Arrive La Tontouta International Airport, New Caledonia

Our local guide will meet us on our arriving flight from Australia. From here we will drive north to the inland area of Bourail. With time permitting we can take a small excursion out to the coast line of this area.

Tonight we stay at Betikure Eco Lodge. This tranquil setting is a wonderful start to your New Caledonia experience. Tonight's dinner is a set course french cuisine delight!

Meals: Dinner

From the eco hotel we have a one and half hour drive over to the east coast and the Tchamba Tribe for the start of our trek.

New Caledonia has two multi-day trekking trails, the GR NORD and the GR SUD. We will be trekking the GR NORD. This trail allows those who choose the road less travelled to visit with Kanak tribes, spending your nights while on the trail in traditional huts and enjoying traditional food.

We will be walking the GR NORD from south to north.

Trek Tchamba to St Thomas - 20.6 kms Ascends 790m Descends 780m 7 hours + breaks

After an greeting ceremony with the Tchamba tribe chief we set off on our journey along the GR Nord. The first part of this trail is through banana and coffee planations near Tchamba tribe before we begin the steady climb.

There is abundant birdlife on this section of the trail. Enjoy the birdsong as you steadily climb 470 metres over 5 kilometres. Once you reach the high point we descend 600 metres over approximately 8 kilometres,

Tonight we stay at St Thomas tribe.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek St Thomas to Pombei - 19.3 kms Ascend 960m Descend 970m 7 hrs + breaks

Today we have our longest walking day with challenging terrain. We are lucky to walk through primary forest and savannah lands, and along ridges. Again today there will be a number of river crossings.

After an initial flat walk for a couple of kilometres we have a steep climb out of the valley. We have a 400 metre climb over 2.5 kilometres. From here we follow a ridge of undulating terrain before a steady downhill with one steep descent half way down. Our final 2 kilometres is a flat walk in to the village.

Tonight we stay and dine with the Pombei tribe.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Pombei to Tiwae - 16.8 kms Ascend 980m Descend 750m 7.5 hours + breaks

Our section of the GR NORD today is mostly dense forest. Soon after our departure from the Tiwae tribe we have a steep ascent of 275 metres over less than 1 kilometre. For the next 5 kilometres we have a number of steep ups and downs that are much less in length than our first climb.

Half way we have another steep descent (250 metres) over less than 1 kilometre.

With 5 kilometres to go we have one more big up and down before a flatish walk over the last 2 kilometres into the Tiwae tribe.

We will experience a number of water crossings on this section, making water sandals a good inclusion to your trekking gear for this trek.

Tonight we stay and dine with the Tiwae Tribe.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Roche de la Ouaieme - 9 kms Ascends 750m Descends 750m 4.5 hours + breaks

An inspiring, challenging trek on the East coast of New Caledonia is your treat today!

You will first transfer by vehicle to Hienghene before commencing. This beautiful hike, three quarters of which is in shade has many blooming plant species as you climb to a high point.

The views to the north and the south of the east coastline are magical and the effort is well rewarded.

Later we arrive at our accommodation of the night at Koulnoue Village a beautiful bungalow style resort.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Travel day along the east coast to Bourail

Departing Hienghene after breakfast we travel down the coastline stopping along the way at interesting points. We then need to pass over the middle of the island to the west coast to continue on to Bourail arriving in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Free day

We have a vehicle and a driver at our disposal to enjoy the area. Your luxury accommodation is on a beautiful lagoon with a white sandy beach. Today you can enjoy a small hike with a great view, golf or watersports (at your expense). Or you can just relax after your amazing tribal trek with a spa treatment.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

This morning we have included breakfast at the hotel for your convenience.

Later in the day you have a private airport transfer for your afternoon flight back to Australia.

Meals: Breakfast

Price includes

Ex Noumea

Extraordinary experience trekking from village to village

3 nights hosted in tribal huts

4 nights in hotels and lodges (twin share)

Meals as per itinerary including a celebratory dinner in Noumea

Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions

Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts

At home programme to train you for your trek

Fully guided trip with GirlsTrek

Local guide for trek

Private vehicle transfers for duration

Price excludes

Travel to/from destination

Travel insurance, which is compulsory

Beverages, optional and personal expenses

*Single supplement available on request at an additional cost

Compulsory Gear

Passport

Day Pack 20 - 30 Litres (Osprey brand recommended)

Water Bladder 2L capacity (Osprey brand recommended);

Lifestraw or Katadyn Be Free water filtration bottle

Raincover for Day Pack;

Waterproof rain jacket with hood;

Trekking shoes & Wet Shoes *

Hat/sunglasses;

Sunscreen/lip balm/insect repellent;

Personal First Aid Kit (band aids, compression bandage, pain relief tablets etc, personal medication).

Sleeping sheet

Towel

Headlight

Powerbank to charge mobile

*There will be a number of river crossings. If you do not wish to have wet trekking shoes you may wish to carry water shoes on the trek.

Recommended Gear

Walking poles

Clothing for Trek and Trip

This clothing will be in a soft shell bag no bigger than 70 litres. It will be transported from Tribe to tribe.

2 x Walking pants or shorts;

2 x Walking shirt (merino wool recommended)

1 x Light long sleeved jacket or top for nights

3 – 4 x Trekking socks (woollen recommended)

Swimmers;

Essential toiletries (including small body wash)

Camp wear for nights in tribes

Other clothing

Casual clothes for 3 days (Bourail & Noumea)

pyjamas

Underwear

Cash for Trip

We recommend $AUD200 changed to small denomination New Caledonia Franc. Exchange rate approx 73 CFP to $1 AUD