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Vanuatu Expedition
8 Days | Snorkel coral reefs and hike an active volcano in Vanuatu
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8 days
Start
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Finish
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Trip Code
TESV
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Bungalows (3 nights)
From £2,328(8 days)
Trip Informations
On this eight-day expedition, encounter raw beauty and culture on the tiny islands of Vanuatu. Leave the resorts of Port Vila behind and fly to rainforest-rich islands where you can meet locals, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy true adventure travel. Meet communities where kastom – traditional culture and law – still rules, including the legendary John Frum villages. Snorkel among the gorgeous coral reef that's protected by law. Trek through towering greenery and learn about how it is to live among active volcanoes and tropical wilderness. Embrace a side of Vanuatu that few tourists seek, but one that those who do will never forget.
Why you’ll love this trip
Meet with the traditional communities of Tanna and learn how these Indigenous villages have incorporated WWII iconography into their religious rituals.
Hike to the rim of Mt Yasur, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and in the evening, watch the smoke and lava billowing create a natural fireworks display (from a safe distance, of course).
Snorkel in the clear waters around Pele and see the remarkable coral reef that's protected as part of a marine reserve.
Go beyond the walled-off resorts and discover the beauty and cultures of Vanuatu. Hike, paddle, swim and snorkel in some of the most beautiful places in the tropics.
Walk through the towering rainforest to find a banyan tree that is said to be the largest in the world, with hundreds of prop roots that support it.
Is this trip right for you?
Your accommodation on Tanna and Pele is in traditional bamboo bungalows. These have standard beds with mosquito nets and bathroom facilities, but showers are cold water only and in places there is no running water. Electricity intermittent or solar only. Your meals on these islands will be home-cooked with love by the village mamas using fresh, organic produce from the gardens and the sea.
Part of travelling with Tuuur is respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. In Vanuatu, female travellers can be respectful by wearing clothing that covers from shoulder to knee when outside the hotel pool area. An old t-shirt and a pair of board shorts are a good alternative to bikinis for island snorkelling adventures! 
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Bungalows (3 nights)
Activities
Efate - River Kayaking
Efate - Rarru Cascades
Tanna - Rainforest hike
Tanna - World's largest banyan tree
Tanna - Kava Bar visit
Tanna - Village & community visits
Tanna - Mt Yasur volcano crater hike
Tanna - Sulphur Bay Hot Springs
Tanna - Port Resolution village visit
Pele - Snorkelling
Efate - Coffee roaster visit
Efate - Rum & gin distillery visit
Nguna - Village walk
Optional activities
Port Vila - Produce market - Free
Port Vila - Handicraft market - Free
Nguna Island - Extinct volcano hike - Free
Port Vila - Port Vila Town Tour - VUV3200
Port Vila - Discovery Bushwalk - VUV5200
Port Vila - National Museum - VUV1000
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Important notes
1. The Group Meeting is at 5 pm on Day 1.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 to 6 where you will be in shared accommodation, includes accommodation in Port Vila only, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. You must provide us with a copy of your passport no later than 30 days before your departure in order for us to book the domestic flights included on this trip. We are unable to book your flights without a passport copy.
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