Activities in Vanuatu
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L'Hippocampus the Sea Horse Ranch
L'Hippocampus the Sea Horse Ranch has fun trail rides and major adventures. Offers everything from bareback swimming treks to rainforest rides, gentle beach walks or sunset trails, on acres of forest and beach for you to explore. It's a 10-minute bus ride from town.
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Coongoola Day Cruise
Coongoola Day Cruise takes you on Lady of the Sea, a 23m ketch built in Burmese Teak with Bermuda ketch rigging. The Lady was once the mother ship for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Two dives at Tranquillity Island, snorkel gear, a wander around the turtle sanctuary and beach barbecue are included.
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Club Hippique
Club Hippique offers rides through rainforest and coconut plantations above Emden Lagoon. Offers everything from bareback swimming treks to rainforest rides, gentle beach walks or sunset trails, on acres of forest and beach for you to explore. It's a 10-minute bus ride from town.
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Edge Abseiling Adventure Tour
Let us take you over the edge, say the signs advertising Edge Abseiling Adventure Tour. So go, it's totally fantastic. Look at the views as you walk up - you won't be looking on the way down. Practise descending into a little secret pool, then it's 35m down the Mele-Maat cascades to the rock pools. And yes, you get wet. Age is no barrier and you get a photo for proof (around VT1000).
The Edge team also has a 55m abseil into a canyon with an exit through a tunnel, a Tyrolean Traverse on Ifira, and a kayak and abseil adventure at Siviri.
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Crusoe Fishing Adventures
Vanuatu's waters, state-of-the-art boats and tackle, and the choices of game, reef and remote-island fishing, half or full-day, and live-aboard means your time on the deep blue will be memorable. Warm currents attract marlin, sailfish, wahoo and dogtooth tuna; operators tag and release their catch, unless they give it to a village. The Horizon is a spacious Capricorn Classic 42ft cruiser, with the latest high-tech equipment, set up for all weather conditions.
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Wild Blue
Vanuatu's waters, state-of-the-art boats and tackle, and the choices of game, reef and remote-island fishing, half or full-day, and live-aboard means your time on the deep blue will be memorable. Warm currents attract marlin, sailfish, wahoo and dogtooth tuna; operators tag and release their catch, unless they give it to a village. Wild Blue has a 28ft Bertram and a 9m Reef Master which allow you to go serious, or to add some swimming and a beach barbecue.
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Ocean Blue
Vanuatu's waters, state-of-the-art boats and tackle, and the choices of game, reef and remote-island fishing, half or full-day, and live-aboard means your time on the deep blue will be memorable. Warm currents attract marlin, sailfish, wahoo and dogtooth tuna; operators tag and release their catch, unless they give it to a village. Ocean Blue has a fleet of fishing vessels that include its Black Watch 40s, with first-class seagoing capabilities.
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Destination Pacific Islands
You'll probably have a swim at beautiful Eton beach, cruise up Epule River, stop off to see fire walking, check out the mysterious Valeva cave at Undine Bay, or be entertained by villagers. You will be picked up/delivered to your hotel and prices range from around VT4000 to around VT7000 (lunch included). Tour operators include Destination Pacific Islands.
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Sailaway Cruises
Kick back with Sailaway Cruises, which offers a fabulous day trip on the Golden Wing, a trimaran, to the beaches where Survivor Vanuatu was filmed, then magnificent snorkelling or diving at Hat Island (Eretoka) and Paul's Reef. Includes lunch, transfers and snorkel gear. Diving is extra.
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Island Gateway
Once a week, Island Gateway takes Diepsea, a powered luxury catamaran, on a day trip around Efate taking in the seven offshore islands. Visit the marine research station and crater lagoon on Emau, snorkel in the marine park at Nguna, stopover on other islands and meet the islanders.
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Secret Gardens
Enjoy the historical and cultural photos and reports; walk through different natural environments, a cannibal house, and exotic plants; see and touch a coconut crab, or a bright green banded iguana; and visit bungalows from around the archipelago, showing building details.
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Ekasup Cultural Village
Futunan islanders demonstrate and talk about various aspects of their traditional lifestyle and give you tastes of local bush tucker. Original local music and kastom dancing shows off their colourful costumes.
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Lelepa Island Fishing Charters
Lelepa Island Fishing Charters operates a 7m Banana Boat; the price includes snorkelling and island tour. Light-tackle and reef fishing, where you still get a major adrenalin rush, costs from around VT7000 per person.
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IslanDreams Glass Bottom Sea Kayaking
IslanDreams Glass Bottom Sea Kayaking heads out from pretty Mele Bay to a sand island as marine life passes underneath. Such a buzz. Drinks and fruit as a reward if you get back. Snorkel gear provided.
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Palikulo Point
There's good swimming on the way here. A taxi ride out here will cost around VT1200 return; fix a time with the driver to collect you (and offer a strong incentive to ensure he returns).
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Namo Nana Tradi-Cultural Village Experience
Ni-Van cultural activities include rainmaking, hunting, fishing, gardening, weaving and secret customs from the past. See kastom dancing and listen to the village string band.
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Nautilus Parasailing
Nautilus Parasailing takes you out over the sparkling waters, so you can think you're a bird or prepare to go to heaven - although the retrieval is so easy you land back on the boat.
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Meridian Charters
Meridian Charters takes you on a 60ft motor yacht sunset tour at dusk - brown sails from distant lands, and on deck, food and French wines; ask about their day or week trips.
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White Sands Country Club
White Sands Country Club is a championship golf course in a coconut plantation. They charge around VT3500/around VT5400 respectively for 18 holes and club and buggy hire.
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Semi Submarine
Semi Submarine provides a view of the sea from a deep viewing chamber - great for families and nonsnorkellers. Leaves from the wharf at Le Café du Village.
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Port Vila Golf & Country Club
Port Vila Golf & Country Club is a challenging course with palm-tree and oceanfront hazards, and an excellent 19th hole overlooking Mele Bay.
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Unity Airlines
Unity Airlines provides scenic tours in a twin-engine plane, including a Tanna Day Tour to see the volcano. Choose your own time and destination.
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Zuma Scooter Hire
Mountain bikes can be hired at Zuma Scooter Hire. If you're travelling to the outer islands, Vanair will carry them for free (take a repair kit).
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Saltwater Fishing Adventures
Saltwater Fishing Adventures has an 8.5m boat, great for families. Light-tackle and reef fishing, where you still get a major adrenalin rush.
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Port Vila Tennis Club
Port Vila Tennis Club, beside the Old Stadium, has five hard courts, two squash courts, beach volleyball, aerobics classes and a gym.
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