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About

Solomon Islands is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in Melanesia, consisting of 992 islands mostly of volcanic origin. The capital is Honiara. The climate is subequatorial, and the nature is rich in coral reefs and rare animal species.

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed10 Mbps
4G Coveragevery limited

SIM from Our Telekom or Bmobile costs $10-20 for 2-5GB. Very limited coverage. Only Honiara has reliable connectivity.

Electricity
Voltage:240VV
Frequency:50HzHz
⚡
G
I

UK Type G and Australian Type I plugs. Voltage 240V. Power supply limited in many areas

Local Transport

In Solomon Islands, main transport is boats and flights. Solomon Airlines connects Honiara with islands (16 kg luggage). MV Pelican Express ferry reliable. Boat travel can be dangerous — overcrowding common. Minibuses in Honiara. PMVs on larger islands are cheap.

Local Cuisine

Fish

coconut

taro root

bananas

Tipping

Not expected
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
Not expected
Taxi
Not expected
Hotels
PorterOptional
HousekeepingOptional
ConciergeOptional
Tours
Guide (per day)50-100 SBD optional
Driver (per day)30-50 SBD optional

Tipping is NOT expected in Solomon Islands. Not part of local culture.