2 nights, 3 days
Funafuti 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)
A 3-day route through Funafuti grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Amatuku · Nature
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MorningAmatuku
Nature
Amatuku is a small island belonging to Funafuti, Tuvalu, and home to the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute. It can be reached via the Tengako peninsula north of Fongafale Island.
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After lunchMulitefala
Nature · 0.6 km from the previous stop
A small island belonging to Funafuti Atoll, just an 8-minute boat ride from Amatuku Jetty. Also known as Pandanus Island, it's a great place to stay at a small guesthouse and enjoy the quiet.
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AfternoonTengako
Nature · 3.7 km from the previous stop
A peninsula at the northern tip of Fongafale Island in Funafuti, Tuvalu, connecting to Amatuku Island at its end. It's a pleasant place for a walk amid quiet island scenery.
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EveningFualefeke
Nature · 8 km from the previous stop
A small island belonging to the Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu, with notable traces of old structures still visible. With few visitors, it's a great spot to enjoy a quiet island landscape.
DAY 2
Around Vasafua · Nature
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MorningVasafua
Nature
A small island in the Funafuti Atoll, located within the Funafuti Conservation Area designated in 1996. Here you can experience Tuvalu's untouched natural landscape.
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After lunchFuagea
Nature · 2.6 km from the previous stop
A small island southwest of Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu. It offers tranquil natural scenery in the heart of the South Pacific.
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AfternoonTefala
Nature · 1.9 km from the previous stop
Tefala is a small island on the reef edge of the Funafuti atoll in Tuvalu. Walking through its rarely visited coral terrain lets you experience Tuvalu's simple, unspoiled nature up close.
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EveningFale Fatu
Nature · 4 km from the previous stop
A small island on the southeastern side of Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu. Flanked by a coral reef channel, it's a peaceful spot to take in the natural scenery.
DAY 3
Around Tepuka · Nature
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningTepuka
Nature
A small island located 18 km northwest of Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu. It's a great spot to enjoy the tranquil scenery of the South Pacific.
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After lunchFualopa
Nature · 2.7 km from the previous stop
Fualopa is a small island in the Funafuti atoll, part of the Funafuti Conservation Area established in 1996. It's known as a breeding site for black noddy terns.
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AfternoonTe Afualiku
Nature · 6.7 km from the previous stop
Te Afualiku is a small island belonging to Funafuti, Tuvalu, considered the smallest island in all of Tuvalu. Its tiny size makes for a uniquely memorable landscape.
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EveningFuafatu
Nature · 10.8 km from the previous stop
A small island belonging to Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu. It offers a quiet, rarely visited South Pacific island landscape.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Amatuku, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Funafuti Lagoon Hotel
9.9 km
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Esfam Lodge
9.9 km
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