18 days in Gilbert Islands Itinerary
18 days in Gilbert Islands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Gilbert Islands trip planner
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The capital of Kiribati, Tarawa Atoll has an administrative and cultural importance to the country as a whole and deserves to be explored by those visiting the islands.Tarawa Atoll is known for parks and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Parliament Building, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ambo Island, admire all the interesting features of Sacred Heart Cathedral, and get advice or help at Kiribati National Library and Archives.
To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Tarawa Atoll holiday planner.
Ottawa, Canada to Tarawa Atoll is an approximately 33-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 17 hours traveling from Ottawa to Tarawa Atoll. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Ottawa in January; daily highs in Tarawa Atoll reach 36°C and lows reach 30°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Gilbert Islands travel guide
Gilbert Islands are home to the vast majority of Kiribati's residents, and their impressive community spirit and native traditions make the country what it is. Head into the villages to socialize with some of the best fishers in the world, then sail out onto the lagoon to give it a go yourself. Relax on the sandy beaches, watch traditional performances, and shop for locally made handicrafts. Tourism on Gilbert Islands is probably the most developed in Kiribati, so you can take advantages of a number of conveniences, travel services, and accommodations here.
