Vanuatu Explorer

7 Nights from $3750

Highlights

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Highlights

Destinations
Port Vila, Tanna, Espirtu Santo

Your Itinerary Includes

Internal coach class air in Vanuatu
Round trip airport transfers
3 nights Port Vila
Port Vila cultural tour
2 nights Tanna
Tanna night viewing volcano tour
2 nights Espiritu Santo
Santo Malo River tour

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Day-By-Day Itinerary

This itinerary can be fully customized; to tailor this package to your specific requirements please call one of our travel specialists at 1-800-22-SWAIN.

Day 1 Fly USA to Port Vila (Via Nadi)

Day 2 Cross the Dateline

Day 3 Welcome to Port Vila, Vanuatu
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

Vanuatu offers a number of extraordinary natural sites, including active volcanoes, secluded islands, turquoise lagoons, stunning bays, coral reefs, beautiful flora and fauna, lush tropical forests, and a unique traditional culture.

Day 4 Cultural tour
Travel to the Larofa Cultural Village and experience the way of life from centuries ago. An informative guide will describe the food customs of the village, explain the array of local weapons, describe fishing and hunting techniques and teach practices for local herbs and medicines.

Chief Johnson Sausiara describes the history of cannibalism among the islands and will show the remains of these days long past. Traditional bands and dancers in costumes will entertain, while you sample some of the fine local fruits.

Day 5 At leisure, Port Vila
Port Vila is fast becoming known as the gourmet capital of the South Pacific. The potpourri of expatriate cultures is reflected in food styles served in over forty restaurants and cafes – French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Melanesian and Mediterranean. You can buy an ‘Aussie’ meat pie or American chili dog, sip cappuccino in one of the many outdoor cafes or purchase pates and salads from a patisserie in a supermarket to fill your picnic hamper.

Day 6 Fly Port Vila to Tanna
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Discovered in 1774 by Captain Cook, anchoring his ship HM Resolution, Tanna Island is home to coral reefs and White Grass plains and the local custom and awe inspiring Mount Yasur volcano.

Day 7 Volcano tour
Travel through the Middle Bush area, past the wild horses on the White Grass plains, coffee plantations and many highland villages before reaching the peak of Mount Yasur. Walk to the crater’s edge and ponder the awesome power of nature.

Day 8 Fly Tanna to Espiritu Santo
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Espiritu Santo, or Santo to the locals, is the largest island in the chain, and boasts great bush walking tracks, coral reefs teaming with tropical fish and amazing blue waterholes. The island is the economical capital of Vanuatu, with its famed Santo beef, copra, coffee and fish industry.

Day 9 Malo River tour
A must do activity while staying on Santo, is to kayak along the nearby Malo River. This shallow freshwater river is home to many fish and an amazing freshwater lake at the end – don’t forget your camera!

Day 10 Fly Santo to USA (Via Port Vila and Nadi)
Transfer to the airport for your departure flights.

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Hotels

For more information about the hotels visited in this itinerary please click the hotel name below.

City	Standard	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury

Port Vila	Le Lagon Resort	Irirki Island Resort	-	-

Tanna	White Grass Ocean Resort	White Grass Ocean Resort	-	-

Espirtu Santo	Aore Island Resort	Bokissa Island Resort	-	-

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Pricing

Please note all prices listed below are subject to current rate of exchange adjustments. Please call for exact price quote for your travel dates.

To determine pricing for your tour select the appropriate travel season and desired accommodation level from the table below.

	Standard	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury
Reference #	SWSP4524	SWSP4526	-	-

Departs Sunday
1/1/10-12/31/10	$3750	$5390	-	-


International Airfare Pricing
Routing: LAX-(xNAN)-VLI-(xNAN)-LAX

1/1/10-12/31/10				$1210

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Terms & Conditions

*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 60 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. Unless otherwise indicated all travel must be completed by March 31, 2011 if not before. CST #2012413-20 See our Complete Terms and Conditions.

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