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Vanuatu & New Caledonia Adventure
14 Days | Venture to the tropical paradise of both Vanuatu and New Caledonia
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Start
Port Vila, Vanuatu
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Finish
Nouméa, New Caledonia
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Trip Code
TESVC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 8
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Physical Rating
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 5 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Village Bungalows (4 nights), Traditional Fare (1 night)
From £4,305(14 days)
Trip Informations
Get the perfect mix of South Pacific rest and play on this 13-day adventure. In Vanuatu, you’ll snorkel around the protected coral reefs of Pele, hike to the rim of Mt Yasur and learn about the John Frum movement in Tanna. In New Caledonia, you’ll feel the mix of Melanesian culture and French influence in Noumea, admire the natural beauty of Blue River National Park and Giant Fern Park and experience the longstanding tribal Kanak traditions with an overnight village stay. Add in plenty of time to relax beachside with your like-minded travellers and this’ll be an island excursion like no other.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Travel to the home of the John Frum movement in Tanna, learning about how these indigenous villages have incorporated WWII iconography into their religious traditions.
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Gaze in awe at the diverse landscapes of New Caledonia, from the mighty Kaori trees in the Blue River National Park to lush rainforest and endemic plant species in the Giant Fern Park near Farino.
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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).
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Snorkel in the clear waters around Pele and see the remarkable coral reef that is protected as part of a marine reserve.
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Visit a remote tribal village in the New Caledonian foothills and experience the day and night living in local Kanak tradition. Learn of the lifestyle and customs of these communities and spend the night in a traditional fare house.
Is this trip right for you?
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Accommodation is in no-frills, simple hotels and bungalows. This trip stays away from big resorts and focuses on local family-owned accommodation so you get to see the true New Caledonia, and travels around the country in a comfortable mini van.
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As food options are sometimes limited in New Caledonia, many meals are included in this itinerary. Please note that, outside of Noumea, most dinners are eaten at your accommodation. You'll have the chance to try a variety of cuisines, from Indigenous Kanak food during your village stay, farm to plate meals and fine French dining.
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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. 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.
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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
- DAY 1Port Vila
- DAY 2Port Vila – Rentapao River
- DAY 3Tanna
- DAY 4Tanna – Mt Yasur
- DAY 5Tanna – Port Vila
- DAY 6Pele & Nguna Islands
- DAY 7Pele & Nguna Island – Port Vila
- DAY 8Port Vila
- DAY 9Noumea
- DAY 10Blue River National Park – Noumea
- DAY 11Boulouparis - Tenia Islet - Bourail
- DAY 12Bourail - Giant Fern Park - Kanak Village
- DAY 13Kanak Village - Boulouparis - Noumea
- DAY 14Noumea
Inclusions
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12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 5 dinners
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Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
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Hotel (8 nights), Village Bungalows (4 nights), Traditional Fare (1 night)
festival Activities
circleEfate - River Kayaking
circleEfate - Rarru Cascades
circleTanna - Rainforest hike
circleTanna - World's largest banyan tree
circleTanna - Kava Bar visit
circleTanna - Village & community visits
circleTanna - Mt Yasur volcano crater hike
circleTanna - Sulphur Bay Hot Springs
circleTanna - Port Resolution village visit
circlePele - Snorkelling
circleEfate - Coffee roaster visit
circleEfate - Run & gin distillery visit
circleNguna - Village walk
circleBlue River National Park - Guided eco tour & picnic
circleBoulouparis - Boat trip to Ténia Islet & picnic lunch
circleMoindou - Fort Teremba
circleBourail - Turtle Bay & Nera Beach
circleBourail - Poe Beach
circleKanak Village - Cultural experience & traditional dinner
circleFarino - Giant Fern Park guided rainforest tour
circleKanak Village - Waterfall walk & traditional lunch
museum Add on activities
circlePort Vila - Produce market - Free
circlePort Vila - Handicraft market - Free
circleNguna Island - Extinct volcano hike - Free
circlePort Vila - Port Vila Town Tour - VUV3000
circlePort Vila - Discovery Bushwalk - VUV4750
circlePort Vila - National Museum - VUV1000
circleNoumea - Moselle Market - Free
circleNoumea - Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cathedral - Free
circleNoumea - Tjibaou Cultural Centre - XPF500
circleTenia Islet - Snorkelling or island walk - Free
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Important notes
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1. This trip is a combination of Vanuatu Expedition (TESV), 1 night accommodation in Port Vila and New Caledonia Adventure (TESN).
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2. As this is a combination trip, your tour leader as well as the composition of your group will change from Vanuatu to New Caledonia.
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3. The trip starts with a group meeting in Port Vila (Vanuatu) on Day 1 at 5pm and finishes after breakfast on Day 13 in Noumea (New Caledonia).
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4. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 3-6 & 10 where you will be in shared village accommodation.
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5. 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 in Vanuatu included on this trip. We are unable to book your flights without a passport copy.
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6. Due to frequent flight delays with Air Vanuatu, we highly recommend allowing additional days in Port Vila before your tour or to consider flying Virgin, Fiji Airways or Air Cailin to Vanuatu.
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7. The international flight between Port Vila and Noumea on Day 9 is not included in your trip cost and must be purchased separately. Air Cailin flies this route.
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8. A departure transfer in Port Vila on Day 9 is not included in your trip but can be booked in advance or on ground. A shared shuttle arrival transfer in Noumea on Day 9 is included. Please provide your flight arrival details in Noumea to book this service.
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9. The maximum group size for the Vanuatu section of this trip is 12 and the New Caledonia section is 8.
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