Highlights Summary
Mount Yasur Abyss
Peer safely over the edge into the spitting magma of the world's most approachable active volcano, complete with a unique volcanic rim mailbox.
The Blue Lagoon
Submerge into the brilliant, translucent topaz waters of Vanuatu's premier lagoon, featuring high rope-swings and tropical jungle borders.
Underwater Post Office
Dive down three meters near Hideaway Island to post waterproof mail under the sea, receiving a highly distinct embossed postmark.
Volcanic Tanna Coffee
Tour the historic Tanna Coffee Factory to experience beans cultivated within deep, rich volcanic soils under intense south pacific rainfall.
The Lowinia Primitive Tribe
Step across time into an un-modernized tribe to observe fire-making rituals, traditional dance polyrhythms, and ancestral bush survival skills.
Seamless Logistics
Full roundtrip Air Vanuatu domestic flights between Port Vila and Tanna Island are integrated seamlessly into your custom ground pricing.
Detailed Itinerary
Essential Information
🟢 What's Included
- Airfare: Roundtrip Air Vanuatu domestic flights between Port Vila and Tanna Island (Economy class).
- Accommodation: 4 nights total (3 nights at MG Cocomo Resort Vila, 1 night at Tanna Evergreen Resort based on twin share).
- Transport: Full private vehicle transport service in Port Vila, and rugged 4WD pickup truck transfers on Tanna Island.
- Admission Entry: First-tier entry tickets for the Blue Lagoon, Tanna Coffee Factory, Hideaway Island, Mt Yasur Volcano entry, and Lowinia Custom Village.
- Meals: 4 Resort Breakfasts, 2 lunches on Tanna Island as specified.
🔴 What's Not Included
- Flights: International flight segments arriving into/departing from Port Vila.
- Service Fees & Tips: Gratuities for local driver-guides, tribal guides, or restaurant/hotel waitstaff.
- Taxes: Local international airport departure taxes or environmental levies.
- Language Options: Surcharges for specialized Mandarin/Chinese speaking guides on Tanna Volcano Island.
- Insurance: Personal comprehensive travel, medical, and flight delay cancellation insurance.
Arrival, Departure & Operational Ground Rules
📍 Air Vanuatu Domestic Flight Logistics
- NF240 (VLI - TAH): Departs Port Vila at 11:00 AM, lands in Tanna at 11:40 AM.
- NF241 (TAH - VLI): Departs Tanna Island at 12:20 PM, lands in Port Vila at 13:00 PM.
- Warning: Due to critically tight internal flight seat inventories, itineraries must be fully confirmed 7 days prior to departure.
📍 Airport Transfer Protocols
- Port Vila International: Proceed to the left of the customs gate exit and check in at the Adventures in Paradise counter for your resort shuttle van.
- Tanna Domestic Terminal: Exit the gates and directly check in with the Evergreen resort staff holding master arrival signs.
📍 Special Tanna Island Operational Constraints
- Timing: Volcano tours leave between 14:30-15:00 or 02:30-03:00 depending on weather patterns. Blue Lagoon tours assemble at 09:00 AM or 13:00 PM.
- Sabbath Rules: The Blue Lagoon is completely closed on Saturdays due to local traditional religious observations.
- Volcano Minimums: Mount Yasur tours require a strict minimum of 3 passengers to operate. If group sizes fall short, guests must pay the cost difference of 3 full seats to initiate the departure.
- Transport Conditions: Tanna island routes use open-air 4WD pickup trucks. Group seating may require riding in the rear cargo bed seat ranks; enclosed cabin seating upgrades require separate private charters.
📍 Tribal Etiquette & Eco Warnings
- Lowinia Customs: Please do not initiate physical contact or take unauthorized photos without tribal consent, as this violates primitive community boundaries.
- Underwater Post Office: Please wear long dive clothing and heavy rubber-soled coral boots to prevent skin lacerations or jellyfish stings. Standing or walking on live coral frameworks is strictly prohibited.
