Diego Garcia Atoll Lagoon
Region: Diego Garcia Island
Natural
Massive turquoise lagoon. No general tourist access but high value as protected area.
Tourism in BIOT
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
East Point Plantation Ruins
Region: East end of Diego Garcia Island
Cultural Heritage
19th century plantation remains where islanders processed copra. Viewable by military personnel only.
Hickory Lodge Seabird Nesting Site
Region: Northern Diego Garcia Island
Natural
Protected area where endangered tern species breed in colonies.
.io Domain Registry Office (Exterior)
Region: Within Diego Garcia Base
Modern Facility
Globally famous top-level domain registry management office.
Suggested itineraries
Military Base Official Tour (Personnel Only)
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Runway visit, Plantation ruins, Coral reef observation boat
Brief weekend tour for base personnel. Includes historical explanations and environmental protection lectures.
Travel tips
- General tourism not permitted, entry requires special permission from UK Foreign Office and US Navy
- No civilian scheduled flights from Mauritius or Seychelles
- Temperature nearly constant around 30°C year-round, light clothing and sunscreen essential
- Coral reefs are sharp, reef shoes necessary
- Drinking water limited production and precious, recommend bringing own
- Mobile communications via US military network, civilian SIM out of range
- Do not approach wild coconut crabs carelessly
- Medical facilities military hospital only, serious illnesses airlifted to Singapore etc.
- Rainy season (Nov-Apr) has frequent squalls
- Commemorative stamps available only at base post office