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Vacationing In Vanuata

Cascading Waterfall near Port Vila, Vanuatu

The island of Vanuata is located in the Pacific Ocean and is volcanic in origin. The island has a mountainous, rocky, rugged terrain and is surrounded by an active reef and a continental shelf that drops directly into the ocean. The culture of Vanuata is richly tied to Melanesian tradition, the cultures are divided into three groups; those who establish wealth determined by how much they give away; in the north, the villagers observe Melanesian traditions and in the south, there is a system involving being granted a title and privileges.

The island offers a wide range of activities which has brought about a large growth in tourism to the islands. One popular activity is to visit L'Hippocampus, or The Sea Horse Ranch. In Port Vila, horse back riding is a great way to get out and explore the natural surroundings. On a sea horse tour, visitors will be taken to Efates longest beach, into the hill top areas, into the jungle, through tropical gardens, along sand and rock rivers and upon conclusion of the ride, guests are treated to lunch at the Mele Village. Local tour guides will accompany guests and ensure their safety and talk about the culture and history of the island along the way.

Tourists can also book an air tour for sightseeing on the Tanna Island Mount Yasur Volcano day tour. Guests leave out first thing in the morning and will be driven via 4WD vehicle to the remote Yasur Volcano. All day will be spent touring the islands and various volcanoes and sights. On the conclusion of the tour, guests are treated to a fireworks display, dinner and then invited to stay the night and returned promptly back to the base first thing in the morning.

Vacationers are also invited to take a two-hour sunset cruise aboard the “Caraid”, and sail around Mele Bay. The Caraid of Hobart is a traditional 65 foot ship built in 1950 by N.Z. Kauri. Guests will be taken on a champagne cruise around the beautiful bay while being serenaded by a local guitarist. Once the tour concludes, guests are then returned to the Le Cafy du Village where they are treated to an array of finger foods and appetizers and can pose for souvenir pictures with the captain and crew. Many tourists find this a romantic and tranquil way to tour the bay.

The Cascade Capers tour is a half-day abseiling tour of the Mele Cascades. The guides will take guests up to the Look Out for a practice run and when ready they will be tethered into the gear and descend down a 10 foot cliff before sailing down the 40 foot ledge along the waterfall.

The island has secluded beaches and coves that are perfect for snorkeling, diving and picnicking. On Tranquility Island, there is a turtle sanctuary open to the public for tours. Lelepa Island is a 160 acre tropical rainforest area on the northwest side of Efate Island. Here guests can take part in half or full-day reef fishing tours or a scenic snorkeling tour.

Whether seeking an all-inclusive resort or an independent travel excursion the island of Vanuatu offers many suitable locations for lodging. The Sunrise Bungalows on Tanna Island, are named after the spectacular sunrises that are set among the cliffs on the hotel grounds. There are several activities that are offered as part of a stay at the bungalow, sightseeing in Kastom villages, the hot springs and the Fekar Waterfalls are all available in close proximity to the resort. The Bethel Village is a small community located on North East Efate Island. Guests are welcomed with a ceremony which includes a feast and dance held in their honor. The six small wood cabin lodges are comfortable and set along the backdrop of a beautiful jungle and tropical foliage. Travelers are invited to participate and experience the life and customs of the inhabitants. Vanuatu is an island with a rich blend of tribal communities, beaches and volcanoes and breathtaking underwater environments which offers a memorable experience for vacationers.