Tourism in Tuvalu

Explore notable sights and destinations in this country

Oceania / Oceania

Tourist attractions

Funafuti Conservation Area

Region: Western Funafuti Atoll

Nature

Marine protected area with crystal blue lagoon, coral reefs, and seabird breeding grounds

Te Namo Lagoon

Region: Funafuti Atoll

Nature

Giant lagoon over 25km long. Famous coral reef snorkeling spot

Toakui Channel Sunset

Region: Funafuti

Nature

Spectacular sunset over unobstructed horizon

Vaiaku Phoenix Ruins

Region: Nanumea

Cultural heritage

WWII US military seaplane base ruins and wreckage

Vaitupu Island Traditional Assembly Hall

Region: Vaitupu

Culture

Massive thatched assembly hall architecture called Maneapa

Nukufetau Atoll Sea Turtle Nesting Site

Region: Nukufetau

Nature

Quiet beach where sea turtles come ashore at night

Nanumanga Underwater Cave

Region: Nanumanga

Nature

Underwater cave diving point considered archaeological ruins

Funafuti Runway Market

Region: Funafuti

Modern

Open-air market held on runway during airplane-free hours

Talakona Historical Trail

Region: Niutao

Culture

Walking path visiting ancestral stone tombs and sacred wells

Tuvalu National Library & Archives

Region: Funafuti

Culture

Small facility allowing access to colonial period documents and photographs

Suggested itineraries

3-Day Funafuti Full Experience

Duration (days): 3

Highlights: Conservation Area cruise, Runway market, Faatele viewing

Capital-based. Day 1 lagoon cruise, Day 2 village walk and cultural experience, final day church service and beach picnic.

1-Week 4-Island Eco Tour

Duration (days): 7

Highlights: Nanumea war ruins, Nanumanga cave dive, Nukufetau turtle observation, Vaitupu traditional assembly hall

Using cargo-passenger ship, traverse from north to south. Nights in homestays experiencing islander life, learning about ecosystem differences per atoll.

Travel tips

  • Only two flights weekly. Weather-prone cancellations require schedule flexibility
  • Cash society. Credit card use only at government hotel
  • Drinking water from rainwater tanks or bottled. Tap water high salinity
  • Strong sunshine requires high SPF sunscreen and hat
  • Inter-island cargo-passenger ships subject to sea condition delays
  • Reef shoes safer than sandals
  • Medical facilities simple clinics. Carry regular medications
  • Sunday shops closed. Alcohol sales also restricted
  • Drone photography requires advance permission
  • Mobile communications about 3G. Wi-Fi only at government hotel lobby

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