Tuvalu – traveling in the country
Airplane: there is no domestic airline in Tuvalu.
Ship: all inter-island transports are carried out by boat. Only Nukufetau and Funafuti have reef passages that offer ships enough space to advance to the lagoons and anchor there. Only in Funafuti are there proper dock facilities.
Transport and passenger ships typically visit the outer islands every three to four weeks. The journey to the south takes about three to four days, the one to the north around a week. There is hardly any comfort on board the mostly overcrowded ships. Booking options and information on timetables are available from the Marine Services Office.
Car:There is no organized car rental service in Tuvalu. Motorcycles and mopeds are the most popular modes of land transport. They can be rented on Funafuti. There is left-hand traffic.
Local transport: the capital, Fongafale, has a minibus and taxi service.
Tuvalu – landmarks
Tuvalu is actually more something for water sports enthusiasts or bathing holidaymakers. There are no sights that were built by human hands here, but absolute natural beauty.
The main attraction of the island is the Funafuti atoll. Bathing or swimming in the coral atoll is really an exciting experience.
The Funafuti Conservation Area is also worth seeing. Here you have good opportunities for diving and you can watch rays, dolphins and other marine animals.
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