Grande Terre, Lifou, Ile des Pins - 12D/11N


	    	
Duration:
Over 10 days
Theme:
Combined

 

Departure: Friday

 

Tour: Grande Terre - Lifou - Isle of Pines

 

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN NOUMEA - Friday at 11h30 (departure from Paris on Wednesday - from La Réunion on Thursday )
Arrival at Tontouta international airport with the Air Austral flight
Seat in coach transfer to your hotel in Noumea 
Overnight at Le Surf hotel in a sea-view room

 

DAY 2 : NOUMEA / KONE (274 km - 3h15) - Saturday
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
Pick up your car rental at your hotel in Noumea (category B for 2 persons or Cat C for 3 persons - full insurance and unlimited mileage.
In the morning, depart to the north of the Main land. First stop will be a visit to the Niaouli Distillery at Boulouparis - The Niaouli is a common tree in New Caledonia and it's essence is used in perfumes and medicinal products.
If you are arriving close to La Foa at lunch time, turn right towards the Oua Tom tribal village. There Marie Georgette can welcome you for a local meal (to be booked in advance)!
After lunch, take the time to look around the tribe and then La Foa village before continuing on to Kone.
Overnight at Hibiscus hotel in a garden room (1 to 2 persons) and pool room (for 3 persons)

 

DAY 3 : KONE / HIENGHENE (120 km - 1h25) - Sunday
Continental breakfast at Hibiscus hotel
Leave your hotel and take the cross road « Koné - Tiwaka » to reach the west coast.
Arriving in Hienghène from the south, you'll drive along the Lindéralique Rocks, impressive black limestone cliffs which are up to 60 meters high.
Arrival at Koulnoué Village at the end of the day.
Overnight at Koulnoué Village hotel in a bungalow

 

DAY 4 : HIENGHENE / POINDIMIE (73 km - 50 min) – Monday
Buffet breakfast at Koulnoue Village hotel
In the afternoon, take the road to Poindimié, the central point of the East coast.
Drive along the coast road with its rivers, valleys and views over the lagoon.
Overnight at Tieti Tera Beach Resort in a deluxe room of a garden bungalow

 

DAY 5 : POINDIMIE / SARRAMEA (208 Km- 2h25) - Tuesday
Buffet breakfast at Tiéti Tera Beach Resort hotel
Before crossing the mountain by way of Fruit Bat Pass (col des Roussettes), stop at the Bâ waterfall (cascade de Bâ) at Houailou and its 15m diameter natural water hole.
On arrival at Bourail, visit the beach and the "Roche Percée", a spectacular cliff pierced by caves, together with the "Bonhomme" rock formation, an enormous hard quartz monolith carved by the waves. See the view over the Baie des Tortues (Turtle Bay), a pretty beach bordered by pine trees.
We suggest you continue to Poé Beach where you could have lunch at the camping (not included) and enjoy the beautiful, unspoilt white sand beach.
Arrival at Sarramea
Overnight at Evasion hotel in a bungalow

 

DAY 6 : SARRAMEA / NOUMEA (121 Km - 1h25) / LIFOU (40 min) - Wednesday
Continental breakfast at your hotel
Morning at leisure in Sarramea
After lunch, take the road to Noumea
Pick up your car rental at Magenta airport
Flight for Lifou (40 min)
The biggest, most varied, dynamic and populated of the Loyalty Islands, Lifou is the administrative center of the Island Province.
The interior of this ancient coral atoll is a vast plain invaded by forests. From the North to the South of the island, the cliffs are riddled with caves that lead to the sea, whilst in the West and East, visitors will find some magnificent beaches.
Lifou exports its own production of squash and is extremely tourist-oriented.
Local name : Drehu

Upon arrival in Lifou, seat in coach transfer at Drehu Village hotel
Overnight at Drehu Village hotel in a bungalow

 

DAY 7 : LIFOU - Thursday
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
To do / to see in Lifou:
- Chateaubriand, Luengoni and Peng Beaches
- Visit the vanilla plantation at Mucaweng, a warm welcome and a wonderful site await you at this plantation in the forest
- Revisit the history of the Catholic missionaries who landed at Easo and who built a chapel in 1898 which is today an historical monument.
- Take a tour of Santal Bay, 50 kms wide, and used by whalers in 1860
- Admire the Jokin Cliffs and enjoy swimming or diving in the small coves in the area
- The Devils Cave "La Grotte du Diable"
Overnight at Drehu Village hotel in a bungalow

 

DAY 8 : LIFOU / NOUMEA / ISLE OF PINES (2h30) - Friday
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
In the afternoon, seat in coach transfer from your hotel to Lifou airport
Flights Lifou / Noumea / Isle of Pines
One of the most beautiful islands in the world. Its pine trees resemble the masts of sailing ships reflected in the turquoise waters. Its sand is extraordinarly fine. At the end of the 19th century, the island became the prison for 3 000 political prisoners deported from France.
The Isle of Pines snail delights the connoisseurs. Due to the diminishing numbers, it is now available on the island.
Local name: Kunié

Upon arrival on the Isle of Pines, seat in coach transfer to your hotel
Overnight at Oure Tera Beach Resort in a room of a garden bungalow

 

DAY 9 : ISLE OF PINES - Saturday
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
To do / to see on the Isle of Pines:
- Make the most of Kuto Bay and Kanumera beach, but remember that nowadays you are not allowed to visit the rock
- The natural swimming pool of Oro bay, full of wonderful tropical fishes
- The remains of the prison
- The cemetery of the political prisoners, knows as "Les Déportés"
- Take an excursion to Brosse islet or Nokanhui islet
- Visit Upi and Saint Joseph bays
- Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Church, built in 1860 with a ceiling made of all the different types of wood found in the island
- Queen Hortense's Cave
- N'ga peak, 262 meters high. Approximately one hour walking will bring you to one of the most beautiful views of the island.
- Gadgi beach
Overnight at Oure Tera Beach Resort in a room of a garden bungalow

 

DAY 10 : ISLE OF PINES - Sunday
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
Day at leisure
Overnight at Oure Tera Beach Resort in a room of a garden bungalow

 

DAY 11 : ISLE OF PINES / NOUMEA (30 min) - Monday
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
Morning and lunch at leisure on the Isle of Pines
In the afternoon, seat in coach transfer from your hotel to Isle of Pines airport
Flight Isle of Pines / Noumea
Seat in coach transfer from your hotel to Noumea
Overnight at Surf hotel in a sea-view room

 

DAY 12 : INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE - Air Austral flight at 9h15 am on Tuesday (arriving on Tuesday at La Réunion and on Wednesday at Paris)
Buffet breakfast at your hotel
Seat in coach transfer to Tontouta International airport
International flight

 


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This package includes :
- Transfers from/to Tontouta international airport
- Accommodation as noted in the itinerary
- Breakfasts as noted in the itinerary
- Rental car category B for 1 or 2 adults or Cat C for 3 persons - Full insurance and unlimited kilometers from day 2 to 6
- Transfers in Noumea, Lifou and on the Isle of Pines as noted in the itinerary
- Domestic flights : Noumea / Lifou / Noumea / Isle of Pines / Noumea
 

This package does not include :
- International flights
- Any visits and tours advised in the itinerary
- Any meals (lunches and dinners) and drinks 
- Personal expenses
- Management fees
 

Xmas and New Year's Eve period (from 18/12/10 to 03/01/11 included): please consult us.
Child rate : child under 12 years old sharing with 2 paying adults.
Flight rates may be modified at any moment by Air Caledonie Airline.

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