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6-Day Heritage New Caledonia

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Overview

Embark on a six-day New Caledonia tour, located in the Pacific Ocean!

New Caledonia is a fascinating melting pot of ethnic diversity combined with a captivating and thought-provoking history. On this heritage tour, you'll explore the historical city of Noumea, visit the cowboy country of New Caledonia and escape to the Escapade Island for a day of snorkelling, swimming and more in the 200-hectare marine reserve.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Bienvenue and Welcome to New Caledonia

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Bienvenue and Welcome to New Caledonia

Upon arrival at Tontouta International Airport located 50 kilometres from the city of Noumea, you'll be transferred by share coach to Nouvata Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure relaxing at your hotel or exploring on your own. In the evening, you'll sample the market fresh buffet served at the hotel restaurant L'Équilibre, in a beautiful tropical setting by the pool or facing the lagoon.

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    Accommodation

    Nouvata4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    L'Equilibre

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    Transportations

    Bus from La Tontouta International Airport to Noumea

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Noumea

Day 2

Historical and Cultural Tour of Noumea

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Historical and Cultural Tour of Noumea

Today, you'll learn about Noumea's fascinating history, colonial architecture, nickel boom and other events that shaped the capital city of New Caledonia. You'll visit the City Museum located in Coconut Square which includes the many milestones in the development of this city, initially called Port-de-France and renamed Noumea in 1854, including the presence of the American army during WWII who was responsible for the construction of much of the city's infrastructure.

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    Accommodation

    Nouvata4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Historical and Cultural Tour of Noumea

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Noumea

Day 3

Flashback to the Historical West Coast Tour

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Flashback to the Historical West Coast Tour

Take a full-day tour to the west coast of the mainland to discover the history of this region. You'll depart Noumea and stop off at the white sand Ouano beach, followed by the iconic sights of La Foa, a pioneer city. You'll enjoy lunch at one of the local guesthouses and savour the local produce. After lunch, you'll visit Fort Teremba with your guide: this former 19th-century prison was an integral part of the penal and free settler era in New Caledonia.

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    Accommodation

    Nouvata4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Flashback to the Historical West Coast Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Noumea

    La Foa

Day 4

Heritage Tour of Noumea

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Heritage Tour of Noumea

You'll be picked up by your guide in the morning head for your heritage tour of Noumea, steeped in colonial history. The tour includes a guided visit of Chateau Hagen, Maison Cellieres, lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the colonial suburbs and visits to various panoramic lookout points. Your guide will drop you back at your hotel at the end of the tour and you'll have the evening to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Nouvata4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Heritage Tour of Noumea

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Noumea

Day 5

Escapade Island Experience for the Day and Wine Tasting in the Evening

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Escapade Island Experience for the Day and Wine Tasting in the Evening

Today, you'll spend a relaxing day on Escapade Island, located only 20 minutes by boat from Noumea
and surrounded by a 200-hectare marine reserve. You'll walk around the island, swim alongside
the abundant fish life and numerous turtles and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Back in a suburb of Noumea in the evening, you'll head to a wine, bread and cheese tasting complete with an explanation of the various regions that produce the wines and cheeses.

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    Accommodation

    Nouvata4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Escapade Island Resort

    Wine & Cheese Tasting

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Noumea

    New Caledonia

Day 6

Au Revoir New Caledonia!

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This is the final day of your New Caledonia tour. After check out, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Tontouta International Airport airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Bus from Noumea to La Tontouta International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Noumea

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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