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Vanuatu Expedition: Land Diving Festival
5 Days | Dive into the customs and landscapes of Vanuatu
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Start
Port Vila, Vanuatu
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Finish
Port Vila, Vanuatu
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Trip Code
TESL
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 7
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Village Bungalow (2 nights)
From £1,953(5 days)
Trip Informations
Uncover raw beauty and vibrant culture on the tiny islands of Vanuatu on this five-day expedition that takes in the legendary land diving ritual of Pentecost island's Indigenous people. Leave behind the resorts of Port Vila and fly to rainforest-rich islands where you can meet locals, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy true adventure travel. Be amazed by the naghol festival, the original bungee jumping, which has been called ‘the most remarkable custom in all of Melanesia’, and get an insight that few visitors receive. This is Vanuatu like never seen before.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Witness naghol, the unique land-diving ceremony of South Pentecost (and the inspiration for the modern sport of bungee jumping).
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Visit remote villages accompanied by a local leader who will ensure you have an immersive experience of Vanuatu's unique cultural practices.
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Stay in traditional bamboo bungalows and enjoy meals cooked with love by the village mamas using fresh organic produce from the gardens and the sea.
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Snorkel and swim in pristine blue waters and relax in the sun on the beautiful beaches of the South Pacific.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an authentic island community and experience the culture and traditions. It's a fascinating insight into South Pacific culture and a world away from your typical resort holiday.
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The people on the Pentecost welcome tourists and are forgiving of inadvertent cultural transgressions. Even so, it is inappropriate for women to wear bikinis or skimpy clothing. Women should wear knee-length dresses or skirts with modest tops when visiting. T-shirts and board shorts make good ‘island-style’ swimwear as an option to bikinis.
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Pentecost is a remote island with little infrastructure and very undeveloped villages. Your accommodation on Pentecost is in traditional bamboo bungalows. These have standard beds with mosquito nets and bathroom facilities, but showers are cold water 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.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Port Vila
- DAY 2Pentecost
- DAY 3Pentecost
- DAY 4Pentecost - Pango Peninsula - Port Vila
- DAY 5Port Vila
Inclusions
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4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private vehicle, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Village Bungalow (2 nights)
festival Activities
circlePentecost - Naghol (Land Diving) Ceremony
circlePentecost - Traditional kava welcome ceremony
circlePentecost - Half-day island hike
circlePentecost - Traditional outrigger canoe ride
circlePango Peninsula - Snorkelling
museum Add on activities
circlePort Vila - Produce market - Free
circlePort Vila - Handicraft market - Free
circlePort Vila - National Museum - VUV1000
circlePort Vila - Discovery Bushwalk - VUV4750
circlePort Vila - Port Vila Town Tour - VUV3000
Dates and availability
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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Trip size max: 7 - 7 spaces left
£1,953
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Port Vila on Day 1 at 5pm. You must arrive by this time as our flight to Pentecost departs early morning of Day 2.
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2. This trip finishes in Port Vila on Day 5 by mid afternoon
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2. A single supplement is available for the nights spent in Port Vila if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. It excludes Days 2-3 where you will be in shared village bungalow accommodation.
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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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4. Due to frequent flight delays, we highly recommend allowing additional days in Port Vila before and after your tour and to considering flying Virgin or Fiji Airways for international connections.
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5. Due to restrictions on our charter flight from Pentecost to Port Vila, we require the weight of all travellers at time of booking.
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