micronesia. We’ll also stop at the local municipal building, constructed by the Japanese in the 1920s during a “golden age” for the island. If we’re fortunate, we might meet the island’s mayor, who is often found at this location.
• We get back on our boat and anchor just offshore from a small island for a swim before heading back to Weno.

Afternoon

• Late afternoon return from the island tour. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Day 3 – Chuuk – Departure

• After breakfast, depart to catch the United Island Hopper, continuing your journey to exciting destinations such as Majuro, Pohnpei, or Honolulu.