2009/2010 Expeditions ... scroll down for info

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Guided Surfing Expeditions - to the Solomons north shore

The north shore 'koburu' season is October to April. All our trips with a maximum of six people. Guaranteed to have the waves to yourself. All trips include bi-lingual Australian guides who know the people, the surf breaks and will lead you on an amazing adventure probably like nothing you have experienced before.

 

Solwata expeditions

The 'Solwata' - or Salt Water People, a sea based culture of Malaita, are our hosts. This is our main north shore destination island with over a dozen exclusive world class left and right breaks to surf. With this tour we deliver what we strongly believe is the best and most unique surf travel experience available in the Solomon Islands. We will aim to meet all your needs and deliver a trip that for many will be one of, if not the best, surf and travel experience of their lives.

Ten day tours from AUD$2480 per person. Fourteen day and seven day tours available on request.

 

Included:

- Airport pick up and drop off in Honiara

- Interisland transfers

- Great food - 3 meals a day with focus on fresh organic produce and sea food. Tea and real coffee

- Comfortable accomodation in 2-3 private surf camps with boat transfers between them

- We adjust itinerary based on swell forecasts to ensure you get the best waves available.

- Daily use of 40HP surf transfer boat with canopy - all fuel and crew included for unlimited surfing every day.

- Australian guide with a wealth of local experience in and out of the water guarantees you are in safe hands

- Other activities included as options each day - waterfalls, village and market visits, snorkelling, fishing trips.

- Community contributions supporting sustainable tourism in an area very new to any kind of tourism

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You can expect to surf perfect waves
with only our
group in the water -
no charter boats and no one else!

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'Solwata' Expedition Schedule

The table below shows availability for 'Solwata pipol' Malaita expeditions. Its best to arrive in Honiara, the capital of Solomons, on a Thursday. We pick you up at the airport and the journey begins. If you have a need to come on different dates please get in touch and we will see what we can do.

Book early by email to avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling fast !

 

2009 / 2010 Availability

December 2009

ALL SLOTS ARE FULL

January 2010

7-16th or 20th: FULL
21-30: FULL

February 2010

4-13: 4 SPACES LEFT
18-27: 3 SPACES LEFT

March 2010

4-13: FULL
18-27: 1 SPACE LEFT

April 2010

1-10: FULL
15th Onwards - SPACE AVAILABLE and flexible on dates.

MAY 2010

Exploration trip to Guadalcanal Weather Coast.

We have reason to believe there are good waves in this new area with many reefs with potential to get swell from April to June.... want to be part of the first in depth exploration? We are looking for up to six people to join us- SPACE AVAILABLE


2010 / 2011 Availability

For next season we advise you to book early to avoid disappointment. With only six people at a time in the surf zone this is a very exclusive and unique opportunity. Word is spreading fast!

Koburu Season:

October 2010 - SPACE AVAILABLE

November 2010 - SPACE AVAILABLE

December 2010 -

9-18: SPACE AVAILABLE

23 Dec - 1 Jan: FULL

January 2011 -

30 December - 8 or 12th Jan (4 SPACES LEFT)

20-29: SPACE AVAILABLE

February 2011

3-12: SPACE AVAILABLE

17-26: FULL

March 2011 - SPACE AVAILABLE

April 2011 - SPACE AVAILABLE

 

 

 

Other options....

Ysabel Island

Get in contact with our friends SolSurfing who are offering a unique wilderness adventure expeditions to the island of Ysabel led by local guides and with strong focus on benefiting the local community.

Guadalcanal Island

For Honiara based surfers looking for a weekend escape or those chasing more elusive south shore Tasman and Coral Sea swells, Surf Solomons can arrange packages to Bale Beach Bungalow on the Weather Coast. These are self guided trips. This is a great budget option in a beautiful and rarely visited spot. MORE INFO COMING SOON - EMAIL US FOR DETAILS.

We have scoped out a fantastic right hander similar to Pailongi set up and are keen to score it in different conditions. Please email. We are also looking at some exciting new options on the weather coast for winter - see info on our tours page for exploration trip in May 2010.