TARIFF

$116 per person per day includes accomodation and all meals, children aged 5 to 12 at 50% of adult tariff, and children under 5 free

$464 sole use per day incl all meals (up to 4 adults)

BOAT TRANSFERS

Gatokae (GTA) Airfield (15 minutes): Adult $20, Child $10
Uepi Island Resort (a spectacular 2 hour sightseeing trip in itself):$175 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
(Other destinations on request - please email for quote)

TOURS

(refer to tours page for details)
Island snorkelling trip: Adult $20, Child $10
Biche Village Cultural Tour: Adult $29 , Child $14.50
Varea & Kumabusi Rivers Tour: Adult $32 , Child $16
Varea River Crocodile Tour (night-time): Adult $40 , Child $20
Frigate Bird Island: Adult $40 , Child $20
Kavolavata Cultural Class: Adult $10 , Child $5
Bulo Island Coconut Crabbing: Adult $24 , Child $12
Kavachi Submarine Volcano*: $250 longboat / $420 speedboat, 4 adults max per boat
* This can be booked but due to the weather-dependent nature of this trip we are unable to pre-sell.

BOAT CHARTER

(excluding fuel / including skipper)
6 metre Yamaha longboat with 40 HP Honda four-stroke outboard, lifejackets and flares, suitable for local transfers and sightseeing, and lagoon and island fishing & diving, max 4 to 6 passengers, inshore only. Fishing tackle supplied.
FULL DAY - 6 AM to 6PM - $132
HALF DAY - 4 1/2 hours - $66
HOURLY - $16
7 metre centre console with 225 HP Honda four-stroke outboard and full safety gear suitable for transfers, sightseeing, offshore fishing & diving, max 6 passengers protected waters / 4 passengers offshore. Fishing tackle supplied.
FULL DAY - 6 AM to 6:30 PM - $240
HALF DAY - 4 1/2 hours - $136
HOURLY - $32
Fuel - $2 per litre
(please ask for quotes for charters inclusive of fuel)

BOOKING PROCEDURE

1. Agent refers to current rates at www.thewildernesslodge.org/rates_wholesale.htm (please bookmark this online page).
2. Agent emails wilderness@uuplus.com with requested dates and preliminary details (please allow up to three days for reply)
3. Wilderness emails Agent confirming availability or advising alternative dates.
4. Agent emails Wilderness with preferred dates and full booking details.
5. Wilderness emails Agent with booking invoice including account details.
6. Agent emails Wilderness advising lodgement by client of booking deposit comprising 50% of booking invoice total (held by Agent).
7. Wilderness emails Agent that booking/dates confirmed as per invoice.
8. 30 days prior to client arrival - Agent dispatches full net payment per booking invoice by TT or wire and notifies Wilderness by email of lodgement.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

* Cancellation charges
   - more than 30 days prior to arrival date: AUD$100 per person.
   - less than 30 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total ground cost.
   - client no-show: no refund applicable.
* Refunds will be mailed by bank cheque within 30 days of cancellation notification.
* As is the case with all developing countries, travel insurance is essential when traveling to the Solomons, and will help cover the above contingencies.
* Our satellite phone, email, HF radio communications, managed airfield, and excellent relationship with the airline enable us to be very pro-active in terms of ensuring flight connections, however given our remote location and attendant logistical challenges, there is the possibility that travel may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In the event of flight delay, any additional night/s Wilderness tariff must be paid by the client prior to departure, Visa and MasterCard credit card facility is available at the Lodge. These costs may be recoverable from the airline or your travel insurance company.
* Due to our remote location and attendant logistical overheads, costs do fluctuate greatly, and it may be necessary to review rates/details at some stage within the validity period. Should such a review be necessary, we will ensure that this online rates page is updated immediately and agents notified accordingly - please bookmark this online page to ensure you are referencing the current rates.