Following the immense success of the last editions of this trip, YPT presents the Least Visited Countries Autumn Combo Tour adventure for all country collectors. Here, we visit 11 countries in just under a month, including six of the world’s least visited countries, excluding micronations. This includes Nauru, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia and Solomon Islands. Each destination is uniquely beautiful and, in true YPT style, very off the beaten track.
This tour has been perfectly split into four groups, which can be done individually or as a combo for the best value.
| Group | Date | Days | Price (USD) | Single Supplement (USD) |
| Group 1: Palau, Micronesia & Marshall Islands | September 4-12 | 8 Nights/9 Days | $3295 | $700 |
| Group 2: Kiribati, Nauru, Fiji | September 12-19 | 7 Nights/8 Days | $3795 | $630 |
| Group 3: Samoa, Tuvalu & Tonga | September 19-25 | 6 Nights/7 Days | $3895 | $580 |
| Group 4: Vanuatu & Solomon Islands | September 25-October 1 | 6 Nights/7 Days | $2895 | $580 |
| ALL GROUPS | September 4-October 1 | 27 Nights/28 Days | $12945 | $2490 |
Group 1 of the Least Visited Countries tour has us taking in Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia before we head to Majuro in the Marshall Islands.
In Group 2, we move on to Kiribati pronounced Kiribas, one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world, which becomes evident as soon as the plane makes its initial descent. Kiribati was once a fierce battleground during World War Two, and the shipwrecks, pillboxes, tanks, gun turrets, bunkers, and a whole host of other WWII relics make for a great day tour before we spend another full day on an island.
We then head to Nauru, often cited as the least visited country on earth, to explore the remains of its once dominant phosphate industry and trace the island’s ancient, World War Two, and modern history. Along the way we’ll meet locals, visit government buildings, and access parts of the island that are rarely seen by outsiders and only possible on this trip. Group 2 will then finish with two nights in Fiji.
Group 3 is, without doubt, a highlight. After Fiji we head to Tuvalu, the world’s second least visited country, where we explore the atoll capital of Funafuti, walk reef islands and beaches, visit local villages, and spend time with locals over fresh, home cooked island food. We’ll also get a photo opportunity on the country’s famed World War Two era airstrip, still in use today as the nation’s main runway and, when not serving one of the roughly three weekly flights, a shared public space for recreation and everyday life.
From Tuvalu we continue to Samoa, taking in Apia on foot, visiting local markets, historic sites, and experiencing everyday Samoan life and culture. We finish Group 3 in the Kingdom of Tonga, exploring Nukuʻalofa, local markets and ancient sites, and gaining insight into Tonga’s unique history, monarchy, and island life, with access and experiences that go well beyond a standard Pacific itinerary.
We kick off Group 4 by heading first to Vanuatu, an archipelago and relatively new country which only gained independence from the French and British in 1980. From there, we continue to the Solomon Islands, located just east of Papua New Guinea. We’ll stay at the legendary Honiara Hotel, which has hosted the Queen, Prince William, and Princess Kate. Here we’ll enjoy several full day tours exploring remnants of the World War Two Pacific campaign, take part in wreck diving and island hopping, and celebrate the end of an epic tour in true YPT style.
These are some of the hardest to reach and most untouched places in the world, with our exclusive group tour rates offering significant savings compared to traveling solo. There’s remote, and then there’s visiting the least visited countries on the planet. Now that’s a holiday to remember. This is an adventurous itinerary designed for genuine travelers, those driven by a passion for exploration and eager to venture far off the beaten path to destinations very few have ever experienced. Leave behind expectations of five star resorts and fast internet. Bring instead a spirit of adventure and a real appetite for travel.
Additionally, we offer exciting extensions to Munda and Gizo in the Solomon Islands, which can connect the Least Visited Countries Tour with our All Papua Budget Tour together!