Fees · Destination Guide
Papatura and Northwest Isabel
House-reef days, local reef boats and rainforest downtime near Suavanao.
Key fee: Seven-night Rainforest Lodge package
From AUD 1,715 per person, twin share
Fees · Destination Guide
House-reef days, local reef boats and rainforest downtime near Suavanao.
Key fee: Seven-night Rainforest Lodge package
From AUD 1,715 per person, twin share
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
These are published price observations checked on November 3, 2026, not live availability or a binding quote. Keep AUD, SBD and USD separate. Ask for one itemized itinerary covering room, flights, dives, boat hours, guide, rental kit, local access fees, taxes and weather-related changes.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven-night Rainforest Lodge package | From AUD 1,715 per person, twin share Published through December 31, 2026; subject to change | Base accommodation package | Papatura reservations / Go Tours Travel | Airfares and scuba are additional. Published inclusions include meals and local-airstrip boat transfers; room upgrades and single or holiday surcharges require a quote. Papatura: rates and packages |
| Guided single scuba dive | SBD 760 Observed November 3, 2026; reconfirm | Certified guided diving | Dive Papatura | Published with tank, weights and guide; minimum two people. Confirm supplements. Papatura: diving |
| Introductory beach dive | SBD 440 Observed November 3, 2026; reconfirm | Supervised introductory session | Dive Papatura | Operator lists equipment included; eligibility and instructor availability need confirmation. Papatura: diving |
| Open Water or advertised Advanced Open Water course | SBD 3,850 per course, as listed Observed November 3, 2026; reconfirm | Training booked in advance | Dive Papatura | Confirm exact certification, complete syllabus and all course charges. Papatura: diving |
| Kustom access charge | SBD 120 per person, as listed Frequency and validity not specified publicly | Advertised top-end and WWII plane dives | Arrange through Dive Papatura | Confirm covered sites and whether the charge repeats per visit. Papatura: diving |
| Local long-boat hire | AUD 100 per hour, as listed Published 2026 rates; availability and minimums require confirmation | Quoted local boat excursions | Papatura reservations | Listed with fuel and driver/guide. Ask what separate guiding and activity charges apply. Papatura: rates and packages |
| Tourist eVisa and online lodgement | USD 100 total Current government guidance; actual visa conditions control | Travelers requiring the tourist visa | Official Solomon Islands Immigration eVisa system | Government lists USD 50 visa plus USD 50 lodgement. Verify eligibility before paying. Government: tourist visa guidance |
| Tourism levies and marine-park tags | No separate Papatura-wide tariff verified Check the written itinerary before travel | Any additional local tax, access permission or protected-area requirement | Papatura and relevant local authorities | No universal marine tag was established for this scope. That does not mean all sites are free or unrestricted; ask for local fees and permissions to be identified. |
Fee
Published through December 31, 2026; subject to change
Airfares and scuba are additional. Published inclusions include meals and local-airstrip boat transfers; room upgrades and single or holiday surcharges require a quote. Papatura: rates and packages
Observed November 3, 2026; reconfirm
Published with tank, weights and guide; minimum two people. Confirm supplements. Papatura: diving
Observed November 3, 2026; reconfirm
Operator lists equipment included; eligibility and instructor availability need confirmation. Papatura: diving
Observed November 3, 2026; reconfirm
Confirm exact certification, complete syllabus and all course charges. Papatura: diving
Frequency and validity not specified publicly
Confirm covered sites and whether the charge repeats per visit. Papatura: diving
Published 2026 rates; availability and minimums require confirmation
Listed with fuel and driver/guide. Ask what separate guiding and activity charges apply. Papatura: rates and packages
Current government guidance; actual visa conditions control
Government lists USD 50 visa plus USD 50 lodgement. Verify eligibility before paying. Government: tourist visa guidance
Check the written itinerary before travel
No universal marine tag was established for this scope. That does not mean all sites are free or unrestricted; ask for local fees and permissions to be identified.