Our Kiribati tours will let you discover this republic located in Oceania’s Micronesian subregion, which comprises of 32 atolls and reef islands. The islands and atolls of Kiribati spread across all four hemispheres, spanning an area larger than India across the Pacific ocean: there’s much to see on our Kiribati Tours!
Nearly all of the Pacific island nations to which YPT can facilitate travel feature WWII relics. However, Kiribati’s capital, Tarawa atoll, which was the site of the decisive “Battle of Tarawa” between US and Imperial Japanese forces in 1943, is home to some of the most stunning ruins of warships, cannons, tanks, and bunkers from both the allies and the axis!
Many of these unintended monuments to WWII sit on Kiribati’s beaches just as they were left in 1943, and it is very easily for travellers on our Kiribati tours to get an up close and personal look at history. If you are not a history buff and are just looking for beautiful scenery, Kiribati has not shortage of pristine beaches and vibrant lagoons.
Additionally, Kiribati is the number one nation most threatened by the effects of climate change, with some predicting that the nation will sink into the Pacific by the year 2100. YPT will offer a discount for any traveller booking one of our Kiribati tours to spread awareness of the threat facing this beautiful nation.
YPT have been running group tours that pass through Kiribati since 2017. Our popular Least Visited Countries Tour, which runs twice annually in summer and winter editions, stops in Kiribati in addition to 11 other countries in Oceania, such as Vanuatu or Marshall Islands, including six of the world’s least visited nations (Kiribati usually ranks as the 3rd or 4th least visited country in the world).
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If you wish to see more of Kiribati, or its other islands beyond the capital Tarawa, YPT can facilitate customised, private Kiribati tours and itineraries. Our experienced local tour partners have worked with solo travellers as well as groups of hundreds of returning US soldiers returning to Kiribati for milestone anniversaries of the Battle of Tarawa.
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Most nationalities do not need a visa to visit Kiribati as a tourist and may stay up to 90 days. More information can be found here.
Kiribati is very safe for foreign visitors. As with any destination, tourists should exercise normal travel precautions.
Kiribati uses both the Australian dollar, as well as the Kiribati dollar is which fixed 1:1 with the Australian dollar.
In addition to routine vaccinations, it is also recommended that travelers be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B, as well as Typhoid. As one would before visiting any developing nation, please check with your healthcare provider for additional advice on vaccinations before visiting Kiribati.
There are no clothing restrictions or customs to follow in Kiribati. However, we recommend wearing comfortable, lightweight, light-coloured, and long-sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites and exposure to the sun. We also recommend beachwear such as hats and sunglasses.
It is possible to get a Vodafone sim card in Kiribati at the airport or a other locations in Tarawa. Prices for a sim card generally start at $5 to $10 AUD, with a variety of data packages available. eSims are also available.
There is reliable internet at most hotels and restaurants centrally located in Tarawa and Betio.
YPT have been traveling to Kiribati since 2017, and maintains a strong relationship with the country’s most experienced local travel operator. However, as with many developing countries, it may be difficult to locate and get a prompt reply from hotels and travel operators if traveling solo, and YPT can save you the time and energy.
Additionally, YPT are able to save costs by securing group travel rates, making travel to Kiribati with one of our groups less expensive than solo travel.
