Maré is the least expensive of the Loyalty Islands due to its limited hotel equipment. Plan €125/day/person.
Accommodation: tribal lodge half-board €50-100/night, Hôtel Nengone Village (3*) €130-200/night.
Food: meals at lodge included in half-board, sandwich/snack €8-15 (rare), no fine dining on the island (apart from Nengone Village).
Transport: Air Calédonie Nouméa-Maré return flight €130-180/person, Betico ferry €80-120/person return, car rental (very limited) €60-90/day, local taxi €15-30/trip.
Activities: Pethoen caves visit €5-15/person, bottle diving €70-110/dive, customary gesture €8-20.
Estimate 3 nights couple in tribal lodge: €300-600 accommodation (half-board) + €80-150 activities + €260-360 Nouméa return flight + €50-100 local transport = around €700-1,200/couple excluding Paris flight. The most economical Loyalty Islands option for an exceptional cultural experience.
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- New Caledonia — Complete territory guide: formalities, budget, best time.