Things You'll Need:
- Passport
- Insect repellent
-
Step 1
Know that there are very few hotels on Tuvalu. Since the country is so small and has so few visitors, it doesn't need many. Your selection of accommodations is going to be quite limited. However, the hotels that are there are generally very nice, clean and peaceful.
-
Step 2
Expect value. Tuvalu's hotel prices are just as relaxed as the island nation's pace of life. Even the pricier hotels are inexpensive by international standards. If you are looking for cheap accommodations, they are everywhere on Tuvalu.
-
Step 3
Choose a guesthouse. If you are really unwilling to spend approximately $40 or $50 a night on an exceptionally nice hotel room, there are a few small, intimate guesthouses on Tuvalu that go for between $20 and $30 a night. These cheap accommodations are independently run and are a great value for the budget traveler.
-
Step 1
Flag down a cab. Automobile and motorcycle taxis are available for travel within and between towns.
-
Step 2
Get your sea legs. Travel between the islands in the Tuvalu chain is difficult at best. Unless you can hitch a ride on a private yacht, your best bet of island hopping is to catch a cargo ship. Be aware, though, that cargo ships travel between islands on an irregular schedule, so check for departure dates and times well in advance.
-
Step 1
Relax on a deserted island. Five tiny uninhabited islets in the Tuvalu chain comprise a marine and bird conservation area where visitors can snorkel, have a picnic, and see some truly spectacular native wildlife up close.
-
Step 2
Tour an atoll. Tuvalu has quite a few lovely atolls in its outlying areas. Some have old buildings or the remains of planes and shipwrecks from WWII on them that you can tour. Plan your atoll excursion in advance, however, as the only way to get to them is by supply ship.
