Pricing for Kolombangara Treks and Accommodation

The following charges apply to stays of international visitors to Imbu Rano Lodge, Ringgi Guest House and visits to the 400m conservation zone (all prices in Solomon Dollars). Payment is by cash only. Please discuss with us well in advance if you cannot pay by cash.

Day visit (no accommodation or camping)

Per person: $100.

Imbu Rano Lodge

Per person: $400 per night, excluding the $100 per day conservation area Kustom and management fee (see below) . Ask about discounts for more than four people. $4,000 per night for exclusive use of lodge

Self-catering. You must provide your own meals at Imbu Rano, which can be prepared in the self-catering kitchen. This kitchen has a gas stove with 2 burners, pans and pots, crockery and cutlery.

Ringgi Guesthouse

Single: $400 per night. Twin/double: $500 per night.

Meals: Meals at Ringgi Guesthouse can be provided only if arranged in advance and subject to confirmation. Prices available on request

Camping

Per person: $80 per night.

Land transfer from Ringgi Cove or Ringgi to Imbu Rano Lodge

$200 each trip per vehicle. One vehicle usually carries up to five people and gear.

Guides and porters

Tour guides cost $200 per day per guide and porters cost $150 per day, except for guides and porters to Mt Veve which cost $250 per day. For off-track or unusal and demanding routes, there may be additional costs. You will also need to provide food for your guides and porters, which can be purchased at the small shops at Ringgi. At least one guide per party of five is required.

Friends of KIBCA

Support the conservation work of KIBCA and assist it acheive financial independence. Donations welcome to support KIBCA's conservation area.

Daily Conservation Fee

All visitors staying at Imbu Rano or visiting areas above 400m altitude, except Solomon Island nationals, must pay a $100 per person per day conservation area Kustom and management fee. This funds long-term management of the conservation area and supports other KIBCA conservation activities. Solomon Island citizens visit and camp for free but must still pay for any accommodation.

Pricing Structure

Factors considered in our pricing are the standard of accommmodation, ongoing management, security and maintenance costs, market expectations and the desire to encourage local people to freely access their traditional lands and renew their customs and stories.

Let us know what you think about our prices.

Last updated Nov 2024.